Nachodaddy
Road warrior
I probably won't buy another motorcycle. I like the CB1100 and have grown to hate the BMWs. Wouldn't mind another Sportster, though.
What motorcycle would you buy next?
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Ollie
Been there
Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
the Ferret
Road warrior
I had 2 Sportsters, a 59 and a 94, (and 3 big twins). None would make my list of top 10 favorite bikes that I have owned.Nachodaddy_imp said:
Billie_imp
Running like a top
Ollie_imp said:Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Ollie
Been there
Thank you Billie, heated grips? I had to replace the ones on this bike but those worked fine for the 4 more years until I sold it.
The thing is this bike wasn't really great at anything but compared to the Harley's at the time it was pretty good. It never failed me including a 4,000 mile ride out to Colorado and Wyoming and back. It was just one of those bikes than made me smile when riding.
The thing is this bike wasn't really great at anything but compared to the Harley's at the time it was pretty good. It never failed me including a 4,000 mile ride out to Colorado and Wyoming and back. It was just one of those bikes than made me smile when riding.
I am still waiting for Honda to build my next bike. I love my 1998 VFR800 (it's the best bike I have ever owned, including my CB1100), but I would like like a VFR1000. I would like a VFR1000 that is of similar weight and size to my VFR800, but with about 50 or 60 more horsepower. It would have to have gear-driven cams, like my 1998, and NOT V-TECH, like my 2002 VFR800. Keep the anti-lock brakes, but get rid of the linked braking system (I have never really found it useful).
I waited with cash in my hand to purchase the Honda VFR1200 (does anyone remember the teaser videos Honda released months before the actual release?), but my heart sank the first time I saw an actual picture of it. I thought at that time the looks might grow on me, eventually, and a superbly performing motorcycle would make up for poor looks. I gave this motorcycle every opportunity to win me over, but this never happened. I purchased every magazine I could find that published any information concerning the new VFR1200, but I never really found anything but mediocre and average, to below-average reviews. If you remember, the VFR750 and VFR800 won multiple Motorcycle of the Year awards and always received rave reviews from almost all motorcycle publications. I wasn't surprised to see two-year-old, brand-new, unsold VFR1200's sitting around on dealer floors.
If Honda never builds my dream bike then maybe I'll eventually be forced to buy something else. But in the mean time, I am happy with my CB1100 and my VFR800, two bikes I will never part with.
I waited with cash in my hand to purchase the Honda VFR1200 (does anyone remember the teaser videos Honda released months before the actual release?), but my heart sank the first time I saw an actual picture of it. I thought at that time the looks might grow on me, eventually, and a superbly performing motorcycle would make up for poor looks. I gave this motorcycle every opportunity to win me over, but this never happened. I purchased every magazine I could find that published any information concerning the new VFR1200, but I never really found anything but mediocre and average, to below-average reviews. If you remember, the VFR750 and VFR800 won multiple Motorcycle of the Year awards and always received rave reviews from almost all motorcycle publications. I wasn't surprised to see two-year-old, brand-new, unsold VFR1200's sitting around on dealer floors.
If Honda never builds my dream bike then maybe I'll eventually be forced to buy something else. But in the mean time, I am happy with my CB1100 and my VFR800, two bikes I will never part with.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
New off the showroom floor "unicorn motorcycle" is elusive for most riders.
I suspect it will be that way as manufacturers spend more effort on their coming EV offerings.
I suspect it will be that way as manufacturers spend more effort on their coming EV offerings.
I have three bikes currently: cb1100, dr650 and the RE int650. Together, they are very satisfying to own. There's no way I'd buy a fourth, but before trading my KLR650 for the Suzuki DR, I considered a slightly larger adventure / dual purpose bike:
Yamaha Ténéré 700
[url=https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/adventure/f850gs-adventure.html]or a BMW F8650 GS Adventure
But...$$$...and I didn't want an expensive adventure bike because if one is overly concerned about keeeping it nice--and I would be if I paid 12-16K for a bike--then better something cheaper to explore on. Plus the electronic features make my head spin.
If I didn't own either of my current classic-genre of bikes, I'd start with a 2023 Kawasaki W800.
Fun to think about.
Yamaha Ténéré 700
[url=https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/adventure/f850gs-adventure.html]or a BMW F8650 GS Adventure
But...$$$...and I didn't want an expensive adventure bike because if one is overly concerned about keeeping it nice--and I would be if I paid 12-16K for a bike--then better something cheaper to explore on. Plus the electronic features make my head spin.
If I didn't own either of my current classic-genre of bikes, I'd start with a 2023 Kawasaki W800.
Fun to think about.
Ollie
Been there
You have a pretty nice mix pdedse; 2 retros (4 cyl and twin) and a classic Japanese, big bore thumper, dual sport. All air cooled.
1985CB450_imp
Running like a top
Billie_imp said:Ollie_imp said:Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Ollie
Been there
1985CB450_imp said:Billie_imp said:Ollie_imp said:Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
That's an awesome story, Ollie. Had me laughing. I like the "...and I want to help you out" part.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Ollie_imp said:1985CB450_imp said:Billie_imp said:Ollie_imp said:Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Excellent. :biker:
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
Ollie, I am not a fan of that color, but I'd buy that bike in a heart-beat. Ya done good. And that is a great story. Thanks.
1985CB450_imp
Running like a top
Ollie_imp said:1985CB450_imp said:Billie_imp said:Ollie_imp said:Billie_imp said:
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
Me too.... one of the bikes I wish I'd kept, 2004 FXDXI Super Glide Sport
[url=https://postimg.cc/ZC5y0JVJ]
Nice looking ride, have the same grips on my Low Rider.
That’s nice, I had a Night train in matte silver with the staggered pipes, beautiful bike but I don’t miss the 21 inch front w/single disc.
My buddy has a 2014 low rider with the 19 up front like you w/dual disc and it’s worlds better
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
Yeah I think 21" wheels belong on dirt bikes.
That bike was my first Harley. Back in 2004 a customer of mine managed the local Harley/Buell dealership. He called saying the Buell demo truck was coming Saturday and asked if I'd come demo the all new Buells, saying "I buy a lot from you, you really need to buy a bike from me" so I said sure.
Well after demo'ing I didn't care for Buells new 52" wheelbase series at all so when he approached me I felt kinda bad telling him so. He asked "what about a Harley then"?
I told him I never owned one but let's have a look and he took me in the showroom showing me everything Ultra Classics, Fat Boys, Sportsters, none of which interested me at all. Finally, just for the heck of it, I asked "what is your worst selling model"? After thinking for a second he walked me over to two Super Glide Sports, a blue 2005 FXDX carbureted with cast wheels and a silver 2004 FXDXI FI with spoke wheels, saying "these, nobody likes them because the seat's too high and bars too low, pegs aren't forward enough, and too much black where it should be chrome".
I saw those Super Glides in a completely different way; longer travel adjustable suspension for better ride and more ground clearance, twin disc brakes, more normal riding position, instruments up on the bars where I could see them instead of on the tank, and I kinda liked the black, so I started thinking....
I asked "what wheels are more desirable"? He said "spokes, they're an upgrade but most buyers want them." I thought to myself this is a perfect opportunity to buy probably the only Harley I actually like. He'll want to move the Silver 04 which I like because it has FI, but I want the cast wheels with tubeless tires on the 05. I believe list price was $14,300 but Harleys were still selling for above list then.
I said "OK you want me to buy something and I want to help you out, I'll give you $13,100 for that ugly gray and black 04 and to sweeten the deal you can swap the nice spoke wheels over to the 05 and put the cast wheels on it."
After shuffling papers on his desk and jokingly calling me every name in the book he said "OK it'll be ready tomorrow."
That’s a great story.
A 2007 FXSTB was my first H-D as I wanted something low and slow to ride 2 up in the city. It was long, lean, and had minimal chrome. 96 in with the 6 speed. First thing to go was the spoke front wheel replaced by a cast wheel out of their catalog along with a few other bits. It was a great bike but the forward controls got old after a while. In 2012 at the 10,000 mile mark and needing a rear tire I traded it for a new street glide which I still have. It’s been a great bike as well with 25,000 miles on the clock so far
Ollie
Been there
2012 with the 103 is a nice Street Glide.
I'm Harleyless for the first time since 2004 having sold my Road King to buy a Goldwing.
I'm Harleyless for the first time since 2004 having sold my Road King to buy a Goldwing.
Jgarciajr40_imp
First service completed
Never really cared for Harley’s. They always scream boomer bike with obnoxious pipes to me. I do like the v-rod and if I had the money I’d buy the Pan-America. Their normal line up imo is just ehh.
They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.
They don’t want my generation buying their products imo.
Ollie
Been there
Some do but really that's a stereotype. Like saying all "rice rockets" have loud Yoshumira exhausts, or dirt bikes always scream with obnoxious pipes.....Jgarciajr40_imp said:
Really it's up to you, or whoever owns the bike. All of my Harleys had stock factory exhaust, other than my last RK which I did remove the cat to reduce heat but stock mufflers.
Nevertheless a lot of people like to hate Harleys and their owners.
the Ferret
Road warrior
A lot of people hate a lot of stuff, and sometimes it's generational. We are allowed to disagree here, but we are not allowed to be disagreeable. Please keep that in mind.
1985CB450_imp
Running like a top
Thanks and hey that’s a heck of a trade up going to a goldwing. If I did a lot of highway miles that would probably be my bike of choice. My first ride on a m/c was on a goldwing. I was around twelve (1977) and by my cousins house when his neighbor pulled his wing out to wash. After it was clean he gave us all rides - imagine that today without talking to any parents?Ollie_imp said:
They are a traditional company and old traditions die hard. Who else would design a new 4 valve head and keep the pushrods?Jgarciajr40_imp said:
I live in Dallas, one of the most pretentious city’s in the US so yes we have our share of what we call Rolex riders. Midlife crisis new biker with the H-D tattoo, wallet, boots and 3x5’ H-D sticker on the back of his Lexus SUV. Easy to spot so easy to avoid, it’s a shame they gravitate towards the H-D brand but hey they usually wind up supplying the used bike market with a lot of low mile examples with every gadget imaginable so no need to hate on them…
As far as the bikes, hey I would not wanna ride across the US on one, that’s what Honda’s and BMW’s are for. For cruising around town with your lady they are pretty cool. Low and slow kinda like driving a ‘57 Chevy vs say a GTR. For me as I’ve aged I’ve learned to just appreciate each machine for what it actually is and enjoy the ride.
