I'm kinda surprised how many guys would go outside the MoCo. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I've had plenty of other bikes myself. Just didn't expect that I guess.
Very interesting, but I guess if someone wants an off-road or dual sport for a second bike then that makes sense. Me, I'm done with the off-road motorcycle days. I've beat myself up too much over the years with off-road bikes. My off-road machines have 4 wheels now.
I missed my 1200 Sporty so much I bought another to fill the gap. Always wanted an 03 so it fit the bill & ended up being a "XL1200S" which made it even better. Fun little scoot to tool around on and no additional electrical crap to worry about when wrench'n.
Although I love my Ultra Limited, the biggest reason I bought it was because 70-80% of my miles are two-up long distance miles and you just can't beat the comfort factor, which is very important to the wife. Having said that, my favorite Harley model has always been the Heritage Softail Classic (since the early 90's). Lately I've been thinking about trying to pick up a used HSC as a second bike for my one-up riding when the wife isn't able to go with me (or when I just need some "man time").
So what would some of you other touring bike riders have if you were getting a second bike, and why (not a bike for the wife - but for you)? I know there are plenty of touring guys that already have a second bike. If so, what is it?
Just curious...
Better yet, what would you do to your first bike if you could?
I would have a S & S 107 that would do @least that HP/TQ wise, and maybe a set of really nice wheels.
I have everything else on the bike I want.
This was my fleet until I rode the CVO Road Glide. Sold them all except my wife's Deluxe to finance the purchase of the CVO. I see a 110 Blacked out Fat Boy in my future. I miss all these bikes. Different rides but loved them all.
I got my second bike because it is vastly different from the touring bike(my old 2010 limited is pictured here). I wanted a no bells/whistles kind of bike. The softail custom that I have is my conception of a real "motorcycle". I'm having a sidecar mounted to the softail over the winter. Hope I don't regret it.
Side cars are a world of their own . Putting one on a softail can be done. Grandchildren love it
But would love to find a wreck and do this to it. Not sure why but I got a hell of a kick outta this thing I saw on a ride a few days ago. It started life as a 99 Heritage classic
if for no other reason then to have people say WTH? OPPS was not a classic it was a springer scuse me
Last edited by Davidson Harley; 12-24-2015 at 08:25 AM.
Reason: not a classic--it was a Springer--scuse me
12-24-2015 | 07:39 AM
