Yep. I bought my ’85 FXR new for $7400 when they listed for $8400. Either way, that wasn’t skinny money back then.

 

In 1989, touring bikes weren't very popular as they were viewed as bikes for old people. FXR's were popular in the Bay Area because that's what the club primarily was riding and that's what the tough guys rode. There was a waiting list to buy one and discounts weren't offered.

 

were you rich in '89?

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Harleys have always been an expensive bike to buy new

..L.T.A.

 

Before my time. My understanding Harleys were always expensive. But did people buy and sell and trade as often? Did you save up, and got your bike?

I was 28 when I got my FLH, I went without things to get it. I learned to wrench cause I couldn't offered to bring in. And maybe that is the difference in the types of riders we have today.

Did a guy in those days strive, to get "his" Harley? Not a factor of income,but what he did with his income.

 

Work ethic, Talent, Hard work. Forget it, I have seniority. Pass a Donut. See how that works both ways?

 

Would you hire a contractor to work on your house based on seniority?

I don't trust big companies or unions,but I repeat myself

 

I dont trust ANYONE at work. I make no friends at work. I expect nothing and it keeps my sanity and limits disappointment. I do my job, I'm pleasant at I go home.. less than 5 years to retire...

 

I worked in a large Union operation. Other than a few notable exceptions, most of the work force were really good at what they did, they strived to improve and took great pride in their work. As you would expect there were obvious examples of the Peter Principle at work… those examples generally moved to management!

The rank & file workers didn’t have a need to kiss management's ***, to the point that they messed with the managers as sport. It was a great place to work.

 

There might be less of screwing with management because they can't touch me, as the old timers retire. But still poking bear because they can.

Pro union people might be surprised how this goes on.

I also think for decades less of union taking promotions to management. They want the protection and money. This is to bad, with respect to not getting supervisors who know the job, or a place for old workers with knowledge,but old, to finish career.

 

More reddish brown to me. But as I do not see the hues like "normal folks", most shading I cannot see.

Wife used to bring home these shade sample sticks and at first thought I was playing a game. Then she finally realized I am color blind and cannot see colors like others do. Those shade samples all looked the same to me.