Biker's choice?
#51
11-23-2008 | 05:26 PM
You young wippersnappers and your new math and calculators.
Way back when I was 22, that would have put me in the under 30 crowd, not the under 20 crowd.......I'm 54 look and feel 75 and still hate wimpscreens and fenders........but I do need bags to carry my Geritol, hearing aid batteries, Depends, cane etc. But I can count.
Way back when I was 22, that would have put me in the under 30 crowd, not the under 20 crowd.......I'm 54 look and feel 75 and still hate wimpscreens and fenders........but I do need bags to carry my Geritol, hearing aid batteries, Depends, cane etc. But I can count.
Besides, being 22 do does put me in the under 20 category if we are going by maturity!
#52
11-23-2008 | 05:35 PM
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I'll carry my own torch awhile longer TYVM..
Just sayen
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#53
11-23-2008 | 06:08 PM
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#54
11-23-2008 | 06:50 PM
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56 yrs young.. solo i prefer the sporty.helps to keep the ticker beatin
with the ol it usually means the bagger comes out. She no longer trusts me on the sporty. plus she likes the comfort and bags to store sh*****.
figure so long as two wheels are rollin I am still here in a way I wanrt to be.....
with the ol it usually means the bagger comes out. She no longer trusts me on the sporty. plus she likes the comfort and bags to store sh*****.
figure so long as two wheels are rollin I am still here in a way I wanrt to be.....
#55
11-23-2008 | 07:31 PM
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as far as Harleys go it's gotta be the street bob, when you think "old school biker" you think a bike that only has enough parts to turn it on and roll, no fairing, bags, floor boards. The street bob is perfect for the young guys, it's got the big engine, it's almost the same weight as the sporties and it's WAY cheaper than the big baggers...+it's "really" easy to take things off of it, since there's not all that plastic to remove first.
#56
11-23-2008 | 07:46 PM
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Pans, Shovels, Ironheads, Evo's, and Twin Cams...I've had a little of each. The only bike I truly wish I'd never gotten rid of is my 1987 FXLR Anniversary Low Rider. Absolutely a bulletproof bike, that I wish I could get back, and keep. That said, I'll probably go to the grave with my Road King in the garage, or under me when it happens. Regardless of whether I get a new ride or not. It's a keeper. Just a super bike. I'm sure if I had one of those 09's....that'd be my choice.
#58
11-23-2008 | 10:46 PM
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I know what you mean man, going to Milwaukee in August I was the only 20 something in our group. And the only one not on a bagger for that matter. At every stop, I had at least one or two people coming up to me to make sure I could handle it LOL. Those old timers must forget you have a little more stamina in your 20s for things like that...
I will say that somehow those old timers are still good at pullin trim on their baggers!! Lots of nice lookin ladies at functions for that many old guys!!!
I will say that somehow those old timers are still good at pullin trim on their baggers!! Lots of nice lookin ladies at functions for that many old guys!!!
And NOT on a bagga. 
Bwahahaha H*ll, my main ride is going on 44, and the back up is 30.
You'll never catch me, but someday, you may be where I am at.
#59
11-23-2008 | 11:01 PM
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35 here, and I am partial to the XL's and FX's. I think us younger folks like the "skinny" bare bones bikes. Just say no to wimpshields, batwing/sharknose fairings, bikes with trunks, stereos with more power than the one in my truck, lower fairings to protect your legs from the wind, etc, etc, etc.... That said, I ride plenty enough to appreciate the creature comforts so my next ride, in addition to my Sporty, is going to be the "part-time" bagger A.K.A.....the Heritage Classic. There is just so much you can do to that bike. Probably the most versatile in the line up.
That said, I ride plenty enough to appreciate the creature comforts so my next ride, in addition to my Sporty, is going to be the "part-time" bagger A.K.A.....the Heritage Classic. There is just so much you can do to that bike. Probably the most versatile in the line up.
#60
11-23-2008 | 11:09 PM
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I am 59,just bought my 04 ultra.traded in 1200 sportster for it.I loved riding the sportster for curves and hot rodding around, but i much prefer the ride of the ultra.My 26 year old son loved riding the sportster but he wouldnt be seen on my ultra.But, he and his best friends all about 25 years old are really into bobbers,handbuilt customs.I think all the young kids agree harleys are cool, but most of them ride crotch rockets.My boy and his friends are exceptions i suppose.
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