I was 18, in 1958 makeing $78.00 a month in the US Navy..

I really don't care what you ride, I will wave at you and talk to you, But I have some food for thought here for you..Have you looked at the new Triumphs, the Bonniville america or the new Speedmaster??? pretty cheap, speedy is under 9 grand, and the America is under 8 grand. both come with 2 year warrentys...and back in the old days the triumphs were right up there with the Harleys it was Harleys, Indians, Triumphs and the BSA those were the top 4 in country..nothing wrong with rideing a Triumph, they got a really nice Bonnie Black for under 7 grand also, retro look back to the 60s with all new teck..check them out before you pop for a honda maybe..you may like what you see.

 

Wouldnt own anything else but a harley. I'm one of those A$$HOLES.......Jamie was refering to. I'd rather walk, then ride a jap or euro bike, but thats just the A$$HOLE in me. Got no problem what anyone else rides. They are all very nice bikes, and I am sure fun to ride but not for me. Nope......not for me. I went a few years without riding because I couldnt afford another Harley, and when I say afford, I mean, I didnt go into debt to buy one. Paid cash!

Save your $$ and wait....guareentee it will be worth it....

 

My neighbor was in the same situation....bought a VTX 1300, installed Bubs jughugger pipes, a windshield, Kuryacken highway bars, an K&N fileter and oval aircleaner...that thing looks damned near like a Sporty, sounds like an HD (almost) and is a sweet ride! We rode coast to coast last May and June and sapped scoots along the way (I ride an Unltra and a Hot RodmFXSTC)...if it came down to a good, reliable, roadworthy metric (because of cash), the VTX is no slouch at all and is a decently priced, nice riding and handling cruiser!

 

im one of those dumbass's who went into debt to get one. well not really debt but i owe a little still on my sporty. will hopefully have it payed off in two years. 21 livin on own and do nothing but ride and work.

 

the 1300VTX is a nice bike and you shouldn't be ashamed of it. I think in a few yearsyou will be on the HD of your dreams.

 

hey promarky...i have a triumph bonneville t100 2005 it is the black and cream one with gold pinstripes...i bought it new last year, it only has 2200 miles on it with 5 years left on the warranty... if you think that sounds good i'll sell it to you for $7500.

 

Not to worry, there is one in your future. It is just a question of when.
This may give you an idea how long some of us to get ours.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_70511/tm.htm

 

You suck. You can get a Sporty down here for zero down and 99 bux a month. Can't afford one? No, that's lame. Sorry, rant mode off.

 

I was 16 when I bought my '55 K. It wasnt pretty but I was in love!