trade in for a new harley? why? whats the point
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05-02-2009 | 11:42 AM
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Thus the name. HERITAGE Softail CLASSIC. It may look similar, but there is a ton of differences in those bikes. What was the reason you bought your's? Me, I'd love to get one, and maybe I will. It would be kind of cool to have a bike the so closely resembles what my Dad rode back in those days.
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05-02-2009 | 12:10 PM
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Thus the name. HERITAGE Softail CLASSIC. It may look similar, but there is a ton of differences in those bikes. What was the reason you bought your's? Me, I'd love to get one, and maybe I will. It would be kind of cool to have a bike the so closely resembles what my Dad rode back in those days.
Well said Danny, The whole point of a Harley is that most of them still look like "the bike my Dad rode"...............if I wanted something that looked like it came from the 22nd century, I'd buy a new Goldwing (and there's nothing wrong with that, if that's what you're into).
As for the technology between old and new.....ride a 52 Hydra Glide (my favorite bike) then ride an 09 Ultra Classic. The only similarity, is that they both look like Harleys
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05-02-2009 | 12:19 PM
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Reminds me of a cartoon I saw a few years ago. An old man was at a Ford dealer in his Model T and was telling the salesman, no thanks this year, I'm gonna wait until they make a few changes in the model line-up.
#15
05-02-2009 | 12:24 PM
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I have had several harleys only because like someone else said I just wanted a different model everytime I changed bikes. I have an 06 SG carbuarted and I am beyond happy with it. I see no reason really to upgrade at this moment...
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05-02-2009 | 12:39 PM
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LOL
1965 Electra Glide. Looks kind of like today's Road King.
This one kind of reminds me of the Deluxe. It's a 1958 Duo Glide.
Tri-Glide? Nope, 1947 Servi-Car.
2009 XR1200 with fairing? Nope, 1977 XLCR.
I think if you want something with a "Modern Look", you're going to have to settle for a V-Rod.
#17
05-02-2009 | 06:25 PM
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Interesting first post.
I would offer one of the major attractions to a Harley Davidson is they have changed so little through the years. Unlike Asian brands where after six years you cannot even get parts for a bike anymore because engine and chassis have been re-engineered several times since.
That said, there are allot of technical advances made with the latest generation of Harleys. The Twin Cam, Fuel Injection, Throttle by wire, 6 Gallon tanks, Larger wheels,
6 speeds, ABS Brakes.
So I do not agree with you that there not advancing with technology. The best part is Harley has kept an old soul feel in their bikes. When you climb on one there is nothing like it with the same level of character. Its a Harley Davidson.
I seriously question how many folks should really even own them. They seem to want them to be something different then the reasons we love them, and I know I just would not want. And that seems to be something different then the soul and heritage these bikes leave the factory with now. No Thanks.
Reason for a new Harley? Well that is personal for everyone. Just like a car. Some folks just want a brand new one. Some want a new more reliable, up to date. There is a thousand reasons frankly.
I would offer one of the major attractions to a Harley Davidson is they have changed so little through the years. Unlike Asian brands where after six years you cannot even get parts for a bike anymore because engine and chassis have been re-engineered several times since.
That said, there are allot of technical advances made with the latest generation of Harleys. The Twin Cam, Fuel Injection, Throttle by wire, 6 Gallon tanks, Larger wheels,
6 speeds, ABS Brakes.
So I do not agree with you that there not advancing with technology. The best part is Harley has kept an old soul feel in their bikes. When you climb on one there is nothing like it with the same level of character. Its a Harley Davidson.
I seriously question how many folks should really even own them. They seem to want them to be something different then the reasons we love them, and I know I just would not want. And that seems to be something different then the soul and heritage these bikes leave the factory with now. No Thanks.
Reason for a new Harley? Well that is personal for everyone. Just like a car. Some folks just want a brand new one. Some want a new more reliable, up to date. There is a thousand reasons frankly.
New Harleys are reliable, powerful, and full of character - just like those of years gone by. The main reason is the heart of the bike - the Motor. First and foremost, Harley is a Motor Company. What makes a Harley so special and gives it the character is that the Motor Co. figured out a long time ago that a narrow angle v-twin is the perfect motor. Look at the knuckle, pan, shovel, EVO and twinky. They all share the same basic design constraints - 45 degree, air cooled, single pin crank, overhead valve, pushrod, longer stroke than bore, same timing of the firing. This is what makes us love these bikes...not to mention the classic styling, chrome, and torque. Like you, I dont understand why some people want Harley to change and become like the rest of the souless homoginous and boring bikes out there. No thanks...
#18
05-02-2009 | 07:48 PM
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my 1st harley was a sportster, now i have a street bob , my next bike will be a road king,[ might be a while ] and i hope to have an ultra classic one day [ my wife would love that] just climbing the ladder LOL.
#19
05-02-2009 | 08:11 PM
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started with a sportster and was looking at a softail, but my wife must have more sense than I. She basically said why do we need to keep spending all this money on stuff for different bikes, lets bite the bullet and jump to the beginning of the line. We ended up with the RG, I love that woman (bike is nice as well). I thought it was going to take several years to work up through the models. Looks like I will be keeping this one for awhile.
I think one of the best things about H-D is that the style is carried over year to year. Look at any parking lot lined with bikes and you really have to know what you are looking for to tell one year from the next. Probably one of the reasons they do have a good resale, an old bike looks just like a new model. You cannot say that with most cars and/or metric bikes.
I think one of the best things about H-D is that the style is carried over year to year. Look at any parking lot lined with bikes and you really have to know what you are looking for to tell one year from the next. Probably one of the reasons they do have a good resale, an old bike looks just like a new model. You cannot say that with most cars and/or metric bikes.
Check them out.