What would your second bike be?

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#301

12-25-2016 | 12:18 AM

offthewall

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Originally Posted by skibum0607

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...

Ducati Monster - probably the 1200.

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#302

12-25-2016 | 01:34 PM

Onedef1

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From: Colorado

My Street Glide IS my second bike :-)

Third, you ask? Well that's gonna be a BMW 1200R... but I gotta pay for SG first.

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#303

12-27-2016 | 02:09 AM

BadX

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Softail Slim, a buddy got one and I sat on that bike, really feels like you are "IN" the bike and light weight would be a fun bike to ride.

While in Daytona over Thanksgiving the wife gave me the okay to get me a Slim S. What an awesome wife I have!

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#304

12-27-2016 | 03:08 AM

883

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From: Swansea, Wales

Anything rather than a Harley. Something modern, fast and without any shiny bits. Love Harleys. Love sporty Jap bikes. Don't want bikes too similar in my garage. Always like to think about a new bike. Don't like bike snobs eg Harley vs sport nonsense. Dress differently for each type of machine and embrace the motorcycle world. If it's got 2 wheels, an engine and followers, I'll probably want one too. The best bike ever is usually the one I'm on and next, the one I fancy. One day torque, the next HP.....that's how to keep liking your bikes IMO. My next bike.....A thou sports. And after that, bagger. Variety is the spice of biking.

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#305

12-27-2016 | 11:12 AM

Bville-Bud

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From: Berryville

Second bike is a DR650, third is a 14 V-Strom 1000, when the RK is paid for next winter I'm thinking a Ninja 1000 will round out the corral. That will be my last one I swear.....

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