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Old 05-17-2014, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by aces&8s
If you don't have an EVO you all are just sunny day wallet bikers.
And what of Ironhead, Shovelhead, Pan, Knuckle and Flat owners? LoL
 
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Entry level? May I ask what are you entering. I got mine because it was my choice after test riding all bikes the stealer had. I do not feel like I'm entering anything.
 
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Originally Posted by Rog48
Might want to rethink your price. You can get a brand new 2014 with zero miles for less than that.
Good point Pinocchio, but his might include a makeup bag, side saddle foot pegs, and Hello Kitty pin stripping.
 
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Few things as I've owned both..
* Around here anyway, no one thinks Sporties are entry level, at least any more.. MOCO used to promote this view - Does anyone remember the ride a Sportie for a year, step up to a BT and we'll give you full purchase price on trade?

* Dealers my not push Sporties because the markup on these is slim
* A BT is not an easier ride than a Sportie in general. On the highway or on long trips, The BT is much easier BUT general riding, I LOVE the Sportie because other than a Bonnie, It maybe the easiest bike in the world to ride.

* On a short trip or to clear my head, Id rather ride the XL over the FL. For distance its always the FL
 
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Originally Posted by JustaHawg
Good point Pinocchio, but his might include a makeup bag, side saddle foot pegs, and Hello Kitty pin stripping.
Only a BTweener would quote me from a completely different thread that has nothing to do with this one.
 
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Originally Posted by Rog48
Only a BTweener would quote me from a completely different thread that has nothing to do with this one.
...and yet you followed right along.

Here's your peanut (*)

Let's see, what should we do for your next trick?
 
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I don't understand the Sportster vs bagger tension. In fact, I don't understand the tension between ANY two bikes on planet earth.

My current stable has a Sportster, Heritage Softail, VMax, KLR 650, a Ural sidecar, BMW 1200 RT, and a Suzuki DR 200. M/cycles are my hobby and it doesn't matter the make or size.

Please don't make me choose between any of them!

I like 'em ALL.
 
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Originally Posted by Norms 427
I don't understand the Sportster vs bagger tension. In fact, I don't understand the tension between ANY two bikes on planet earth.

My current stable has a Sportster, Heritage Softail, VMax, KLR 650, a Ural sidecar, BMW 1200 RT, and a Suzuki DR 200. M/cycles are my hobby and it doesn't matter the make or size.

Please don't make me choose between any of them!

I like 'em ALL.
No tension, just exchanging pleasantries

Try demoing a Triumph Thunderbird Storm. You may want to leave your checkbook at home
 
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Originally Posted by Drewski1220
my first bike is a sportster. i like it, i will probably keep it but i will also most likely get a bigger bike in the future as well.

the only thing is i dont understand the hatred towards the sportster. im new to the motorcycle scene, and just joined this forum and the xl forum. i keep finding threads about this type of thing.
Keep looking thru this forum and you will find hatred against:

1. Willie G. Skulls.
2. Flames on bikes.
3. The color Green.
4. Fingerless gloves.
5. Vests
6. Chaps.
7. Leather Pants.
8. Doo rags.
9. Leather anything.
10. Denim.
11. People who wear helmets.
12. People who dont wear hemits.
13. Chrome.
14. Bikes without chrome.
15. Any clothing remotely considored "biker" clothing.

Ill stop there, but you get the idea. Ive never seen so many people so concerned over what other people ride, wear, or like.

Easily the biggest troll forum ive read. But, it does make for decent entertainment while working.
 
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Originally Posted by Norms 427
I don't....

*****************VMax****************
VMAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVIL BIKE FROM HELL!!!


VROD GRAND DADDY!!

i'm scared to ride it
 


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