There is an engineering formula for this question: Live to Ride; Ride to Live = Blackout Engine and Exhaust = < 0.

 

if you like it, go for it.

i thought it was already outdated when i got my first harley in 2002, but, don't let that stop ya.

 

It’s your bike. Do what you want to it. Freck others’ opinions.

 

Ummm...he's ASKING for our opinion.

 

It’s not ugly, it’s a bit nostalgic. I think it still has a place in someone’s taste. They still sell it soit must still be a little in style. Looks better than some **** People are putting on vehicles . Specially the multicolor flags.

 

Don’t worry about what others think. Life is too short. If you like them use them.

 

I see the Live to Ride and the Screaming Eagle stuff as a bit garish. The big One or the Bar & Shield are classier, to me.
Other folks might find the L2R & Eagle stuff more artistic and the 1 or bar & shield boring.

So in the end it’s just personal taste and I’m glad it’s all out there… it’s why I enjoy walking through a parking lot of bikes.

Also the red, white and blue #1 screams 1970 to me. I think it was used along with the slogan The Great American Freedom Machine.

 

My vote: Outdated

But there is truth in the live to ride statement.
And agree with post 17 the #1 screams 1970.

 

Big number one was a Shovelhead thing. The logo was originally designed to celebrate the 1969 AMA Grand National Championship for flat track racing and later adopted the stars and stripes motif. It became a big part of the company's brand image in the 1970s.

 

Pass on it.