Got my first "motorcycle" when i was 27, 1998 Yamaha V-Star Custom 650. I out grew it in about a week...but my wallet didn't. My 2008 Ultra will be my first true touring bike (bought it while I was here in Afghanistan, and haven't even sat on it yet)...my wife and I always felt like i had to wind the rubberband a bit tighter on the yama-hog. D&mn...this is a long deployment...can't wait to get back and ride my bike.

 

LOVE that 105th Anniversary paint scheme! Beautiful bike!

Stay safe over there!

 

ON the other end, We just bought our first sportster,,, heading the other direction I guess. Had to get it to show off the universal windshields at shows. But I will admit the little sportster is fun to putt around on, getting on it after being on the Road King is a real change. its like going from a b-17 to a mustang.

 

Some great stories on this thread. I bought my first in November 2011, 2010 Ultra. It was my first HD too. I had a 750 shadow for the last 5 years. I put 11k miles on it. I have had the ultra for little over 6 months and have over 6000 miles on it. The reasons are the radio, fairings, and bags. I can pretty much ride year round, listen to my music, and carry all my junk around. I will always have one now. Wish I would have found it years ago.

 

Bought my bagger in March. Traded a Sportster 48 and am totally in love. The miles are so easy on it. I do miss my sporty for around town though. Wish I could have both.

 

I be new here from the softail forum. Just got my new 2012 vivid black SG.....32 miles old. It had 3 when I pulled out of the dealer's lot. Just got done putting on some V&H twin slash rounds, that helped but I think I will get around to doing the true duals though and get rid of those cats.

So far....life is cool!

 

Add me to the list. I just purchased my first Touring H-D last weekend. All smiles here.

 

I just bought a 2012 RKC three weeks ago last Saturday. I traded in my 05 Super Glide, couldn't be more pleased.

 

My third Harley. Went from Dyna - Softail - Now Ultra Classic. I miss the looks of my Deluxe but the comfort of that Batwing and the radio I cannot see going back. The miles just pile up so much easier.

 

Have to agree. I purchased my SG in February and I already have 2700+ miles on it...in Minnesota mind you.

I wish I had done this years ago. I will always have some sort of touring model for now on.