Why the Pressure to make MODS?
#21
10-30-2011 | 07:00 PM
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Look at it this way, if you don't do the mods some of your friends are gonna be all over your *** about it. If you do the mods other friends are gonna give you crap every time you have a problem. "Should'a left it alone", "That after market crap always breaks", etc. etc. etc.
If you worry about what the other guy says you're *always* gonna have problems. OTOH, if you do what *you* want the other guy is just background noise.........Tune 'em out!
If you worry about what the other guy says you're *always* gonna have problems. OTOH, if you do what *you* want the other guy is just background noise.........Tune 'em out!
#23
10-30-2011 | 07:25 PM
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#25
10-30-2011 | 08:56 PM
So you're a grown man feeling "pressured" to mod YOU'RE property. If it was the old lady telling you she wants a new seat or heated gear then I suggest doing it. If it's someone or some people else and it bothers you so much that you felt the need to start a thread about it perhaps you should check out the yellow pages. Or one of those 800 numbers that "help" people who are feeling pressure.
Hehehe. K but seriously who cares. Why does it matter. Just get out and ride
Hehehe. K but seriously who cares. Why does it matter. Just get out and ride
#26
10-30-2011 | 10:06 PM
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I agree with you Ben...
Ever since March of 2000 when I got my first 7.3L diesel truck (which I still have), I have been pressured by many friends and acquaintances to mod my truck. Now that I have this 2011 Electra Glide Limited, I'm getting the same pressure from people to mod my bike.
I understand the desire for more speed, horsepower and sound. I get that, but if I want speed, I don't think I would have bought my EG Limited, I would have bought a Hyabusa or some other crotch rocket (which I am deathly afraid of anyway!). I'm a middle aged guy who just wants to ride in comfort and luxury. I still have my Yamaha cruiser that is a lot lighter and much faster if I have the need for some additional speed.
"Boys and their toys" I get that. But if I just spent $27K+ on a bike and now an additional several thousand or more makes me want to just go find a custom builder and have a custom bike made just for me. Than I truly would have a one of a kind bike that's all mine!
Glad I got that off my chest! Thanks for the opportunity for the rant. I feel much better. Please don't think I'm knocking anyone for their mods. I really like a lot of them, just not my style. To all my friends and co-workers, I appreciate your concern and ability to try to make me spend more of my money. But please let me enjoy my toy my way for now and maybe one day, I'll join the crowd for all those mods.
I understand the desire for more speed, horsepower and sound. I get that, but if I want speed, I don't think I would have bought my EG Limited, I would have bought a Hyabusa or some other crotch rocket (which I am deathly afraid of anyway!). I'm a middle aged guy who just wants to ride in comfort and luxury. I still have my Yamaha cruiser that is a lot lighter and much faster if I have the need for some additional speed.
"Boys and their toys" I get that. But if I just spent $27K+ on a bike and now an additional several thousand or more makes me want to just go find a custom builder and have a custom bike made just for me. Than I truly would have a one of a kind bike that's all mine!
Glad I got that off my chest! Thanks for the opportunity for the rant. I feel much better. Please don't think I'm knocking anyone for their mods. I really like a lot of them, just not my style. To all my friends and co-workers, I appreciate your concern and ability to try to make me spend more of my money. But please let me enjoy my toy my way for now and maybe one day, I'll join the crowd for all those mods.
#27
10-30-2011 | 11:08 PM
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#28
10-31-2011 | 02:04 AM
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I think it may be due to individuals wanting to have things that originally look alike to become something a little different, whether externally visible or internally unseen....
Hope that made sense-- I'm currently full of Panadeine Forte, having had a procedure done on my right eye a couple of hours ago......ummm yum yum codiene.....can't feel a thing....
Hope that made sense-- I'm currently full of Panadeine Forte, having had a procedure done on my right eye a couple of hours ago......ummm yum yum codiene.....can't feel a thing....
#29
10-31-2011 | 07:57 AM
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#30
10-31-2011 | 02:51 PM
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So you're a grown man feeling "pressured" to mod YOU'RE property. If it was the old lady telling you she wants a new seat or heated gear then I suggest doing it. If it's someone or some people else and it bothers you so much that you felt the need to start a thread about it perhaps you should check out the yellow pages. Or one of those 800 numbers that "help" people who are feeling pressure.
Hehehe. K but seriously who cares. Why does it matter. Just get out and ride
Hehehe. K but seriously who cares. Why does it matter. Just get out and ride
I appreciate all the reply's. I figure maybe on day I'd make a few changes performance/engine wise, but to be honest I have no idea of what I would want, need or desire at this time. I'm taking the approach of just ride it as is. I wish there was a get together of local FLHTK owners with different mods to meet up with and discuss some of their changes. Nothing like seeing what others have done. I have spoken with a few others at the local 9/11 ride right after I bought mine, just that I didn't have it to ride for a couple of weeks so it was hard to talk shop from my end at that time.