may be moving away from the brand
#22
01-18-2012 | 05:14 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
Same ole story. Did ride a sport bike, bought a Harley, want to go back to a sport bike or some other foreign touring bike. You can't fight it. There will always be that little hole in your soul that is in the shape of a Harley. You can put it off, you can resist it, but you cannot defeat it. It will always, always be there. Whenever you see us passing on the road, it will surface. Whenever you see the HD tee's on the babes, it will surface. When you hear about Rolling Thunder each year, it will eat you alive. When you see documentaries on Sturgis you will tear out your hair. Go ahead, sell the Glide. Do what you have to do. But you know in your heart what you really want to ride. And we will welcome you back when you decide to put the toys away. Ride safe!
Just for grins I looked up that Ducati. Nice looking Italian motorbike. However I will keep my Harley StreetGlide motorcycle, thank you. I dunno what it is but when I look at my StreetGlide I see a motorcycle the way I think it should look. When I look at the Ducati I see something on two wheels that looks like something out of Tron. 
To each his own and no hard feelings to the OP for realizing he bought the wrong motorcycle for his tastes and needs. Have never been able to get used to those funny BMW engines either.
To each his own and no hard feelings to the OP for realizing he bought the wrong motorcycle for his tastes and needs. Have never been able to get used to those funny BMW engines either.
Agreed ! Hopefully you will get bored with it before you get hurt.
#23
01-18-2012 | 05:17 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 171
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From: St Clair Shores, MI
I Have owned 3 crotch rockets before getting my copglide, and I can say I would never go back. The Dukes are awesome bikes One of the RNs I ride with has a Vrod for touring ( lol i know ) and A Monster and 1098, My problem with the Dukes is there COST of maintence and there Maintence schedule. Not to mention as you said you will be using it to do some touring. I know around my area Good luck if you break down. One thing I love is knowing there is a dealership for HD just about anywhere ya can think. Good luck with the Duke its a sexy machine. Ever though about getting a Hayabusa and setting it up with a nice corbin seat backrest and saddlebags, Bar risers and doing some touring with that? a 9 second 200mph touring bike, for a 1/4 the cost of a duke. 
#26
01-18-2012 | 05:40 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Central Texas
my SG was my first harley, will it be my last? im not sure
i had alot of fun modifying it, it was a great long hauler
it turned lots of heads, it also drained my wallet lol
i thought this was gonna be the bike for me and my wife to travel on, and it would be a keeper. Im not sure thats the case though.
i came from sport bikes, and love riding at the track.
im a sucker for tight corners and curvy roads..
i threw the SG around as much as i could, dragging parts and wearing my self out.
im tired of trying to throw around a 900lb bike and not feeling that adrenaline like i used to on a sport touring bike.
so i may be making the move away from Harley.
i have my eyes set on a new Ducati Multistrada 1200 Touring, 462lb and 150hp
ill probably still pop in on the forum, i enjoy reading everyones comments, and also like to help the community with any info i have.
i had alot of fun modifying it, it was a great long hauler
it turned lots of heads, it also drained my wallet lol
i thought this was gonna be the bike for me and my wife to travel on, and it would be a keeper. Im not sure thats the case though.
i came from sport bikes, and love riding at the track.
im a sucker for tight corners and curvy roads..
i threw the SG around as much as i could, dragging parts and wearing my self out.
im tired of trying to throw around a 900lb bike and not feeling that adrenaline like i used to on a sport touring bike.
so i may be making the move away from Harley.
i have my eyes set on a new Ducati Multistrada 1200 Touring, 462lb and 150hp
ill probably still pop in on the forum, i enjoy reading everyones comments, and also like to help the community with any info i have.
By have a good one , take out a great life insurance polacy for the sake
of your Wife and Children
#29
01-18-2012 | 06:41 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,334
Likes: 583
From: The 9th Island
You put apes on your bike and wonder why it doesnt handle well?
I came from Sportbikes and I love carving the canyons with my Streetglide. I have no problem finding the rush that I had in my sport bike days.
Good luck though, Ducati is a nice bike and I am sure you will have fun. C-ya in 6 months.
I came from Sportbikes and I love carving the canyons with my Streetglide. I have no problem finding the rush that I had in my sport bike days.
Good luck though, Ducati is a nice bike and I am sure you will have fun. C-ya in 6 months.
