Harley-Davidson spoken here! Question?
 

Hi scooter bums

I'm looking at getting me another scooter after being off one for about 15 years or so.
I'm not sure what model I want. I want to get something I can take across country on trips.
I know I don't want to get a Harley Sportser because I would just burn it up.
There seems to be some good prices on the used Harleys.

So what would you real scooter bums suggest?

These are used low milage scooters ranging 1999 to 2003
FatBoy
Electra Glide Standard FLHT
Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI
Dyna LowRider FXDL DETAILS
Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCUI
Dyna WideGlide FXDWG
Electra Glide FLHTPI
Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC
Used Harley's


I've also been playing with the idea to get a new one like one of these.
Road King FLHR at 21K
or
FatBoy
or a
V-Rod VRSCA at 17k
All are nice!
You can see the new ones here
New Harley's


So what would you suggest? Any comments? Remember it will every now and then go on long trips.
Mostly in Texas but some cross country also.

Thanks
Oz

Big Mikes Choppers or Jesse Jame's West Coast Choppers

;)

VRod! That is my next vehicle!

Hey Snowone
Yeah Jesse James Rocks! I've been a big fan of his work for a long time.

Oz

I currently ride a Titan Gecko, but I've got my eye on some of the latest Matt Hotch designs.

http://www.hotmatchcustomcycles.com/

If you're going to be going cross-country then go for something like an Electra-Glide Classic. The widened base under the windshield will keep you from getting beat up on long trips, plus it has the touring boxes to keep extra stuff. Super comfortable... and lemme tell you it *does* glide. Keep your eye on the speedometer or you'll be getting pulled over for doing 80 without realizing it. Power off the line will toss your ass right off if you're not holding on; just because it's a big touring bike doesn't mean it can't hold its own off of the line.
Heavy as all fuck though, if you dump this one in the gravel you will NOT get it upright by yourself. When it *is* upright, you don't even notice the weight. She's balanced so well my 90lb mom can handle her. (She refuses to drive it, however.)

http://www.gotkinky.com/neatpics/brenharley.jpg

Check the new ones and talk to the dealership, most likely they can get you a better deal on a new one than what people are wanting for one that's a year or two old. (At least, that's the case when the one above was purchased.)

Hey man if you want to sell that Titan, we should talk. I've always wanted one.

I would like to sell it actually. I am in the market for a larger bike. k a/t pmpn8ez.com

http://www.pmpn8ez.com/gfy/g5.jpg

I have an '86 FLST Heritage Softail with 150,000 miles on it, and the leather bags for that model are perfect for journeys of 3 weeks and more. I have taken mine everywhere, obviously.

I am not into the dressers with the radios and fiberglass bags, but they do give you plenty of storage, especially the middle trunk behind the seat

Lot of good info guys!

Carrie
Cute kid and nice bike.

Anyone else have any suggestions?
Heck if you have pictures of you scooter's then please post them.
Might help me make up my mind.

Cool :thumbsup
Oz

Come on folks
I could use more input on this.
Oz

Remember if it's Harley you need to know these two things,


Ride a mile push a while, and

Chrome wont get you home.


The Jesse bikes are a work of art I might hang one on a wall but ride that farm tractor on street no way!

Regards,

Kevin

while I agree with the second two comments, you obviously have not checked out the Evolution motors. 1984, the beginning of a great change.

Yeah maybe. But you just got to love a Harley non the less.
I kind of grew up in my teens and later years around Harley's and one of the bigger club in the Houston area.

My wife's brother was a life long member until he was laid to rest about 15 years ago.
I really think that's where I got my love of Harley scooter's from.
Watching them ride up and shooting the shit with them. Alway's friendly to me.
Watching them talk about who's was faster, watching them prove it by lining up there FatBoy's on the road and letting them rip.
The feeling of complete freedom. There is no other bike that can match that.

If I can fine a pic of his scooter I'll post.

Oz

Man I can't stand riding them I have owned over a 100 motorcycles, and a bunch were hogs, but I brought them home in the van, and sold them for lots of cash to a bunch of yuppies.

The first one I rode was a 76 sportster,

Man what a joke I got 1 mile out and said no way you have to be kidding right? This is what I waited for all the hype about Harleys, I will never forget that day.

I have had the 1340 Evos all that stuff I love the look of them but man they just suck to ride, no brakes, no power, no handling at all, but when you pull up to a light and a toothless redneck gives you the thumbs up it makes up for what a piece of shit you have.

Hey if you are into the leather vest and a wallet with a chain more power to you, I just never followed the crowd on this one.

:thumbsup

The new ones are trouble-free - ride a mile push a mile doesn't apply anymore. Plus no need for oil paper in the garage. :)

Just to be fair though, we had a Yamaha Virago 1100cc that kicked ass. Rode nearly as nice as the Harley, the power was a bit more "raw" - scary at times. (And I grew up on a bike strapped to my Dad with a belt and falling asleep on the gas tank.)

Test drive 'em first, if the Harleys disappoint you for any reason (doubtful) then give the Viragos a look.

My 81 shovel has never let me down.
<a href="http://cheattraffic.com/bike">Shovel Head</a>

For something to travel with I'd go for an Electra Glide or a road king for comfort and you will have plenty of room to carry anything you need to bring with you. They FXDWG is a little more sporty That's what I'm getting next.

I wouldn't worry to much about the reliability Harley breaking down a lot is a bunch of B.S. , maybe in the 70's when amf was building them. I have been driving a 89 softail for 5 years and put 90k hard miles on her. She never left me stranded.

I would not go with one of the Jessie bikes for cross county trips That would be like going cross conty in a viper or a vet.

And Evo has plenty of power if you do a little work to it.:2 cents:

I agree with SuperVillain. Go with a Glide or a Road King if you are looking to make trips. While I like my Low Rider, I can't imaging going across country on it, without stopping every hour for a beer (which of course, means you never make it to your destination :glugglug

Here's my ride. It was about 35 degrees that day...

http://lbbv.com/pics/my-harley.jpg

Whats wrong with stoping every hour for a beer?:drinkup

Nice Ride LBBV

Don't forget to invest heavily in this http://www.oildri.com/indusauto/oila.htm :1orglaugh

No matter whatchue decide to slap yer ass on, be very carefull of little old ladies with dogs in the front seat!
If that dog jumps out the winder for whatever reason, what do you think that little old lady iz gonna dew? Do you think she's gonna keep both handz on the wheel? Naaaaaaaaaa, wrong answer driver...she's gonna dew everything possable to go out that winder after that fukin dog and ta hell with anything and everything in the path of that cage!

It should be against the law for ANY animal to ride in a vehicle without being restrained!

Grab a eggshell to slap on yer noggin...that may save yer grey matter but, nothin can save you from the idiots!!!

BTW, I aint here!

Big Dog PitBull http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com/home.html

http://www.chromepalace.com/images/f...20PITBULL2.jpg

Nice RAM, my first Harley was a shovel, a 79 Superglide, loved it, and this is my current onehttp://www.fubarwebmasters.com/bike.jpg

If you are talking about rideing across country the V-ROD will suck!!
They are fun but they ride like a crotch rocket for long rides!
I have a 76 shovel head custom and it has been lowered and has fat boy looks and it is very comfy... but even for long rides it is rough.... SO I would say road king or fat boy!!

Very true Doc!

Nice Scooters everyone.

Ram
I remember when you got that. Nice! The bars are a little high for me tho.

Oz