A New Harley or Not

 Last fall I decided to get rid of a couple of lightly used toys and
throw the money at a new Road Glide.  The toys are gone and the money is
in the bank but I don't see a new Harley on the horizon.

Right now HD does not have the bike I want, at least not one right out
of the crate. I gave the Road Glide a lot of thought, but the model that
has the Power Pack available as an option is a full dresser and that is
not what I am looking for.  The Electra Glide or the Road King with the
103 are not available in the colour I want.  The Street Glide comes the
closest, but I'd have to add new shocks to raise it a bit and although I
hate to admit it, I like shiny chrome. It is kind of an addiction.

Then there is that out the door depreciation to deal with. The first few
hundred kilometres are very expensive.

I did the circuit of the dealers today trying to talk myself into a new
bike and just couldn't do it. Given what is available I am still quite
happy with the ride I have.

Now I did come across a 2001 Camaro Convertible Z28 for sale at a decent
price. Nah, I do not need another summer vehicle.
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-2001-Camaro-Convertible-Z28-LS1-10-800-W0QQAdIdZ253631192

So for now the new bike is off the shopping list. I will wait until next
winter and see what is available or consider a 2012 model.

--
Reeky Ride To The Rockies
http://actualriders.ca/reekyrockies.htm

 wrote:

I can see how you might feel that way.  There are newer touring models
than my aging '98 Road Glide but, every time I went for a ride on it
I'd ask myself, "What's so bad about this that I need to spend
thousands of dollars, just to have something newer?"  It rides
perfectly well.

When I got the hankering for a newer bike with the latest
improvements, I began thinking about a cruiser instead; something
different from what I already had.  That seemed more worthwhile to
spend a few bucks on.

And wound up, as you know, with the Street Bob.  No regrets.  This way
I still have the old bike that I know very well (handling-wise and
wrenching-wise) and can also dip my toe into the Twin Cam waters and
enjoy what that end of the lineup has to offer.

Plus, by having a second Harley, I can keep one real nice and clean
(which is usually the Road Glide) for when I want to ride a shiny
bike.  I don't mind putting a little effort into giving it a good,
thorough, clean and shine because I know it will stay that way for a
long time (when it's rainy or the weather's iffy, I take the Street
Bob).

It's also handy if you need to do some work on one of the bikes.  Just
take you're time (and maybe get better deals in the process), because
you've got the backup.

Maybe keep the Road King and get a second, very different type of hog
to change things up once in awhile.  Worked for me anyway.

 

Much the same thought here. Brother-in-law is offering me his BMW
R1200RT for a very cheap price as he doesn't ride it any more, but my
K1100LT still does a very good job, so why change?

I could buy the R, sell the K, and the cost to change would be about
£3000, but I don't see the point.


--
BMW K1100LT  Ducati 750SS  Honda CB400F  Triumph Street Triple
Suzuki TS250ERx2 GN250.  Only seven bikes now.
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
chateau dot murray at idnet dot com

 On 2011-01-16 04:08:01 -0500, totallydeadmailbox@yahoo.co.uk (The Older
Gentleman) said:


I've got a serious hankering for an 1150RT or 1200GT, but the GS is
paid for and I really don't relish the idea of a bike payment or
increased insurance costs.  The GS is comfy, nearly set up the way I
like and does what I need out of a bike.  With the few additions it's
getting now, it'll be just right for me and my style of riding.  
Sometimes the grass is not greener nor the chrome prettier. (sp?)  So,
I'll use the money saved for some serious touring this summer and visit
some friends along the way.

--
sleazy
Veni, vidi, velcri
I came, I saw, I stuck around

 On 16/01/2011 12:39 AM, Road Glidin' Don wrote:

I am very pleased with the Road King. To my mind it is The Motor
Company's best bike.  Purely subjective opinion of course. The bike fits
me and my use quite well. The colour and overall appearance works for me
too.  I can't add all of the bells and whistles of the 2010 to it,  but
I can install a 95 kit and the frame stiffener. A little additional
power and improved handling characteristics would be cool. Cruise
control and the security system I don't care about.  ABS would be nice.
  Despite all the debate about ABS in this group, when you need it you
will appreciate it.

So I might spend a little money and add a few upgrades to the King this
spring but that will be about it.

As for two bikes, I don't think I will go there again, unless the second
bike is classic, a collectible or a dual purpose.  Something completely
different. Maybe I will go the Sean route and pick up a project bike.

--
Reeky Ride To The Rockies
http://actualriders.ca/reekyrockies.htm