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turns out my bike goes over 100 without a problem. not something i want to do again without a full face helmet on
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The Bananana posted:Ehhh.... I don't want to talk about it. Gotta love crash bars, yo.
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Jun 23, 2016 09:27
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Nitrox posted:Handlebar tassels those gotta be the first to put on a harley! joking aside, first accessory should be a good seat, good pipes, and free flow filter (and some fuel management computer)
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Jun 26, 2016 20:28
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adary posted:those gotta be the first to put on a harley! this. without getting that computer mod, all those pipes do is help your fuel injected bike run lean
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Jun 26, 2016 20:36
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adary posted:those gotta be the first to put on a harley! I was voting for $25 frame sliders and $45 bar-end guards as a good first investment. But it's a sore (scratchy?) subject apparently. Crash-bars seem helpful but are a little pricey, just the sliders seem like cheap initial protection.
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Jun 26, 2016 21:38
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Crash bars are definitely a good idea though. They range from about $200 (basic) all the way up to around $400 for high end stuff. They do work and will save you some tears when you drop it, they did for me.
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Jun 27, 2016 03:19
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TapTheForwardAssist posted:I was voting for $25 frame sliders and $45 bar-end guards as a good first investment. But it's a sore (scratchy?) subject apparently. Crash-bars seem helpful but are a little pricey, just the sliders seem like cheap initial protection. Frame sliders on a Harley are you mad?
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Jun 27, 2016 16:48
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Layer dan bud
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Jun 27, 2016 22:45
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You install the huge loopy engine guards that double as highway foot rests and additional accessory mounts.
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I might be a member of CAHOG sooner than expected. Can I get your thoughts on this Softail Classic? http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/ottawa/heritage-classic-needs-new-home/1177255686 Owner says it has a Vance and Hines exhaust, and custom paint job. Any Harley-specific questions I should be asking? Is the asking price reasonable/high/low? Edit: Every year for the past 4 or 5 years, while on business in Los Angeles and/or Las Vegas, I rent a Sportster/RoadKing/Softail for some local touring (love the PCH). Between those models I find the Softail Classic to be the most comfortable while still being manageable in traffic and at low speeds (the Road King feels like has too much weight too high up). epswing fucked around with this message at 19:32 on Jun 28, 2016 |
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Jun 28, 2016 19:21
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Based on my local market, I'd try to stay under $10k for a 88 or 96. I have no idea what they were putting in Softails in 09 though. "I live on gravel road And do not have the right winter storage for it" equals it's got scratches and rust. Check the belt for gravel damage. Look for cigarette burns. The only bike I've ever seen with cigarette burns on the saddle was a Softail and since then I look for it and holy crap, lots of them have them.
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Jun 28, 2016 19:32
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clutchpuck posted:Based on my local market, I'd try to stay under $10k for a 88 or 96. I have no idea what they were putting in Softails in 09 though. I've never owed a belt-drive bike before, what does belt gravel damage look like?
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Jun 28, 2016 19:33
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Sometimes gravel will go right through the belt leaving a hole, that's easy to spot. Have them roll the bike and watch the belt. You can also watch the belt teeth as the wheel turns, pay attention to chunks taken out of belt teeth or for damaged pulley teeth. A little fraying on the edges isn't necessarily bad. Cracks and excessive flaking between belt teeth is a good sign the belt used up in general. But unless it gets damaged, they're usually good for pretty much ever.
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"Custom paint job" is always a bit scary. A good paint job is big money and a lot of the bikes I've seen with non-factory paint jobs don't compare to the original. I'd take a good close look at the paint to see how good of a job it is and also ask who painted it and with what.
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Jun 28, 2016 23:59
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Z3n posted:Raise it up and gently caress with the geometry, making it handle worse. And you won't be able to get sticky tires for it. Basically, give up on trying to make the bike something it isn't and appreciate it for what it is. If you wanna lean, buy an SV650 or something. Purchased. I can lean now. Thanks.
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Scrapez posted:"Custom paint job" is always a bit scary. A good paint job is big money and a lot of the bikes I've seen with non-factory paint jobs don't compare to the original. Looks like the factory "custom" on that paint job. HD usually runs a palette exclusive to certain models and calls it custom, that looks to be the Flame blue/ Pewter Pear, from the pics.
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Verge posted:Purchased. I can lean now. Thanks. Go with God, my son. (Buy a 1290 SuperDuke)
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Outside Dawg posted:Looks like the factory "custom" on that paint job. HD usually runs a palette exclusive to certain models and calls it custom, that looks to be the Flame blue/ Pewter Pear, from the pics. Nice. I was misinterpreting the description. That actually adds a little value.
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Z3n posted:Go with God, my son. That one's gonna take a bit longer but ok, brb buying 1290.
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Also saw a used Heritage Softail Classic in the showroom of my local HD dealership  . It's a 2012, looked clean with no dents/scratches, with only 6,631 km (4,120 mi) on it, so it's just a baby and hasn't been ridden much. They're asking 16,900 CAD (that's 13,008 USD) for it.Is this an insane price? I'm trying to get a handle on the Harley Davidson (tm) markup factor.
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Jun 30, 2016 22:25
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epalm posted:Also saw a used Heritage Softail Classic in the showroom of my local HD dealership Sounds like a good price for that bike
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Jfc that's expensive.
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That's more than a new Roadster. Also a couple grand more than the only Softail Classic I found near Seattle.
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epalm posted:Also saw a used Heritage Softail Classic in the showroom of my local HD dealership That's a tad high, but not insane comparatively for that Model/ Year, like Clutchpuck said looks about 2K (USD) on the high side. Depending on the dealership, they may or may not haggle on the price, if that's the model your after. (e): Are you looking for a Heritage specifically or ?. The Touring bikes tend to hold their value longer than other models, the Dynas tend to be much more reasonable of all the "Big Twins", you can often pick one up for under 10k USD (even less with a bit of shopping). I cannot even fathom the pricing on some of the Sportster variants (ie Roadster, 48, and 72). Outside Dawg fucked around with this message at 02:58 on Jul 1, 2016 |
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Motorcycles in Canada cost so drat much  and don't get me started on Canadian motorcycle insurance costs 
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Yeah don't forget, that's a dealer's asking price. They're less likely to be firm than a private seller. Try to haggle.
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Outside Dawg posted:Are you looking for a Heritage specifically or ? Looking for something on the cheaper side, comfortable, with bags, windshield, and good for 2up. The Heritage checks those boxes, and I've rented it a number of times, sometimes spending 6-8 hours on the bike so I know it fits my dimensions. The "classic" look isn't my absolute favorite but I'm fine with it. If there are others I should be paying attention to, I'd love to know. OMGVBFLOL posted:Yeah don't forget, that's a dealer's asking price. They're less likely to be firm than a private seller. Try to haggle. Yep, I'm going to sit down with the sales guy on Saturday morning to talk numbers. Any good do's/dont's? Owned 6 bikes in the last 6 years, all through private sales, never from a dealership.
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Depends on what kind of riding you are looking to do, but a Wide Glide might work for you and they can frequently be found below the 8-10k range on the used market.
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Road King. I like the late evo road kings a lot.
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Outside Dawg posted:Depends on what kind of riding you are looking to do, but a Wide Glide might work for you and they can frequently be found below the 8-10k range on the used market. Never ridden one of these, I like the look, but the Wide Glide doesn't look comfy for the passenger. Also it doesn't come with bags or a windshield. Those are my criteria (comfy, good for 2up, bags, windshield). clutchpuck posted:Road King. I like the late evo road kings a lot. I've rented a couple of Road Kings. I really like them on the highway, but with the added weight of a passenger in slower traffic, I didn't appreciate the higher center of gravity. I'm not a big guy, and this bike ended up being a little too heavy for me (66 lbs heavier than the HSC). Edit: Anyone have feelings for the Switchback? Seems to check all my boxes, has a modern look, and has the same engine as the Softail Classic and Road King. epswing fucked around with this message at 08:27 on Jul 1, 2016 |
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That's the beauty of HD, I don't think there is a brand out there that enjoys the type of aftermarket they do. Don't like the seat? Change it. Want bags? Here, bolt these suckers on. Want a windscreen? Here's seven different ones with various attachment schemes. The Switchback looks interesting, it's a better option (for my tastes anyway) than the Heritage, looks to be as capable for touring use but without the "Classic" trim. The standard ABS is a nice touch, glad to see it moving down the model line up. I've sat on a couple of them at my local dealership and like the fit and feel of them ( I'm 6'1" with a 32" inseam) if I hadn't picked up the Softail Standard last fall, I'd certainly be considering one of those Switchbacks.
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I like Dynas and the switchback is a good idea, but they seem to sacrifice some luggage stability for looking good with it off. Seems a little loosely-secured to me, but that was just impressions from a showroom touchy feely session. I'd put a rear rack on a regular Dyna and get a nice big dry bag to travel with.
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Outside Dawg posted:That's the beauty of HD, I don't think there is a brand out there that enjoys the type of aftermarket they do. Don't like the seat? Change it. Want bags? Here, bolt these suckers on. Want a windscreen? Here's seven different ones with various attachment schemes. I don't really like the switchback. The front is ugly, and the bags look too flimsy. If you are into dynas take a fat bob, and strap on some good bags
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adary posted:I don't really like the switchback. The front is ugly, and the bags look too flimsy. If you are into dynas take a fat bob, and strap on some good bags The front reminds me of a Fat Bob, which is probably why I'd go for a Low Rider S, That is if I hadn't bought the FXSTi. The bags didn't look all that different than the hard bags on my Ultra Glide, look to have a similiar attachment set up as well.
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Road King can be easily lowered to help with high center of gravity. You can pick up a set of street glide stock shocks for rear that lower it 1.5" for about 50 bucks and progressive drop ins for front to lower it for around $125. The 2003-2007 Road Kings can be had fairly responsibly since there are so many of them. Only issue are the cam tensioners but most say they're good for at least 40k. If you go that route, make sure you avoid the 1998-2003 bikes with Magneti-Marelli fuel injection.
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Get a 98 with a carb
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clutchpuck posted:Get a 98 with a carb Also an option but the brakes did get upgraded in 2000 I think. Power commander makes adjustments for different intake and exhaust even easier than rejetting carb. Then again, less electronics generally means more reliable.
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clutchpuck posted:Get a 98 with a carb I had a '93 with a carb for the longest time, and it was awesome until it wasn't. And once it started not being awesome it left me stranded so many times that I didn't even blink when I switched it for a 2015 street bob. Part of the problem is probably that there are not enough quailfied mechanics around where I live to diagnose it's problems. It started choking and missfiring, and all they (the mechanics) ever looked at was the carb, and it turned out to be a bad ignition module, which was followed by botched up carb repair that wasn't needed in the first place. Back to 2015 street bob, it's almost perfect but it lacks the dual disks in the front and once that was sorted out it did become perfect.
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What kind of gas should I be using in my Street 750? I've been doing the premium stuff since I got it, but I wanted to make sure that was ok.
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