 A new pony in the stable
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OK, OK, I gonna catch it and I know it, but let me explain first. I've been looking for a touring bike that my wife could ride with me on. She has a bad neck and back problem (loerdosis (sp?) and scholiosis (sp?)). Anyway, a buddy of mine works in a local KW shop (I was looking at a Voyager) and recently came across a trade option made for a new Spyder with all the bells and whistles. Bike #1  2003 E-glide FLHTCUI 100th Anniversary Edition. Completely modded out with a ton of extras including a Mustang seat, total chrome rework, screaming eagle pipes, blah, blah, blah. $12000 out the door. What's so special you say - IT ONLY HAD 76 MILES ON IT  . Needless to say, I bought it. First HD I ever owned and the first bike over 1k CCs. What a boat. We have had an awkward start on our relationship. I'm not a HD guy, but I recognised the value of this buy. But that's not the whole story. One would think "What kind of nut buys a full dress HD, brand new, tricks it out, and then stashes the bike in a closet. I figure those 76 miles were driving it to the installer to have the Mustangs installed. But, he didn't stop there. Bike #2 Sorry, no pics. 2006 Goldwing, fully loaded, then modded with custom trunk and saddle bags, swing arm rests, more chrome. A custom embedded LED system throughout the bodywork that shimmered light shows. Full navigation system with every kind of electronic device sold (and up to date). This bike had 5 miles on the odo  . He tradeed both these bikes for a touring Spyder worth about $28k. Each of these bikes were worth more than that new. Talk about an investment package gone south. Wifey really loved the Wing, but at $20000, the HD was more affordable  . Putting some miles on her (the HD) to get used to the weight. Me and HD are struggling  , but I'll get the hang of navigating the QEII soon enough. My America still has the preferred parking spot in the garage though  .
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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Fe Butt
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Hard to pass up a loaded bike with 76 miles on it, congrats and enjoy.
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Good score, Marlin! Now you REALLY have something to do that Alaska trip with!! If I could afford it, I'd have some sort of geezer glide in my stable too. Very nice!
Live to love, love to live.
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Should be Riding
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12 grand for basically a brand new fully loaded touring bike... man you lucked out there, what a score! Just make sure it gets ridden from here on out!
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Nice looking bike! All that weight does take little getting used to, esp. at lower speeds. I love my big heavy touring bike because I love that my wife is comfortable on longer rides... but my America still is #1 with me.
Thom
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I'm so envious. I've always liked those bike HD tourers. Nice buy and hope you enjoy your new ride. it looks fantastic and just look at all the accessories you have to play with. 
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I rented one of those a couple of years ago to ride from Las Vegas to Dwights in Prescott and back. What a barge. Great for cruising though  Comfy as hell
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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+1 on the barge. First day, I laid her over backing her up. I'm used to leaning the TBA a little when backing to get a sharper turn. I have learned there is no leaning this beast. Took 3 guys to get her up. But, we,re getting along better now that I understand some of the physics related to mass.
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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Congrats on the "new" ride. Sweet deal. 
2005 Speedmaster, Tornado Red, AI removed, Uni Pods, JCW 19" turnouts
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Sweeeeet Deal. Any further idea on why the guy would go to all that trouble and not ride it?
Fidelis et Fortis
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Sweeeeet Deal. Any further idea on why the guy would go to all that trouble and not ride it?
Posers are funny like that
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That is a fantastic bike, You're gonna love it!
Strangler
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That is a nice bike. Take your time on 337 though or it will leave metal behind.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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3/4 Throttle
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Thats ones hell of a deal ya got,great bike enjoy it!
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Thats ones hell of a deal ya got,great bike enjoy it!
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Any bike you can ride 2 up comfortably works. Have fun and ride safe.
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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Nah, never met the chap. Figure he just had a wad laying around he needed to get rid of. And if we're on 337, it won't be the tank. I'll be on the TBA, something I know for that road.
Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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