Well after my 24 years of existance in the world wanting to buy a harley, the wife gave me the go ahead the other day!! I'm not to sure on what i want yet though. She likes the Fat boy but i like the dyna's. What do you harley guys think. In the long run what will be the better bike? I wont be buying a brand new one my cieling for price is way too low but I wanted to try and get some input. I'll probly start lookin around in mid April when I get back to NC.

 

I have a 03 heritage classic...........its the anniversary modle

I love this bike and will be happy for the rest of my life with it

on a side note my GF is selling her 07 1200 sportster low and its just barly broke in......she is just to small and wants to ride behind me .......PM me if interested

her is a couple pics of my 03

 

Here is what I want


2006 TRIUMPH Rocket III for sale in Chattanooga, TN: CRUISER - CycleTrader.com

 

Someday......it's on my radar screen

 

Wow Whit that is a sweet lookin bike. My buddy has a white 05 heritage classic, it's really what got me back in the mood of a bike. I looked at a few sportsters before but even the 1200's I think I would look a little big on . I heard they are fast as heck but i would get tired of it fast and want something a little bigger.

 

here is mine it is a 99 night train.. from what i have learned the dynas are nice for a taller rider there is more leg room plus they ride a bit nicer as well and they have rubber mounted engines. which reduce viberation. i would like to buy a full dresser soon yes it is a big bike but on long rides you cant go wrong. if you are leaning toward a fatboy i would ride one first floorboard pegs are hard to get use to and some do not like em.. is your wife going to be riding with you?

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I may be sticking my neck out farther than I should, being that this is a harley thread...but have you ridden any of the new Victories? friend of mine is a manager at one of our local dealerships so I get to ride pretty much all of their take home bikes. I really could not believe how nicely the Vics rode first time I took one out...way more comfortable, responsive and fast than a cruiser should be!

and pete, regardless of what you get, congrats on permission to get a bike and keep the rubber down!

 

I'm riding an 883 Sporster L - depending on how leggy you are and where you put the pegs I could see how it might be short. But I've got the low the other's were a couple inches taller.



Since no one else has said it yet --- if you haven't done so already go take the MSF riding class. Even for someone who has ridden for a while it is a great class and everyone walks away learning something. For me it was invaluable since this is my first season riding

Happy hunting - have fun picking your bike!!

 

i'm not much of a harley guy, but i like the looks of a fat boy

 

Just found an 07 Softail Custom with 2400 miles I might be snagging this week. Can't wait!!