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  • #1

    Goin' to the dark side

    Never thought I'd be that guy, but my best friend (hard-core H-D owner)called on Sunday to tell me had ordered a new 2010 Road King to replace his clean one owner 1996 Road King, and did I know anyone interested in the '96. I told him I knew a few Harley guys in the area and I'd ask around. Then I started to think that I knew a lot about this bike and that it had been well maintained, never dropped, and was in great condition. So, I called him yesterday and made him an offer. Once the weather gets warm enough I fly to PGH for a couple of days of riding and then I ride back to Richmond. How many other members have a Harley in the stable?
    _________________
    John
    78E
    79 SF (2)
    80 G "The Beast"
    81 H "The Dresser"
    79 XS650 II
    82 650 Maxim
    70 DT-1 Enduro
    66 Honda CL-77 Scrambler
    96 H-D Road King

    "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
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  • #2
    Geez, another apostate XS11 owner....

    I suppose that technically you could include me (3 Sportsters), but I have to tell you that on my Sportster list, buying a BigTwin is considered the 'Dark Side'....

    '78E original owner
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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    • #3
      Gee, and I thought you were putting a car tire on the back of your 11.

      I got no problem with HD's, other than how much they cost, and the loud pipes they put on them. Other than that, since the AMF days they are good machines, and they even keep the oil inside now.
      Cy

      1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
      Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
      Vetter Windjammer IV
      Vetter hard bags & Trunk
      OEM Luggage Rack
      Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
      Spade Fuse Box
      Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
      750 FD Mod
      TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
      XJ1100 Front Footpegs
      XJ1100 Shocks

      I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by oldbiker648 View Post
        - - - How many other members have a Harley in the stable? - - - -
        Hi John,
        my first thought was "the ones with more money than sense." but that's just envious and spiteful.
        Good luck and ride safe with your new Harley.
        Fred Hill, S'toon
        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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        • #5
          In my defense, I had no interest in buying a big V-twin until my buddy decided to part with his. I wasn't in the market for this bike, it just sort of fell into my lap and at a very good price as well.
          _________________
          John
          78E
          79 SF (2)
          80 G "The Beast"
          81 H "The Dresser"
          79 XS650 II
          82 650 Maxim
          70 DT-1 Enduro
          66 Honda CL-77 Scrambler
          96 H-D Road King

          "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

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          • #6
            In additional defense for you, I am on the short list to be possibly given an HD (very few miles on it) by someone who it was given too who has no use for it and wants to give it to someone who will not get crazy with it (she is 86 Years Old) I told her she should put a sidecar on it and ride like Fred does, but she's not going to it.

            So, it's possible I might end up with an HD, and I won't throw it away or sell it, I'll ride it at times (might even put a sidecar on it if I get it, it might make a really good sidecar rig).
            Cy

            1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
            Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
            Vetter Windjammer IV
            Vetter hard bags & Trunk
            OEM Luggage Rack
            Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
            Spade Fuse Box
            Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
            750 FD Mod
            TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
            XJ1100 Front Footpegs
            XJ1100 Shocks

            I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
              Hi John,
              my first thought was "the ones with more money than sense." but that's just envious and spiteful.
              Good luck and ride safe with your new Harley.
              Fred, trust me, I don't have a lot of money, and there are those who would also say I'm a little short of sense. This is going to be a new experience for me. I have ridden a half-dozen Harley's but never owned one. Maybe I'll post a pic when I bring her back to the barn. Thanks for your kind comment.
              _________________
              John
              78E
              79 SF (2)
              80 G "The Beast"
              81 H "The Dresser"
              79 XS650 II
              82 650 Maxim
              70 DT-1 Enduro
              66 Honda CL-77 Scrambler
              96 H-D Road King

              "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

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              • #8
                Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
                - - -So, it's possible I might end up with an HD, and I won't throw it away or sell it, I'll ride it at times (might even put a sidecar on it if I get it, it might make a really good sidecar rig).
                Hi Cy,
                kinda like an XS11, sidecarring a Harley bypasses it's mediocre handling and they do make great tugs.
                Harley's own sidecar frame design (the H-D sidecar has a rigid wheel and a suspended body like it was still 1947) even has theoretical advantages on left-hand turns.
                Fred Hill, S'toon
                XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                • #9
                  Those Road Kings are nice bikes. It will be a nice change of pace ride for you.
                  I don't own one but along with my 11s I have a Passat and a f-150. I love the Pasatt and the 150 is a nice change up once in a while. Like right now with 20 f()C*ing inches of snow on the ground and more on the way.
                  "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                  "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                  1980 LG
                  1981 LH

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                  • #10
                    To the guy who bought a Harley

                    You know when you have crossed over to the dark side when you notice all the stormtroopers hanging out with you ,and that your lightsaber has turned red.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by mmarquis View Post
                      You know when you have crossed over to the dark side when you notice all the stormtroopers hanging out with you and that your lightsaber has turned red.
                      Hi Mark,
                      real men can put up with that easily enough.
                      It'd be having to do all that heavy breathing that'd spoil the dark side for me.
                      Fred Hill, S'toon
                      XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                      "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
                        Hi Cy,
                        kinda like an XS11, sidecarring a Harley bypasses it's mediocre handling and they do make great tugs.
                        There was an old woman that used to live in Olympia Washington that drove a Harley sidecar rig on every nice day. I saw her often over 4-5 years, and I talked very briefly to her one day at a stoplight. She said it had been her husbands who was now dead; they had traveled all over on motorcycles, and saw no reason to quit riding as long as she could. If you could have seen the gleam in her eye....

                        The interesting part is she must have been at least in her 70s at this time and was crippled up; every time time I saw her riding around, there was always a set of crutches in the sidecar.

                        Whoever ended up with it after she died surely had to redo the top end; I never saw her going faster than 35 mph.

                        '78E original owner
                        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                        '78E original owner - resto project
                        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                        '82 XJ rebuild project
                        '80SG restified, red SOLD
                        '79F parts...
                        '81H more parts...

                        Other current bikes:
                        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                        • #13
                          Hey Olebiker: Doesn't matter - you still have the XS11 your still part of the XS gang. As long as you have a scoot to ride is the main thing. Hell, I'm the only one I know of for miles & miles with my XS1100 - never even seen one in real life till I bought mine. Everyone I know has a different bike around here - I mean no two the same. I think its great to have more than one - if I could I would. I even like those CBR 125's - does that make me evil? hehehe I haven't seen one for real yet - but would love to try one out - it must be the lighting fast moped thing - Always keep the XS its a lost classic - Dan
                          '81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
                          1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
                          Rebuilt head, valves
                          TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
                          Tkat Fork Brace
                          T.C. Spade Fuse Box
                          Dyna Coils & wires
                          Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
                          ISO grips with stelleto ends
                          4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
                          Bridgestone Spitfires
                          Tuned by Tinman905
                          & a will to keep it.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by ManitoulinLad View Post
                            Hey Olebiker: Doesn't matter - you still have the XS11 your still part of the XS gang. As long as you have a scoot to ride is the main thing. Hell, I'm the only one I know of for miles & miles with my XS1100 - never even seen one in real life till I bought mine. Everyone I know has a different bike around here - I mean no two the same. I think its great to have more than one - if I could I would. I even like those CBR 125's - does that make me evil? hehehe I haven't seen one for real yet - but would love to try one out - it must be the lighting fast moped thing - Always keep the XS its a lost classic - Dan
                            Don't worry, Dan, this won't change a thing with my XS's. When I finish the full dress fuul fairing '81, that's the ride I'm taking cross country.
                            _________________
                            John
                            78E
                            79 SF (2)
                            80 G "The Beast"
                            81 H "The Dresser"
                            79 XS650 II
                            82 650 Maxim
                            70 DT-1 Enduro
                            66 Honda CL-77 Scrambler
                            96 H-D Road King

                            "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."

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                            • #15
                              that's the ride I'm taking cross country.

                              ...Until you realize how comfortable those Roadking seats are. And the Barcolounger for a back seat... SWMBO might even come along.


                              Tod
                              Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                              You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                              Current bikes:
                              '06 Suzuki DR650
                              *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                              '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                              '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                              '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                              '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                              '81 XS1100 Special
                              '81 YZ250
                              '80 XS850 Special
                              '80 XR100
                              *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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