opinions on the sportster
#21
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Re: opinions on the sportster
....or sell everything and take your "his 'n' hers" bikes to Montana...
(first read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance") ;)
"Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@A0L.com> wrote in message
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> "Brian" <bsheller@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> > Can't you hear it calling you, Nathan? Put the bike on the back burner,
> > and get a Ryder instead. ;)
>
> whats wrong with doing both? :-)
>
>
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> Nathan W. Collier
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>
(first read "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance") ;)
"Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@A0L.com> wrote in message
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> "Brian" <bsheller@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:bsheller-38C273.20175431072003@nnrp01.earthlink.net...
> > Can't you hear it calling you, Nathan? Put the bike on the back burner,
> > and get a Ryder instead. ;)
>
> whats wrong with doing both? :-)
>
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
#22
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Re: opinions on the sportster
OK, I have to chime in on this one. My wife always wanted a bike. I
figured with our only child being 8 we were done having children and I was
going to get my wife her Sportster. That meant I could get a MX bike too!
Made an appointment to go pick up a used sportster one evening and had to
call back and back out of the deal because my wife told me she was pregnant
noon the same day. 2 year old boy is still referred to as our little
sportster. So instead of a MX bike I bought a TJ to bet my dirt fix. The
rest is history. She'll get her bike someday...
Kevin
97 TJ
: > it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
: > knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
:
: ....so hook her up with one too earle! im hoping my wife takes a similar
: interest after i get mine, but i doubt it.
:
:
: --
: Nathan W. Collier
: http://7SlotGrille.com
:
:
figured with our only child being 8 we were done having children and I was
going to get my wife her Sportster. That meant I could get a MX bike too!
Made an appointment to go pick up a used sportster one evening and had to
call back and back out of the deal because my wife told me she was pregnant
noon the same day. 2 year old boy is still referred to as our little
sportster. So instead of a MX bike I bought a TJ to bet my dirt fix. The
rest is history. She'll get her bike someday...
Kevin
97 TJ
: > it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
: > knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
:
: ....so hook her up with one too earle! im hoping my wife takes a similar
: interest after i get mine, but i doubt it.
:
:
: --
: Nathan W. Collier
: http://7SlotGrille.com
:
:
#23
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Re: opinions on the sportster
That would have been one expensive MX bike!
Kevin KC8GAB wrote:
> OK, I have to chime in on this one. My wife always wanted a bike. I
> figured with our only child being 8 we were done having children and I was
> going to get my wife her Sportster. That meant I could get a MX bike too!
> Made an appointment to go pick up a used sportster one evening and had to
> call back and back out of the deal because my wife told me she was pregnant
> noon the same day. 2 year old boy is still referred to as our little
> sportster. So instead of a MX bike I bought a TJ to bet my dirt fix. The
> rest is history. She'll get her bike someday...
>
> Kevin
> 97 TJ
>
> : > it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
> : > knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
> :
> : ....so hook her up with one too earle! im hoping my wife takes a similar
> : interest after i get mine, but i doubt it.
> :
> :
> : --
> : Nathan W. Collier
> : http://7SlotGrille.com
> :
> :
>
>
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Kevin KC8GAB wrote:
> OK, I have to chime in on this one. My wife always wanted a bike. I
> figured with our only child being 8 we were done having children and I was
> going to get my wife her Sportster. That meant I could get a MX bike too!
> Made an appointment to go pick up a used sportster one evening and had to
> call back and back out of the deal because my wife told me she was pregnant
> noon the same day. 2 year old boy is still referred to as our little
> sportster. So instead of a MX bike I bought a TJ to bet my dirt fix. The
> rest is history. She'll get her bike someday...
>
> Kevin
> 97 TJ
>
> : > it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
> : > knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
> :
> : ....so hook her up with one too earle! im hoping my wife takes a similar
> : interest after i get mine, but i doubt it.
> :
> :
> : --
> : Nathan W. Collier
> : http://7SlotGrille.com
> :
> :
>
>
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tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
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Re: opinions on the sportster
"Earle Horton" wrote ...
> Leather is good if you are going to ride a motorcycle.
> Buffalo leather is better.
Even a denim jacket and a pair of jeans will allow you to slide a long ways
before it gets to the skin... I was wearing fatigues and a leather jacket
when I had my last front tire blowout and although the fatigue pants were
scuffed up, they didn't wear all the way through... The jacket was suede, so
the scuff marks on it brushed right out...
> Leather is good if you are going to ride a motorcycle.
> Buffalo leather is better.
Even a denim jacket and a pair of jeans will allow you to slide a long ways
before it gets to the skin... I was wearing fatigues and a leather jacket
when I had my last front tire blowout and although the fatigue pants were
scuffed up, they didn't wear all the way through... The jacket was suede, so
the scuff marks on it brushed right out...
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Re: opinions on the sportster
I'm more into the disposable bikes. Had a '95 Ninja a while back. I
couldn't see me on a Harley although the girls look good.
Buy a green Kawi and I'll make you a good deal on a set of race leathers,
boots and gloves.
I got rid of the bike after a bad car accident. Kind of got me scared.
That's when I turned to Jeeps.
Good luck and have fun.
Casey Teague
http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
"Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@A0L.com> wrote in message
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> hello group,
> ive been lurking for a few months so that i could make a more informed
> purchase, and since i have a question i figure this is as good a time as
any
> to introduce myself.
>
> over the years ive owned a few crotch rockets but ive decided its time to
> buy a harley. i walked into my local dealership today with the intention
of
> leaving with my own bike, but the _one_ that really caught my eye (1200
> sportster evolution) was sold and the salesman told me they would not be
> getting in anymore of that model until the '04 lineup was released. i sat
> on several of the other models, but kept coming back to the evolution.
> when i asked about loctating one at another dealer, he told me that the
> sportster was considered to be a "bitch bike" and that i should consider
one
> of the other (more expensive) lines. i couldnt tell if he really believed
> what he said or if he was just trying to get me to spend more money, and
> spend it at his dealership.
>
> at 5'10" i found the sportster to be a perfect fit for me, and although it
> wont influence my purchase im curious what he meant by that. when he
> realized that his comment would not sway me, he encouraged me to wait
until
> the '04 lineup was released because it would be a totally new design with
> many benefits.
>
> i guess bottom line, is this guy shooting straight with me?
> thanks!
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
couldn't see me on a Harley although the girls look good.
Buy a green Kawi and I'll make you a good deal on a set of race leathers,
boots and gloves.
I got rid of the bike after a bad car accident. Kind of got me scared.
That's when I turned to Jeeps.
Good luck and have fun.
Casey Teague
http://justjeeps.jeepz.com
"Nathan W. Collier" <abuse@A0L.com> wrote in message
news:40XVa.364809$jp.10193839@twister.southeast.rr .com...
> hello group,
> ive been lurking for a few months so that i could make a more informed
> purchase, and since i have a question i figure this is as good a time as
any
> to introduce myself.
>
> over the years ive owned a few crotch rockets but ive decided its time to
> buy a harley. i walked into my local dealership today with the intention
of
> leaving with my own bike, but the _one_ that really caught my eye (1200
> sportster evolution) was sold and the salesman told me they would not be
> getting in anymore of that model until the '04 lineup was released. i sat
> on several of the other models, but kept coming back to the evolution.
> when i asked about loctating one at another dealer, he told me that the
> sportster was considered to be a "bitch bike" and that i should consider
one
> of the other (more expensive) lines. i couldnt tell if he really believed
> what he said or if he was just trying to get me to spend more money, and
> spend it at his dealership.
>
> at 5'10" i found the sportster to be a perfect fit for me, and although it
> wont influence my purchase im curious what he meant by that. when he
> realized that his comment would not sway me, he encouraged me to wait
until
> the '04 lineup was released because it would be a totally new design with
> many benefits.
>
> i guess bottom line, is this guy shooting straight with me?
> thanks!
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
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Re: opinions on the sportster
"Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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hi casey, glad to see you made it back to ramj+w!
> I'm more into the disposable bikes.
ive had several over the years, now im just looking for a cruiser.
> Good luck and have fun.
many thanks! im waiting on the '04 models (less vibrations, bigger fuel
tanks, etc) so its gonna be a little while anyway.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:TeyWa.16263$BY2.11107@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com ...
hi casey, glad to see you made it back to ramj+w!
> I'm more into the disposable bikes.
ive had several over the years, now im just looking for a cruiser.
> Good luck and have fun.
many thanks! im waiting on the '04 models (less vibrations, bigger fuel
tanks, etc) so its gonna be a little while anyway.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: opinions on the sportster
Nathan W. Collier wrote:
> "Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>
> hi casey, glad to see you made it back to ramj+w!
>
>
>>I'm more into the disposable bikes.
>
>
> ive had several over the years, now im just looking for a cruiser.
>
>
>>Good luck and have fun.
>
>
> many thanks! im waiting on the '04 models (less vibrations, bigger fuel
> tanks, etc) so its gonna be a little while anyway.
>
>
You are not talking about Jeeps. You are off charter. Shall I send some
complaints?
Have you guys seen that offroad videotape series featuring Jeeps and
other fine vehicles put out by 4 wheel parts? Goddamn commercials all
though them. What's up with that?
> "Casey Teague" <abnsigo@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:TeyWa.16263$BY2.11107@fe02.atl2.webusenet.com ...
>
> hi casey, glad to see you made it back to ramj+w!
>
>
>>I'm more into the disposable bikes.
>
>
> ive had several over the years, now im just looking for a cruiser.
>
>
>>Good luck and have fun.
>
>
> many thanks! im waiting on the '04 models (less vibrations, bigger fuel
> tanks, etc) so its gonna be a little while anyway.
>
>
You are not talking about Jeeps. You are off charter. Shall I send some
complaints?
Have you guys seen that offroad videotape series featuring Jeeps and
other fine vehicles put out by 4 wheel parts? Goddamn commercials all
though them. What's up with that?
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Re: opinions on the sportster
"Dave Shannon" <daveshanNoSpaM@***.net> wrote in message
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> I don't know about the latest generation of Sporty's but my 1000 was a
> little undersprung for long 2 up rides, you may want to take your wife out
> for a long test ride before laying down the $$$. Of course we had a total
> weight of ~350 with me being 220 of it. Sure was nice solo however.
thanks for the tips dave!
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:7gDWa.4479$Ye.167@fed1read02...
> I don't know about the latest generation of Sporty's but my 1000 was a
> little undersprung for long 2 up rides, you may want to take your wife out
> for a long test ride before laying down the $$$. Of course we had a total
> weight of ~350 with me being 220 of it. Sure was nice solo however.
thanks for the tips dave!
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: opinions on the sportster
"J. Strickland" wrote:
> <snip>
>
> You can find out about the Bitch Bike thing by simply going into the local
> hangout and asking "Which of you bitches rides that 1200 Sportster outside?"
> My guess is it won't be a bitch at all.
Now that's funny!
Mike
98 TJ SE
02 FLHTCi (not a girlie bike)
> <snip>
>
> You can find out about the Bitch Bike thing by simply going into the local
> hangout and asking "Which of you bitches rides that 1200 Sportster outside?"
> My guess is it won't be a bitch at all.
Now that's funny!
Mike
98 TJ SE
02 FLHTCi (not a girlie bike)
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Re: opinions on the sportster
Earle Horton wrote:
> "J. Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> >
> SLASH
> >
> > You can find out about the Bitch Bike thing by simply going into the
> > local hangout and asking "Which of you bitches rides that 1200
> > Sportster outside?"
> > My guess is it won't be a bitch at all.
> >
> I have been looking at that page with the Sportster ever since Nathan posted
> it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
> knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
>
> Earle
You say that like its a bad thing!
Mike
98 TJ SE
> "J. Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:viit8pcs541kb6@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> SLASH
> >
> > You can find out about the Bitch Bike thing by simply going into the
> > local hangout and asking "Which of you bitches rides that 1200
> > Sportster outside?"
> > My guess is it won't be a bitch at all.
> >
> I have been looking at that page with the Sportster ever since Nathan posted
> it. The only thing that stops me from investigating further is the
> knowledge that Mrs. Horton would have to have one too...
>
> Earle
You say that like its a bad thing!
Mike
98 TJ SE