21 years Army (retired)
...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.
IBA 80537
I was up in Oklahoma yesterday and stopped to get gas in a small town. A Harley guy stopped to ask about my bike. He rides a Road Glide & has 50,000 miles on it. He chose it over the F6B and had a lot of questions. He noticed I was getting regular gas & he asked about service. I explained I use Rotella T6 diesel oil and change it every 5,000 miles & showed him my Michelin rear tire. He was scratching his head as I drove off. He as a nice guy & I enjoyed the conversation.
Will, that thing is a hard tail - you sure about that???Originally Posted by willtill
So I got a Valkyrie.
Then after hand to hand combat with the wife for months, I also treated myself to a very cheap, chromed out Softail Springer.
So I can scratch the itch of the day.
"Life is hard. Harder when you are stupid"-- John Wayne[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
The new M8 models are much better. Smoother, more power, better suspension, better shifting, etc. Heavvy, go ride one, only you can decide if it's right for you. Try the water cooled ultra tho, the top box can be removed to sleek it up & lighten it up, then put back on for heavy duty touring. Least that's what I'd do and probably will again down the road.
Mike
That's the mystique I was talking about!
One of my three is the C14 and I cannot wait to part with her. Properly set up is the key, by the time I figured out what was causing my issues with the bike I was done with her. Awesome machine for sure once you throw away the OEM Stones she comes with. To nice a bike to leave rotting in the garage so someone is going to get a good deal.
Attachment 25673 Got this 2017RGS. But I kept the F6B to for now.
I know it's a hard tail... and the rods and screws in my lower back surely would protest such an experience. The K9 is a soft tail though and if I was ever going to pull the trigger on one; it'll likely be the model that I acquire.
But ain't it?
I had ridden a Ridgeback last year or two ago at the local Harley dealer. That big tire on the rear helps cushion the bumps a little, but you still can sense a lot of shock when the road is bad. A chopper definitely is not going to be my primary bike.. only something to ride locally around.. terrorizing the local populace while wearing my Pickelhaube
21 years Army (retired)
...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.
IBA 80537
Congrats Heavvy!
Mike
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