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I hear ya, timbuk2. I hate the way HD has turned so over priced and 'fashionable'. One of the reasons I bought my Honda instead of a Fat Boy. Bang for the buck, the Honda is a clear value winner.
That being said, it's boring. I miss the agility of my previous bikes. I don't miss the speed (trust me, the VTX is no slouch) but I liked tossing it around the turns.
Maybe I will keep the Honda and put a Buell or a Duc Monster in the driveway next to it. I dig the short wheelbase bikes for the crisp handling.
Recently we did a ride for the US troops out here in Washington. It was great, got to see quite a few well kept, well riden HD's that, to me, is what Harley was about before it became the yuppies bike of choice. Ahhh well... the almighty dollar can ruin quite a bit.
And I echo your advice, keep em upright and ride safe. There are a ton of wacko drivers out there.
Jason
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