Freebird Posted January 28, 2023 #1 Posted January 28, 2023 I don't know if this has been asked here before. Looking back on all your years of riding, what single bike that you owned or would have liked to have owned that was your all time favorite. I've owned many bikes. Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis, Harleys, etc. Now I'm not even talking about performance, handling, reliability, etc. Just the bike that thought was beautiful. Here is one that I've always loved but have never owned. I always liked the springer forks even though I know that they were not the best for handling. Then when Harley came out with the 2003 anniversary edition I thought, and still think, that is was beautiful. Love the 2003 color scheme. So, I guess this would have to be my choice. 2 1
ReinyRooster Posted January 28, 2023 #2 Posted January 28, 2023 I think my favourite would be my 06 RSV in Cherry Black. Love the color and just love the bike. Should have never sold her. 4
luvmy40 Posted January 28, 2023 #3 Posted January 28, 2023 I have to agree with RR, '06 Black Cherry for the win. Though my '84 FXRS would be my first big bore love. 2
Woody Posted January 29, 2023 #4 Posted January 29, 2023 I had the 06 also and the color with that big badge on the tank just made it a great looking bike. 1
larrydr Posted January 29, 2023 #5 Posted January 29, 2023 That is some great looking iron ..I have not had anything new since the early 1970''s .. I repair and ride older bikes and when the bike does not fit me , I make it fit ...I day dream and wish for a newer ride , but unfortunately where we live it costs the minimum $13000, and into $25000... 1
Riderduke Posted January 29, 2023 #6 Posted January 29, 2023 7 hours ago, Woody said: I had the 06 also and the color with that big badge on the tank just made it a great looking bike. I guess I'm just that guy... With the exception of my first bike (1982 Honda Night Hawk), I have taken the tank badges off every one of my bikes...lol 1
Riderduke Posted January 29, 2023 #7 Posted January 29, 2023 I agree My 2004 Venture was my favorite bike... 150K mile when I sold her... I wish I still owned that bike... My favorite looking bike was My 2017 Harley Road Glide... 2
M61A1MECH Posted January 29, 2023 #8 Posted January 29, 2023 My 98 Royal Star Tour Classic was by far my favorite bike. 3
Motorcycle Mike Posted January 30, 2023 #9 Posted January 30, 2023 Hard to pin it down to one favorite. I truly loved every bike I've owned. After thinking long and hard I think the one may be the 1970 Yamaha XS650. I was 16 and working for a local Yamaha dealer assembling new bikes when I opened the crate and fell in love. She never made it to the show room floor. Not mine but this is how she looked.. 3
1BigDog Posted January 30, 2023 #10 Posted January 30, 2023 It’s a toss up between my 99 RSV and my 2010 Ultra. 1
cowpuc Posted January 30, 2023 #11 Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 10:54 AM, Freebird said: I don't know if this has been asked here before. Looking back on all your years of riding, what single bike that you owned or would have liked to have owned that was your all time favorite. I've owned many bikes. Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis, Harleys, etc. Now I'm not even talking about performance, handling, reliability, etc. Just the bike that thought was beautiful. Here is one that I've always loved but have never owned. I always liked the springer forks even though I know that they were not the best for handling. Then when Harley came out with the 2003 anniversary edition I thought, and still think, that is was beautiful. Love the 2003 color scheme. So, I guess this would have to be my choice. That Heritage Springer has always been right at the top of my list too my brother. Personally I prefer the earlier ones,, thinking 98ish when they had the grates front and back and were still putting the Evo's in them. They also had decorative seating and bags with reflectors on em but INDEED,, our minds think a LOT alike @Freebird. The very top of list are two that I did have the pleasure of owning, one of which I had to build to aquire.. Its between Olivia, my 42 HD and one of the chops that I built to my liking... Talk about a tuff choice here. I think I am going to have to break the Club rules once again and call it a tie.. LOL 4
ChiefGunner Posted January 31, 2023 #12 Posted January 31, 2023 A lot of “PURDY” bikes here! I know many do NOT like the new model Star Venture, but IMHO as far as amenities, comfort and sheer unique looks I love the current rig I have. It truly is my “dream bike” setup. 1
BratmanXj Posted January 31, 2023 #13 Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Just out of College I came across a black 100th Avn. Road King Classic for a stupid-cheap price with only a few thousand miles on it. Nothing fancy, but just a "classic" looker in black and chrome on spokes and white walls. Bike was the epidemy of Friday-afternoon construction and spent 360 days out of my 3-1/2yrs of ownership in the shop....but when it was washed and waxed it looked phenomenal, and you didn't see many all-black 100th's. Edit: 3+ yrs and I managed to put 30k miles on it despite the constant breakdowns but my warranty was up and I was done. Ended up selling it private for the same money I had into it minus the warranty (that did pay for its self). As for straight up smiles, I currently have '07 Ural Tourist. My wife hates it cause every gas stop is a 30min conversation with everyone who comes out of the woodwork to ask what the hell is that... Edited January 31, 2023 by BratmanXj 2
Bubber Posted January 31, 2023 #14 Posted January 31, 2023 I always wanted an old school 750 Honda chopper with a extended springer. Pretty much like the one pictured I am sure it would be terribly uncomfortable but back then it wasn't a real consideration. BTW: In my neck of the woods (Minnesota) you never painted a bike green, never, never, never! 1
cowpuc Posted January 31, 2023 #15 Posted January 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Bubber said: I always wanted an old school 750 Honda chopper with a extended springer. Pretty much like the one pictured I am sure it would be terribly uncomfortable but back then it wasn't a real consideration. BTW: In my neck of the woods (Minnesota) you never painted a bike green, never, never, never! Bubba I built quite a few Chops over the years and loved em all. That particular bike made numerous cross country trips with me onboard and I gotta say,, it was actually one of most comfortable touring bikes I ever owned. Mainly because I used a "Soft Ride" 1969 Santee frame to start with, I just needed to rake the neck a few more degree's to get the trail correct for its 16 over springer. That combo proved VERY comfortable for long distance cruising. It made for AWESOME trips to the Sturgis Rally as well as a real fun local rally scoot. The springer combined with the rear shocks made for the softest ride I ever had. The chopped long bikes are very decieving in their rideability. Now hardtails, which I also built numerous of,, not so much.. Talk about spine wreckers LOL.. I LOVE CHOPPERS and miss the late 60's n early 70's chopper days.. It was amazing how much stuff there was out there to build with back then. 1
AGrengs Posted February 1, 2023 #16 Posted February 1, 2023 19 hours ago, Bubber said: I always wanted an old school 750 Honda chopper with a extended springer. Pretty much like the one pictured I am sure it would be terribly uncomfortable but back then it wasn't a real consideration. BTW: In my neck of the woods (Minnesota) you never painted a bike green, never, never, never! I always wanted one of those also.
saddlebum Posted February 5, 2023 #17 Posted February 5, 2023 I have always wanted a venture since the day they came out. Now I have the 89 and love it. Think I will always own a 1st gen as long as I remain riding. I would also love to own a Ural with side car as a second bike. If I could have afforded it. Guess I am not much on flash but more about what suits my riding style. 1
Red Ryder Posted February 11, 2023 #18 Posted February 11, 2023 Don, your 2003 Harley Heritage Springer is my Dream Bike. Don't get me wrong, loved my RSV, but that Heritage Springer is just Awsome!
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