After 50 years of having a MC endorsement on my DL this year and owning countless bikes, I finally have a Harley-Davidson. Like most vehicle acquisitions in my life these days, it was unplanned. I'm like a magnet for machinery that people don't want anymore...I swear I don't advertise or even bring it up in conversation.
I've always liked certain Harley-Davidson motorcycles but of course they are expensive and I guess I never wanted one badly enough to shell out the dough. A friend of one of my shop mates was by the shop a few weeks ago and mentioned that he was moving out of the country and did I know anyone interested in a Porsche Macan or a Harley? I answered, "no" before he could even finish the sentence. I have too much stuff and need to thin the herd.
Then of course I had to ask about the Harley. Which model? "2012 Wide Glide." That is not on the top of my list but it's also not completely off the list, it is a Dyna, which I like, with wide front forks and a skinny front wheel, sort of their factory chopper-lite. Other than the rake of the stem and the forks, it's a Super Glide with forward controls.
Anyhow...when he told me how much he wanted for it, I asked a couple of questions and told him I'd take it. It was truly a *leaving town and don't want to deal with it* price, basically what it would be worth with a blown engine or transmission. He told me that it would need a battery because it's been sitting a while.
To make a long story long, I picked up a battery for it and after some drama with the security system, (the fob just needed a battery), it's running and at my shop. Definitely needs to be serviced and needs tires before I'll ride it but it's in decent condition. Needed a serious cleaning and detail but totally worth it under the circumstances.
I've already ordered tires, (expensive!), and will buy probably stock handlebars today. I don't like the goofy half-ape bars on it now. Can't wait to get it dialed in and ride it!
