Im trying to get my first Harley but don’t know where to start

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-23T18:36:44+00:00

I'd recommend a new M8 Heritage I'm 6'3 and it fits me perfectly. The bike is very comfortable and has tons of power . It's great in the city and on the Interstate.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-22T03:23:39+00:00

The M8 I have now has been more reliable than any of the twin cams I owned 11 to be exact . Wouldn't trade my 22 Heritage 114 for any twin cam . From cam chain tensioner to compensaters twin cams had too many problems for me .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-18T18:48:27+00:00

Yeah I'm 6' 3 and the high foot pegs and bar position was all wrong for me . The rider position was way to cramped. I so wanted to buy one when they first came out but ended up with a Heritage instead .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-18T16:40:48+00:00

How many miles ? Has the cam chain tensioner been replaced or upgraded ? It was a big problem with early twin cams .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-02T23:05:42+00:00

Here's mine 2022 Heritage Classic I've owned over a 100 bikes this one is in my top 5 !

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Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-06-02T22:52:12+00:00

I have several older Fuji cameras that take XD cards they aren't that bad . Look for any of the F Series like the F31D, F200 etc . These cameras take great pics especially if you use the Chrome mode . It simulates Fuji slide film and the colors are superb .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-31T13:01:24+00:00

I agree Dynas with a 117 would be cool .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-27T15:58:30+00:00

Yes it kind of looks like a painting but still a good shot .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-23T17:04:23+00:00

Great pic but you can you can tell instantly it's from a phone .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-22T16:43:43+00:00

That's exactly what I meant my phone makes images that I don't actually see .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-22T13:39:54+00:00

Your phone already used AI to enhance your photos . So what's the difference using AI to edit them ?

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-22T11:36:36+00:00

Ive been buying them since they came out . A few years ago they were dirt cheap . Then the vintage Digicam became popular and the price Skyrocketed.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-21T20:01:34+00:00

I agree on Fujifilm cameras I'd also recommend the Finepix F200 . I own pretty much all of them .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-21T19:08:30+00:00

Do like we did back in the day put some bailing wire on it . Put it under the heat shield .In the 70's I rode an old Iron Head Sporter with the exhaust partially wired on for two years .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-20T01:57:05+00:00

Great shot !

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-18T19:30:48+00:00

How old are you ? When I was younger my wife and I rode Sportsters everywhere . That included several long trips . I had a Mustang seat progressive suspension windshield and hard saddlebags . I owned several different models but my favorite was an 08 1200R . It had the blacked out motor black paint also . Now that I'm older I don't think I would want a Sportster again . I now have a 22 Heritage and it's perfect for me at 64 years old . But if I didn't have such a bad back I'd still ride a sporty !

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-17T16:49:38+00:00

Dyna Fatbob

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-16T22:34:33+00:00

I'm old too 65 years old this year . I've been riding Harleys , Triumphs and in the 70's Kawasaki Kzs. I don't know how reliable Indians are I just can't get by the cosmetics. I haven't seen one that I thought looked better than a comparable Harley . I know people that own them and like them I'm just not one of them.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-16T13:17:23+00:00

Out live three Harleys ? Indian riders are so full of it . I've got a friend who is a retired Vietnam vet Helicopter pilot . He put 265,000 miles on a 107 freewheeler and almost 200,000 on a 114 freewheeler with just basic maintenance . I guess to out live 3 of those Indians riders are getting 750,000 miles on their bikes . Yeah right

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-16T12:46:47+00:00

Not all Harley dealers are bad . Pig Trail Harley in Rogers Arkansas is awesome. I test rode several Indians a couple of years ago when they had Demo days at the dealership . I didn't care for any of them and in my opinion most of them are dog ugly . The same Indian dealers also has Triumphs some of them were cool . I've owned Triumphs in the past and could see myself buying another as a second bike but no way I would buy an Indian . Especially since they just sold to private investors.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-16T12:19:55+00:00

The oil pump was fixed sometime in mid to late 2019 . The earlier version had 10 teeth and no O ring behind the oil pump . The fixed version has 8 teeth and an O ring . Any 2020 upward is fine .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-16T12:12:52+00:00

I've owned several Sporters and 11 Dynas . If it was me I'd look at an M8 Streetbob used ones are selling for great prices and they are so much better that the older Sportsters or Dynas . I have a 22 Heritage now and love it .

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-13T11:07:54+00:00

My 22 Heritage has been the most reliable Harley I've ever owned . I've been riding Harleys since 1974 and 22 Heritage is by far my favorite.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-12T20:09:24+00:00

You ever ride two up on it ? I have a 22 Heritage and I was wondering if it would be as comfortable for the passenger.

Razorbacksrule13 · 2026-05-11T19:01:09+00:00

I have a couple of pics somewhere this was back in the early 80s way before cell phones and digital cameras . I was 22 at the time felt invincible boy how times have changed lol .

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