Speedster Wanted

I am looking for a Speedster in excellent to pristine condition.New or recent build low mileage car.I own a 95th Anniv.Heritage Springer Softail Harley Davidson that I am willing to part with as trade on a Speedster.Bike is #2 of #3000 produced Worldwide.It is perfect in every detail! Rich Midnight Red & Champagne Pearlescent Paint.
Dazzling Chrome.Full Accessory Package included. For the seriuos collector or anyone that wants to brag that they own the first road produced 95th Anniv. Heritage Springer Softail in the WORLD. Not for the faint of heart or the finacially impaired! Bike is valued at $30,000+.Serious inquiries only! Pictures available upon request.No even trades.Your car + cash! Bike is kept in controlled environment. Pampered! Barely ridden! alnbobbikay@yahoo.com

Be still my heart. Anybody got a "black leather jacket with an eagle on the back"? Or want one?

Don't get upset; I'm a BMW R90S, R100RS, and Ducati bevel-drive Desmo V-twin fan myself, never could get interested in them there Hardly-Davis Sons... :o)

How about a Vincent George? Or is that too old school?

My friend Ted Buckland in the San Juan Islands has a Vincent, a Velocette, a Brough Superior, several BSAs, several BMWs, early and late model Ariel Square Fours, etc. And then there are all of the classic (1930s Bugatti race car, 300SL Gull Wing coupe, 1949 MG TC, Frazer-Nash, Fiat Abarth, Jaguar XK120 Roadster, etc.) and replica (C and D type Jaguars, Lotus XI Club, Porsche 550 Spyder RS, Allard J2X) cars. Visiting his garage is a mind-boggling experience.

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George, I think there's a naked man running around and still looking for that (black leather jacket with an eagle on the back) along with his black denim trousers and motorcycle boots. After he "hit a screaming diesel that was California bound," he never got to terrorize anyone on Highway 101 again, except maybe as a flasher.
John H.
Love dose Hogs!

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After reading the post on the 356 Registry and how most of our members felt that Porsche owners looked down their noses at replica owners, it was interesting to see Mr. Shapiro get kicked in the b__ls because he owns a Harley. I'm sure that if he ever gets his Speedster he continue to post given the "attitude" he's received so far.

Art, where have you been hiding? Almost EVERYBODY (with the possible exception of J LO) razzes Harley riders.

Is there really much difference between buying a Harley or a Speedster? I used to think it was odd to want a Harley. The wait, the cost, the dated technology. Now I'm buying a Speedster. The wait, the cost, the dated technology. I now have more respect for our Harley owning brothers.

Sorry, Allen. I still don't want a Harley.

From the safety of your den or where ever else your PC is, I suspect, or rather I hope, that you're smart enough not to do it on the street.
To each his own George, they may be replicas to us, but they are still "kit cars" to most people, whether you spend 18 or 40 grand. A Harly is beautiful in its own way just as a BMW is

If I were going to buy a bike it would be a BMW or 2nd choice a Hog. If I got a rice burner it would be the end of me. I was testing out a friends ninja a few years ago and it scared (I loved it) me and I used to motocross so I am used to being on one wheel, just not at 90 mph on asphalt.
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I'm not certain what Al should have expected for replies to his offer. As for me, my wife and I have owned seven H-D's and a couple of Buells. They were all fun in their own way, as were a few rice burners (and even one crepe burner) we owned as well. I think the bike I liked the best, however, judging from the use it got was a 1971 BMW R60/5. It loved the highway and at the end of the day I didn't have to blow taps over my butt (thanks in no small part to the Ez Berg saddle I had made for it). I moved to Speedsters because my S/O quit riding and I got tired of riding off without her. I still have my Beezer for a two-wheeled run when I get the urge, which isn't that often any more. Bikes, whatever brand, are as good as you think they are based on the enjoyment you get from them. Speedsters and bikes are unique transportation which can be great fun. That's what I like about both.
John H
ps. should we move this to "anything goes" and give Al a chance to trade his Harley???

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I did not realize that I would generate so much discussion about the pros and cons of Harley Davidson Motorcycles.To each his own!!! I would like to see some positive action in response to my ad.There is I'm sure someone in your vast network of members that would be interested.This is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity!

Al, as a fellw HD rider and speedster owner I hate to rain on your parade. But a 95th anniv. Heritage Springer isn't going to fetch 30K anytime soon. I know, I sold mine this summer for 15K (bought a new Road King). My Heritage Springer had a lot of engine upgrades and lots of shiny stuff. Look on ebay for realistic selling prices. Besides, I know most of us speedster owner's have an easy 20K+ into our cars. So a speedster + cash for a bike isnt' really a great deal. Best of luck. I wouldn't sell the bike, even with a new Road King I miss my Springer.

I have a Harley and a custom built chopper AND a Vintage Speedster.
Buying Harley Stock in 1994 helped enable me to have some toys.
Say what you want about Harley, but then go an look at their stock and their history of earnings! (even 9-11 didn't hurt Harley)
Thank You Harley Davidson!
Oh Yeah,(the reason I replied) Alan, If your Springer is a 95th anniversary edition, how did you get it in a color other than that brown on brown theme Harley used for the 95th?

GB

Greg,
Officially, the color combination for the 95th Anniv. were Midnight Red, and Champagne Pearlescent(all models)

Having been a BMW rider and dealer and sampled about every two wheeler available (up through 1977) I agree about BMW's. Ride them far and fast and they don't beat you to death and things don't vibrate loose and fall off. In early October 1976 I rode my slightly modified 1969 BMW R69S from Dallas to Los Angeles (about 1,645 miles) in under 24 hours. I was tired from lack of sleep but the bike took very good care of me. Trip back hit a cold front and rain from Phoenix all the way home - yuck; cold is tolerable and wet is tolerable but both together are the bonafide pits.

In August of 1977 rode my R90S from Dallas to Colorado Springs in 15 hours with six of my BMW customers, and 8 hours of that was in the rain - smooth, fast, non-tiring trip (radar detectors and CB radios all the way). On the way back it sleeted on us at the top of Wolf Creek Pass.

Wow, I hope I grow up to be as stuck up and stuck in a rut as you are George. Why can't folks have fun w/o hooking thier brand names in. Sometimes your posts are invaluble. Most of the time it's nothin' but wind.