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[ultrarider123]

I think it depends on which model you have. If my memory still works,  Harley phased the change in over several years.  I know the first year for FI on the fatboy was '01 (FLSTFI vs FLSTF) and I think the last year for the carb option was '02 on that particular model?

That is correct.  The last year for that option on the Ultra was 1997.  The 1998 Ultra was FI only.  I was going to trade again in '98 but decided to keep the '97 since I didn't have a choice.  They did phase it into the rest of the line-up and eventually the carb went the way of the dinosaur.   

[2timen]

This was my first Harley, 2003 FLSTCI, put 60K on and still love it. Pasted it on to my daughter to ride to Sturgis this year.

[Dr.D]

No. I traded my 09 RLHRC to get the '14 CVO Limited I have now. I cried like a little girl for ten miles on the way home in the car. My daughter ,who was driving, did her best to console me telling that it was just a motorcycle. I wept and spoke telling her it had a soul. I still miss it and i see it still on the dealer floor every time I do go. If I had the $ I'd get it back and pour somer big HP at it.

I rarely sell or trade anything.

[grc]

Do you still have your first HD

Nope.  However, I do have my last H-D sitting out in the garage.

Jerry

[greglyon]

Started riding late so my first HD was a 2002 heritage
I collect memories not things so long gone.
Can see the other point of view but not my thing

[CVOThunder]

Nope, sold it in 82. 69 FLH. I still have my 1st new Harley though...If that counts.  HD #4 is my first new one (2011 CVO Ultra) and #5 is my 2007 Softail. 

[Fired00d]

Do you still have your first HD

Nope.  However, I do have my last H-D sitting out in the garage.

Jerry

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[lowflight]

Kept my first one for 35 years and then sold it.

My wife has an 03 Fatboy that is carb, bought new late 02.

[kiro]

Yes on my first H-D – a 1986 FXR purchased new. It doesn’t appear much like stock anymore and has had engine enhancements and other mods – its a little rocket ship and fun to ride. I run an antique plate on it and show it from time to time. When I’m too old to ride, I’ll give it to my son. I’ve owned multiple scoots before and after, including five Harleys, and as Jerry pointed out - my ‘last’ Harley is in the stable… 

[RonandJanet]

No I don't have my first Harley, motorcycle, car, truck or boat! I wish I had them all! 

Aussie, If I am understanding the miles on your bike she is just getting broke it!

All, I love the look of the older bikes.  I am so jealous that you have such great bikes!

[RayG]

Jerry you have such a way with words.  But that makes two of us.  I have seen many people swear that would never purchase another HD only to see them pictured with their new scoot some time later.  Well it's there money and there decision and they can support anyone they want. 

Again well said, I wish I could come up with something clever once in awhile.

[kiro]

'Never say never' Ray - I didn't plan on buying either of my last two new Harleys, but they ended up at my house somehow... LOL

[RayG]

Your right Kiro but it would have to be to be a deal I couldn't refuse.  I'm getting closer to getting the bike completed, I figure about 3 more weeks.  The exhaust just came in today.  So I can get busy on that right away.  Not going to register the SERK right away, hoping to try to sell her or maybe take a tractor in trade, but that could change.  Did allot more to the bike than I planned over the winter.

Good Riding 

[HUBBARD]

Nope.  1967 Sportster XLH. 900cc.  Purple & White.  Big White Seat, Saddle Bags, and Windshield, from the Factory.  'Course, I took that chit off.  To me, as a 16 year-old boy, it would fly!  Good Memories.  Later--HUBBARD 

[RayG]

I was about 18 years old when I bought my first Harley. It was a brand new 1972 XLCH Sportster that was Burgandy in color.  The first day I picked it up and drove over to my girlfriends house (now wife) to wash & wax her up nice. I was so proud.  My future brother in laws had a Norton 750 and the other one had a Triumph Tiger.  After some bragging we decided to ride the back mountain road.  As we started our bikes to get going it was obvious something was wrong.  Long story short my future father in law ran into the garage and got the fire extinguisher to put out the fire on my brand new one day old Harley.   Rare as it was it was not the worst day on that bike.  Having it seize up going way to fast prepared me for flat tracking, after surviving that event I thanked the Lord for sparing me.  Sold the bike and did some flat tracking with a Can Am.  Fast & it finished every race.