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[FLSTFI Dave]

So Harley made a 001/001 Sturgis to give away.  Sharp bike.  If you won it would you ride it?  Keep it but not ride it, sell it or what?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apA1xCZW4xw&feature=youtu.be 

[porthole]

Keep it
Probably even ride it.

Have always wanted a Sturgis from the first time I sat on one. Couldn’t afford it so I bought an 82 Low Rider In black instead. That was and still is my favorite bike with zero problems in 50K miles.

And you would think the VP of styling would know the original was a 2 year run in 1981, not 1980. 

[WRE4U]

I would sell it!  My age and savings account says sell it.  Seems to me (IMHO) the MoCo is always coming up with a new marketing ploy to sell bikes, that are not all that special.  Next question would be....What do you all think it is worth?  Not that it matters, as they say "you gotta be in it to win it" and I'm not

[spydglide]

And you would think the VP of styling would know the original was a 2 year run in 1981, not 1980.

Well, not many around the motor company anymore that remember back that far, Duane.  Must have read Willie G's history wrongly.  har!  spyder

[Fired00d]

Well, not many around the motor company anymore that remember back that far, Duane.  Must have read Willie G's history wrongly.  har!  spyder

Was thinking the same thing.... either that or they weren't born then (or to young to know/remember).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[porthole]

Well, not many around the motor company anymore that remember back that far, Duane.  Must have read Willie G's history wrongly.  har!  spyder

Har indeed, he even says it twice, so not into what was one of the most Iconic of the special bikes. My opinion anyway.
I'd trade my SEEG for one in similar condition. Although a really nice Sturgis, if you can find one is probably over $15K now.

[grc]

I no longer worry about history, I'm waiting for the great "rewrite" to be completed first to see if anything I learned as "history" back in my day is still there.

As for one-off promotional models, I would think Harley has more important things to do with it's time and money. 

Jerry

[bluegoose]

Pretty sure first year for the Sturgis was 1980.

At the time I had a 79 Lowrider and a buddy had an 80 Sturgis.  Great times on those bikes.

From Google
MSRP of the limited Sturgis model was $5,687, and that bought you the exclusive paint scheme and standard 80 ci engine of the time which yielded 65 horsepower. Produced for just two years, this model was one of 1,470 built in 1980 (production was slightly bumped up in the 2nd year).

[spydglide]

Har indeed, he even says it twice, so not into what was one of the most Iconic of the special bikes. My opinion anyway.
I'd trade my SEEG for one in similar condition. Although a really nice Sturgis, if you can find one is probably over $15K now.

I have a friend that still has one he bought new.  He's riding a newer roadglide, so I'll check to see if he wants to trade with you.  spyder

[mark]

Sell it.  At my age (61) I enjoy the creature comforts of a bagger.

[Threephase]

The “original” Sturgis edition was in fact a 1980 model.

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/h-d/harley_davidson_fxb%20sturgis%2082.htm

[scotman623]

I would keep it and probably ride it on 1-2 special occasions per year

[rayson56]

I'm with you Scott. My first Harley was Low Rider as well. Very cool!

[iski]

I would keep it - for a while - and I would ride it.  Sometimes miss not having 2 bikes, that one would be fun for shorter rides & local stuff.  Would like to see how it does in the twisties too.

[bluegoose]

Here you go.  1980 Sturgis listed on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Harley-Davidson-Other/283981153479?hash=item421e9884c7:g:ma4AAOSwuyJe~T84