Topic: Letting go (Read 6012 times)

MAS · « **on:** December 21, 2004, 05:07:24 AM »

I sold my 2000 Heritage this past weekend and am experiencing some feelings of seperation. It was my first Harley and I really grew fond of that bike. I had ridden sport bikes all my adult life so riding that bike was a very different experience. That heavy cruiser started the passion I now have for American V-Twins. The bike is not fast, and does not handle exceptionally well, but it is VERY COOL!!
As I seem to jump on the SEEG more often than not these days it seemed a shame to let that bike just sit in my garage, so when a friend's wife asked to buy it for him for Christmas I agreed. Hopefully he will ride it and enjoy it as much as I did. I am sure that some of you have stories and possibly pictures of bikes in your past that you had a hard time letting go. Here is a picture of mine.

MAS · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2004, 05:08:22 AM »

Another view

MAS · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2004, 05:14:21 AM »

and finally, one of me the last time I threw a leg over the bike [smiley=cry2.gif].

mr_magoo · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2004, 08:57:27 AM »

MAS at least it went to a friend so you should still see it from time to time and know that it has a ggod home. Must be a great gal to buy a Harley for his christmas present boy is he lucky.

BLM777 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2004, 09:02:28 AM »

Like MAS, I've had a couple of scoots that I really felt uncomfortable letting go. Eventually, they fell into the "shouldn't have sold 'em" catagory. Others, out of the many, many HD's I've owned, looked really good with the tail lights heading out the drive. [smiley=laugh.gif] My Centennial Duece punched out to 103...indeed a screamer!

BLM777 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2004, 09:06:34 AM »

My '97 Softail Springer....too much motor work to describe, lowered and probably the best handling bike I've put together.

RedFXR2 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2004, 09:07:29 AM »

I don't blame you for missing that bike. I really like the color scheme and laced wheels. I don't usually lean towards fat tire Harleys but that one really is sharp.

But, as has already been said, it sounds like you can at least visit sometimes. And it's not like you now have nothing to ride.

Parting is such sweet sorrow....

hd-dude · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2004, 10:23:54 AM »

I know how you feel!!! [smiley=disappointed.gif] This is a pic of my last bike, a 96 FLHR. Tons of motor work, chrome ect. But the bottom line is everytime I get on the new glide its all forgotten[smiley=grin2.gif]

Mac_Daddy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2004, 07:19:21 PM »

Had to let my Fatboy go... a sad day [smiley=cry2.gif] but a new CVO on it's way! [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]

MAS · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2004, 10:01:05 PM »

Gentlemen,

Thank you all for your pictures and thoughts, this thread has been very cathartic. What beautiful bikes we have parted with, should have known I wasn't the only guy who sold a bitchin Harley [smiley=laugh.gif]. The grieving process must be well under way for me as I have been thinking about what new bike would look good next to the SEEG and the Big Dog!

yellowsedeuce · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2005, 01:55:36 AM »

I guess this is my letting go of my 1st H-D.

yellowsedeuce · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2005, 01:59:02 AM »

Okay last pic of my first H-D.

Laker · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2005, 04:46:24 PM »

Hated to let this go and wish I still had it.

Laker · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2005, 04:51:16 PM »

Loved this bike too. I got rid of this, the springer and an 01 Ultra for the SEEG. 3 bikes was too many (at least that is what my wife said)

Screamin · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2005, 05:27:01 PM »

I guess most of us miss those things that were a good part of our lives. My first Harley, now in the hands of a stranger. [smiley=sad2.gif]

microwave · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2005, 02:04:01 AM »

my 02 fxdwg3 sold it after i bought my crib.

microwave · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2005, 02:07:33 AM »

this is it

SE-Dave · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2005, 11:20:53 AM »

I Hated to let my 2000 Road King Go..... But the picture is My 23yr old son driving away with it...... [smiley=beerchug.gif].

hd-dude · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:04:50 PM »

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I Hated to let my 2000 Road King Go..... But the picture is My 23yr old son driving away with it......

BLM777 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2005, 12:26:56 PM »

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At least its still in the family!!! I can't wait for the day to have my Boy's riding with me!!

hd-dude.....you better sell a lot of bike lighting and accessories...I've been there and done that with 3 kiddo's buying new scoots at the same time [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

hd-dude · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2005, 01:01:06 PM »

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hd-dude.....you better sell a lot of bike lighting and accessories...I've been there and done that with 3 kiddo's buying new scoots at the same time [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Iv'e got three as well, So how many orange lights would you like for the pumkin? [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Cannibus_Man · « **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:17:54 PM »

welp, i had to let this go ,,i'm gunna miss all those rides around the parking lot!!!!! [smiley=6.gif]

Gr8Escape · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2005, 03:49:08 PM »

Here's what I let go to purchase my '03 FLHRSEI2 back in April of '03... I would have loved to keep her!! [smiley=shifty.gif]

Screamin · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2005, 08:24:17 PM »

Dig the Apes!!

Gr8Escape · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:07:44 AM »

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Dig the Apes!!

The bike really got a lot of attention! The Apes were cool, and quite confortable. I hated to see it go! [smiley=cry2.gif]

thatrhinoguy · « **Reply #25 on:** February 22, 2005, 01:42:56 PM »

My First. Sold on Ebay.

WaSEEG · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2005, 09:49:16 PM »

My '04 RKC. Was going to trade it in but dealer said he wouldn't give me a penny for engine mods, chrome etc.. I traded in my wifes near stock Heritage and she's now riding the RKC. At least we kept it in the family.

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