So dropped by the local Harley dealer, and victory dealer for the free Indian hat today. Sorry to see Victory go though had not given the brand any thought prior really. Did a test ride of a used 2016 victory vision that only a mom could love the look of from behind and have to say that v-twin felt very smooth and nice. Too much heat to have as a Florida bike I feel though otherwise not a bad ride. Side bags too small for storage space really. Cross country touring, lots of side bag space looks interesting.
So hit the Harley shop next and they have a used 2013 k1600glt with 12k miles on it for $15,000 asking price. running lights and kick out highway pegs. Don't recall last time I rode one. Feels very much like the old k models k75 and k100rs models, seems to spin high (sound wise) though rpms are running low 3/4K...yet like the old k bikes was looking for another gear to kick her up to. Too used to my 05 r1200rt model I guess. It has 44k miles on her, got it used and I swear It has a sweeter shifting gear box then I ever had prior. Feels a bit long winded once I hit 80mph though.
Almost 60 and two more years until retirement thus mostly in state riding here in Florida. Then north GA to be a snow bird 6 months a year once retired. Uncertain if a k1600glt would be a good choice at this point in life, 30" inseam and can hold her up flat footed. Has trunk which I like and bags. Don't know k1600 model year changes though, nor if price point is good...will check cycle trader in a bit now that I am back home.
Would be training in the r1200rt (offered $3,500) and a 04 sportster xl1200c ($6,000 offered). One or both numbers might be a bit low.
Ride safe
So hit the Harley shop next and they have a used 2013 k1600glt with 12k miles on it for $15,000 asking price. running lights and kick out highway pegs. Don't recall last time I rode one. Feels very much like the old k models k75 and k100rs models, seems to spin high (sound wise) though rpms are running low 3/4K...yet like the old k bikes was looking for another gear to kick her up to. Too used to my 05 r1200rt model I guess. It has 44k miles on her, got it used and I swear It has a sweeter shifting gear box then I ever had prior. Feels a bit long winded once I hit 80mph though.
Almost 60 and two more years until retirement thus mostly in state riding here in Florida. Then north GA to be a snow bird 6 months a year once retired. Uncertain if a k1600glt would be a good choice at this point in life, 30" inseam and can hold her up flat footed. Has trunk which I like and bags. Don't know k1600 model year changes though, nor if price point is good...will check cycle trader in a bit now that I am back home.
Would be training in the r1200rt (offered $3,500) and a 04 sportster xl1200c ($6,000 offered). One or both numbers might be a bit low.
Ride safe
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