On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:58:05 -0400, "Scotty"
wrote:


"Frank Boettcher" wrote

I've been thinking about a Harley 883 Sporster. If I
catch one at a
good price......


That's a girls bike, Frank

Scotty


Well, not a matter of image for me and I don't want it for touring.
basic local transportation with a little fun thrown in.

Every morning I get in my truck and ride about 5 miles one way to a
trail head and then I run 5-8 miles. Ten miles with truck mileage.
The bike would be more fun and less gas.

Besides, most of those so called " tough guys" that I know that have
big Harleys put them on trailers or trucks and haul them to "ride ins"
Now that's really macho. And they couldn't run 80 yards much less 8
miles.

And it's a matter of perspective. When I was a kid a 300CC bike was
considered a "big" bike. Pushing 60, I want something that is fun
without busting the bank.

Frank