I'm off the wagon...

[Zenmervolt]

Some of you know that I used to ride but but mothballed the bike in Ohio when I moved to the other side of the country. Since then I've just been waiting to get myself another bike and now, with dealers desperate to get rid of inventory the time seemed right.

I just bought a 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster. 2,500 miles, black, and a hell of a lot of fun. Photos will follow later; right now I'm just ecstatic to be back on the road.

EDIT: Now with 100% more pics. Stolen from the old listing the dealer had, but this is the bike I bought.

Pic 1
Pic 2
Pic 3

ZV

 

[funboy6942]

??$$$??
What you steal it for?

 

[aleckz]

Need pics and priceeeeee

 

[Fenixgoon]

the guaranteed value got you, didn't it?

and PICS!

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: funboy6942
??$$$??
What you steal it for?

$6995. Over a grand less than they wanted and the bike has an intake, chip, exhaust, and the security system. The dealer is waiting for a new handgrip to come in (they're replacing a scuffed one as part of the deal) and because I'm moving this weekend I won't take delivery for a week or so. I may go down there on Tuesday (the next day they're open) to get pics for y'all though.

ZV

 

[JulesMaximus]

Girls bike.

 

[DVad3r]

Nice bike, does the 2007 qualify for the full value in a year rebate program?

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: DVad3r
Nice bike, does the 2007 qualify for the full value in a year rebate program?

Because I bought it used, it does not. However I looked at the larger bikes and while I would have liked one for interstate cruising, I just didn't like how the Big Twins handled in town; they are great cruising bikes, but not a great choice if you're just popping down to the store for a gallon of milk. Since I decided that I would not want the larger bikes, the trade-up deal wasn't a great one for me. Plus, 2007 was the final year of the style I wanted.

ZV

 

[DVad3r]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: DVad3r
Nice bike, does the 2007 qualify for the full value in a year rebate program?

Because I bought it used, it does not. However I looked at the larger bikes and while I would have liked one for interstate cruising, I just didn't like how the Big Twins handled in town; they are great cruising bikes, but not a great choice if you're just popping down to the store for a gallon of milk. Since I decided that I would not want the larger bikes, the trade-up deal wasn't a great one for me. Plus, 2007 was the final year of the style I wanted.

ZV

The sportsters are definetely, well, more sporty. Will serve the purpose, however if you ever want to look into a big twin bike that handles better than most of the other bikes check out the Fat Bob, it got pretty good reviews with highpoints being it's handling. I am pretty sure most of the Dyna's handle well.

Enjoy those twisties

Oh and post pics of the bad boy!

 

[JulesMaximus]

So, is it the 1200 or the 883?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Do they have helmet laws in Washington? If not, do you wear one?

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
So, is it the 1200 or the 883?

Roadsters are 1200 IIRC.


Congrats on the new bike. I love my '83 Roadster.

 

[Arkaign]

One of my bosses, a long-time HD enthusiast (since the late 60's!), had an '01 or '02 a few years back, man that thing was maintenance-intensive. Cool looking bike though. If I went back to having a bike, I'd probably get another Triumph (also not the best on reliability/parts cost), Honda, or Yamaha.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Do they have helmet laws in Washington? If not, do you wear one?

They do have a helmet law in WA, but I would wear a helmet anyway, just as I did in Ohio.

Angry Hampster is right, the Roadsters were all 1200's. Love the bike, with EFI, hydraulic lifters, and dry-sump oiling it should be a solid machine.

ZV

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Do they have helmet laws in Washington? If not, do you wear one?

They do have a helmet law in WA, but I would wear a helmet anyway, just as I did in Ohio.

Angry Hampster is right, the Roadsters were all 1200's. Love the bike, with EFI, hydraulic lifters, and dry-sump oiling it should be a solid machine.

ZV

They also have rubber engine mounts in the Sportsters now too. I was researching this bike a couple years ago. Almost bought a 2007 Sportster myself. I'm glad I didn't though because the bike I have now is what I really wanted...before I knew what I wanted.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Do they have helmet laws in Washington? If not, do you wear one?

They do have a helmet law in WA, but I would wear a helmet anyway, just as I did in Ohio.

Angry Hampster is right, the Roadsters were all 1200's. Love the bike, with EFI, hydraulic lifters, and dry-sump oiling it should be a solid machine.

ZV

They also have rubber engine mounts in the Sportsters now too. I was researching this bike a couple years ago. Almost bought a 2007 Sportster myself. I'm glad I didn't though because the bike I have now is what I really wanted...before I knew what I wanted.

 

[MovingTarget]

Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

 

[Greenman]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

Even experienced riders can pick up a few tips.

Edit: Almost forgot, nice bike. I like the sportsters.

 

[MovingTarget]

Originally posted by: Greenman

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

Even experienced riders can pick up a few tips.

Edit: Almost forgot, nice bike. I like the sportsters.

Oh, I have every intention on taking the MSF class. I've already found the location here locally and gotten all the info. Unfortunately, I will not be able to afford it until after I get a job post-graduation (graduate level). Since I'm looking into teaching, I'm thinking I may be able to take the fall class (as I'd have a steady paycheck coming in).

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

ZV, are you the rider that's laid one down, or someone that's still got that in the mail?

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

ZV, are you the rider that's laid one down, or someone that's still got that in the mail?

I dropped the old 450 Honda a couple of times, but thankfully not at any significant speed. Dropped the old moped I started out with (at 14) while hot-rodding in some fields at about 30 mph. Exhaust pipes are HOT and a wet patch of grass is not as soft as it looks.

ZV

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
Yet another reminder that I need to get off my arse and get the endorsement on my license...

Take the MSF class. It's fun and you'll actually learn a lot.

Seconded. The MSF class is a fantastic way to gain basic riding skills if you've never ridden before. It can also get you a discount on your insurance.

ZV

ZV, are you the rider that's laid one down, or someone that's still got that in the mail?

I dropped the old 450 Honda a couple of times, but thankfully not at any significant speed. Dropped the old moped I started out with (at 14) while hot-rodding in some fields at about 30 mph. Exhaust pipes are HOT and a wet patch of grass is not as soft as it looks.

ZV

Hehe ditto to both of those. Glad you apparently weren't significantly injured. I've had my share of 'whoops' moments, I doubt I'll get another bike as long as I live in Dallas.