An overview of the Softail section.
Below:
More of the Buell high performance section.
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The Christian Motorcyclists prison team? I
think this may be a joke, but who knows? |
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The Softail section, where everyone wants
to grab their own little piece of tail. |
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Buell offers a selection of high performance
Harley bikes. In some cases these are pure racing bikes, which do not even
have center stands, and side stands. |
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Left: An overview of the Softail section. Below: More of the Buell high performance section. |
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The venerable Sportster, though much improved
from what it once was, is always a big draw. These are Harley's cleanest,
and most basic bikes. |
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Sportsters, Dyna Glides, and Softails. The
Harley nomenclature is getting to be a bit complex, with all of the versions
of the various models available. Still, variety is the spice of life, and
is one of the secrets to Harley's success. |
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Looks good on you. Now get off so we can try. |
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I suspect that this man has owned and ridden
a Harley before. |
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Looking over a selection of the new V-Rod models.
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This husband seems to be thinking "If I could
only keep one, which would it be?" |
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I don't think she is going to get off. you
might as well just tell her she can have one. |
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The boys try on the newest Harley. The V-Rod
is Harley's only water cooled motorcycle. |
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The more traditional Low Rider still attracts
quite a following. This is the semi custom, bike which Harley has been offering
for over twenty years. |
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Harley does not stop at marketing bikes, a
selection of clothes, helmets, and other personal gear are available. Harley
is now doing what legions of small companies have been doing for decades. |
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One checks out the bike, while another checks
out the price tag. Still, I was kind of surprised at how little a Harley
can be had for. While the company does produce bikes in the $20,000 range,
some of the sportster models can be had for about $6,000. |
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Sure you can afford it. It's just a matter
of getting your priorities straight, and making the sacrifice. |
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You and this bike are just made for each other,
sir. I noticed that as soon as I saw you. |
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This is the Sportster 1200, and I have taken
a few pictures of this one, because here is a bike that I can actually afford.
I can always hope for next year. |
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Another shot of "my" bike. |
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A little bit fancier model, for a little bit
more money. Decisions, decisions. |
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This man seems to have his mind made up.
I can not even begin to imagine how many bike sales were generated by this
event, and how many more will be generated over the coming years. |
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Trying the softail line on for size. These
are bigger, fancier, and more expensive than the Sportster series. |
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Harley's most advanced design, as of it's 100th,
is the V-Rod, but who knows what is in store for the future. |
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