Why Wasn't I Informed...

[Buzz Saw]

of the advances in Harley Davidson technology over the last 50 years. I know we have some bike riders here, and I have lots of friends who ride but nobody said a word. I guess the "shovelhead 'till I'm dead" T shirt may have given the impression that I wasn't receptive to change. Been riding shovelheads forever, the last 30 or so years on a 1972 FLH Electra Glide. Got a 2018 Electra Glide Limited with a Milwaukee 8 and what a difference. I do miss the shovel, especially the sound, but the comforts, power, and smoothness are really nice.

 

[gamzultovah]

This was my first Harley (my first bike, actually) a 72 FLH.

I sold it when I moved to Orlando and saw that people here couldn’t actually drive. Fast forward 30 years and I now live in Ocala (slightly better drivers) and I get the itch to ride again, so I buy this:

What are these “advancements” and “comforts” that you speak of?

 

[Buzz Saw]

This was my first Harley (my first bike, actually) a 72 FLH.
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I sold it when I moved to Orlando and saw that people here couldn’t actually drive. Fast forward 30 years and I now live in Ocala (slightly better drivers) and I get the itch to ride again, so I buy this:
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What are these “advancements” and “comforts” that you speak of?

Hats off to you, my back got sore from looking at the picture. Nice ride, the FL and the custom.

 

[kcghost]

I admire your ability to get on one of those things. I love to watch cyclists as they pass me on the freeway but i totally lack the DNA to actually ride one.

 

[Buzz Saw]

I admire your ability to get on one of those things. I love to watch cyclists as they pass me on the freeway but i totally lack the DNA to actually ride one.

I rode my first at age 16, a 1965 Electra Glide, (starting to see a theme here), My poor mother.