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FLHTCUSE

2 Comments / Random Thoughts / mrzip66 / May 24, 2008

Ive been reading the scoot 66 blog. This guy is riding 10k miles on a vespa for god’s sake. I would never do that, just because I dont have a real interest in scooters, but I admire this guy’s drive and passion for what he loves. He’s the real Deal. Its made me want to do it on my harley even more. I will. I have to now. Its no longer an option.
So I need a plan. I had an email from another dealership in Pittsburgh who had an FLHTCUSE3, which is the ultimate touring bike for me. The only problem is its white, and I’m not going to do it untill I can pay cash for it.

So this is the bike, and here’s why. Its loaded. Heated seats, chrome throughout, navigation, storage to take my laptop. Its also a screamin’ eagle 110 with about 100 horsepower and would be comfortable for my wife or kids to ride with me, and not have to worry about them. Something I can put miles on.

It comes in 3 colors. The one to shown, an orange and silver, and a white. Not going to do white. Don’t want to look like a cop. Theres a ton out there, so I’m not worried about finding one. If I wait long enough I could probably get an 09, but I don’t know If I can wait that long. I want to make this run in June or July.

Its also got a 160 watt speaker system. My FLHXI is 40 watt, So i’d imagine this thing thumps, which would be nice. I could listen to NHL radio at 80 mph. Its just built for miles and comfort. I might never go back to work again.

Need to get this plan together. Gonna pay off a few bills, and buy this bike and take megan to Pittsburgh, do some roller coasters, and head home. It’ll be the trip of a lifetime for both of us. She’s growing up too fast. This should be soemthing she’d remember.

This is the bike. THE bike.

More to come.

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FLHX Harley-Davidson Street Glide

This is my 2006 FLHXI Harley Street Glide. 120 Horsepower, 113 ft lbs of torque. I’m really proud and love this bike. I believe it came stock around 65-70 Horsepower, and the guy who built my engine tells me its the fastest harley he’s ever built, and he’s built them for years. Im not into the speed, but the power is nice pulling hills. Either way, I love it.

My goal is to get a second bike here in the next month or so from Pittsburgh and ride it back with my daughter Megan, along route 66. This blog is to document that and to maybe remember it and share it. I ride quite a lot, and my street glide is pretty unique to me in the fact that its almost double the horses of a stock harley, and its my first real harley after a couple different japanese cruisers. She’s like part of the family.

I love riding. Ive not found another activity in life that I enjoy more. Its a stress reliever, its travel, its exposure to the elements. I love it. Love it when my wife and kids can go, so I’d like to get a full dresser to make alot of miles on this year. Riding it from Pittsburgh would be a good break in and a great ride. Im also looking forward to spending time with my oldest daughter on the trip. Its something not alot of people say theyve done: Ride a harley across America.