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    After 37 years of owning motorcycles, I did it-

    I stumbled across a 2006 Fatboy with only 12000 miles on the clock. I still have my GS1000 and the others, but this is a fun cruiser. I almost died from a delayed internal bleed from a routine colonoscopy last October, so I figured why the hell not.
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    NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

    Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
    Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

    #2
    Life is short that's for sure, glad you're taking advantage of it. Ride the heck out of that thing.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
    Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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      #3
      The Fatboy is one of few HD models that resonate with me. Ever since Terminator, I've kind of wanted one. Really glad you are alive and enjoying life!
      "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
      ~Herman Melville

      2016 1200 Superlow
      1982 CB900f

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        #4
        "Why the Hell not" indeed.
        Have fun with your new ride but please, no Pirate gear.
        2@ \'78 GS1000

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          #5
          Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
          The Fatboy is one of few HD models that resonate with me. Ever since Terminator, I've kind of wanted one. Really glad you are alive and enjoying life!
          T2 was the reason. Saw the bike in that movie and I was hooked on it. This one has efi and a different, slightly larger motor, but is essentially the same bike.
          NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

          Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
          Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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            #6
            Glad your still counted among the living.... Congrats on the bike. Enjoy!
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            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

            Glen
            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
            -Rusty old scooter.
            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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              #7
              Nice! Enjoy it!

              Don't ever take a test ride on one of their 2014 and up Street Glides, or you'll own one!

              ASK ME HOW I KNOW!!!!
              Ron
              When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
              1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
              1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
              1982 GS1100E
              1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                #8
                Originally posted by 1980GS1000E View Post
                I stumbled across a 2006 Fatboy with only 12000 miles on the clock. I still have my GS1000 and the others, but this is a fun cruiser. I almost died from a delayed internal bleed from a routine colonoscopy last October, so I figured why the hell not.
                Good for you 1980GS1000E, life is a gift so enjoy your 2006 Fatboy!
                1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
                Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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                  #9
                  Harleys are cool too!!! My budys 82 1000 sporty feels like a dirt bike compaired to my gs lol
                  I build Pipers

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by 1980GS1000E View Post
                    I stumbled across a 2006 Fatboy with only 12000 miles on the clock. I still have my GS1000 and the others, but this is a fun cruiser. I almost died from a delayed internal bleed from a routine colonoscopy last October, so I figured why the hell not.
                    Just saw this thread...sweet bike. My neighbor at our old house got one and he loved it. I've been eyeballing a similar 06, loaded ultra classic, for the last few weeks...it's calling but I'm doing my best to not listen{lol - too many other irons in the fire at the moment}. That's one of my bucket list bikes.
                    Watch for harness wear...heard the efi will cut out due to harness chaffing/shorting....something about vibrations on a harley...Idk....
                    Mind how she handles in the curves...the dreaded HD wobble seems to be slowly increasing with no easily answered reason why at the dealers. Our few neighboring towns who run cycle cops are drifting away from HD due to that unresolved issue...I don't see what the fuss is all about as that has to be one or any of the following- head stem bearings, wheel bearings or swing arm...or yes.
                    Happy riding!

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                      #11
                      For cool V-Twin cruisers, it is still hard to beat the V11 Guzzi Californias. They handle better than most GS models.
                      "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                      ~Herman Melville

                      2016 1200 Superlow
                      1982 CB900f

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                        "Why the Hell not" indeed.
                        Have fun with your new ride but please, no Pirate gear.
                        For the lulz!

                        And yes, enjoy the bike and glad you are healthy to ride!


                        Ed
                        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                        Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                        Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                          #13
                          Good on you. It's always fun crossing things off the bucket list.
                          '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/

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                            #14
                            I'm still not at the point of going to the "Dark Side". I did, for the first time since 1977, move away from a Suzuki and back to a honda. In 1977 it was a 1974 Honda CD550F. Today I'm not the proud owner of a 1998 Honda ST1100. Now I'm ready for some open road.

                            1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                            1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                            1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                            Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                            JTGS850GL aka Julius

                            GS Resource Greetings

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                              #15
                              Maybe once my Honda-potamus wears out...

                              Congrats on remaining among the living! I was fairly surprised to see how many basket-cases like me frequent the Goldwing forums, where one long-lasting topic is "Should I Ride Motorcycles While On Blood Thinners?". Over on those forums, though, there are the trike crowds too -- trikes with crutch-holders and such.

                              There aren't too many machines that sound as cool as a big quietly-muffled Harley idling away. There's that primary whine that always reminds me of cops. I wish more V-twin owners would realize how cool their bikes used to sound.
                              and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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                              2009 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, 2004 HondaPotamus sigpic Git'cha O-ring Kits Here!

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