Skippy - I agree that the Connie, ST and Feejr are good bikes, but arent most of them solid-lifter ? Expen$ive valve adjustments ? The 1400 Concours, All ST's and FJR's are Water-cooled IIRC - another maintenance headache compared to an air-cooled bike.

IIRC the old Concours (the 1000cc) have screw/locknuts, but you still have 16 valves and 4 carbs to mess with- I'm done messing with carbs (except I dont have the money to buy anything FI...). Unfortunately for every bike I like, I think a belt drive Harley is less maintenance than everything else.

When did Harley go to drive belts ? you don't want to go too far back...

-John

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