July Question: Backup Bike?
03. Jul, 2009 
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As most of you know I’ve been without my bike for over a year now as we are doing a makeover on it. In the past I had my 1988 FLHTC as a “back-up” bike. When something would happen to the bike that I was riding I’d pull out the trusty old back-up, change oil, put air in the tires, charge the battery and away I’d go. But after selling my 1996 FLHTCUI and wrecking my 2006 FLHTC, the old ‘88 became my primary bike, again. Now after the renovation is complete I plan on getting another back-up bike. I don’t plan on getting caught bikeless again!
As you can see I’ve had 3 full dressed baggers as my rides. Now I’m thinking that I might start looking for either an older used Road King or Heritage Softail. I got loaned one of each to ride last year and both were decent riders and a little sportier than my full dresser. My favorites a new Street Glide and Cross Bones are out of my price range.
My question to you is; Do you have a “Back-up Bike”? If you don’t and you had the where-with-all to buy one would you buy the exact same model that you already have, something similiar or something totally different? Inquiring minds want to know.
My back up bike is a ‘74 Triumph Daytona (twin carb, 500cc). Given some cash flow, I could see making this a restoration for regular riding. Although, a more modern dual sport would be better.
I’m considering going car-less and having an old CB750 beater or something as a backup bike. My Triumph T100 is in the shop (AGAIN) and I really don’t enjoy driving a Jetta. At all. Even a 250cc Ninjette would be nice to have at this point.