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Jeez is this a question. American made or Made in America. I have a feeling 80% of actual American Made is going to have the same S&S powerplant.



Buell was a good group that got killed.



Indian bikes are big suckers. Long and wide. But would you trust a company who has been in business 10 years out of the last 50?



If I can go for Made in America then I choose the



Shadow 1100 and Together with the Valkyrie, these two Shadow

American Classic custom motorcycles make the Marysville

Edition Motorcycle Plant the custom bike production

headquarters for Honda. Powered by a

liquid-cooled 1099cc V-twin, both Shadows

possess low-end torque and mid-range power for

excellent rideability around town or on the open

road. Both Shadow models also feature a factory

custom color paint program that allows customers

to choose their own color and logo combinations.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19960809/newsXXXX7.html





If I have to go for the other side it will have to be something custom by Exile cycles. I must be rich if I'm buying American so why not go all out.

 

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Well doesn't that throw a turd into the mess. Sure I want a bike but now I don't know.

 

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Well at least now I have something to ride. But i'm going to have to put more than enough thought into an american 2011 bike. I really like liquid cooled.

 

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Looks like the current choice I have is the BigDog Bulldog. The fairing and bags look like they're quick on/off design so that's a plus. Small gas tank at 4.5 gallons.



* Rubber-Mounted EFI 111 c.i. Engine

* Incredible Sound System (Marine-Grade Alpine® Receiver)

* Locking Fiberglass Leak-Proof Saddlebags

* Passenger-Ready: Standard Floor Boards and Fast Back Seat

* Available Two-Up Seat and Sissy Bar System







* Complete Touring Capabilities

* 6-Speed BDM Balance Drive

* Nitrogen Gas Shocks

* 250mm Rear Tire and 21” Front

* Base MSRP (USD): $39,900



Has a sissy bar option which in my case isn't an option. It's needed. And drivers backrest.

Needs to be black. This orange one is not going to do.