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Ok, what is the name of this forum? "HD" Forums. You start a thread and everyone who has ever known someone that owned a KTM has to chime in. Glad you enjoyed your time here and if you wanted to continue to talk about Harleys great. I for one could care less about your new bike that is not a Harley.
Not trying to be a smart ***, but then why even open the thread.... let alone post on it?
I see numerous thread titles on this forum about mods, styles, or questions I could care less about.... I just don't open the threads and move on to the ones that interest me...
Not trying to be a smart ***, but then why even open the thread.... let alone post on it?
I see numerous thread titles on this forum about mods, styles, or questions I could care less about.... I just don't open the threads and move on to the ones that interest me...
I read very many threads that do not have a title that interests me. Not even remotely of interest.
This is because of the nature of the members of these forums that they wind the thread so that many times the most un-noteworthy thread contains a trove of technical information that, to me, is absolutely enlightening.
Of course, I have to wade through a lot of dross to get to the gems, but very many times it is worth it.
Adventure segment is taking off recently. I tried to convince myself to buy PA but friend of mine had 2021 with crap load of issues Moco stood behind and bought it back. I ended up buying GSA but still keeping by CVO Limited. Love both bikes equally and enjoy riding both of them alternatively but on a long ride still prefer my Harley it's so comfortable.
This is an interesting thread. I'm a geezer now and have owned more than 40 motorcycles in my day. Most of them have been Harley-Davidsons. I started out with a 42 WLA like others did after WWII. Then there was a '35 VL, a '46 FL, a '47 EL, a '50 FL, an '82 FXS, a '93 FL, an '04 FLHTCU, an 2011 FXDB, and currently a 2010 FX Wideglide. In between there were some British bikes and a few Japanese bikes here and there, notably a 1995 Gold Wing SE.
When I started out, there were Harleys, Indians and an occasional British bike. I soon found out that the Harley riders hated the Indian riders. The Indian riders hated the Harley riders and they both hated the British bike owners. Likewise the British bike owners hated Indians and Harleys. Later the Japanese machines came over and the mutual hatred continued, although by that time the Indians began to fade out.
The one thing I never did was to tell very many people what I rode. That's the issue. I say ride what you want, but if it's not a Harley maybe you shouldn't advertise that you have bought a foreign machine and tell others about it, especially on a Harley site.
Anyway, I always felt better on a Harley and now when I ride the FX Dyna Wideglide, I'm fifteen years old again.
By the way, this is a great site and I'm glad that I found it and can contribute now and then.
Wasn't going to post anything, but after a few beers (the usual time I want to post) I have to say I find it hilarious how you can go from forum to forum where you again and again see that anyone who voices any opinion that another brand might not be **** is immediately persecuted, no matter their history on the forum, the contributions they have provided over the years, or their knowledge of the subject matter.
OP was cool enough to give a heads up that he has moved on to a new adventure after 12 years and over 2000 posts on this forum. No value judgment. No personal attack on anyone's self perception. Why the insecure BS?
Life is about variety and experience. If everyone liked the same thing, how ****ing boring would our bikes be? Kinda like the car industry today where every car is indistinguishable from the next and pretty much every one views them as appliances.
Regardless, what initially drew OP to Harley will probably draw him back in some capacity; a Harley is a Harley. There is no point in explaining that statement; we all get that right? I qualify this by pointing out that my definition of a "Harley" stops with end of production of the Twin Cam. If you disagree, I really don't care what you think--and you shouldn't care what what I think either. That is the point of a free society that is supposed to value free speech, individual thought and expression, and freedom of association.
OP, I will not be surprised to see you come back, but whether you do or do not, good luck and ride safe.
Last edited by Addicted to Chaos; Oct 9, 2023 at 07:41 PM.
I say, don’t let the delete button hit you on your rear end on your way out. I’m sure the admin over at bud Light will let you into the KTM forum soon
In this woke confused world men in general lost all code. Everyman who bungies beenie babies to the back of his motor sickle should be locked into a room and forced to watch Clint Eastwood and John Wayne movies until they start to have a sense of right of passage. There was a time when men were men and mothers were tougher. Whiskey for all!
Last edited by Rains2much; Oct 10, 2023 at 05:58 AM.
as a long time multiple harley owner, congrats on buying one of the best bikes ever made. Those talking crap dont know the bike. 160hp, half the weight, awesome suspension and brakes. I wish Harley could make something that good. Enjoy!
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