You're Setting A Bad Example, Harley Davidson.
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You're Setting A Bad Example, Harley Davidson.
I just watched one of the Harley Davidson Street Rod commercials, and couldn't believe the way they depicted their version of a normal commute through a city on their Street Rod. Their model weaves in and out of several cars, passing them at a dangerously close distance, depicting a guy that looks as he really doesn't care about anyone around him, or himself for that matter. Is this the "cool" unsafe riding style which is part of HD's plan to seek younger riders? IMO, this commercial sends the wrong signal, especially to new riders. And they should be promoting safety along with their product, not some "me, me, me" clip which goes against everything taught in MC safety courses. I'm fine with anyone who wants to ride to die, as long as they don't endanger anyone else in the process. But I think this commercial is bad juju. Am I being too picky here? What do you say?
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They are trying anything to actually sell one. I have never seen one on the street, never seen one owned by someone that attended any Dealer sponsored event. It is HD's attempt to get a piece of the huge Asian market. Of course they are attempting to do that with an overpriced inferior product....with a decent paint job.
At the local dealer they are not even used for the MSF basic rider course, they use Honda 250's etc. for that.
At the local dealer they are not even used for the MSF basic rider course, they use Honda 250's etc. for that.
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Hey, he was using his signal lights and maybe aggressive driving is not against the law in his state. The way he rode is no worse than tear-assing up between two lanes of cars in a traffic jam. Pretty much normal for the way most sport bike riders ride. Even looked like he did a little drifting in one of those turns.
I especially like the typical starting technique of many Harley riders these days - hit the starter, slam it into gear and take off and jam down the road. No warm up, nothing. Then they wonder why their rocker box, head and base gaskets leak like crazy.
I especially like the typical starting technique of many Harley riders these days - hit the starter, slam it into gear and take off and jam down the road. No warm up, nothing. Then they wonder why their rocker box, head and base gaskets leak like crazy.