General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

spurs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:15 PM
  #31  
DannyZ71's Avatar
DannyZ71
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 12,653
Likes: 18
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Default RE: spurs

Maybe they're training wheels for those that tend to tip over??
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:32 PM
  #32  
davidsdad's Avatar
davidsdad
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,260
Likes: 0
From: Flatwoods Kentucky
Default RE: spurs

Couldn't install anymore chrome so they go with the boots?
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:37 PM
  #33  
The Old Man's Avatar
The Old Man
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 0
From: The Peoples Republic of Massachusstts
Default RE: spurs

Maybe it was a VILLAGE PEOPLE REUNION!!!![sm=loser.gif]
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:01 PM
  #34  
Spurrs's Avatar
Spurrs
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 170
Likes: 23
From: KC
Default RE: spurs

Hell, even I don't wear them on a bike - and my last name is SPURRIER (derived from maker of spurs.)
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:05 PM
  #35  
ord sgt's Avatar
ord sgt
Grand HDF Member
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,007
Likes: 159
From: Mount Laurel, N.J.
Default RE: spurs

Just another way of getting more "horsepower" out of your Harley!!!!!!!!! J/K
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:23 PM
  #36  
GeorgiaGirl's Avatar
GeorgiaGirl
Madame Moderator
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 25,140
Likes: 12
From: The Peach State
Default RE: spurs

ORIGINAL: oldairboater

Two spurs? Kinky girlfriend maybe?
Only if she has a saddle, jumper cables and motor oil; and possibly a whip. Then it might be kinky, but only the first time.
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:31 PM
  #37  
oldairboater's Avatar
oldairboater
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,476
Likes: 5
From: Republic of Texas
Default RE: spurs

What brand of motor oil?
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:33 PM
  #38  
Draggin S's Avatar
Draggin S
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 949
Likes: 1
From: Way Down Texas Way
Default RE: spurs

Well.......maybe he was just taking a break from "Bull Rider Sex".......I think they told me something like that's where you connect with your girl then whisper in her ear that her sister was better and try to hang on for 8 seconds..............?????????
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:34 PM
  #39  
99_percenter's Avatar
99_percenter
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,316
Likes: 0
From: Watauga TX
Default RE: spurs

ORIGINAL: Mongo40

I'm surprised noone mentioned this but back in the day guys wore a spur on their left footto change gears without having to move there foot back to the mid controls, while their foot was on the highway bar peg they would hang the gear shift lever with the spur and could shift it up or down. Thats how it was explained and demonstrated to me by some greybeards that worked at the indy shop I hung out at, I'm sure at some point guys started wearing them just cause they thought it was cool.
WOW ... learn sumthin new everday around here if you pay attention..

thnks for the explanation

99%r

 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 01:36 PM
  #40  
99octane's Avatar
99octane
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: spurs

ORIGINAL: Mongo40

I'm surprised noone mentioned this but back in the day guys wore a spur on their left footto change gears without having to move there foot back to the mid controls, while their foot was on the highway bar peg they would hang the gear shift lever with the spur and could shift it up or down. Thats how it was explained and demonstrated to me by some greybeards that worked at the indy shop I hung out at, I'm sure at some point guys started wearing them just cause they thought it was cool.
Actually, this is a much better explanation than the "BS story" I cited.
Indeed, that's a good idea. Down shifting is no problem, but up-shifting is hard and requires effort.
Probably, juts a stud screwed in the boot's heel would do, without being so conspicuous as a spur.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:48 AM.


Top

© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands

Follow Us        



When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE