Rather than flying from AZ to Texas I decided to drive. Couldn’t help but notice that 90% of the bikes on the freeway were Harleys. How do the metric companies keep it a float?

 

Parts sales?

 

Ha, I often question my sanity and my wife always answers.

 

$4/gallon gas can help a lot of guys convince their Ministress of Finance that a bike makes sense. And since every guy wants a Harley, it kind of all makes sense.

Join us tomorrow when I analogize and simplify the scientific precept of Schrodinger's Cat.

 

Tough to travel long distance when your curled up in ball

 

Noticed the same thing this weekend going to Yosemite from San Diego. Probably 75% Harleys. Even at the stops they filled the parking lots.

 

Sturgis? Or lack thereof?
Just a guess.
Momma and I have put on a lot of miles the past 3 weekends, 100 mile radius, and I'd have to say they were even or maybe slightly higher metric #'s. But I attributed that to Sturgis. But after I saw the Sturgis #'s, maybe assumed too soon.

In that 'other' vein: Ever stop to think,
and then forget to start again?

 

Several explanations:

1. Harleys are built to last and don't change their image very often. You could be seeing Harleys built since 1987 and you would be hard pressed to tell the year.

2. Metrics don't have a long service life. Especially hot rod ones. Their owner's tear them up, then park them.

3. Who wants a metric when they can afford a Harley?

4. Harley riders tend to ride for a lifetime. Metric riders view their bikes as toys. Not true in every case, but I think the majority are like that.

JMHO