This Makes Me Grumpy
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
one final comment for those of you who actually had something intelligent to say, you know who you are. And for those who had not, don't kid yourself:
I bought a Harley once again because I like them. I am disappointed because it does not reflect the quality that I had expected.
It's too bad because think of how nice they COULD be.
See ya.
I bought a Harley once again because I like them. I am disappointed because it does not reflect the quality that I had expected.
It's too bad because think of how nice they COULD be.
See ya.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Seriously, you need to plan on going over the bike with a wrench regularly. Also put some blue locktite o the threads .
That's the way this game is played. If you wanna play it, that's the way it goes. Don't know what else to tell ya......Harley-Davidson is a different world. My old rigid sporty I built was a real b1tch!
~Joe
That's the way this game is played. If you wanna play it, that's the way it goes. Don't know what else to tell ya......Harley-Davidson is a different world. My old rigid sporty I built was a real b1tch!
~Joe
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 158
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From: Southern Ohio
I have only been here a few weeks, and probably have less than 20 posts, but I am not ignorant and I am not a troll. Don't attack all the newbies because of this one thread. I have had several bikes, and my Harley is by far the best bike I've ever owned. I'm not complaining so don't put me in the same category as those who are. You had less than 20 posts at one time... just sayin!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Escondido, CA
I have only been here a few weeks, and probably have less than 20 posts, but I am not ignorant and I am not a troll. Don't attack all the newbies because of this one thread. I have had several bikes, and my Harley is by far the best bike I've ever owned. I'm not complaining so don't put me in the same category as those who are. You had less than 20 posts at one time... just sayin!
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
not to bust your chops, but bitchen about a screw falling out on a bike that is 6 years old and blaming the factory for it doesn't quite seem to line up with an 'engineers' thought process. how many times were the handlebars changed? how about repositioned? you gotta loosen the clamps up and rotate them so your levers are in the right position.
sorry, not much sympathy here. i've had 4 hds, nary a problem with one of them, and occasionally i check the bolts and stuff for tightness. sure, a couple of them had loosened a bit, and thats why i checked them.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 158
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From: Southern Ohio
Thanks man. Love the Heritage. Has always been my dream bike. When I turned 50, my wife told me to go out and buy one (I'm a blessed man
). You have one - you know what I mean...
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Edmonton
heymoe-I work in the patch in Alberta and much like any trade or occupation there are good and bad,don't take the engineer stuff personally. I have rode Brit bikes and jap ones and euro bikes off and on. Brits if something isnt loose or falling off ya ran out of parts-love em for it. Jap ones-last one will be my last I'll walk before own one again. Euro's never felt a soul in one.
First Harley I rode was a buds 79 Sporty and felt like the first time.... Harleys are like a woman in my eyes. A love affair of patience,work and a soft caress and understanding of her with more rewards than what you put into it. Take them for what they are. Show it some care and a little maintanance and it will always treat you right. Neglect it and it will kick you to the curb every time.
First Harley I rode was a buds 79 Sporty and felt like the first time.... Harleys are like a woman in my eyes. A love affair of patience,work and a soft caress and understanding of her with more rewards than what you put into it. Take them for what they are. Show it some care and a little maintanance and it will always treat you right. Neglect it and it will kick you to the curb every time.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Vancouver
Had to go back and read your rant twice, 53, 20 bikes and you have been away from bikes for a while, 1200 miles and you broke a crank, I think your so full of **** your eyes are brown, Go back to your fantacy world bud.