Why so many haters?
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From: Republic of Texas
I like tall bikes with short riders---it is inspirational to watch real effort to stay upright. Guess I didn't read the question. I don't like sport bikes because it is now not as comfortable to ride laying across the tank all day now.
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From: Blairsville GA
I don't think I've met too many motorcycles I didn't at least like a little. Even utilitarian little Jap bikes can be a ball when you're blasting around a race track with a few dozen identical bikes. A little terrifying as well when 50 novices on identical bikes hit the first turn at the same time.
I see Harley's all the time that are dressed up with accessories that don't appeal to my sense of style, but they're not my bike, so I don't have to like them. I think categorizing certain Harley's as chick bikes, or geezer bikes just illustrates the lack of experience or knowledge of the one making the statement. Ride long enough and far enough and you'll see tiny young women riding Dressers and grizzled old men riding 883 Sportsters.
When the V-Rod first came out I was amused to see that it was primarily the "nouveau-greasy" that had the most critical comments. Many of the older riders I knew thught it was pretty cool, even if not for them. But then, I'm old enough to think of Shovelheads as "new-tech."
I see Harley's all the time that are dressed up with accessories that don't appeal to my sense of style, but they're not my bike, so I don't have to like them. I think categorizing certain Harley's as chick bikes, or geezer bikes just illustrates the lack of experience or knowledge of the one making the statement. Ride long enough and far enough and you'll see tiny young women riding Dressers and grizzled old men riding 883 Sportsters.
When the V-Rod first came out I was amused to see that it was primarily the "nouveau-greasy" that had the most critical comments. Many of the older riders I knew thught it was pretty cool, even if not for them. But then, I'm old enough to think of Shovelheads as "new-tech."
Tourer
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From: Victoria BC Canada
I don't "hate" any bikes (life is too short) but I do "dislike" bikes that are in any way presented as something they are not. ie fake air intakes, fake plastic chrome etc. If it is there it had better work and be the real deal !
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From: Mount Airy, MD
I liked my Super Glide, but I outgrew it (literally). I really liked my Fatboy, but as I aged I wanted something more comfortable, and capable of carrying more stuff. Now I really love my Road Glide. I will probably never part with my RG unless I upgrade to a newer one, but if money allows I would love to have something cool to tool around town with, like a Crossbones, Fatboy Lo, Wide Glide, V-rod muscle, or a Nightster. I love motorcycles, always have always will especially Harleys. Nothing wrong with a rice bike if that's what your into.
I think most people dis certain bikes more out of fun and a good ribbin than out of pure hatred.
I think most people dis certain bikes more out of fun and a good ribbin than out of pure hatred.
Road Captain
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From: Newark Ohio
I am also vertically challenged and cant stand being on my tiptoes at a stop light. So that rules out most of the big bikes for me. I will stick with my sporty and be secretly jealous when my a$$ hurts after a 100 miles and the full size bikes are just getting warmed up. But I will cover it up by making fun of the "old man" bikes. Its all good!
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For me it's not the hardware but the human factor. Anyone that disses someone else because of what they ride needs to do a little introspective looking at themselves.
I like anything on two wheels myself since I appreciate the skill and risk involved. It's not what I don't like about a bike it's usually the owner that either ends up being a good person or an out and out A**.
For the most part though when this happens it's been my experience that they always come to a battle of wits unarmed.
I like anything on two wheels myself since I appreciate the skill and risk involved. It's not what I don't like about a bike it's usually the owner that either ends up being a good person or an out and out A**.
For the most part though when this happens it's been my experience that they always come to a battle of wits unarmed.
