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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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You'd think someone that claims to ride that fast of a bike could think faster.
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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Falcon guy, I have read all of these post and will give you one thing, you have managed to maintain a certain amount of maturity throughout this posting, others have not. Anyhow I will say my piece and not look at this thread again. My friend has a VTX1800 and I have a Springer softail. Everyone in our friendship circle agrees hands down that the HD's craftmanship is leeps above that particular Honda model. The VTX looks like it was pressed out of a cookie mold. I have rode the VTX many a times and I cannot make it manuver like my Softail, its just not possilble due to the weight, front tire and balance, I almost drove it off a summit trying to duplicate the turning of my Softail. The power of the VTX is impressive and I will be the first to tell ya that, ITS FAST, but the giant radiator and bulky tank and frame kill me. The individual components of my HD means I can maintain it all the way down to the last bolt, im not sure where you would start on a VTX, not sure I would even bother. Just my 2 cents, there is a difference, and the Japs must see what I do, cuz they have spent 20 years trying to make a Harley, and they are getting closer, and the EPA is there best friend in catching up.
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FINALLY! A decent answer! I knew there was at least one smart person in here!! That is the type of answer I was looking for!!!
Although you all think Im fishing here, I am not. The administrator must be the same mentality as to ban me for asking real questions, that only one or two in here have the brains to answer decently.
I am trying to get honest opinions of different bikes, I am open minded to all bikes, most of you are not!!
Callin imports "rice burners" is about as childish as one can get.
Not looking at them as equals or even considering adding them to your collections is very strange to me.
I cannot understand the loyalty, its not even intelligent whatsoever.
I like certain manufactures as well, I don't tattoo them on my body, like some of you!

And to answer the Guy about the Hayabusa, well just so you know, its probably the easiest bike to ride of any I have owned. Its rock stable at any speed! Super fun to ride, you should really try one sometime!!

Don't be mad at me, open your minds people, its really stuffy in your heads!
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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ORIGINAL: FireHawk

You'd think someone that claims to ride that fast of a bike could think faster.
Yea,maybe he thought it smart to just let it go
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Nah, he snuck one in.

I do want the most for the Money, is that so hard to understand?? Show me what I get for the Money!! Come on, think hard!
Seeing on how you are still here. Can you answer this question based on the above statement from you? What 'most' are you talking about? Most Chrome, most speed, most handling, most over all, most fun?

 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Falcon guy, I have read all of these post and will give you one thing, you have managed to maintain a certain amount of maturity throughout this posting, others have not. Anyhow I will say my piece and not look at this thread again. My friend has a VTX1800 and I have a Springer softail. Everyone in our friendship circle agrees hands down that the HD's craftmanship is leeps above that particular Honda model. The VTX looks like it was pressed out of a cookie mold. I have rode the VTX many a times and I cannot make it manuver like my Softail, its just not possilble due to the weight, front tire and balance, I almost drove it off a summit trying to duplicate the turning of my Softail. The power of the VTX is impressive and I will be the first to tell ya that, ITS FAST, but the giant radiator and bulky tank and frame kill me. The individual components of my HD means I can maintain it all the way down to the last bolt, im not sure where you would start on a VTX, not sure I would even bother. Just my 2 cents, there is a difference, and the Japs must see what I do, cuz they have spent 20 years trying to make a Harley, and they are getting closer, and the EPA is there best friend in catching up.
[sm=bounceybounce.gif]
FINALLY! A decent answer! I knew there was at least one smart person in here!! That is the type of answer I was looking for!!!
Although you all think Im fishing here, I am not. The administrator must be the same mentality as to ban me for asking real questions, that only one or two in here have the brains to answer decently.
I am trying to get honest opinions of different bikes, I am open minded to all bikes, most of you are not!!
Callin imports "rice burners" is about as childish as one can get.
Not looking at them as equals or even considering adding them to your collections is very strange to me.
I cannot understand the loyalty, its not even intelligent whatsoever.
I like certain manufactures as well, I don't tattoo them on my body, like some of you!

And to answer the Guy about the Hayabusa, well just so you know, its probably the easiest bike to ride of any I have owned. Its rock stable at any speed! Super fun to ride, you should really try one sometime!!

Don't be mad at me, open your minds people, its really stuffy in your heads!
You want honest answers,then ask honest questions.Stop being a d**khead,& talkin sh*t.You have no intention of getting a Harley.You already put them down so shut the f**k up already,& go back to that miserable thing that is your life.Harleys are not for you.Ya know the ole saying....if you have to ask,,,,,,,get a Honda
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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ORIGINAL: FalconA

Don't be mad at me, open your minds people, its really stuffy in your heads!
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Does your mom know you're up this late??? [sm=bustedsign.gif]
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Hey idiot, we started out giving you decent answers, then you started bashing Harley's. Wrong forum to do that B*tch...

Beat it slug...

I am growing weary of this jackass...

He's F**CKIN wit my CHI!!!! Somebody shut this homo down...


ORIGINAL: FalconA


ORIGINAL: Unibomber

Falcon guy, I have read all of these post and will give you one thing, you have managed to maintain a certain amount of maturity throughout this posting, others have not. Anyhow I will say my piece and not look at this thread again. My friend has a VTX1800 and I have a Springer softail. Everyone in our friendship circle agrees hands down that the HD's craftmanship is leeps above that particular Honda model. The VTX looks like it was pressed out of a cookie mold. I have rode the VTX many a times and I cannot make it manuver like my Softail, its just not possilble due to the weight, front tire and balance, I almost drove it off a summit trying to duplicate the turning of my Softail. The power of the VTX is impressive and I will be the first to tell ya that, ITS FAST, but the giant radiator and bulky tank and frame kill me. The individual components of my HD means I can maintain it all the way down to the last bolt, im not sure where you would start on a VTX, not sure I would even bother. Just my 2 cents, there is a difference, and the Japs must see what I do, cuz they have spent 20 years trying to make a Harley, and they are getting closer, and the EPA is there best friend in catching up.
[sm=bounceybounce.gif]
FINALLY! A decent answer! I knew there was at least one smart person in here!! That is the type of answer I was looking for!!!
Although you all think Im fishing here, I am not. The administrator must be the same mentality as to ban me for asking real questions, that only one or two in here have the brains to answer decently.
I am trying to get honest opinions of different bikes, I am open minded to all bikes, most of you are not!!
Callin imports "rice burners" is about as childish as one can get.
Not looking at them as equals or even considering adding them to your collections is very strange to me.
I cannot understand the loyalty, its not even intelligent whatsoever.
I like certain manufactures as well, I don't tattoo them on my body, like some of you!

And to answer the Guy about the Hayabusa, well just so you know, its probably the easiest bike to ride of any I have owned. Its rock stable at any speed! Super fun to ride, you should really try one sometime!!

Don't be mad at me, open your minds people, its really stuffy in your heads!
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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I'll tell ya what,,,,you got a real question than ask,,,,stop the bullsh*t
 
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Hey idiot, we started out giving you decent answers, then you started bashing Harley's. Wrong forum to do that B*tch...

Beat it slug...

I am growing weary of this jackass...

He's F**CKIN wit my CHI!!!! Somebody shut this homo down...


ORIGINAL: FalconA


ORIGINAL: Unibomber

Falcon guy, I have read all of these post and will give you one thing, you have managed to maintain a certain amount of maturity throughout this posting, others have not. Anyhow I will say my piece and not look at this thread again. My friend has a VTX1800 and I have a Springer softail. Everyone in our friendship circle agrees hands down that the HD's craftmanship is leeps above that particular Honda model. The VTX looks like it was pressed out of a cookie mold. I have rode the VTX many a times and I cannot make it manuver like my Softail, its just not possilble due to the weight, front tire and balance, I almost drove it off a summit trying to duplicate the turning of my Softail. The power of the VTX is impressive and I will be the first to tell ya that, ITS FAST, but the giant radiator and bulky tank and frame kill me. The individual components of my HD means I can maintain it all the way down to the last bolt, im not sure where you would start on a VTX, not sure I would even bother. Just my 2 cents, there is a difference, and the Japs must see what I do, cuz they have spent 20 years trying to make a Harley, and they are getting closer, and the EPA is there best friend in catching up.
[sm=bounceybounce.gif]
FINALLY! A decent answer! I knew there was at least one smart person in here!! That is the type of answer I was looking for!!!
Although you all think Im fishing here, I am not. The administrator must be the same mentality as to ban me for asking real questions, that only one or two in here have the brains to answer decently.
I am trying to get honest opinions of different bikes, I am open minded to all bikes, most of you are not!!
Callin imports "rice burners" is about as childish as one can get.
Not looking at them as equals or even considering adding them to your collections is very strange to me.
I cannot understand the loyalty, its not even intelligent whatsoever.
I like certain manufactures as well, I don't tattoo them on my body, like some of you!

And to answer the Guy about the Hayabusa, well just so you know, its probably the easiest bike to ride of any I have owned. Its rock stable at any speed! Super fun to ride, you should really try one sometime!!

Don't be mad at me, open your minds people, its really stuffy in your heads!
true that,,,,,he was getting real answers before he came up with his real agenda
 
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Nah, he snuck one in.

I do want the most for the Money, is that so hard to understand?? Show me what I get for the Money!! Come on, think hard!
Seeing on how you are still here. Can you answer this question based on the above statement from you? What 'most' are you talking about? Most Chrome, most speed, most handling, most over all, most fun?

Well if it would be the "most" like I asked, I should have rephrased "most" as the Hayabusa hands down is the most fun bike of all times that I have ever riddin.
In terms of cruiser, I want a sportlike ride and handling, along with more then "enough" power. I don't think I am satisfied with anything under 100 horse, simply for ease of riding. Less power makes for a pain to have to shift often.
I can come into town on my Busa in 6th and idle thru and not have to downshift.
I don't think I can find a cruiser with this much, but Im leaning on the 109 so far, Im not bullshitting anyone.
If you know of any model or transmission or gear changes I can do with a Harley please tell me.
 



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