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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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I am a new member here, and I would like to know how many of you people actually think a harley is fast?
If you have a need for speed,
get a Screaming Eagle V-Rod. She'll do 141.24-mph in 9.334-sec. (1/4 mile).


 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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a little late but for the record I ride a quiet, fast harley with a full faced helmet by choice
A little late,,,,,,,,yea by almost a year
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Wow, this thread is a zombie - back from the grave!

Cheers!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Never seen so many old threads popping up lately!!!!!!
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Never seen so many old threads popping up lately!!!!!!
Maybe people have realized what the search function is used for and that there is no reason to start a new thread ona subject that has been started a dozen times before. LOL
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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I was gonna say, at least 'some' people actually search first!
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Though I have owned other bikes, I always wanted a Harley. I was married for many years to a woman who hated motorcycles and had to give up my bikes. After the divorce, I bought my first Harley. It is a 2006 Sportster. It is the smaller of the Harley bikes currently made, but it wears the name Harley Davidson. I ride it every day. I commute back and forth to work on it. I love to ride. I hope to own other Harleys. I am not attracted to other motorcycles (except maybe the Triumphs). My son owns two Hondas. They are nice and one is WAY faster than my Sportster.

Buy what you want. If you want an American Icon, get the Harley. If you just want a cheap bike to ride, you can find one lots less expensive than HDs. BUT, it isn't an HD.

Mine is loud because I like it. You won't understand until you experience it on your own bike.

I hear lots of people talking about modifying their bike to make it sound like a Harley. If you want it to sound like a Harley...buy a harley!
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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I was gonna say, at least 'some' people actually search first!
You did!!!
and, another plus is, it saves on the ol keyboard!!!
good point seikan, only Harleys sound like Harleys
 
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