Thanks old timers
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From: Danbury CT
Ok, let me get this straight, Cromagnin...you're jazzed because a $25,000 (approx) motorcycle gets 30,000 miles without trouble?
I think that's crazy. These bikes cost as much as a car and most of us want and expect alot more than 30,000 trouble free miles out of our cars.
Think about how much more sophisticated a modern car is over a motorcycle. By comparison to a car a Harley is way (and I do mean way back as in Neanderthal days) behind.
Of course a modern Harley looks good to those POS bikes they strapped us with back in the day.
Harley could be doing much better, IMHO. To start with they could give us a 5 year or 60,000 mile warranty as a standard with every new motorcycle.
I think that's crazy. These bikes cost as much as a car and most of us want and expect alot more than 30,000 trouble free miles out of our cars.
Think about how much more sophisticated a modern car is over a motorcycle. By comparison to a car a Harley is way (and I do mean way back as in Neanderthal days) behind.
Of course a modern Harley looks good to those POS bikes they strapped us with back in the day.
Harley could be doing much better, IMHO. To start with they could give us a 5 year or 60,000 mile warranty as a standard with every new motorcycle.
Last edited by golfblues; Jan 10, 2010 at 04:30 PM.
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From: Windham,Maine
A lot of the things you heard about Harleys were from the same kind of people we have today.Complainers!!!! For some complaining makes them the person they are.Back when we had no choice with anything we bought cars trucks,and motorcycles,you took what was offered.We all new Harleys leaked oil,breakdowns? was always because those complainers never maintained their machines correctly.Most of us never gave it a second thought,my machines never broke down.The machines today are built a lot better and will last a lot longer,with proper maintainance,But we will always have those that feel they have to complain!
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Ok, let me get this straight, Cromagnin...you're jazzed because a $25,000 (approx) motorcycle gets 30,000 miles without trouble?
I think that's crazy. These bikes cost as much as a car and most of us want and expect alot more than 30,000 trouble free miles out of our cars.
Think about how much more sophisticated a modern car is over a motorcycle. By comparison to a car a Harley is way (and I do mean way back as in Neanderthal days) behind.
Of course a modern Harley looks good to those POS bikes they strapped us with back in the day.
Harley could be doing much better, IMHO. To start with they could give us a 5 year or 60,000 mile warranty as a standard with every new motorcycle.
I think that's crazy. These bikes cost as much as a car and most of us want and expect alot more than 30,000 trouble free miles out of our cars.
Think about how much more sophisticated a modern car is over a motorcycle. By comparison to a car a Harley is way (and I do mean way back as in Neanderthal days) behind.
Of course a modern Harley looks good to those POS bikes they strapped us with back in the day.
Harley could be doing much better, IMHO. To start with they could give us a 5 year or 60,000 mile warranty as a standard with every new motorcycle.
did moco kick your dog?
lighten up or get a goldwing.
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
Thanks old timers? For what...toleratin' the poor quality over the years? Old times didn't fix anything for us today...they just allowed the MOCO to get by for years without doing anything.
The competition from other motorcycle companies made them get off their azzes. They make better bikes than they used to because they have to. It is that simple in America....its called free enterprise.
The competition from other motorcycle companies made them get off their azzes. They make better bikes than they used to because they have to. It is that simple in America....its called free enterprise.
Oh, "Homey", Ye o' yittle brain pow'r. (For those of you who don't grasp that.... translation = Mental Midget.)
So, let me 'aks' YOU, Homey:
Jus' WHAT in the H*LL are YOU doing, TODAY, to make things better for the "UNBORN punks", that'll be following you, TOMORROW ?????
Sorry, SON, yu dunn pickt the WRONG place, to post yur drivel. NOW, go back to your sandbox. Yu dunnn FLUNKT "Respect 101".
Cromagnon was jus' commenting, on his ride, and his appreciation of it. Evidentally, "appreciation" is NOT in your 'vocabulary'. Psst, that would be your 'word' file.
There's a SHITPOT full o' peeps, who greased the skids, so Pizz Antz like you, can jus' "push the button", and GO. My guess, and ONLY a guess, is that you have NEVER kick started N E thang, and really wouldn't have a "F"ing clue, HOW TO. BUT, jus' a GUESS, and JMFUO, like your's.
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From: Lenhartsville PA
Ya know Gump, I rarely post here, mostly because I just don't have much to add, being in Iraq and all for the last 3 years...........but something keeps me coming back to read these boards and I just figured out what it was. That hillbilly version of posting you do, it's great and it goes a long way to making an idiot really look like an idiot when you unleash it on him.
So thanks, and keep up the good work.......it gives me something to read for the next few weeks until I can get home at at least look at my toy.
So thanks, and keep up the good work.......it gives me something to read for the next few weeks until I can get home at at least look at my toy.
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From: s.w. mi./daytona
there was alot to be said of the old bikes...i remeber getting upset with it, having to fix or adjust something on it to get it to run, but there was more of a feeling of accomlishment and closeness.had to become one with it and understand its quirks...depending on tempature and how long since it ran last , determined how to prime and kick it.....keep an eye on chain oiler so you werent wearing it....yeah those were the days, i still miss them once in a while
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From: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
I'm newer to the bike world, but my first car was a total piece of junk. 1978 VW Rabbit which broke down consistently on a monthly basis. No repair under 100 dollars. Parts cost three times as much as my buddies American cars. I have not bought another; its been Dodges, Fords and Chevrolets since, and for the last 15 years all have gone over 200,000 miles. How many miles on the Rabbit? Couldn't tell you because the speedometer/odometer quit at 66,000.
They are all machines. They will have their problems. My Lowrider's clutch went out in the first 1000 miles and was fixed under warranty. The bike is awesome, and I have had no other problems. My wife's Sportster is four years old and has not had a single problem. I am quite pleased.
They are all machines. They will have their problems. My Lowrider's clutch went out in the first 1000 miles and was fixed under warranty. The bike is awesome, and I have had no other problems. My wife's Sportster is four years old and has not had a single problem. I am quite pleased.
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From: Springfield, Ohio
In my opinion, more people in here complain about Moco's new company policies (myself included) more than they do about the bikes.
I've been more that satisfied with my Harleys overall.
I've been more that satisfied with my Harleys overall.
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
Ya know Gump, I rarely post here, mostly because I just don't have much to add, being in Iraq and all for the last 3 years...........but something keeps me coming back to read these boards and I just figured out what it was. That hillbilly version of posting you do, it's great and it goes a long way to making an idiot really look like an idiot when you unleash it on him.
So thanks, and keep up the good work.......it gives me something to read for the next few weeks until I can get home at at least look at my toy.
So thanks, and keep up the good work.......it gives me something to read for the next few weeks until I can get home at at least look at my toy.
EVERYONE, jus' give it a "Click". (IF you happen to be a slow reader, jus' click on the li'l blue 'pause' bar to STOP it til you're ready to move on.)http://oldbluejacket.com/americanwarrior.htm
THANK YOU,..............................for YOUR TIME and SERVICE
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From: North East Ohio
Thanks old timers? For what...toleratin' the poor quality over the years? Old times didn't fix anything for us today...they just allowed the MOCO to get by for years without doing anything.
The competition from other motorcycle companies made them get off their azzes. They make better bikes than they used to because they have to. It is that simple in America....its called free enterprise.
The competition from other motorcycle companies made them get off their azzes. They make better bikes than they used to because they have to. It is that simple in America....its called free enterprise.
Lighten up!