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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bparsel
I'll agree that everyone is more than willing to bash each other pretty quickly.


But I'm a little confused...you're a non-harley rider, but yet you have a Harley Avatar???? I hope youre at least on a Buell then.
I don't see why I shouldn't have a Harley avatar, this is a Harley forum after all. I'm not here to cause trouble, I enjoy reading the forum and making a comment now and then. I'm interested in Harley history and as an American company, I hope they succede. Unfortunately for me (and maybe for Harley) they just don't build the motorcycle I want. And that's okay, Harley has to cater to their base. I understand. So unless Harley changes (not likely) or I change (also not likely), I'll just ride something else.


If you are curious to know what I ride and what I may look like, this is me before my first ride this spring. Cheers.
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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I'll let it slide this time! I really couldnt care less about anybodys commitment to different brands. I'm the opposite, I ride a Harley but refuse to wear any of their clothes or slap stickers on my vehicles. But I'll also openly say that my favorite bike Ive ever owned wasnt a Harley either.
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Interesting thread....I've been riding bikes for 41 yrs and have yet to come across a Harley hater. I must be hanging out in the wrong places.
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by roewarrior
I don't see why I shouldn't have a Harley avatar, this is a Harley forum after all. I'm not here to cause trouble, I enjoy reading the forum and making a comment now and then. I'm interested in Harley history and as an American company, I hope they succede. Unfortunately for me (and maybe for Harley) they just don't build the motorcycle I want. And that's okay, Harley has to cater to their base. I understand. So unless Harley changes (not likely) or I change (also not likely), I'll just ride something else.


If you are curious to know what I ride and what I may look like, this is me before my first ride this spring. Cheers.
my condolences on your bike
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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To kiwideuce; Thank you for your understanding and support.
 
Old May 14, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by roewarrior
I don't see why I shouldn't have a Harley avatar, this is a Harley forum after all. I'm not here to cause trouble, I enjoy reading the forum and making a comment now and then. I'm interested in Harley history and as an American company, I hope they succede. Unfortunately for me (and maybe for Harley) they just don't build the motorcycle I want. And that's okay, Harley has to cater to their base. I understand. So unless Harley changes (not likely) or I change (also not likely), I'll just ride something else.


If you are curious to know what I ride and what I may look like, this is me before my first ride this spring. Cheers.
Originally Posted by kiwideuce
my condolences on your bike
That was bloody nice of ya mate, not.
A real man would of let it slide.
 

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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Living in Northern Illinois (close to Milwaukee) I can say I do not run into Harley haters. On the other end of the spectrum even when my bike was bone stock people would come up at a gas station and say the is a beautiful Harley.
 
Old May 15, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Snarly
That was bloody nice of ya mate, not.
A real man would of let it slide.
guess im not a real man then!!
rockets dont interest me in the least!
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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