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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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american history
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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Have owned Hondas, still own a Yamaha, but the feeling of riding a Harley surpasses them all. Also, from my childhood, I have always liked Harleys. Then there is everything everyone else has said, so far, except for the car alarm bit.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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i ride the harley brand strictly to look cool. but man, do i ever look cool.

hope that helps your "study".
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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I stay with Harley for the oil leaks, frequent breakdowns and excessive vibration.

I'd get bored with a Honda.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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That's easy...Style, Image & Sound. For me nothing else comes close.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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The sound, the look, the people! This is why I own a Harley.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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There's just something about having a Harley. It makes a statement about you. And, it is American. You really do have to have one to really understand.
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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I love to research all types of American history, what other brand of motorcycle has HD history? Just one slice of what I like to read about, study but come on......riding an HD living off Route 66?

Spent a lot of time/years working on our Star metric big cruisers, still own one. Doing the same types of engine mods, suspension, chrome, etc as we are doing on the HD's. However the dealer network for support, ideas and fun stuff like clothing is 99% internet. Just not the same.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover
I stay with Harley for the oil leaks, frequent breakdowns and excessive vibration.
and for the most part this is true..excluding the EFI part of the bike it is all pretty basic and and anyone that took a shop class back in the day could work on their bike..and at the very least usually fix it enough to limp on home..
 
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