Harley Davidson loyalty
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,432
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From: Central Florida, USA
I know they were Triumphs, a fact that Triumph tried to keep hidden for years. Since they aren't really relevant in today's market they do now lay claim to them. The point is, that if you asked 80% of the people who've seen the movie what they're riding they'll say Harleys because they don't know the difference. I have also worn a sweater to ride my bike before, as well as dockers and boat shoes when I've gone on shrot-range rides to friend and family events. Must admit, I've never worn goggles though. I rarely wear leather, I always wear a helmet, and I like stock exhausts that let me listen to the stereo. I hate riding behind loud pipes and smelling over-rich exhaust all day. Gives me a headache and I don't enjoy the ride at all. I have seen very active and friendly metric clubs and conversely, our local chapter of HOG is one of the coldest and unfriendly groups around.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 503
Likes: 1
From: Seal Beach CA
Well to be honest...I used to ride Japanese bikes....but I found out that 98% of the guys that ride them were homosexuals...so at bike rallys and things like that I didn't fit in because I liked girls. Then by accident...I went to a Harley bike rally and found that the guys there liked girls too. SO I advertised my brand new Japanese bike and sold it for $2,000 (it had 3,000 miles on it so it wasn't worth much anymore) and some fruity looking guy on a crotch rocket with hi top sneakers bought it. Then I went and bought my Harley andit has been fun ever since. So frankly speaking...Harleys are nice bikes but the whole fudgepacker thing with the Honda and Yamaha guys was just a real turn off. 
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,699
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From: Deltona, FL
I know everyone is saying image, sound, etc...and all that does play a part, as does history. I grew up around motorcycles of all types, started on Jap bikes myself but I've owned Harleys since '98 and I'll never own another brand unless something radical happens to the company or bikes.
Here's the simple reason for me. I can ride a Harley from BFE Maine to BFE Florida to BFE California to BFE Alaska and always find a dealership to get parts. Other models of bikes in the States do not have the dealer network that Harley does.
Here's the simple reason for me. I can ride a Harley from BFE Maine to BFE Florida to BFE California to BFE Alaska and always find a dealership to get parts. Other models of bikes in the States do not have the dealer network that Harley does.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,074
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From: Carolina
I'm all about family and comradery. You don't get that with any other brand.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: New Jersey
Styling and sound for me. I always liked the retro look of Harleys. I came from riding metric and to me Harley is a whole different feeling. I wouldn't have believed you if I didn't experience it for myself. I love the bike I have and if I can afford to keep riding Harleys I will.