How many here use their Harleys for basic transportation?
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 104
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From: Central, Ca.
I ride 65 miles round trip to work 5 days a week and whenever I can on the weekends. There is bad weather and snow in the winter so its about 6 months on and 6 month off when it comes to commuting. Not to say I havent riden in the rain. Winter is what all the off road toys are for and I love the desert in the winter for riding in the dunes.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 816
Likes: 57
From: Rijssen, the Netherlands
daily use
Yes, 42 miles to my work single trip. And in the late afternoon 42 miles back. Only with heavy snow or freezing cold I will change for the Ford. The highway to my work is one of the busiest in Western Europe. I use frequently my fog lights, alarm lights and I will install a siren next week. Need it all for (allowed) passing the traffic jams, the mids of the rows of jammed cars. My S&S shotgun exhausts produced enough " harley music" to attrack the wanted attention of 10-14 cars ahead. The biggest risk is, that stupid car drivers will suddenly change lanes without looking int their mirror for allowed bikers passing by...
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,024
Likes: 3
From: OC SoCal
About 85% for work transportation, 20 miles of legal lane splitting each way !!! 
And most solo weekend errands and transportation unless there's a need for the SUV.
And when my wife tells me 'let's go to _____', she needs to clearify to me if she doesn't want to take the bike.
When she's in a good mood it's, 'let's ride to _____' .
And most solo weekend errands and transportation unless there's a need for the SUV.
And when my wife tells me 'let's go to _____', she needs to clearify to me if she doesn't want to take the bike.
When she's in a good mood it's, 'let's ride to _____' .
Novice
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: craptona
I'm lucky enough that i only have to work every third day so i usually go for a lil (5mi) run to work, but on my off duty days I can rack up like 500 miles a week. Its deff my only mode of transportation but I still beat it up every chance I get. Gotta take advantage of riding in the Stuntshine state.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: NW FL
Everyday
20 miles daily (in traffic).
Sporty - 47 mpg
Ultra - 36 mpg
VFR - 34 mpg
Silverado - 12 mpg
Sporty gets the most use.
JL
Sporty - 47 mpg
Ultra - 36 mpg
VFR - 34 mpg
Silverado - 12 mpg
Sporty gets the most use.
JL
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Lakeland, FL
I ride mine everywhere, every day. I keep rain gear in the bags, because it rains every time I forget it. Of course, I can't haul the trash or go grocery shopping with my wife on it, but for everything else - I ride the bike.