harley davidsons aging biker problem
Road Master
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From: Eastern Oklahoma
Don't know about your region, but around here I see lots of 20 and 30 somethings on HD's. New neighbor across the street has one... he looks to be in his late 20's or early 30's. Was at the HD dealer today for some shindig doin's... LOTS of younger couples rumbling around on HD's.
Harley-Davidson will be okay.
Harley-Davidson will be okay.
Cruiser
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From: Denver, Colorado
World War One, when 20,000 Harleys were used by the U.S. infantry. With the shutdown of Indian in 1953, Harley became the only American motorcycle manufacturer. Marlon Brando's 1954 movie The Wild One helped solidify Harley's image of hairy-chested rebellion, an identification it alternately embraces and spurns.
Pretty impressive since Brando rode a Triumph in the Wild One.
Pretty impressive since Brando rode a Triumph in the Wild One.
I can relate to the replies, but these last few weeks proved out the article in a way. Georgia has the Leaf Gawkers, and the 3 week Apple Festival was on...and Silver-Topped Harley riders were out in abundance. I have a bit of a harder time calling these throngs of Penny-loafered, mostly overweight, leather-wrapped geriatrics buying apple dolls and craft souveniers "bikers", but there they are, on baggers by the hundreds. I doubt one in ten has ever been over the speed limit.
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I can relate to the replies, but these last few weeks proved out the article in a way. Georgia has the Leaf Gawkers, and the 3 week Apple Festival was on...and Silver-Topped Harley riders were out in abundance. I have a bit of a harder time calling these throngs of Penny-loafered, mostly overweight, leather-wrapped geriatrics buying apple dolls and craft souveniers "bikers", but there they are, on baggers by the hundreds. I doubt one in ten has ever been over the speed limit.
a group of three dudes with matching 2010 road kinds in full HD gear down to shiny new chaps roll into soon's orchard. one guy isn't so much riding the bike through the lot but more of a slow motion wreck waiting to happen. they buy some apples and other stuff hop on their bikes, one guy doesn't start the bike and walks the bike back, he tries pushing forward but he's facing an uphill and can't get the 800 LB bike up. so his buddies hop down and start pushing. for the life of me i couldn't understand why he didn't just start the bike and drive it forward.
Last edited by babalu; Oct 17, 2010 at 09:17 AM.
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Are aging bikers a real problem???? LOL
The older fella's don't think so!
The older fella's don't think so!
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You've obviously never looked at the odometer on a Goldwing. At 75,000 miles most are still in OEM warranty.
My '99 1500SE had 110,000 when I traded it, didn't use oil, everything worked (including reverse, cruise, and stereo
) and it was sold by the dealer within 24 hours. There are LOTS of Wings (and other metrics) out there with more than 75,000 miles. It's common for Goldwings to to reach 250-300,000 miles and one guy on the Wing forum has 500,000.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I hear ya , I'm just tired of sounding like a giant bowl of Rice Crispy's for an hour in the mornings , LOL
The snapping and crackling isn't too bad but one or two of the " Pops " worry me on occasion , I know it's a mis spent youth talking to me .