A "Harley" feeling...
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,235
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From: Eastern Oklahoma
Adjusting to a new Ultra C right now... only have about 800 miles on it. It's a different feeling than when on my modded Deuce that I traded.
Speaking from all the miles on my Deuce: I almost always felt like a million bucks riding that thing. It just had soooo much personality. Really wish I could have kept it, too.
Anyway... know what'cha mean concerning Harley's.
Speaking from all the miles on my Deuce: I almost always felt like a million bucks riding that thing. It just had soooo much personality. Really wish I could have kept it, too.
Anyway... know what'cha mean concerning Harley's.
I traded in my V-Star for a RKC a couple weeks ago and I must admit, I feel a lot different when riding it. I think a Harley commands respect and I think people that don't ride anything also respect a Harley. There's just something about them.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
Two bikes stand out in my memory for "feeling" just right. The first was in 1969 when I bought a new 69 Norton Commando Fastback.
The other one is my Buell Ulysses XT. I could ride that thing around the world if I could. Best feeling on a bike in my opinion.
The other one is my Buell Ulysses XT. I could ride that thing around the world if I could. Best feeling on a bike in my opinion.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 434
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From: DFW
BearNVA,
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about..
After twenty years wanting a Harley Davidson, three weeks ago I bought a black denim FUGLY/sharknose Road Glide and I couldn't be more pleased! It just feels "right", unlike anything else I have experienced with my clothes on... haha
Ride safe!
-Sin
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about..
After twenty years wanting a Harley Davidson, three weeks ago I bought a black denim FUGLY/sharknose Road Glide and I couldn't be more pleased! It just feels "right", unlike anything else I have experienced with my clothes on... haha
Ride safe!
-Sin
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Lake Seminole
From what I have read here Harleys evil plan is comming along just fine. hehehehehe
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Grand Rapids MI
Just going from a buzz saw sport bike to a high torque ground thumping v-twin of any brand would make me feel better. 2 completely different sensations regardless of brand. Glad you're enjoying!
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 556
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From: Virginia
1) Well to be honest before I rode one my opinion was that they were slow and didn't really handle well. I'm kind of an aggressive rider and didn't really think those bikes were for me but now that I'm older it is the perfect mix of performance and relaxation.... I can lay back, throw my legs up and the power/handling is still there! Granted I can't knee drag on a Fat Boy but everything else makes up for that.
2) I'm in Norfolk, Va which is on the coast in the Hampton Roads area about 10 miles from Virginia Beach.
Thanks for the questions "Average_Bear"
