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Matthew, give it up. This is a Harley-Davidson forum so we gather to discuss Harleys. I, for one, do not bad mouth other makes and if you take the time to look around a bit there is no, or very little, brand X bashing on this forum compared to what I have seen on brand X forums.
I like my scoot because it is a Harley; I like my guitar because it is a Martin; I like my truck because it is a Toyota; ...etc., etc., etc.
Karnac the Great predicts that this forum will be locked or disappear shortly.
Clammy, I believe the first person to cause sh!+ was...Marcuda. It was a very civil and honest discussion about Harleys until the last seven posts.
For what it's worth, I own Harleys. And I'VE noticed that there are a lot of Harley guys who rag on metrics, and metric riders. True, not all of them do, but there are a lot. And trash talking people off the boards because they are curious, well...I can see where Harley riders can get a bad rap.
Sorry, Redlinger, looks like this one's on it's way to the scrapheap. Before it goes, I'll answer your questions: I ride a Harley simply because it was the most comfortable bike for me, and there are a lot of customizing options (I DO like the shiny!) Best Harley ever: the first Softail. It emphasised classic styling, while using revolutionary technology to make for a better ride. Technology is good, and the industry as a whole has a hard time remembering that at times (hear that, Honda?! Start offering fuel injection on your cruisers!!!)
Come on Redlinger drop it man.
I'm sure if I went on an import bike web site
and asked 'why do import guys hate any other bike
and the people who ride them'??
I would get the same answers you're getting right now.
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