Poll-Why Harley-Davidson
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 550
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From: Hollywood Florida
I always wanted a Harley. I love the ride, the sound and the feeling I get as I blast down the road. Other bikes just didn't do it for me. Nothing wrong with them, but they just weren't what I wanted.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Maui, Hawaii
Ride Safe - Ride Smart
"He Who Lives in Joy Does His Creator's Will".
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Last edited by Str8chuter; Dec 21, 2014 at 12:08 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 177
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From: Wylie, TX
Always been into American iron whether that be muscle cars or Harley's. To me the Harley is an American icon and one of the brands that defines our heritage. Sure the jap bikes run better, handle better, brake better, etc but they just don't have the looks or attitude a Harley has. Plus I grew up around a lot of bikers watching them ride and checking out their bikes so I've literally been wanting one since I was a kid.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 965
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From: Nevada
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 11,471
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From: Idaho
I think we scared the OP off, because he never came back.
I'll offer another viewpoint.
A friend was busting my chops for being "a Harley rider". I told him I wasn't a Harley rider. "Well, what are you riding?".
A Harley.
"WTF?"
Ok, so here's the deal. I started riding in 1964. I rode my first Harley, a 1959 Sportster, somewhere around 1966, because my Dad bought our first new one, a 1967 XLH ($1,659!!), shortly after that.
I rode everything. I ride everything. I'm not a "Harley rider", I'm a motorcycle rider who happens to love Harleys.
If you can't understand that, I can't help ya.
I'll offer another viewpoint.
A friend was busting my chops for being "a Harley rider". I told him I wasn't a Harley rider. "Well, what are you riding?".
A Harley.
"WTF?"
Ok, so here's the deal. I started riding in 1964. I rode my first Harley, a 1959 Sportster, somewhere around 1966, because my Dad bought our first new one, a 1967 XLH ($1,659!!), shortly after that.
I rode everything. I ride everything. I'm not a "Harley rider", I'm a motorcycle rider who happens to love Harleys.
If you can't understand that, I can't help ya.
Last edited by IdahoHacker; Dec 21, 2014 at 12:23 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 30
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From: North Dakota
All of my previous bikes have been Hondas. I currently have a 2004 Road King Custom, and don't plan on buying anything other than a Harley-Davidson or maybe a Victory in the future.
There are several reasons I bought my FLHRS.
1) I am a patriotic American and support American companies when I can.
2) I will always be able to find replacement parts for my Harley-Davidson.
3) I needed something heavier to ride in North Dakota because of the wind.
4) All the cool stuff says Harley-Davidson on it.
There are several reasons I bought my FLHRS.
1) I am a patriotic American and support American companies when I can.
2) I will always be able to find replacement parts for my Harley-Davidson.
3) I needed something heavier to ride in North Dakota because of the wind.
4) All the cool stuff says Harley-Davidson on it.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,077
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From: Rhode Island
For one thing the sound. Nothing else sounds like a Harley Big V-Twin. Quality yes my friends the newer bikes are a quality build. Dealer & support network. Just try and find a BMW Motorcycle dealer on a cross country trip in an emergency! Need I say more!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 116
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From: Surrey, BC
'Cuz they're shiny.
Sooooooo Shiiiiiiiny...
Sooooooo Shiiiiiiiny...
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