Poll-Why Harley-Davidson
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Maui, Hawaii
Started out with a Cushman scooter at age 14 (1957) in NW Indiana. Had a small Suzuki in Wisconsin in the early 70's and bought a Suzuki s40 Boulevard (650cc thumper) here on Maui in Oct 2010, Kept it for about a year and a half, sold it and bought an 09 H-D Sportster in 2012. Love it and should have bought it to begin with instead of the Suzuki s40. The only downside is that I'm on a relatively small island and if I put more than 100 miles on it in a day I'm making two trips around the island. I like South Florida a lot better (I lived in Fort Lauderdale for about 21 years before moving to Maui). Hawaii is OK if you like third world countries.
Ride Safe - Ride Smart
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca.1750's
Ride Safe - Ride Smart
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca.1750's
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,175
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From: Great State of Canada
Because, in the practical sense, I prefer assets that hold value be it guns, motorcycles, antique furniture,,, whatever. These are the cheapest types of durable goods to own in the long run.
Because, in the impractical sense, I get off on the brand. I enjoy the culture, HOG membership, and the sort of unabashed posing that drives both self described losers, and sufferers of potato envy, right up the god damned wall
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Because, in the impractical sense, I get off on the brand. I enjoy the culture, HOG membership, and the sort of unabashed posing that drives both self described losers, and sufferers of potato envy, right up the god damned wall
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
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Major dirtbike and enduro phase through grade school into College. Early 20's wanted a streetbike, did not even think about anything but building an HD. Didn't have the scratch to buy new, so bought a basket case 75 sporty and spent a year building it into what I wanted. Been on HD's for the street ever since.
Like all bikes and appreciate them for what they are, just prefer HD over all the others for street riding.
Have a 700 Grizzly for getting my mud fix these days and enjoy my old bagger out on the road.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 124
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From: Pine, CO
There was only one Marilyn Monroe.
There was only one John Wayne.
There was only one Corvette.
There was only one Neil Armstrong.
There was only one George Washington.
And there is only one motorcycle.
Some things just can't be duplicated.
There was only one John Wayne.
There was only one Corvette.
There was only one Neil Armstrong.
There was only one George Washington.
And there is only one motorcycle.
Some things just can't be duplicated.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,583
From: Wisconsin, USA
I like things made of metal. I remember when cars had chrome, and huge bumpers. I don't mind driving an econobox car, made out of plastic, but I like my motorcycle to feel solid, and be a rolling work of art.
I don't see any poll.
I don't see any poll.
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Why?
They don't make Sears mini-bikes anymore!
My serious answer? I've always wanted one . . . the fake Harley's and EuroBikes seem 'sterile' with the character of a sewing machine. I love my FXDC . . . trying to figure out a way to keep it and buy an Ultra or RoadGlide . . . If I were a rich man!
When I was very young . . . I loved those Sears MiniBikes . . . never did own one.
Mark
My serious answer? I've always wanted one . . . the fake Harley's and EuroBikes seem 'sterile' with the character of a sewing machine. I love my FXDC . . . trying to figure out a way to keep it and buy an Ultra or RoadGlide . . . If I were a rich man!
When I was very young . . . I loved those Sears MiniBikes . . . never did own one.
Mark
Last edited by markfsanderson; Jan 30, 2015 at 09:05 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Florida
Posts 123-128 are the best reasons I can think of.
Some things just can't be duplicated.
Yes, & I find the metric companies attempts to be pitiful & pathetic. They should stick to what they do best, which is manufacturing reliable,boring transportation; nothing more. Their "cruisers" are an abomination; silly, pretentious, and totally missing the mark.
Some things just can't be duplicated.
Yes, & I find the metric companies attempts to be pitiful & pathetic. They should stick to what they do best, which is manufacturing reliable,boring transportation; nothing more. Their "cruisers" are an abomination; silly, pretentious, and totally missing the mark.
Last edited by dickey; Jan 30, 2015 at 08:50 AM.