Poll-Why Harley-Davidson
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Manitoba, Canada
I have wanted a Harley since I was six, could never afford one, and still can't. In a couple of more years, my kids will be finished school and I will have more disposable income and will be be getting my first Harley. I joined this site to learn more about the bike I've loved for over 41 years and tonight I passed the moor cycle safety course and obtained my learners license, so now I am one step closer to my dream.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 997
Likes: 96
From: Channahon, IL.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 244
Likes: 3
From: Up North
I own Harley simply because it fits my lifestyle.
From the minute I was born, I had a hard time taking directions from others. This continued through school and into adulthood.
I typically do as I please, and nothing represents freedom on two wheels better than The Motor Company.
I don't care if others agree, but most Jap bikes are better for cheaper. This has been for years.
However, my mindset believes that it takes a certain sort of individual to enjoy riding Harley, and what it stands for.
**** suspension, vibrating mirrors that are essentially useless, old technology through and through... You'd have to be a little "off" to pay top dollar for these "pleasures."
Luckily most of us enjoy riding these antiquated heaps, and in that also brings forth a sort of 'brotherhood'... Well, at least with most guys it does.
From the minute I was born, I had a hard time taking directions from others. This continued through school and into adulthood.
I typically do as I please, and nothing represents freedom on two wheels better than The Motor Company.
I don't care if others agree, but most Jap bikes are better for cheaper. This has been for years.
However, my mindset believes that it takes a certain sort of individual to enjoy riding Harley, and what it stands for.
**** suspension, vibrating mirrors that are essentially useless, old technology through and through... You'd have to be a little "off" to pay top dollar for these "pleasures."
Luckily most of us enjoy riding these antiquated heaps, and in that also brings forth a sort of 'brotherhood'... Well, at least with most guys it does.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12,986
Likes: 715
From: NE Philly
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 244
Likes: 3
From: Up North
To sum it up, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, takes my mind off all the other daily life crap than riding the Harley. It is a natural anti-depressor for me.
Now, when I used to ride in the dirt, I was loyal to certain Jap brands, but that's an entirely different animal.
Now, when I used to ride in the dirt, I was loyal to certain Jap brands, but that's an entirely different animal.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,721
Likes: 243
From: NC
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Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Out of curiosity, what lead you to purchase your Harley?
I wanted another one before I died.
Have you always ridden Harleys,
Just when I owned them..
or have you tried other brands/types of motorcycles along the way?
YES 9 others
Do you currently own only a Harley ---
YES
or do you have other bikes too?NO
I wanted another one before I died.
Have you always ridden Harleys,
Just when I owned them..
or have you tried other brands/types of motorcycles along the way?
YES 9 others
Do you currently own only a Harley ---
YES
or do you have other bikes too?NO
End of Questions and Answers..
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Last edited by oct1949; Aug 16, 2014 at 10:38 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 156
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
My dad and uncle always rode Harley's, so naturally I wanted one. I also thought you weren't cool unless you had a Harley lol, I bought a yamaha 1700 roadstar silverado because my best friend has one and loves it. That bike was completely joyless, I hated riding it I avoided riding and sold it as quick as I could (thank you CL lol) and bought my 88 FLSTC for 4900$ and haven't looked back (it's my 3rd HD).