Poll-Why Harley-Davidson
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,132
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From: Michigan
Two rice burners and a VTX. My first bike, an FZ6 was a good friend and we did a lot together but I quickly out grew her and moved on to the VTX. Loved working on this bike and met many other riders in tech sessions, but all the plastic where the chrome should have been killed me. Sold the VTX and wanted to get back into sport touring. Looked int BMW's, but their flaming final drives killed that desire and I purchased an FJR. Great bike, did everything well, but had absolutely NO soul. Nothing to work on or customize - wicked fast, but no fun. So now I have an 08 Superglide. It's like the VTX, except it's real. I think I hear it speaking to me. Stay tuned.
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
I liked the looks and the sound of Harley Davidson and rode them for years. I've also owned a few Honda's, a Buell and a Victory. Curently have a Harley and a Honda F6B in the garage and don't ride the Harley anymore so will probably sell it. Now that I have tinitus the Harley sound is no longer a plus and I prefer a bike with great handling that's smooth and fast. Might get a V-rod as a second bike eventually, but also really like the new Indian Scout. I think my Harley days are numbered. Really, I'm just glad to be riding anything on two wheels.
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
Likes: 884
From: 'Noke, VA
I'm a rider, couldn't care any less about what brand is on the bike. Harley made a couple of bikes that interested me. I'm still interested in my Night Train, so I still have it. Having spent time on other bikes, I've lost interest in the Harley Touring line. Too many other machines out there that do the job better.
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,565
Likes: 1,938
From: NE Florida
I liked the looks and the sound of Harley Davidson and rode them for years. I've also owned a few Honda's, a Buell and a Victory. Curently have a Harley and a Honda F6B in the garage and don't ride the Harley anymore so will probably sell it. Now that I have tinitus the Harley sound is no longer a plus and I prefer a bike with great handling that's smooth and fast. Might get a V-rod as a second bike eventually, but also really like the new Indian Scout. I think my Harley days are numbered. Really, I'm just glad to be riding anything on two wheels.
My dad.
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