Billy Joel Custom Harleys
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Just south of Chicago, Illinois
I watched an episode of Cafe Racer where Billy Joel was interviewed. He left me with the distinct impression he preferred the smaller lighter cafe bikes and disliked the chrome and geometry of cruisers and choppers.
I wonder what got him to move on his opinion to work on classic replicas?
I wonder what got him to move on his opinion to work on classic replicas?
They are nice, but if I had the money, I would quit work go to school to learn everything I could about motorcycle engines and body work, then I would do it myself. Big $$$$$ for something you cant say you did yourself. I thought doing it your self was what it is all about. Just cant see buying something like that. JMO
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 151
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From: Florida
His early years were pretty heavy rock. And his life story is quite interesting. Not a huge fan...although I do respect the fact that he stays out of politics...or I just haven't heard his opinions (which is a good thing)
I agree
I agree...I'm a carpenter and home builder...not a motor/body mechanic...but I'd give a one off custom a try someday.
Correct. IMHO
They are nice, but if I had the money, I would quit work go to school to learn everything I could about motorcycle engines and body work, then I would do it myself. Big $$$$$ for something you cant say you did yourself. I thought doing it your self was what it is all about. Just cant see buying something like that. JMO
Correct. IMHO
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I love the ole school look of the Heritage,, I grew up in the 50 and the look of our 2007 heritage is enough for me....
Don't need another 30k of crap on her to make me remember what a bike looked like 60 yrs ago....
Happy with what we got..........
Don't need another 30k of crap on her to make me remember what a bike looked like 60 yrs ago....
Happy with what we got..........
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Los Scandolous
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Joined: Aug 2010
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In fact, if you could see his shop in Oyster Bay Long Island and hear him talk about ALL bikes, he seems to love every singly motorcycle ever made. Not only is he very knowledgeable, he just simply loves bikes, period!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Los Scandolous
he wasn't so kind on his interview on cafe racers, watch it and you be the judge.