why?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 379
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From: Phenix city Alabama
Why do some people put other things on their bike (paint, pipes, handlebars, etc.?) Doesn't that make the bike look ghetto? Won't you catch a beating if you pull up to the wrong 1% bar? Think about it...if H-D wanted that stuff on the bike, they would have made it that way. I suggest we all save our money and leave them the way they look and perform the best. STOCK!
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 105
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From: colorado
Why do some people put other things on their bike (paint, pipes, handlebars, etc.?) Doesn't that make the bike look ghetto? Won't you catch a beating if you pull up to the wrong 1% bar? Think about it...if H-D wanted that stuff on the bike, they would have made it that way. I suggest we all save our money and leave them the way they look and perform the best. STOCK!
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 168
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From: Ponchatoula, LA
After reading the original post I am stunned that there are 6 pages of replies. If we all intended to keep our bikes stock, then why would we even need a forum? We'd be spending our time more wisely discussing the weather.
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5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: California
ok I guess I'm the only one who likes the looks of the stock bikes. I guess I should have just skipped a whole bunch of steps and bought a bike from one of these custom shops. Then I would be way ahead of the game. Now I have to spend another 20 k changing all the parts. That makes sense.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 376
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From: Cardiff, CA
ok I guess I'm the only one who likes the looks of the stock bikes. I guess I should have just skipped a whole bunch of steps and bought a bike from one of these custom shops. Then I would be way ahead of the game. Now I have to spend another 20 k changing all the parts. That makes sense.
Actually, you should bought a car.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 379
Likes: 7
From: Phenix city Alabama
ok I guess I'm the only one who likes the looks of the stock bikes. I guess I should have just skipped a whole bunch of steps and bought a bike from one of these custom shops. Then I would be way ahead of the game. Now I have to spend another 20 k changing all the parts. That makes sense.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: southern IL
I'm thinking a smart car is in your future. I worry about bad drivers/riders out there, what I have to do to avoid crashing into you, and all of your comments tell me that you have no F'ing idea what you're doing when it comes to motorcycles. Get a whole lot smarter really fast or go get that smart car. I'm sure there's a forum for them too.
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5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: California
I'm not trolling. Yes I did want to put grips and handlebars from another manufacturer (for comfort). I was advised against it by my dealer. H-D recommends H-D parts only. I don't claim to know very much about working on motorcycles (yet), but I have been riding motorcycles for 20 years, but this is my first Harley. I have always wanted one, but never felt I could afford one. Now that I finally got one, I just want to do the right thing. H-D riders are like a community with standards I suppose, so I don't want to do something trying to be slick, and end up insulting the community. That was my point. Everyone got all butt hurt like I was insulting their bikes. Why would I do that? I'm on this forum to learn. A few people have given some useful answers. I appreciate that.