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I think the Sportster series is probably the most recognizable and classic Harley.
That is what I was going to tell her but I thought "why would I waste my time explaining to that old fart that Sportsters have been around since 1956?" lol
I think this is a common thought about Sportsters and Vrods from non harley owners. You can't fix stupid, but you can smile and laugh at them!
As an owner of both, I get it from all directions.
However, I have come up with a response that thus far no Harley driver can respond to adequately regarding the vrod. When they say that it isn't a real Harley, I respond with......
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