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From: Phoenix, AZ
"Bar-hopping" by definition, and as described by the Oxford English Dictionary as well as others, and described here:
Pub crawl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Does indeed mean to go from one bar/pub to the next drinking at each. So when someone asks if a certain bike would be good to use for "Bar Hopping" they are talking about drinking at a bar, then getting on their bike and going to another bar to drink some more, again, and again, and again. If you and they are talking about doing anything else OTHER THAN DRINKING WHEN YOU OR THEY GO FROM BAR TO BAR, then you and they are the ones using the wrong terminology to describe what you or they mean.
I for one, don't think any bike (or other vehicle) would be good for "Bar-Hopping" since I don't believe in drinking and driving at all.
Pub crawl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Does indeed mean to go from one bar/pub to the next drinking at each. So when someone asks if a certain bike would be good to use for "Bar Hopping" they are talking about drinking at a bar, then getting on their bike and going to another bar to drink some more, again, and again, and again. If you and they are talking about doing anything else OTHER THAN DRINKING WHEN YOU OR THEY GO FROM BAR TO BAR, then you and they are the ones using the wrong terminology to describe what you or they mean.
I for one, don't think any bike (or other vehicle) would be good for "Bar-Hopping" since I don't believe in drinking and driving at all.
Just like when explaining a "CAFE Bike", Cafe literally means a Cafeteria a place one would go to have a sandwich or a cup of coffee but in the motorcycle world "SLANG" it means a Cafe racer, a strip down motorcycle that places the rider over the fuel tank and is very nimble and fast.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
DOMAPOI
BarHopper - means going from bar to bar NOT literally but meaning short rides, The link below will help you understand the "Biker Lingo" I would advise you to read it thou some terms may very it will help you to understand what you may read on Any Motorcycle Forum from here on out..
http://www.squidoo.com/Biker-Lingo
BarHopper - means going from bar to bar NOT literally but meaning short rides, The link below will help you understand the "Biker Lingo" I would advise you to read it thou some terms may very it will help you to understand what you may read on Any Motorcycle Forum from here on out..
http://www.squidoo.com/Biker-Lingo
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: In the foothills of southwestern NC - US of A
I truly appreciate your feeback, but I'm not making "others" make a decision for me. Ultimately its "MY" decision, last time I check this was an internet forum dealing with Harley Motorcycles, no? I'm just getting some feedback, thats about it. I already own 2 bikes, which you can see on the thumbnail above. Just looking to get different views/opinions on the Iron, this will be a city bike, bar hopper. Just looking for opinions, its that simple but thanks for the advice...
And I only say this because it's a fairly rare occurance to have someone here talk about their Sportster in a negative way, outside of the one or two unfortunate souls who seemed to have gotten a lemon or had extremely bad dealership experiences.
[The most complaints I've seen are that the factory seat is good for about an hour before it feels like you're sitting on pavement and @ 2.2 gallons the tank is too small; udder than that it rawwwwwwwks]
That said, you know you want one, so buy it!
And that sir is my "updated" internet forum advice to you; all betterer now?
LOL.
=8^)
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 129
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From: Dawson Springs, Ky.
I love my 48
Actually, I love my 48, I have owned other Harleys in the past [ Elecra Glide, Super Glide, XLCH Sportster, all AMF bikes. Never had any problems with them. After numerous lay-offs and getting the kids through college, I bought a Honda. Nothing wrong with that, but when I saw the 48 I knew it was for me. I have 4500 miles on it with no trouble at all. It's way better than my old XLCH especilly starting it. As far as I'm concerned, the 48 is the best bike Harley has made.
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From: San Diego, CA
DOMAPOI
BarHopper - means going from bar to bar NOT literally but meaning short rides, The link below will help you understand the "Biker Lingo" I would advise you to read it thou some terms may very it will help you to understand what you may read on Any Motorcycle Forum from here on out..
http://www.squidoo.com/Biker-Lingo
BarHopper - means going from bar to bar NOT literally but meaning short rides, The link below will help you understand the "Biker Lingo" I would advise you to read it thou some terms may very it will help you to understand what you may read on Any Motorcycle Forum from here on out..
http://www.squidoo.com/Biker-Lingo
Again, sorry, I have only been riding bikes for 47 years and haven't really hung out with the hard core bikers that have memorized all the biker lingo that I guess I should have set to memory like you must have done. Hell, I don't even think there was a biker lingo dictionary when I started riding bikes, but I may be wrong about that too, so I'll apologize for that in advance.
Last edited by DOMAPOI; Jun 3, 2013 at 10:29 PM.
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From: Madison, Mississippi
I chose the 48 because it fits my needs perfectly. The price was right, the looks are spot on, it has just enough power and it's easily customizable. Did I mention it looks awesome? At 62, I choose not to travel on a motorcycle and use it to buzz around town, go to work, run errands and generally enjoy riding it. It has caused more favorable comments and looks and started more conversations than any other bike I've owned and believe me, there have been a few! The paint and finish are perfect and I love the color as well. Quite honestly, I've never been happier with any other motorcycle I've owned. It's small enough that getting it out to ride isn't an effort and pushing it around it no problem (for washing or installing components.) And while at the present, there aren't a ton of accessories for this model, I have a feeling that will continue to change.
I sold my 1010 Kawasaki Z1000 to get the 48 because I realized that the speed generated by the big Z really belonged on the track and the 48 is the "back to basics" true motorcycle experience that I love so much. "It ain't about the speed, it's about the ride" rings true for me. While the 48 certainly isn't the fastest, the most comfortable, the most powerful or the most sophisticated bike I've owned, it damn sure is the most fun to ride.... and THAT'S why I ride!
I sold my 1010 Kawasaki Z1000 to get the 48 because I realized that the speed generated by the big Z really belonged on the track and the 48 is the "back to basics" true motorcycle experience that I love so much. "It ain't about the speed, it's about the ride" rings true for me. While the 48 certainly isn't the fastest, the most comfortable, the most powerful or the most sophisticated bike I've owned, it damn sure is the most fun to ride.... and THAT'S why I ride!
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: North Western, Ontario. Canada
How do we feel about the 48 as a barhopper? Well, some like the peanut tank, some don't...some like the wide front tire, some don't...most hate the seat, some don't...some like wire wheels, some don't...most say it's better than an 883, some don't...
So I would guess that "we" feel all over the place on the '48, just like "we" do about every other bike! I would venture to say that most who own one will say that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, which wouldn't surprise me in the least, unless they had an Iron, in which case those guys would say that their Iron was the best thing since sliced bread, while the guys who have the softtails will say that...
'Best to decide for yourself instead of letting everyone else decide for you.
=8^)
So I would guess that "we" feel all over the place on the '48, just like "we" do about every other bike! I would venture to say that most who own one will say that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, which wouldn't surprise me in the least, unless they had an Iron, in which case those guys would say that their Iron was the best thing since sliced bread, while the guys who have the softtails will say that...
'Best to decide for yourself instead of letting everyone else decide for you.
=8^)
I prefer the Iron. Test drove the 48 and then the Iron, obviously selected the Iron, but that's just me.
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From: Stockbridge GA
It doesnt have to be "made for a 48" to work. If something from a 32 Ford catches your eye you can incorporate it into your bike.
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From: Washington State
I chose the 48 because it fits my needs perfectly. The price was right, the looks are spot on, it has just enough power and it's easily customizable. Did I mention it looks awesome? At 62, I choose not to travel on a motorcycle and use it to buzz around town, go to work, run errands and generally enjoy riding it. It has caused more favorable comments and looks and started more conversations than any other bike I've owned and believe me, there have been a few! The paint and finish are perfect and I love the color as well. Quite honestly, I've never been happier with any other motorcycle I've owned. It's small enough that getting it out to ride isn't an effort and pushing it around it no problem (for washing or installing components.) And while at the present, there aren't a ton of accessories for this model, I have a feeling that will continue to change.
I sold my 1010 Kawasaki Z1000 to get the 48 because I realized that the speed generated by the big Z really belonged on the track and the 48 is the "back to basics" true motorcycle experience that I love so much. "It ain't about the speed, it's about the ride" rings true for me. While the 48 certainly isn't the fastest, the most comfortable, the most powerful or the most sophisticated bike I've owned, it damn sure is the most fun to ride.... and THAT'S why I ride!
I sold my 1010 Kawasaki Z1000 to get the 48 because I realized that the speed generated by the big Z really belonged on the track and the 48 is the "back to basics" true motorcycle experience that I love so much. "It ain't about the speed, it's about the ride" rings true for me. While the 48 certainly isn't the fastest, the most comfortable, the most powerful or the most sophisticated bike I've owned, it damn sure is the most fun to ride.... and THAT'S why I ride!
You and Nauz should get together--lol.
