Why Harley?
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From: pensacola fl
Whats that saying about sleeping with a fat/ugly chick? Its fun but you don't want your buddies to know. Something like that
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Road Captain
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I guess what I was looking for with this post was, as I am getting older and my injuries taking their toll, are the other options out there more bang for the buck?
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frustrated, as I am, with Harley when it comes to developing new bikes or features. (features other makers have had on their bikes for decades)
I took the bikes out and found they offered those things that I wish my HD had... Each had their low points...
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
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Ok.... that's just plain wrong......
To suggest that Roseanne Barr is a "fat/ugly chick" is an absolute insult to all the fat, ugly chicks in the world....
You need to apologize to them..!!!
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I am so past giving a rat's posterior about what others may think - I ride what I want to ride!
I have three Harley's and can't remember, well actually I can - it's been multiple decades, since that last time I did not have a Harley. Truth be told, they cannot compare, certainly not by way of value at new pricing, to the features and performance of other brands; that being said, they do not require 8-hour valve adjustments and do allow for relatively (I emphasize "relatively") moderate cost modifications to suit an individual's riding preferences and style. H-D also has a network of stealerships (and yes, they are unfortunately STEALERships) that can help you when on a road trip. That and parts availability, again a testament to the stealership network, can get you rolling when broke down in BFE faster than any other brand. I tried BMW; nice machinery but meh on the overall experience. The BMW service department at my purchasing dealership woudl have to cut their prices to be in the same neighborhood as H-D Stealerships! The BMW crowd obviously doesn't care and probably thinks it's cool and chic to be ripped off.
In full disclosure, I love the daylights out of my Suzuki Bandit 1250S and wish a Roadster could come close to it's performance. I like riding motorcycles and do have a special place in my heart for Harleys - hence my recent purchase of a new Road Glide as my long distance mileage maker. BTW, can't Harley make a seat that's good for more than a tank of gas?
Mt little 883 Iron always brings a smile to my face when I run it - there's just something about a Harley.
I have three Harley's and can't remember, well actually I can - it's been multiple decades, since that last time I did not have a Harley. Truth be told, they cannot compare, certainly not by way of value at new pricing, to the features and performance of other brands; that being said, they do not require 8-hour valve adjustments and do allow for relatively (I emphasize "relatively") moderate cost modifications to suit an individual's riding preferences and style. H-D also has a network of stealerships (and yes, they are unfortunately STEALERships) that can help you when on a road trip. That and parts availability, again a testament to the stealership network, can get you rolling when broke down in BFE faster than any other brand. I tried BMW; nice machinery but meh on the overall experience. The BMW service department at my purchasing dealership woudl have to cut their prices to be in the same neighborhood as H-D Stealerships! The BMW crowd obviously doesn't care and probably thinks it's cool and chic to be ripped off.
In full disclosure, I love the daylights out of my Suzuki Bandit 1250S and wish a Roadster could come close to it's performance. I like riding motorcycles and do have a special place in my heart for Harleys - hence my recent purchase of a new Road Glide as my long distance mileage maker. BTW, can't Harley make a seat that's good for more than a tank of gas?
Mt little 883 Iron always brings a smile to my face when I run it - there's just something about a Harley.
Last edited by Jehu; Sep 6, 2018 at 06:30 PM.
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From: Heart of Georgia
Not sure how relevant this is but back in 1988 I was a member of the Georgia Goldwing Club and rode a 1987 GL1200. Most of us rode GL1200s. In 88 Honda introduced the GL1500/6 which had reverse. A lot of my fellow club members hated it. Too big, two-wheeled car, too much plastic, didnt ride like a real motorcycle, blah, blah. And who ever heard of a motorcycle with reverse? Some of those guys expressed their displeasure by trading their Goldwings for Harleys.
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Aside from American made:
Looks, feel, sound, character. My Limited feels like a living breathing animal, like it has a soul.
My V-Rod is not quite the same, but it has an awesome feeling as well, roars loudly, and looks much better than any Beemer I've come across .
Looks, feel, sound, character. My Limited feels like a living breathing animal, like it has a soul.
My V-Rod is not quite the same, but it has an awesome feeling as well, roars loudly, and looks much better than any Beemer I've come across .