Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
Road Master
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
Don't be scared of the crank issues. It was an assembly problem that was corrected late 07. The IDS was added to prevent tranny noise from lugging. Summed up. MOCO covered crank issues, I even got covered out of warranty. No tranny failures (don't beat me up, only noise).Fact is Uncle Sam's EPA store has us tuned to a perfect combustion ratio that run's hot. Everone likes to change exhaustthat only makes worse. At least there are fixes. MOCOdidn't tune em lean. We ride a good product, and if youlook there are many forums like this one for just about everything built no days. Find one you like and enjoy the ride. Ride each first, I am sure you will stick around.
Tourer
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
2 words.... Resale Value! A Harley will hold it's value for years and years... my last Suzuki depreciated almost 75% over the course of 2 years. It was a sport bike but I've seen similar numbers on touring models. I agree with everyone else though... ride what you love. If you sit on a bike and it makes your heart scream... buy it!
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
The only metric I would be interested in right now is the Gold Wing and I would only consider one if I planned to use it only for touring, its just too damn big for putting around town.I own an FLHT because its just fine on short trips but is quite capable as a tourer.
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
I agree. I have been accused of doing too much reasearch on big ticket items in the past, but I beleive knowledge is power. I just wish I had a crystal ball sometimes. I have never thought of my current HD as a "look at me" bike either. I think the days of people ******* someone 'cuz they ride a metric are a thing of the past. My dad has a '05 Heritage that is really nice, runs good ect. I just hope he don't have cam failures at about 30K miles or so. You are correct that every bike brand has is pros and cons. I will also only buy domestic vehicles 'cuz I beleive in supporting your own country and all that. Vehicles are easier in that aspect though 'cuz you have many different choices out there in the domestic market. In motorcycles (Touring that is) you only have one...HD. Well, Victory too but their Touring bike looks like *** on a stick IMO. I am just trying to get a honist handle on how the quality standards really are on the '07 '08 bikes before I pull the trigger. Back in the day you couldn't lose $ on a HD, but now people are seeing heavy resale hits on any HD thanks to the economy and I think partially due to the Metrics filling a void for a lot of people. I'm not a RUB nor do I live eat and S^$% motorcycles either but damn HD knows how to sell cool....'cuz they just are. I will tell you the ownership pride in the HD croud is something NOTHING else can touch. Well, unless someone created a club for people who have slept with several women at once LoL! Thanks guys and keep on scooting on whatever floats your boat. mmmm...several women at once...mmmmmmm
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Tourer
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
I have buddies who bought metrics and every one of them will say they still wish they had a harley. I'm sorry but metrics are just copy cats. The main thing isyou have got to please your self and nobody else. Harley Davidson there is no substitute.
Road Warrior
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RE: Harley or Metric ? HELP! open minds
Billy, you worry too much. Most of the so-called problems with Harleys you've read about are over stated. For every Harley owner who is unhappy with his ride, you will find many many more who are more than satisfied. Don't listen to the fear mongers. Metric bikes have their issues too, so don't believe for a minute that going metric means problem free riding. I've had many bikes over the 35 years I've been riding, so trust me on this one. No matter what metric bike you may choose, and they are not bad bikes either, it will still be a compromise. If my Electra Glide turns out to be the last bike I will ever own, I will not regret it one bit. It is, without a doubt, the best bike I have ever owned and would not trade it for anything else. I would gladly own metric bikes in addition to my Harley, but never instead of. Just my .02