HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From:
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
anything that is made by man, slant or round eyed is gonna break! i've owned both. Harley is an American dream! there is just some sort of pride you gotta have when in the sddle of a Harley! if you wnat to bitch about something, go live in another country for a bit. this is the land of the free because of the brave! riding a Harley is just another way of expressing your appreciation for your freedom in my opinion. damn that machine puts a smile on my face!
[/align]
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 101
From: Portland, OR
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Some people like to ride their Hd's to have fun.....
And some people would rather bitch about them, to have fun...
I'll say it again.... I've owned a lot of Motorcycles in my life & my SG is by far the best & most fun bike I have owned.
They should create a new category on the home page " why I hate my Harley" and all the people that just like to bitch, can hang out together and make each other miserable.
And some people would rather bitch about them, to have fun...
I'll say it again.... I've owned a lot of Motorcycles in my life & my SG is by far the best & most fun bike I have owned.
They should create a new category on the home page " why I hate my Harley" and all the people that just like to bitch, can hang out together and make each other miserable.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 23,003
Likes: 11,441
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Sometimes I wonder if those post come from HD owners I have never really had any problems with mine . Even living in Wisconsin beetween both mine I put 16,000 miles on last year.
As for the getting killed by the drive by wire time will tell I wonder how much truth is in that story.
Just like all the Stealer ship posts my dealer has never ripped me off.
One man I know said the owner conned him 48 years ago.
Count the number of HD's in the scrap yard count the HD's case closed
As for the getting killed by the drive by wire time will tell I wonder how much truth is in that story.
Just like all the Stealer ship posts my dealer has never ripped me off.
One man I know said the owner conned him 48 years ago.
Count the number of HD's in the scrap yard count the HD's case closed
Banned
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,301
Likes: 4
From:
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Because it is the only basically all American bike in the USA that is readily
available with a nationwide dealer network.
I say basically because it does have some foreign made products on it.
But the company last I checked was wholly American owned and ALL profits
stay here. unlike the jap bikes and England bikes
available with a nationwide dealer network.
I say basically because it does have some foreign made products on it.
But the company last I checked was wholly American owned and ALL profits
stay here. unlike the jap bikes and England bikes
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 134
Likes: 1
From: Oregon
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
We had a big controversy here about pit bulls, some woman wrote in that people own pit bulls for the same reason old men ride Harleys, image. I guess for me that's part of it, I like when I'm at a gas station or cafe and someone always comes up and says nice bike. I too, buy American made every chace I get, although tose chaces are getting feaer and fewer, I feel like I'm standing up for the people who are working everyday to build them and keep them on the road. They have some problems, but for me right now, my Harley is one of the greatest parts of living.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 377
Likes: 2
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
ORIGINAL: Duracell
Seems like 80% of the whinning and complaining on this forum comes from about the same 10 or 12 posters. Funny thing is most of you know exactly who I'm talking about
,,,,,,but I bet the guilty have no idea.
Seems like 80% of the whinning and complaining on this forum comes from about the same 10 or 12 posters. Funny thing is most of you know exactly who I'm talking about
,,,,,,but I bet the guilty have no idea.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
ORIGINAL: toketee
We had a big controversy here about pit bulls, some woman wrote in that people own pit bulls for the same reason old men ride Harleys, image. I guess for me that's part of it, I like when I'm at a gas station or cafe and someone always comes up and says nice bike. I too, buy American made every chace I get, although tose chaces are getting feaer and fewer, I feel like I'm standing up for the people who are working everyday to build them and keep them on the road. They have some problems, but for me right now, my Harley is one of the greatest parts of living.
We had a big controversy here about pit bulls, some woman wrote in that people own pit bulls for the same reason old men ride Harleys, image. I guess for me that's part of it, I like when I'm at a gas station or cafe and someone always comes up and says nice bike. I too, buy American made every chace I get, although tose chaces are getting feaer and fewer, I feel like I'm standing up for the people who are working everyday to build them and keep them on the road. They have some problems, but for me right now, my Harley is one of the greatest parts of living.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Hi Big Al,
Well, with respect; I have a 2007 Ultra and with 17k in miles and have honestly had one problem after another. I'm not only disappointed with the quality and craftmanship of the bike, I'm even more aggravated with the lack of concern on the part of HD service!
I had to have my starter re-built at 5k miles and have experienced issues all down the road of ownership. I'm on my bike 5-6 days a week.
For a 21k investment, I'm not about to just leave it in the garage and accept the statement that it's just a matter of luck. For the price of an Ultra, I want a machine that works consistently and I don't think that's to much to ask. Furthermore, I would at least want HD service to act concerned about my issues. THEY ARE NOT. There is no relationship after the sale, it's strickly transactional. Make the sale, done with the customer.
Now regarding the comments of others complaining about their non-Harley bikes, well I know about 8 Goldwing owners who ride as much as I do and guess what; no problems - NONE.
Honda makes a great product but...it's a totally different philosophy of building a bike & my preference is still a Harley.
Anyway, I'm not complaining because it's a pasttime that people have done since the start of time in life. I have documented issues that all I've shared with, agree; they are very abnormal.
Not sure what I'm going to do once the warranty expires.
Well, with respect; I have a 2007 Ultra and with 17k in miles and have honestly had one problem after another. I'm not only disappointed with the quality and craftmanship of the bike, I'm even more aggravated with the lack of concern on the part of HD service!
I had to have my starter re-built at 5k miles and have experienced issues all down the road of ownership. I'm on my bike 5-6 days a week.
For a 21k investment, I'm not about to just leave it in the garage and accept the statement that it's just a matter of luck. For the price of an Ultra, I want a machine that works consistently and I don't think that's to much to ask. Furthermore, I would at least want HD service to act concerned about my issues. THEY ARE NOT. There is no relationship after the sale, it's strickly transactional. Make the sale, done with the customer.
Now regarding the comments of others complaining about their non-Harley bikes, well I know about 8 Goldwing owners who ride as much as I do and guess what; no problems - NONE.
Honda makes a great product but...it's a totally different philosophy of building a bike & my preference is still a Harley.
Anyway, I'm not complaining because it's a pasttime that people have done since the start of time in life. I have documented issues that all I've shared with, agree; they are very abnormal.
Not sure what I'm going to do once the warranty expires.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,122
Likes: 44
From: Boise Idaho
RE: HD Sucks, Why do you own one?
Some people just aren't happy unless they are unhappy. They are also probably the same ones that have a 4 year a old bike with 1200 miles on it.
I personally think these new Harley's are the best bikes the company has ever built that's why I bought another one.
I know one of the parts guys at the local dealer here in town and he says people come in micromanaging there bikes or they come in just to beat up the parts department because they are in a bad mood for some reason or another.
I personally think these new Harley's are the best bikes the company has ever built that's why I bought another one.
I know one of the parts guys at the local dealer here in town and he says people come in micromanaging there bikes or they come in just to beat up the parts department because they are in a bad mood for some reason or another.