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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach FL
No. But I did consider a Moto Guzzi California Vintage.
Edited to add a link: http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/en_US/pr...e/default.aspx
Edited to add a link: http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/en_US/pr...e/default.aspx
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: La Quinta CA
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Joined: Jun 2010
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Local constabulary bought a fleet of Victory's but not sure which ones. They had RK's before. I think the change was prompted by economics. Everyone is looking to save a dollar. I think they're ugly-hideously ugly in fact.
Seriously WTF is this???
They may be smoother, faster, handle better and cheaper BUT its not a Harley (and they're ugly).
If you want to ride a bike you can buy what you want and I won't disrespect anyone for their choice but for me, no way. I know my King isn't perfect but its four years old and people still stop me and give compliments. Furthermore the comraderie with Harley owners is unparalleled and can't be bought on a showroom floor.
Long story short I was on a trip in the middle of very rural Ohio on my jap sport bike in the early 90's. Stopped to look at a map and the 4 cars that passed did just that. Passed right on by. If I was stuck or needed a hand-too bad. Fast forwad to 1996 and took the same trip on my fatboy. Same stop for map check and everyone stopped to see if I needed help. "Hey man you need gas", "Hey buddy you OK? Need to use my phone?", "Hey you lost?". Three separate people stopped to lend assistance. Coincidence? I think not.
With Harley you're buying a bike and a lifestyle.
Seriously WTF is this???
They may be smoother, faster, handle better and cheaper BUT its not a Harley (and they're ugly).
If you want to ride a bike you can buy what you want and I won't disrespect anyone for their choice but for me, no way. I know my King isn't perfect but its four years old and people still stop me and give compliments. Furthermore the comraderie with Harley owners is unparalleled and can't be bought on a showroom floor.
Long story short I was on a trip in the middle of very rural Ohio on my jap sport bike in the early 90's. Stopped to look at a map and the 4 cars that passed did just that. Passed right on by. If I was stuck or needed a hand-too bad. Fast forwad to 1996 and took the same trip on my fatboy. Same stop for map check and everyone stopped to see if I needed help. "Hey man you need gas", "Hey buddy you OK? Need to use my phone?", "Hey you lost?". Three separate people stopped to lend assistance. Coincidence? I think not.
With Harley you're buying a bike and a lifestyle.
Last edited by cruzmisl; Sep 8, 2011 at 09:36 AM.