Im hooked!!!
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 532
Likes: 9
There is no antidote or cure. A friend of mine leaves a nightlight on and the radio playing softly so his Harley doesn't scared or lonely. And yes it cost him a marriage. I liked his bike better than his old lady anyhow.
Rest assured you are not the only one that is ate-up with it.
Rest assured you are not the only one that is ate-up with it.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Fl
A lot of us just pull up a chair and sit in the garage (carport) crack a tinnie, and light up a cigar. It's like looking at naked women, never gets old. My wife even refers to "Harleigh"' as my mistress. I'm glad she understands, she bought her for me!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 621
Likes: 1
From: New Brunswick, Canada
Welcome to the club, HD is definitely an obsession. Just when I got one bike the way I liked it I sold it and got another. This form is great and can cost some $, lots of good advice here. Congrats & enjoy your HD.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 610
Likes: 82
From: Indiana
it is a sickness... garage jewlery OCD. love ridin' 'em and love lookin' at 'em....especially with a cold beer in hand....when lookin' that is.... soon to put 'em away with the dealer into winter storage. negotiating with the dealer for "visitation" privelages or at least a web cam pointed at them.... could be a long winter...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,078
Likes: 0
From: Iowa
I have owned 2 dozen streetbikes, dirtbikes & quads, and 4 sandrails over my short 40 years of life. The last bike I had was an RT BMW. The only thing that I ever did to it was tires, oil and a ton of miles.
I bought my first Harley in September, about 1000 miles ago. The thing is heavy and slow - and it corners like a John Deere Tractor... BUT I LOVE IT!!! I can't stop buying stuff for it. I am seriously addicted it. I find myself talking to it and aways wiping it down. Am I effed-up or what?
Is there an antidote?
I bought my first Harley in September, about 1000 miles ago. The thing is heavy and slow - and it corners like a John Deere Tractor... BUT I LOVE IT!!! I can't stop buying stuff for it. I am seriously addicted it. I find myself talking to it and aways wiping it down. Am I effed-up or what?
Is there an antidote?
Cruiser
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: Largo, FL
When you find a cure let me know! Ridden Metrics for 30 years ... Last year bought a 48, this year added a Road King. Stuck in China, dreaming of stuff to add ....... addicted for sure and I must admit, only antidote is CASH!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,345
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From: Rhode Island, USA
I'm surprised how well my RGC handles. Coming off a softail, (not exactly nimble, mind you) I figured riding a touring bike would be like having sex with a fat chick. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the bike is well balanced, fun on the highway and in the twisties and is a breeze to maneuver at parking lot speed. After about 2 days on the Glide I didn't miss the softail anymore!