Dude, I own a Harley!!!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 274
Likes: 2
From: Minnesota
Okay, blame my giddiness on the Whiskey,
For the past few weeks, my bike was in pieces due to pulling the inner fairing out. I've been doing the reinstall slowly. But last night, I finally finished.
So I sit back in the garage with a huge stupid grin on my face and look at that black beauty. Today, two of my neighbors stopped me just to compliment me on it and express their admiration--hell let's call it what it is, jealousy.
I've owned bikes before but, let's be honest, there's a superior level of pride with owning a Harley.
Monday - Friday, I get up and go to a job that I'm not crazy about and deal with people whom I do not like. At night, I study meaningless stuff, as I'm a graduate student.
I manage and take care of my house. I deal with the mortgage. I deal with my families issues. Life = stress.
But when I get on my Street Glide, all of those problems just go away. For the time that I have the privilege of riding, I'm free. All of life's problems comes into proper perspective. I can then see and handle them for what they are.
I love the distraction that I get from my Harley. I'm grateful for this site because I learned so much about owning a Harley. Sometimes, I still can't believe it: DUDE, I OWN A HARLEY!!!
For the past few weeks, my bike was in pieces due to pulling the inner fairing out. I've been doing the reinstall slowly. But last night, I finally finished.
So I sit back in the garage with a huge stupid grin on my face and look at that black beauty. Today, two of my neighbors stopped me just to compliment me on it and express their admiration--hell let's call it what it is, jealousy.
I've owned bikes before but, let's be honest, there's a superior level of pride with owning a Harley.
Monday - Friday, I get up and go to a job that I'm not crazy about and deal with people whom I do not like. At night, I study meaningless stuff, as I'm a graduate student.
I manage and take care of my house. I deal with the mortgage. I deal with my families issues. Life = stress.
But when I get on my Street Glide, all of those problems just go away. For the time that I have the privilege of riding, I'm free. All of life's problems comes into proper perspective. I can then see and handle them for what they are.
I love the distraction that I get from my Harley. I'm grateful for this site because I learned so much about owning a Harley. Sometimes, I still can't believe it: DUDE, I OWN A HARLEY!!!
Now you just need to ride that bike to Sturgis.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 718
Likes: 1
From: Panama City, FL
Same here...
Okay, blame my giddiness on the Whiskey,
For the past few weeks, my bike was in pieces due to pulling the inner fairing out. I've been doing the reinstall slowly. But last night, I finally finished.
So I sit back in the garage with a huge stupid grin on my face and look at that black beauty. Today, two of my neighbors stopped me just to compliment me on it and express their admiration--hell let's call it what it is, jealousy.
I've owned bikes before but, let's be honest, there's a superior level of pride with owning a Harley.
Monday - Friday, I get up and go to a job that I'm not crazy about and deal with people whom I do not like. At night, I study meaningless stuff, as I'm a graduate student.
I manage and take care of my house. I deal with the mortgage. I deal with my families issues. Life = stress.
But when I get on my Street Glide, all of those problems just go away. For the time that I have the privilege of riding, I'm free. All of life's problems comes into proper perspective. I can then see and handle them for what they are.
I love the distraction that I get from my Harley. I'm grateful for this site because I learned so much about owning a Harley. Sometimes, I still can't believe it: DUDE, I OWN A HARLEY!!!
For the past few weeks, my bike was in pieces due to pulling the inner fairing out. I've been doing the reinstall slowly. But last night, I finally finished.
So I sit back in the garage with a huge stupid grin on my face and look at that black beauty. Today, two of my neighbors stopped me just to compliment me on it and express their admiration--hell let's call it what it is, jealousy.
I've owned bikes before but, let's be honest, there's a superior level of pride with owning a Harley.
Monday - Friday, I get up and go to a job that I'm not crazy about and deal with people whom I do not like. At night, I study meaningless stuff, as I'm a graduate student.
I manage and take care of my house. I deal with the mortgage. I deal with my families issues. Life = stress.
But when I get on my Street Glide, all of those problems just go away. For the time that I have the privilege of riding, I'm free. All of life's problems comes into proper perspective. I can then see and handle them for what they are.
I love the distraction that I get from my Harley. I'm grateful for this site because I learned so much about owning a Harley. Sometimes, I still can't believe it: DUDE, I OWN A HARLEY!!!
I don't think there is one person on this forum who doesn't feel that way...whiskey or no whiskey (better WITH though). I sit in my garage at night (I tell the wife I'm tinkering) and drink several glasses of wine and oggle my bike. It's just what we do, man!
Congrats!!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 127
From: Coastal Carolina
Very true! That's the coolest part. When I buy a new car, the excitement lasts about a week. With my Harleys, I get that feeling every time I get on and ride! (I can't say I grin outwardly that much, I'm not a fan of bugs in my teeth. But inside, I'm smiling from ear to ear!)
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Mesa AZ
I traded my 2005 Yamaha Roadstar in for my 2012 Street Glide. I invested thousands into that bike. Basically, I was trying to turn it into a SG. My local Harley Shop mechanic pulled me on the side and told me straight out that, although they'll do any modifications I want (and accept my cash), I'm throwing money away. If I want a Harley, just bite the bullet and get a Harley. Stop trying to make a metric a Harley. I was a bit offended at first but now that I own a Harley, I get it. Yeah, maybe it's the Whiskey but I so get it now. I keep running to my garage to peek at my baby. I took her for a short ride today and couldn't keep the smile off of my silly face.
I went from a suzuki c50 last Oct to a Street Glide and now finally feel I found what I have been looking for!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 428
Likes: 35
From: Calgary Alberta Canada
Yes !!! Anyone that loves to ride gets it. I remember (hate dating myself) as a kid finally getting the bicycle I wanted. I woke up every hour and went outside to make sure it was really there (and still there hahaha). I have had Mini Bikes, a 50 honda step through, a 50 HD scooter (3 gears selected by twisting the left grip). I remember riding a "new" 380 Suzuki Gt and thinking it was the best bike ever. Also Kawasakis etc. In 1977 (here we go again with the age thing) I bought the first Lowrider in our town from the Harley dealer. I have ridden HD ever since. Loved them all but sometimes when I swagger over to my Streetglide and fire her up I get that same feeling!!! Again and again.!!! Now my son is riding my Roadking and he loves it as much or maybe more then me!!! Ahhh Life is good !!
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