Greetings all from Memphis ... already getting crap on my HD choice :(
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Yakima, Wa.
Congrats and welcome from central Washington. Great site and even better people. Use the search function and snoop around a bit before asking questions . Just a little brotherly advice. Glad you're here . Geezer
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Raleigh NC
Welcome from Raleigh.... as noted above, ALL bikes before the 1980 suffered from SOME problems.... modern tool and die equipment, and modern electrical systems, are all pretty much bullet-proof. I wouldn't give it a second thought.
However.... giving grief to someone about their choice of motorcycles, is a time honored tradition..... ask any "old timer" they can tell you about the Indian-Harley rivalry, when fists would fly.....
You bought the finest motocycle HD makes..... but you'll still get some teasing, even on THIS forum
However.... giving grief to someone about their choice of motorcycles, is a time honored tradition..... ask any "old timer" they can tell you about the Indian-Harley rivalry, when fists would fly.....
You bought the finest motocycle HD makes..... but you'll still get some teasing, even on THIS forum
Welcome to the forums from SoCal. Anyone who does not like your choices is just jealous.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Trophy Club, TX
Howdy and welcome from The Republic! Ditto on the comments about pre-80's H-Ds. They did have problems, but once the EVO engines came on board, Harleys have been extremely reliable machines. Enjoy and welcome to the Harley family.