What's wrong with Harleys? - Page 27 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

old codger · 09-26-2008, 10:26 AM

[quote=Karmak;502209]I owned Harleys 40 years ago when they were considered the fastest and best handling bikes. Not much has changed about them, they are as fast and handle pretty much the same now as they did then. That is why I ride an FJR today. And I can afford Harleys. quote]

True, Harleys are as fast as they were 40 years ago, everyone is much faster these days though. I know, Harley is not about speed, it is the look. I and several friends will be riding 3 or 4 hundred miles tomorrow, a couple of 109's and a few other bikes including one harley. It will be a slower ride than usual, we have to wait on the Harley.

All the ribbing is in good fun though, I don't care what you ride, most of my fellow riders feel the same way. Just ride!

Old Codger

Rickster · 09-26-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicsterMG

I'll trade....I'll trade!!!!!

Considering wher your located, I think you would be better off trading for my KTM.

I've said it before, but once again "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE"

Rickster · 09-26-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tricker

the only harley product i'd get would be a buell.. but now that i'm a little attached to a zzr1200 or a zx14 don't think that will happen

Your still young, eventually you'll look at Harleys differently, everyone does sooner or later.

tricker · 09-26-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Your still young, eventually you'll look at Harleys differently, everyone does sooner or later.

blasphemy!!!!!!!

Davecm203 · 09-27-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Your still young, eventually you'll look at Harleys differently, everyone does sooner or later.

If I start to want a Harley, I hope someone kills me first. I might be getting close though since I did come VERY close to buying a Buell 1125R. That might be the first step. Like when a crack dealer gives you that first free hit. Must say no. Be strong.

JmalB · 09-29-2008, 07:11 AM

Not that the 1125R has a Harley motor in it or anything...

otdriver · 09-29-2008, 09:30 AM

What's wrong with Harley-Davidson motorcycles? Well let see, I'd say that nothing's wrong with them, it's a machine just like any other except that HD has been successful for most of it's existence and will continue to be because they produce an excellent product. The only fault that I find is not with the machine itself but with the cost, they're over priced in my opinion, compared to Japanese metric manufacturers who build as good a machine but at much less cost.

frostbitevinnie · 09-29-2008, 10:13 PM

I have noticed that the chrome on HD seems to be "richer" then my Zuki stock chrome. Maybe thats why my sissy bar bolts started bleeding rust after the 1st season?? Compare stock chrome, I think you will see that I am right as usual.

JmalB · 09-30-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Your still young, eventually you'll look at Harleys differently, everyone does sooner or later.

How much older do I have to get. My dad still wouldn't buy a Harley. And aside from Buell I wouldn't even walk into a HD dealership. I'd rather buy a Victory. And I'd still buy a Star Warrior 1st.

KD57 · 09-30-2008, 08:09 AM

I know people that their whole vacation revolves around visiting a certain HD dealership. Some of them are like a Disney Land theme park. Harley is a state of mind, unless you actually own one, you will never know.

tricker · 09-30-2008, 08:47 AM

Someday i guess i'll get a cruiser.. hopefully not for another 30 years

Rickster · 09-30-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JmalB

How much older do I have to get. My dad still wouldn't buy a Harley. And aside from Buell I wouldn't even walk into a HD dealership. I'd rather buy a Victory. And I'd still buy a Star Warrior 1st.

Some people grow up slower than others.

**intimid8er** · 09-30-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Some people grow up slower than others.

Ouch!

I see your annual M-J sabbatical hasn't dulled your wit any!

tricker · 09-30-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Some people grow up slower than others.

touche sir... touche

JmalB · 09-30-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Some people grow up slower than others.

The slow ones would be the Harley owners.

tricker · 09-30-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickster

Some people grow up slower than others.

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Originally Posted by JmalB

The slow ones would be the Harley owners.

rebuttal??????

Rickster · 09-30-2008, 12:50 PM

Harleys are only slow because they don't need to go fast to impress anyone.

frostbitevinnie · 09-30-2008, 05:45 PM

I wanna ride a V-Rod!!!

Rickster · 09-30-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

I wanna ride a V-Rod!!!

Shouldn't that be Mrs frostbite's line?

"V" does stand for Vinnie, right.

pegjay · 09-30-2008, 09:23 PM

I'm sure this has been brought up before, so I'm not saying anything new. But maybe, what is wrong with a Harley Davidson, is the Harley state of mind.

09-26-2008, 10:26 AM	#521 (permalink)
old codger Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 S50 Location: Arkansas Posts: 212	[quote=Karmak;502209]I owned Harleys 40 years ago when they were considered the fastest and best handling bikes. Not much has changed about them, they are as fast and handle pretty much the same now as they did then. That is why I ride an FJR today. And I can afford Harleys. quote] True, Harleys are as fast as they were 40 years ago, everyone is much faster these days though. I know, Harley is not about speed, it is the look. I and several friends will be riding 3 or 4 hundred miles tomorrow, a couple of 109's and a few other bikes including one harley. It will be a slower ride than usual, we have to wait on the Harley. All the ribbing is in good fun though, I don't care what you ride, most of my fellow riders feel the same way. Just ride! Old Codger __________________ I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy

09-29-2008, 09:30 AM	#527 (permalink)
otdriver In Training Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: C50 (Blue Beast) Location: Maryland Posts: 125	What's wrong with Harley-Davidson motorcycles? Well let see, I'd say that nothing's wrong with them, it's a machine just like any other except that HD has been successful for most of it's existence and will continue to be because they produce an excellent product. The only fault that I find is not with the machine itself but with the cost, they're over priced in my opinion, compared to Japanese metric manufacturers who build as good a machine but at much less cost. Last edited by otdriver; 09-29-2008 at 08:00 PM.

09-29-2008, 10:13 PM	#528 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	I have noticed that the chrome on HD seems to be "richer" then my Zuki stock chrome. Maybe thats why my sissy bar bolts started bleeding rust after the 1st season?? Compare stock chrome, I think you will see that I am right as usual. __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

09-30-2008, 08:09 AM	#530 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	I know people that their whole vacation revolves around visiting a certain HD dealership. Some of them are like a Disney Land theme park. Harley is a state of mind, unless you actually own one, you will never know. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

09-30-2008, 05:45 PM	#538 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	I wanna ride a V-Rod!!! __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

09-30-2008, 09:23 PM	#540 (permalink)
pegjay Found second gear by accident Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Blk. & Slvr M-50 Location: Central California Posts: 326	I'm sure this has been brought up before, so I'm not saying anything new. But maybe, what is wrong with a Harley Davidson, is the Harley state of mind. __________________

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