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Wistrick · 11-11-2007, 09:36 AM

Just makes me so mad I could scream!!! The picture is of the new Rocker model parked in front of the Last Chance Saloon. With the quote "As close to heaven as some men will ever come." Sounds like Harley is encouraging drinking and riding!!! Really pisses me off

Dan

HAMMERPETE · 11-11-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wistrick

Just makes me so mad I could scream!!! The picture is of the new Rocker model parked in front of the Last Chance Saloon. With the quote "As close to heaven as some men will ever come." Sounds like Harley is encouraging drinking and riding!!! Really pisses me off

Dan

Do you have a picture of the ad?
From your description it sounds more like the last chance to have something close to heaven.
Personally I don't know why the bike ad caught your attention...that thing is butt ugly!

Wistrick · 11-11-2007, 10:07 AM

The ad is clearly a bar and its called the " Last Chance Saloon" isn't a saloon a bar????

HAMMERPETE · 11-11-2007, 10:14 AM

Ok maybe I am looking at a different subliminal message in the ad.
And yes a bar is a saloon...So if they had a bikini clad model propped up on the bike would they be encouraging the riding without gear lifestyle?

POE-BOY SAMICH · 11-11-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HAMMERPETE

So if they had a bikini clad model propped up on the bike would they be encouraging the riding without gear lifestyle?

Man, Wistrick, if it really makes you that mad, I recommend you relax a little. That can't be good for your health.

I'm totally against drinking and riding/driving, but dang, does the add really makes you want to scream? Advertising has never quite been so powerful to me.

Wistrick · 11-11-2007, 11:11 AM

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So if they had a bikini clad model propped up on the bike would they be encouraging the riding without gear lifestyle?

If people wanna ride without gear thats there deal. But drinking and riding endangers other people on the road.

I know Harley uses its image to sell bikes but I think the ad is telling people its ok to drink and ride, which its not

Dan

**Clint** · 11-11-2007, 11:19 AM

What's a "my ad"? I'd look for this ad if I could figure out what you're talking about.

Wistrick · 11-11-2007, 12:47 PM

It was suppose to be new ad, not my ad, its on the back cover of Dec. issue of rider magazine

HAMMERPETE · 11-11-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wistrick

It was suppose to be new ad, not my ad, its on the back cover of Dec. issue of rider magazine

Uh oh that's gonna encourage some reading..

Easy Rider · 11-11-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMMERPETE

So if they had a bikini clad model propped up on the bike would they be encouraging the riding without gear lifestyle?

Some rides are better without gear.
It depends on exactly WHAT you will be riding!

HAMMERPETE · 11-11-2007, 04:58 PM

I still love the blinkers on the handle bars gig.

Jerryzuki · 11-11-2007, 05:35 PM

I don't care for the Rocker but I have been known to visit a bar or two while out cruising. In fact I left Hooter's a couple of hours ago, (watched my Titans get beat).

diamond_jim · 11-11-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Some rides are better without gear.
It depends on exactly WHAT you will be riding!

Just ask Annie. In another thread, she had some witty words of inspiration in regards to riding.

omegajim · 11-11-2007, 08:05 PM

A Harley in front of a bar!

Oh what will they think of next.

Most Harley's on any given weekend are parked in front of a bar; get over it.

I thought all yous on the West Coast were "open and forgiving" and this and that.

Which goes into a whole 'nother political argument that I won't go into right here, right now.

.........................at the end of the day, any given producer is trying to sell their product in a way that gets people to buy it.

If it ticks you off, don't buy Harley...

Buy a Ducati, Moto Guzi, BMW ( or as I say, from "Das Fatherland"), a Triumph, a Riddley, or one of the metrics.

Kodatech · 11-11-2007, 08:19 PM

Its not THAT big of a deal....Harley is not trying to encourage you to drink and ride. They are trying to encourage you to buy one of their bikes. You read WAY too far into the ad.

It just wasn't meant to be that deep.

Rickster · 11-11-2007, 08:55 PM

Sounds like someone forgot to take there Ritalin.

Wistrick · 11-11-2007, 09:13 PM

So nobody thinks this ad send the wrong message? Ok then I overreacted my bad

omegajim · 11-11-2007, 09:30 PM

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So nobody thinks this ad send the wrong message? Ok then I overreacted my bad

aw, yup.

Let us consider a few things for the moment;
a bike is not a "necessary means of transportation."
a bike is 10 x more likely to get you killled, that's right killed per mile travelled than by car ( might be only 9 x, check the dot)

.........and you are getting all worked up by what exactly?

diamond_jim · 11-11-2007, 09:53 PM

Well he does have a point. Ads can subconsciously make you think of things or activities that may not necessarily be healthy for you. For instance, this motorcycle ad disturbs me because it encourages sun bathing which, as we have learned, can be detrimental to your health in that it can significantly increase your risks of skin cancer. Being an advocate of healthy skin, I am offended by this ad. I feel the model should be properly clothed and apply an adequate amount of sunscreen.

You know, I think I might just write this advertiser and complain. Yes, I will do that. I can't believe they actually allow this kind of stuff. It is just a travesty to know that our morals have sunken so low that proper skin care is relegated to a level of complete unimportance.

Hmmm... well, I might just be over reacting.... What do you all think? Do you all have a problem with this ad?

Wilstrick, I love you, man!

POE-BOY SAMICH · 11-11-2007, 11:06 PM

She DANGEROUSLY close to that exhaust pipe too!

11-11-2007, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 129	Harley's new ad Just makes me so mad I could scream!!! The picture is of the new Rocker model parked in front of the Last Chance Saloon. With the quote "As close to heaven as some men will ever come." Sounds like Harley is encouraging drinking and riding!!! Really pisses me off Dan

11-11-2007, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 2,878	Ok maybe I am looking at a different subliminal message in the ad. And yes a bar is a saloon...So if they had a bikini clad model propped up on the bike would they be encouraging the riding without gear lifestyle? __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

11-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 2,878	I still love the blinkers on the handle bars gig. __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

11-11-2007, 08:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	A Harley in front of a bar! Oh what will they think of next. Most Harley's on any given weekend are parked in front of a bar; get over it. I thought all yous on the West Coast were "open and forgiving" and this and that. Which goes into a whole 'nother political argument that I won't go into right here, right now. .........................at the end of the day, any given producer is trying to sell their product in a way that gets people to buy it. If it ticks you off, don't buy Harley... Buy a Ducati, Moto Guzi, BMW ( or as I say, from "Das Fatherland"), a Triumph, a Riddley, or one of the metrics. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

11-11-2007, 08:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	Sounds like someone forgot to take there Ritalin. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

11-11-2007, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 129	The ad is clearly a bar and its called the " Last Chance Saloon" isn't a saloon a bar????

11-11-2007, 12:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 129	It was suppose to be new ad, not my ad, its on the back cover of Dec. issue of rider magazine

11-11-2007, 08:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	Its not THAT big of a deal....Harley is not trying to encourage you to drink and ride. They are trying to encourage you to buy one of their bikes. You read WAY too far into the ad. It just wasn't meant to be that deep.

11-11-2007, 09:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wistrick In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: Suzuki Blvd. C50 2005 and 2003 Vstrom DL1000 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 129	So nobody thinks this ad send the wrong message? Ok then I overreacted my bad

11-11-2007, 09:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
diamond_jim Throttle Jockey Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: M8 Hellcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,269	Well he does have a point. Ads can subconsciously make you think of things or activities that may not necessarily be healthy for you. For instance, this motorcycle ad disturbs me because it encourages sun bathing which, as we have learned, can be detrimental to your health in that it can significantly increase your risks of skin cancer. Being an advocate of healthy skin, I am offended by this ad. I feel the model should be properly clothed and apply an adequate amount of sunscreen. You know, I think I might just write this advertiser and complain. Yes, I will do that. I can't believe they actually allow this kind of stuff. It is just a travesty to know that our morals have sunken so low that proper skin care is relegated to a level of complete unimportance. Hmmm... well, I might just be over reacting.... What do you all think? Do you all have a problem with this ad? Wilstrick, I love you, man!

11-11-2007, 11:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	She DANGEROUSLY close to that exhaust pipe too! __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

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