Dougjumper 0 #76 August 22, 2007 I have one of the Badest Ass Sportster Customs on the Block. I owned them all. Its just Harleys have a little better resale value. That is if you ever get ready to sell it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #77 August 22, 2007 Quote What's with all the bike nazi's out there? If you can't be on the bike you love... love the one you're on. Bollocks, I'm forced to ride a twin plugged 1200 sprty at the moment (or walk) and it sux royallyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #78 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Well from my perspective, Harleys are all about image. The image they give me is uncomfortable, illhandling, asthmatic peice of farm junk. I'm sure this is based on loads of direct personal experience riding and wrenching on them I've riden them but why would I want loads of direct personal experience riding and wrenching on them when I don't like them and I know I can buy twice the bike for half the money elsewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #79 August 23, 2007 We have a Dyna Super Glide. I highlight "a" b/c I never get to drive it. Billy refuses to ride bitch.We've thought about buying a second bike, but we have too many expensive hobbies to justify it. If we did, I'd buy the Honda cruiser. But, I don't mind just enjoying the ride and letting Billy do the maneuvering. He's safer than I am anyways. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #80 August 23, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Well from my perspective, Harleys are all about image. The image they give me is uncomfortable, illhandling, asthmatic peice of farm junk. I'm sure this is based on loads of direct personal experience riding and wrenching on them I've riden them but why would I want loads of direct personal experience riding and wrenching on them when I don't like them and I know I can buy twice the bike for half the money elsewhere? Dunno. Why would you label them as "uncomfortable, illhandling, asthmatic peice of farm junk" if the reality is that personally you just dont like them? I consider "I dont like them" to be a perfect valid point of view. I'll even agree with you on the cost issue. They are definitely over priced Labeling all Harleys "uncomfortable, illhandling, asthmatic peice of farm junk" is an unreasonable position and I sincerely doubt that your direct experience with them is sufficient to be able to fairly make such a sweeping generalization. Saying that you can get "twice the bike for half the money" just makes your argument lose more credibility. Half the money? Sure thing. Twice the bike? Thats just a silly claim and is FAR too subjective to have any real meaning. I can honestly say that none of the adjectives you used here apply to my bike. Its comfortable, it handles great, and it runs great, and it breathes free and easy. It did cost WAY too much, but what the hell? I love the bike and I'm happy on it. Ride whatever you like and be happy. Dont try to bring other folks down by insulting what they like.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #81 August 23, 2007 Quotespend a few more years with the majority of your body weight resting on your hands and wrists...then tell me what you think of an almost reclined body position for a full day's ride. There is an alternative to the extremes of riding position (chopper/cruiser vs crotch rocket). That riding position is simply a normal riding position, like almost all bikes had way way back when I was riding in the '80s. That is a position that allows you more control of the bike if it should slide, allows you to stand up for better control when you hit a bump. If you have your feet way out in front, you can't stand up on the pegs. I think the ability to absorb bumps with your butt off the seat to be necessary if you want to avoid being launched skyward. Perhaps it is my dirt bike experience that gives me a bias against the cruiser riding position. I think that street riders would benefit from the knowledge of how to control a bike when either/both wheels are sliding and when when hitting serious bumps/jumps. I thought part of the fun of riding was being able to go right over the top of what normally were barriers, but I usually rode a large dual purpose (street legal) type of dirt bike. I also enjoyed the occasional wheelie or jump when the road provided a natural ramp. Cruisers aren't very well suited for that type of fun.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favaks 0 #82 August 23, 2007 Quotespend a few more years with the majority of your body weight resting on your hands and wrists...then tell me what you think of an almost reclined body position for a full day's ride. Cruisers are for "crusing" and crotch rockets are for racing and hauling ass. Why people compare the two, I don't get it. How about own one of each? Besides, if you're resting your body weight on your hands and wrists, you are doing it wrong. Your body should be held up by your abs and thigh, so you can feel the front end of the bike. That's why racers work out. Crotch rockets are not for everybody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #83 August 23, 2007 oddly enough...i was taught different when I went through a racing school to get my WERA license...but that has been a few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GflyDog 0 #84 August 23, 2007 Fat Boy or a vintage Harley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #85 August 23, 2007 [reply Cruisers are for "crusing" and crotch rockets are for racing and hauling ass. Why people compare the two, I don't get it. How about own one of each? . I used to, but I sold one of them to buy my 1st rig BECAUSE WE CAN, Anyways I dont slagg off cruiser riders, just Harley owenrs who think too much of their bikesYou better jump with me in December Mark You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #86 August 24, 2007 no worries bud..if you can't rag on your friends... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #87 August 24, 2007 QuoteCruisers are for "crusing" and crotch rockets are for racing and hauling ass. Why people compare the two, I don't get it. How about own one of each? There are still bikes made with a normal seating/handlebar/footpeg position. Old school is still best, in my opinion.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #88 August 24, 2007 wow...you just described my Harley! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #89 August 24, 2007 Harley's CAN be great. Get yourself a New Softail DELUXE (Class Act) Hubby can guess his style from there. My Wife drew the line with me after 16 months of shopping every day across 50states and more. Value, resale, confort and QUALITY were my final factors. POWER happened to be there by nature. NOwer with D&D pipes and intake mods/K&N/re-map it does nice at 6,000rpms for 182 HP (8,000 to the limiter) bought this for $12,500 with 0.6 mile/out of state and with 3,000 miles it stills sells 13,900 to $16,700 (Blue book 13,900)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #90 August 24, 2007 very sweet ride! the wheelie isn't the Rocket though is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #91 August 24, 2007 Quote very sweet ride! the wheelie isn't the Rocket though is it? that's that Brit idiot from Exile custom cyclesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #92 August 24, 2007 Absolutly Triumph Rocket3 It's best to do 1/4 mi runs from 2nd gear and NOT 1st due to sticking the front end up and getting a nice face punch from the gas cap. I hit it hard & have to watch it when I go to 3rd gear from the 120mph wheelies that I'd rather didn't occur_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GflyDog 0 #93 January 28, 2008 QuoteHarley's CAN be great. Get yourself a New Softail DELUXE (Class Act) HOLY SHIT Photo#2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #94 January 29, 2008 Quote Quote . Also, say what you will about a harley, but when you turn around to sell a harley, it'll hold its value far better than any other bike I know. I can sell my bike today for more than i paid for it 8 years ago. Mind you it IS an Italian beauty That and you just had your mechanic put $7000 into it.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #95 January 29, 2008 Quote Quote Quote . Also, say what you will about a harley, but when you turn around to sell a harley, it'll hold its value far better than any other bike I know. I can sell my bike today for more than i paid for it 8 years ago. Mind you it IS an Italian beauty That and you just had your mechanic put $7000 into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
