Author Topic: Who Owns A Harley? (Read 1261 times)

XNachoX · « **on:** July 09, 2003, 10:17:41 PM »

I do

(Yes, I'm an attention potato).

2001 Sportster 1200 Sport: (pics linked b/c of size)
http://r1329776.hostultra.com/images/Harley1.jpg
http://r1329776.hostultra.com/images/Harley2.jpg
http://r1329776.hostultra.com/images/Harley6.jpg

And no bike is complete without a good lookin' gal on it.

http://r1329776.hostultra.com/images/Harley3.jpg
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Ozark · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2003, 10:24:52 PM »

Just sold mine. No time to ride (5,000 miles on it in the last 15 years).

XNachoX · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:02:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Ozark
Just sold mine. No time to ride (5,000 miles on it in the last 15 years).

What kind?

rc51 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:24:59 PM »

good lookin scooter

Dago · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:30:04 PM »

Why would someone admit to having no self esteem?

I am pretty sure that is why people buy Harleys, to try and buy an identity. Truth is they are pretty crappy bikes compared to just about every other brand built.

Engines have never been very good, vibrate way to much, notoriously leaked oil for years, and too noisy really for long riding.

Frame geometery was bad, so they never handled well, rather handled heavy and cumbersome.

Price is way way to high.

But, if you really are lacking in an identity, want to feel better about yourself, want to "belong to a crowd" of followers, buy a Harley. (Notice how most Harley riders have to point out they belong to the crowd with black logo shirts and stickers for their windows)

Thats how I feel about them anyway, I never enjoyed riding them, my experience is most others bike ride better.

dago

Ozark · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:31:25 PM »

1987 XLH-1100
30th Anniversary Edition Sportster (shop condition).

rpm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:42:00 PM »

I had a 1982 25th Anniversary Roadster and traded it for a boat. I still kick myself daily over that.

Anyone who claims Harleys leak oil, break constantly, ride rough, ect..., hasn't ridden one in years. In the last 15 or so years since Harley-Davidson became an independant company again, Harleys have made significant improvement over previous versions. The Evolution engine is reliable, powerful and does not LEAK anymore than any other bike on the road. Harleys are not Ninjas. Harley riders will tellya, "Rice Grinders are always in a hurry to get there, Harleys are ALREADY THERE!"

Ozark · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:49:54 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago
Why would someone admit to having no self esteem?

I am pretty sure that is why people buy Harleys, to try and buy an identity. Truth is they are pretty crappy bikes compared to just about every other brand built.

Engines have never been very good, vibrate way to much, notoriously leaked oil for years, and too noisy really for long riding.

Frame geometery was bad, so they never handled well, rather handled heavy and cumbersome.

Price is way way to high.

But, if you really are lacking in an identity, want to feel better about yourself, want to "belong to a crowd" of followers, buy a Harley. (Notice how most Harley riders have to point out they belong to the crowd with black logo shirts and stickers for their windows)

Thats how I feel about them anyway, I never enjoyed riding them, my experience is most others bike ride better.

dago

I sold the Harley for alot more than I paid for it.
Owned several new KZ's in the 70's and 80's. Always sold them for alot less than I paid.

Your still living in the AMF days.

Mark Luper · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2003, 11:53:58 PM »

Nice bike XNacho, I'm envious

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BTW, I noticed that King Ranch edition super crew in the background...looks just like mine

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Keep your wits about yourself and don't do anything foolish .

XNachoX · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2003, 12:32:22 AM »

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Originally posted by Mark Luper
Nice bike XNacho, I'm envious .
BTW, I noticed that King Ranch edition super crew in the background...looks just like mine .
Keep your wits about yourself and don't do anything foolish .

VV, that truck is a monster...takes up 2 econo-car parking spots and has the turning radius of a semi. Ya, I'm taking it one step at at a time. My dad owns a bike too...so does his bud. We'll all go ridin' together

MrCoffee · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2003, 03:21:26 AM »

RC, that thing in the background, looks like a TrackMagic. Nice bikes btw.

rc51 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2003, 06:08:01 AM »

LOL no it's a CRG w/ YZ 125cc motor.

beet1e · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2003, 06:35:54 AM »

I have never held a bike licence, but I have observed the following: Harleys are extremely noisy, and most of the time seem to be sitting in traffic with the rider blipping the throttle to make as much racket and draw as much attention as possible. Saw a bunch just yesterday. What's their top speed? I never see any being ridden at more than 30mph.

Had a friend in Colorado (not Gigg) who had one. Said it was expensive to run, and somewhat unreliable.

Dago · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2003, 07:58:35 AM »

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Said it was expensive to run, and somewhat unreliable.

Blasphemy!

Yup, there are alot of drawbacks to buying a two wheeled ego boost.

And for those who commented, yes, I am familiar with the Evo motor. My son has a Buell, and the motor (HD motor) went south on it. Main bearing failed.

They still vibrate too much, still too noisy, and just plain suck compared to about all the competition. But, please dont let that stop you from enjoying yours, from feeling like part of the crowd and thinking you are impressing people buy riding one. hahahaha

Dago

Dago · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2003, 07:59:27 AM »

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I sold the Harley for alot more than I paid for it.

Oh, and by the way, I did that with the last Honda I owned too.

dago