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Post by bigggroovy on Jul 1, 2013 10:58:19 GMT -5
The Majesty is real enough for me. (and when did Harley corner the market on "Reality"?) i agree |
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Post by spandi on Jul 1, 2013 11:13:57 GMT -5
Harley's are a dying art, I'm 15 and I ride a cheap chinese scooter because it is all i can afford. If I was givin a brand new Harley I would still ride my velocity because Harley's are just too loud and annoying. I would like a honda metropolitan though (: I think a real bike is whatever gets you where you need to go! Behold the future. www.wired.com/autopia/2007/10/super-efficient/ |
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Post by justin010304 on Jul 1, 2013 11:41:12 GMT -5
I'm all set with Harley's. I want nothing to do with them, noisy, unbalanced, slow, over priced bikes.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 1, 2013 11:44:41 GMT -5
Biggroovy, invite him out on his Harley (doubt he has one) for some canyon carving and watch your rear view mirror for him wrecking it trying to keep up with your real bike...
Harleys are piles it makes me sad that they were the only American manufacturer to survive...
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Post by rockynv on Jul 1, 2013 11:51:10 GMT -5
Everyone knows that the real answer is an Indian Cheiftan not a Harley.
My Dad had an early Cheiftan prior to WWII and he prefered them greatly over the Harley.
My father-in-law was with the Italian National Police and you will know an officer of status and seniority in that force as they will have a US Army issue Colt 45 semi automatic strapped to their hip and be sitting on a Cheiftan however they will usually have spent some years on the lesser Harley before they reach the status of being awarded a Cheiftan. They usually have to wait for a death or retirement for a Cheiftan to become available.
Personally to me Harley's are over priced status symbols for many even though they do have a certain appeal. I'll take my more reasonable Aprilia Sport City over the cruiser and then consider an Aprilia Mana first if I ever get the itch for more.
If I did come across a reasonably priced fixer-upper Cheiftan I still might give it some cosideration but would not want it as a daily ride with all that tonnage.
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Post by domindart on Jul 1, 2013 11:57:21 GMT -5
I have love for Harleys. Never owned one but I think they are fine machines, my brother owned one.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 1, 2013 12:02:32 GMT -5
I have love for Harleys. Never owned one but I think they are fine machines, my brother owned one. You haven't spent much time riding them or wrenching on them. You can learn to hate them pretty quick. I like function over form not the other way around. Harley spends more money making sure they sound right than run well. The single pin crank engine is a ridiculously antique worthless engine design... Don't get me started sorry... Anyway if you like them fine. |
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Post by domindart on Jul 1, 2013 12:05:37 GMT -5
ya, don't know much about them at all  |
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Post by tinstar on Jul 1, 2013 12:23:31 GMT -5
When I was a National Park Ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC, from 1977 to 1985, 99% of the bikers that I came across broken down or that had run off the road, were Harleys! Trying to find parts for them were nearly impossible! Thank goodness, there was a guy in a little town in my jurisdiction that actually made parts for Harleys. Believe me, it wasn't because they were the main bikes on the Parkway either...there were lots of other bikes. Now, I realize that Harleys are probably better today than back then, but I have been in a couple of bike clubs and it seemed that the bikes that were broken down and being worked on whenever we were ready to go on a ride were...yep, Harleys! I'm very glad that we have a bike that is still made in the good old USA and as for the Harley purists...more power to them. I've had Hondas and Yamahas and they were great bikes. The only issues that I had with them were very minor. The best bike that I have ever owned? My current SYM RV250. I'm having more fun with it than anything other than my mini-bike when I was a kid! I never worry about it breaking down. Now, when it comes to getting parts, it will be every bit as hard because the SYM just hasn't really established itself in America. So far, I have only done routine maintenance and made a couple of modifications and have had no problem. I cracked my radiator by running over a block of wood in the middle of the road in a curve, but found a new one and it's all fixed! I love my scoot!
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Post by sailracer on Jul 1, 2013 12:42:33 GMT -5
Now if I was to get a real motorcycle..... now there's a bike. I haven't heard the name BSA in years.Anyone out there know what it stands for? Birmingham Small Arms co. |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 1, 2013 13:45:06 GMT -5
If I understand correctly the new Triumphs are actually made by BSA...
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Post by sailracer on Jul 1, 2013 13:50:22 GMT -5
you're probably right cause they had a hand in triumph also back in the day
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Post by sailracer on Jul 1, 2013 13:52:19 GMT -5
now if somebody would only bring back NORTON  I almost killed myself on a 650 commando once  |
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Post by novaraptor on Jul 1, 2013 14:13:33 GMT -5
Yup..The only real motorcycle is a Harley.
The only real cigarette is a Camel non-filter.
The only real motorcycle jacket is black leather.
The only real wallet is leather and has a chain to attach to your pant loop.
The only real booze is Jack Daniels.
The only real car is a truck.
And if you believe all that, then please believe that real skydivers don't wear parachutes.
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 1, 2013 15:05:50 GMT -5
The only real car is a truck... That's funny
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