How many Harley Riders are here?

[Omega1]

Hi Everyone,

I've just purchased a 95 HD Dyna Wideglide and was wondering how many other Harley owners are here?

Cheers O

[White trash]

Not an owner, but I would be if the finances allowed it.

I'm often seen scraping the underside of various HD's around the place.

[toads]

not an owner but have a wannabe harley jap cruiser, it's a cheap alternative and looks almost as good!!

[KATWYN]

Not me, but if the opportunity arises (ie) I find I can actually
ride one and feel confident on it, I will. In the meantime I ride
a sport bike

You lucky thing

[Two Smoker]

I was looking at some at AMPS, and i thought, yep i would thrash that, but mainly if i wanted to go for a cruise i would ride it too see what it was like......

[Jackrat]

EX Harley rider here.
Had a 1980 FLT Tour glide and a 96 1200 Sporty.
The FLT was one of the best bikes I've ever owned,the sporty was not so great.Hope to have another sporty one day but a five speed this time.That way I won't have to make any more donations to Andrews.
The FLT, even tho' it was an AMF bike had all the bad bits replaced by Black diamond,S&S,ect,ect,long before I owned it.
Congats on your Dyna,must be nice owning a late model example of the most popular motorcycle make in the world. :cool:

[Mongoose]

Five posting, Ooops, make that six now and the nearest you get to a Hardly owner is wannabe's and a used to own :killingme Does that inspire you?
Scumdog and another dude in Dunners have HD Sportsters I think.

[Jackrat]

Five posting, Ooops, make that six now and the nearest you get to a Hardly owner is wannabe's and a used to own :killingme Does that inspire you?
Scumdog and another dude in Dunners have HD Sportsters I think.

What was the point of that??
There's always one huh. :bye:

[hondav2]

I got a 03 heritage, great bike for having a holiday on if your got all day to go nowhere, heaps cheaper to run than my hondas, wasnt going to ride it much but put 12,000km on it in 10 months and its hardly been out of the lounge. My first HOG rally was an eye opener. Two types of people there. Bikers and Posers. I met one guy who flew from Wellytown to Chch, got a rental car and went to the rally. He even had his riding gear on. The other half are good guys like any rally. After a trip around the south Island I just gotta get back on a bike with balls.Cheers Toddy

[AMPS]

You make more friends on a Harley. And get to spend lots and lots on goodies and clothes and trinkets. You can even get a Harley bed for your doggie. Or a climate controlled plastic bubble to store your Harley in.
Lou

[duckman]

You make more friends on a Harley. And get to spend lots and lots on goodies and clothes and trinkets. You can even get a Harley bed for your doggie. Or a climate controlled plastic bubble to store your Harley in.
Lou
Oh dear .... :innocent:

[MeHigh]

I have a 1200 Sportster...custom..braaaaaam braaaaaammm!!!

[Posh Tourer :P]

Five posting, Ooops, make that six now and the nearest you get to a Hardly owner is wannabe's and a used to own :killingme Does that inspire you?
Scumdog and another dude in Dunners have HD Sportsters I think.

They are all just a bit slow...

[Posh Tourer :P]

Oops did I say that?


Seriously, would be good to see more harley riders in here, to take the shit dealt out by sportsbikers. I doubt we'll get any more Beemer riders in here to soon to deal to that line of shit, but it'd be good for a strong contingent of the erm.... more heartily mocked bikers, to be present, to provide a different view and open the eyes of the rabid sports bikers. Though i see you have a ZX7R too Omega....

[Mongoose]

They are all just a bit slow...

Some are a bit sensitive or summit, personaly what a person riides does not worry me but because of bites in the past the temptation for a :Pokey: gets to much, this of course should not be mixed up with :bash: but is all for a good :killingme

[Posh Tourer :P]

Some are a bit sensitive or summit, personaly what a person riides does not worry me but because of bites in the past the temptation for a :Pokey: gets to much, this of course should not be mixed up with :bash: but is all for a good :killingme

Yep. Exactly my position. I feel I'm qualified to poke fun, being a member of a minority group, its like I'm poking fun at meself too

[Mongoose]

Yep. Exactly my position. I feel I'm qualified to poke fun, being a member of a minority group, its like I'm poking fun at meself too

Yup, Compressors, errrr ummm Guzzi's aint to thick on the ground, some owners are quite thick though, or so I hear. :eek: Did i say that???

[sporty03]

Scumdog and another dude in Dunners have HD Sportsters I think.

Here's the other dude (another old fart) from Dunners. 2003 XLH 1200

Way to go Omega1. :niceone: Lots of people would want to own one but usually figure they cost too much, or aren't flashy enough (wheelies, stoppies, pretty fairings etc) so opt for the ego booster crotch rockets. :moon: Then they bash them and crash them and whinge about how much bolt on plastic costs :mad: :buggerd: and when they get old and sensible they buy Harleys, or Beemers or even Ducs and very occassionally Guzzis :msn-wink:
Basically but, what does it matter. It's whatever floats your boat on a sunny Sunday. :sunny:As long as it's 2 wheels and the rider is smiling, all is well with the world. I've just started at a new place of work and there are 5 or so H-D owners. One guy has a 125 HP V-rod. Were a few H-D's plus 2 Ducs at the last place.
Welcome to the madhouse. :Punk:
If you start to feel out numbered check out Hawg-Rider's tech forum. Bunch of Kiwi's and Aussies even, swapping stories and pictures with the US dudes. If you want tune up tips head for nightrider.com.

See you round. :beer: :spudwave:

[LB]

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Hi Omega 1 - hoping to catch up with you on either of your bikes before too long. But not in this shitty weather eh?
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[scumdog]

Hi Everyone,

I've just purchased a 95 HD Dyna Wideglide and was wondering how many other Harley owners are here?

Cheers O

Been "away" for a few days and missed this thread, there are a heap of H-D riders out there but it seems like a lot are too shy to either (a) join this site or (b) too shy to publicly announce they own a Harley.

Welcome, like I said, there are two types of riders, those that own a Harley and those that want to own one, Yee effin' ha!! :msn-wink:

[scumdog]

I got a 03 heritage, great bike for having a holiday on if your got all day to go nowhere, heaps cheaper to run than my hondas, wasnt going to ride it much but put 12,000km on it in 10 months and its hardly been out of the lounge. My first HOG rally was an eye opener. Two types of people there. Bikers and Posers. I met one guy who flew from Wellytown to Chch, got a rental car and went to the rally. He even had his riding gear on. The other half are good guys like any rally. After a trip around the south Island I just gotta get back on a bike with balls.Cheers Toddy

Toddy you bastard!, Never knew you had a H-D, yup, the 'big-boys' ain't the fastest but are grouse cruisers, my 1200 'S' is the best compromise and I don't regret buying it for a second, handles well, stops good and with 5-speeds it's cheap as chips on fuel. (and it'll do 190\+ with two-up and all the rally gear on board - or so I'm told :msn-wink:

[Omega1]

Thanks for all the replies,

I'm looking forward to Summer (dry weather) some long rides on my HOG and yes before everyone asks.... I will still wave at other bikes regardless of what they are!

Cheers and safe riding
O1

[NC]

I've ridden one before.....


Shoosh don't tell anyone :no:

[muppitt]

new scoota for xmas.Buy it , ride the hell out of it,strip down change it all around and do it again :blah:

[scumdog]

Thanks for all the replies,

I'm looking forward to Summer (dry weather) some long rides on my HOG and yes before everyone asks.... I will still wave at other bikes regardless of what they are!

Cheers and safe riding
O1

Me too, wave to anybody, rmember, the bike YOU ride is the BEST bike regardless of breed, otherwise you wouldn't ride it, right?

I love my Sporty to pieces (and C.B. (Mrs S.D) only complains about it when it rains).
Sure, there are better handling bikes and faster ones too buy a 1200 'S' Sportster is IT for me. 'Course when the XN85 is going I may have a re-think.

[White trash]

'Course when the XN85 is going I may have a re-think.

You're shitting me! XN85? Sporty beats it hands down me thinks.

How you getting on getting bits for the '85?

[scumdog]

You're shitting me! XN85? Sporty beats it hands down me thinks.

How you getting on getting bits for the '85?

Not good, can't get rear sprocket and the funny shaped section of zorst from the 4 into 1 up to the turbo is made of 'unobtanium', it's double walled and rusted through, yank site is organising stainless zorst systems made in pom-land but they metioned prices of around $1,000 - U.S.!!!!

So I just plod along doing what I can (and afford) but "one day Roger Phipps, one day" (quote from old t.v. ad)

[gav]

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/uploads/wrongway2.jpg
So what happens when you run out of clearance. This is from America, they ride on the opposite side of the road, well, seems most do........ :shifty:
So who's the most worried? The guy cranked over or the guy coming the other way? Its one of those "what happens next" moments isnt it?

[scumdog]

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/uploads/wrongway2.jpg
So what happens when you run out of clearance. This is from America, they ride on the opposite side of the road, well, seems most do........ :shifty:
So who's the most worried? The guy cranked over or the guy coming the other way? Its one of those "what happens next" moments isnt it?

I guess that's why you let the full-dressers go up front, if THEY can get around the corner then it's a shoe-in for you.

Looks like the guy in the dresser is playing catch-up to the more nimble scoots, guy coming the other way looks like he's sussed all is not well :eek5:
and is trying to keep wide (and looks like he is not going at quite the same pace)

[Blakamin]

So what happens when you run out of clearance. This is from America, they ride on the opposite side of the road, well, seems most do........ :shifty:
So who's the most worried? The guy cranked over or the guy coming the other way? Its one of those "what happens next" moments isnt it?
He ends up in the bush on the the otherside of the road??? :buggerd:

nice corners too! :eek:

[gav]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid138/p83136c0e326abeecbe079f44dce5bd90/f714207d.jpg
How close was this, apparently they scraped pannier bags!!

[duckman]

Hahahaa and dressed the same too..... Tweedle dum and tweedle dummer!!!

[Blakamin]

you'd think the upright guy would've gone round the other guy on the inside... he is sliding when he sees him after all

[vifferman]

The guy that crossed the centre line looks as though he has 'target fixated' and let off the lean a bit, thus running wider than he was going to originally. All in all, a crap example of riding.

[vifferman]

Not good, can't get rear sprocket and the funny shaped section of zorst from the 4 into 1 up to the turbo is made of 'unobtanium', it's double walled and rusted through, yank site is organising stainless zorst systems made in pom-land but they metioned prices of around $1,000 - U.S.!!!!Scumdog, surely you can just take the piece of pipe in question off, then go to a stainless steel fabricator, exhaust specialist or the like and have one made? Even if it costs a bunch, it should be WAY cheaper than $US1k !
After all, it's not exactly rocket science !

[gav]

Yeah, the guy with the white helmet looks like hes just stomped on the rear brake and locked it up!! Mr "run wide" looks like he wants to pitch it in there flat tracker mode!

[Blakamin]

i'd love to see the next photo... the one with his foot down trying to hold up the dresser!!1 :eek:

[Motu]

Scumdog, surely you can just take the piece of pipe in question off, then go to a stainless steel fabricator, exhaust specialist or the like and have one made? Even if it costs a bunch, it should be WAY cheaper than $US1k !
After all, it's not exactly rocket science !

My brother has an XN85 and knows exactly what Scumdog is talking about,every XN85 has the same problem.He made his own,but it's a tricky job to undertake,if the site guys are making them it might not be worth the hassle of doing your own.

Hey Scumdog - did you see the brand new in wrapper XN85 muffler on TradeMe last week? I offered it to my brother,but after exchange rates and shipping to Canada he may as well buy one over there.

[scumdog]

Scumdog, surely you can just take the piece of pipe in question off, then go to a stainless steel fabricator, exhaust specialist or the like and have one made? Even if it costs a bunch, it should be WAY cheaper than $US1k !
After all, it's not exactly rocket science !

Yeah but said piece of exhaust has a flange at each end that have to be pretty precisely aligned or the turbo and exhaust won't line up, plus its a funny shape, part round and part oval as it winds its way up through the frame.

Will look at taking whole bike to engineers when time comes so they can figure it out easier.

BTW thanks for the input, any help is welcome :niceone:

[scumdog]

My brother has an XN85 and knows exactly what Scumdog is talking about,every XN85 has the same problem.He made his own,but it's a tricky job to undertake,if the site guys are making them it might not be worth the hassle of doing your own.

Hey Scumdog - did you see the brand new in wrapper XN85 muffler on TradeMe last week? I offered it to my brother,but after exchange rates and shipping to Canada he may as well buy one over there.

No, never saw that, I am just going to use any suitable muffler that fits in the meantime, at the moment it's the trickier bits I'm after - such as aforementioned section of exhaust.

Tracked down a manual at a dealers but they won't let me have it, hell, how many XN85s a year do they have to work on :thud:

[Omega1]

Guys,

those XN85's, what are they like to Ride?

Cheers O1

[scumdog]

Guys,

those XN85's, what are they like to Ride?

Cheers O1

Best handling turbo bike in their day, most sport bikes will leave them for dead these days.

Mine was in need of work when I got it - square back tyre, stcky waste gate etc so I never got it's full potential but it still hauled, especially up hills, more like an 850 - 900 than the 650 it is.

First road bike Suzuki put out with a monoshock swing arm, it was radical in its day - have a look at the XN85 owners site.

[gav]

Have you tried these guys?
http://www.yellow.co.nz/site/motorcycleexhaustspecialists/

[scumdog]

Have you tried these guys?
http://www.yellow.co.nz/site/motorcycleexhaustspecialists/

Had a quick look, hadn't heard of them before, but now an ugly monster looms on the horizon - I can't remeber where the vital section of exhaust is!! :eek: I may have left it at a now forgotten engineers when I was trying to get one made, shit!! :buggerd:

[vifferman]

Had a quick look, hadn't heard of them before, but now an ugly monster looms on the horizon - I can't remeber where the vital section of exhaust is!! :eek: I may have left it at a now forgotten engineers when I was trying to get one made, shit!! :buggerd:They made new stainless mufflers for my VF500 when the original left-hand one rusted. Did a pretty good job too, given my instructions were basically "Um... make it a bit louder than stock, please." Ended up with two kinda megaphone-shaped things (looked nicer than the originals) that had a nice sporty crackle to them.

[pete376403]

No, never saw that, I am just going to use any suitable muffler that fits in the meantime, at the moment it's the trickier bits I'm after - such as aforementioned section of exhaust.

Tracked down a manual at a dealers but they won't let me have it, hell, how many XN85s a year do they have to work on :thud:

It's still there http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbike-Parts/Exhaust/auction-15769292.htm

auction has 20 hrs to go

[White trash]

Tracked down a manual at a dealers but they won't let me have it, hell, how many XN85s a year do they have to work on :thud:

Problem solved. Cheques in the mail.

[scumdog]

Problem solved. Cheques in the mail.

You are a marvel WT :msn-wink: :2thumbsup

[HDSpringer]

Hi Everyone,

I've just purchased a 95 HD Dyna Wideglide and was wondering how many other Harley owners are here?

Cheers O
Back on track people, My ride is a 2004 Harley FXSTS (Springer) a nice ride, it suits my temperament. it has the abilty to go around a corner with ease, un like the stressed out Road King rider shown in the pic's, I can imagine the butt puckering that went on there. With bikes its all horses for courses, My story dates back to Easy Rider, when the movie was released, my dream was to be part of the dream. been living the dream now since 95. HOG people are good, but then all bike riders have that X factor which makes us all interesting in or own way. I never miss a friendly wave to a fellow biker.

[ykatochic]

Yeap, me a harley rider too. Baby 883 XLH (95) kitted out to a 1200cc. Just love it, been the only bike I have ever ridden (apart from my Kawasaki Eliminator to do my licence). Its a bit of a garage ornament at the moment, Hubby is giving it a major overhaul, and it should be out of the garage and on the road about November (fingers crossed)
Met lots of people riding bikes and made some great friends, it doesn't matter what you ride, as long as its two wheels :ride:

[scumdog]

Back on track people, My ride is a 2004 Harley FXSTS (Springer) a nice ride, it suits my temperament. it has the abilty to go around a corner with ease, un like the stressed out Road King rider shown in the pic's, I can imagine the butt puckering that went on there. With bikes its all horses for courses, My story dates back to Easy Rider, when the movie was released, my dream was to be part of the dream. been living the dream now since 95. HOG people are good, but then all bike riders have that X factor which makes us all interesting in or own way. I never miss a friendly wave to a fellow biker.

Must be somebody from my era, my present bike is a ('97) 1200 'S' sportster which handles a shitload better than any Peter Fonda chopper but still has the same 'spirit', it doesn't matter what H-D you ride, you'll still have a 'butt-puckering' moment now and then, either that or you ain't alive!
My scoot suits my 'temprement' too! - and if you ride then you must have an 'X' factor that separates you from the rest of the dreary society. :Punk:

[Born to be mild]

I've had my XLH 1200 Sporty for about six years now - the longest I've owned any bike, and I still love it. That's not to say it doesn't vibrate, or occasionally feel like the frame, engine and other bits are just riding along in formation, but the journey's the thing anyway. (Though it's a better journey on a Hog...). Having said that, I do always nod or wave to all motorcyclists on the open road, even if they're riding Hardly-Davidsons. :yeah:

If only there were more opportunity for riding the damn thing (but I guess I only have myself to blame... why do I have a mortgage?).

Anyway, better go. Don't want to hog all the forum... :msn-wink:

[scumdog]

I've had my XLH 1200 Sporty for about six years now - the longest I've owned any bike, and I still love it. That's not to say it doesn't vibrate, or occasionally feel like the frame, engine and other bits are just riding along in formation, but the journey's the thing anyway. (Though it's a better journey on a Hog...). Having said that, I do always nod or wave to all motorcyclists on the open road, even if they're riding Hardly-Davidsons. :yeah:

If only there were more opportunity for riding the damn thing (but I guess I only have myself to blame... why do I have a mortgage?).

Anyway, better go. Don't want to hog all the forum... :msn-wink:

Love my scoot too (1200 'S' Sporty), sure it don't rev - 6100rpm blood line, but it has the torque of a tractor, brakes are good and it vibrates just enought to keep Chrissy-Bimbo happy (just kidding - I think!).

Likewise the 'opportunity' thing, if I didn't have so many 'toys' and the weather was 100% I would use it more, of course if it was not one mile to work it would make it worthwhile to use the beast! :yes:

[LB]

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Welcome to KB "Born to be Mild"!! Might see you around some time..... :msn-wink: :msn-wink: :msn-wink:
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[RDJ]

Oops did I say that?

Seriously, would be good to see more harley riders in here, to take the shit dealt out by sportsbikers.

Ah well... as you can see this is only my second posting, having joined as expect to be back home again in NZ in a few months. And, yes I have a Harley, having moved up over the the years (starting with a Suzuki RV90 at age 15 (yeah, verily, 30+ years ago) until 11 years ago was able to buy my long-wanted first (third-hand) Harley. I ride what I like, assume you do the same, and regard the differences between what people prefer as just interesting. Mind you it is fascinating how the rivalry between H-D and sportsbike riders can get so inflammatory... so, should I duck :-)

[Waylander]

Wow another dead thread revived, and for those of you who think they have custom harleys, unless you made the parts yourself or had someone else make them by hand it's not custom. All Bolt on parts come from pretty much the same mold so no matter what your bike will always look like someone elses. Let the cookie cutters die and build your own. It's much more fun and gives ya more pride in your ride.:niceone:

[Jackrat]

Wow another dead thread revived, and for those of you who think they have custom harleys, unless you made the parts yourself or had someone else make them by hand it's not custom. All Bolt on parts come from pretty much the same mold so no matter what your bike will always look like someone elses. Let the cookie cutters die and build your own. It's much more fun and gives ya more pride in your ride.:niceone:

What just like you did??? :brick:

[scumdog]

What just like you did??? :brick:

I gather that is a :Pokey: at "someone" who has NOT made the 'custom' bits for their scoot? :spudwhat:

[Jackrat]

I gather that is a :Pokey: at "someone" who has NOT made the 'custom' bits for their scoot? :spudwhat:


Yeah well,it was a bit rich considering his own rides an off the shelf wanabe chopper.
People that live in glass houses,an all that,,,

[Waylander]

Yeah well,it was a bit rich considering his own rides an off the shelf wanabe chopper.
People that live in glass houses,an all that,,,

Aww but what you don't know is that if I wanted a chopper I would build one, but I wanted something that could actually turn without scraping the side. And when I get to Fixing it up I plan on gettin a custom built set of bars and pipes for it. Nothin bolt-on baught from a factory but stuff that a shop out in Te Awamutu or myself have made.

[HDSpringer]

Love those Harley's

[spookey]

I wish iu could afford an HD...and P.S so do lots of other riders, just won't admit it... :drinknsin

[Lilmsrocker]

Ohhhh Yahhhh babbyyy!!!!!...I ride one!.....And it IS ALL THAT and a bag of chips....I hate to tell ya.......JAP bike are alright.....but a dude on a Harley "Sure does make them bitches stare!" (KID ROCK)........And to see a chick on a Harley.....IS and FEELS as HOT as her little bad ass looks on it!!!!........If you don't have one.....Ya gotta try and get one!......Have you noticed that Harley riders don't even wave to other riders when passing if they aren't rideing a Harley as well........I think that is kinda mean....But it is a well understood thing in the States.......If ya ain't on a Harley....Ya just pass em!....ha!

[RDJ]

I can'r speak for other Harley riders but the reason I don't wave from my V-rod is the same as the reason I didn't wave all those years ago from my RV90 or my RV125 or my GT280 or my GS750 or any of my bikes... I like to keep both hands on the bars :-)

I generally acknowledge other riders with an upward tilt of my helmet but I dunno how widespread that gesture is recognized...

[Waylander]

I can'r speak for other Harley riders but the reason I don't wave from my V-rod is the same as the reason I didn't wave all those years ago from my RV90 or my RV125 or my GT280 or my GS750 or any of my bikes... I like to keep both hands on the bars :-)

I generally acknowledge other riders with an upward tilt of my helmet but I dunno how widespread that gesture is recognized...
I notice it and a few HD riders do this. Have noticed that some of them nod before I waved (wasn't gonna cause I didn't think they would wave) but I waved once I saw the nod.

[Lilmsrocker]

My bikes a CUSTOM........Cookie Cutted parts and allllll!......So much chrome baby, I just about have a Full length mirror happening on my bike so I can fix my Mascara!,.......Check my hair and fix my underwear from crawlin up my bum when I get off my bike!......Ha!...........What a vain bitch......huh?.....Ha!

[NC]

I rode a mates Harley the otherday. It was kinda cool:D

Apart from the gear changer thingee being made for big feet..heh

[scumdog]

My bikes a CUSTOM........Cookie Cutted parts and allllll!......So much chrome baby, I just about have a Full length mirror happening on my bike so I can fix my Mascara!,.......Check my hair and fix my underwear from crawlin up my bum when I get off my bike!......Ha!...........What a vain bitch......huh?.....Ha!

You're ALL class Lilmsrocker :killingme :killingme ,

- all ya need now is a jacket like your mum has! :niceone:

[Lilmsrocker]

Nahhh....I LOVE hers!....But I can't copy "Everything" she does........Plus I like to show a bit more skin than her.......Remember?.......Ha!.....Or where you not in Hokitika?

[Lilmsrocker]

ooooHHH.....I am SO scared of that TARGET FIXATION thing......I think I am going to be doing that at some point.......I seem to do it already.........Like at the local pubs when I see a Full drink up on the bar........Ha!.......Not the same fixation huh?.....But I think I just might have the tendency regardless......Any wisdom anyone?..on how to avoid such situations?

[Biff]

Can I briefly interject this HD mutual stimulation thread to say how refreshing it is to read a HD lovers thread. I wish more of this went on here.

Yeah I take the piss out of anything that is outside of what is considered by many as the 'norm' (HD's Guzzis and such like), but then I own a relatively common off the shelf Jap bike :ride:

Great read :niceone:

Now, can someone please get me all excited and start talking about Buells?

[RDJ]

Now, can someone please get me all excited and start talking about Buells?

If you insist :ride:

What would probably go very well with sportbike riders is the Revolution engine off the V-rod stuffed into one of Erik's frames... the closest you can currently get to that is the introduced-in-2005 VRSCR. Had the opportunity to ride one when on biz in the UK. Hated the position as much as I love the V-rod riding position - which is very much cruiser - too many years of punishing my knees and wrists have left me not at all comfortable in the sportbike position or anything like it. The engine is "only" 120hp but in the light contents of the VRSCR frame and mechanicals, picks up very fast. Even the 115 hp V-rod I ride will lift it's front wheel when I do not mean too when I wind on the power quickly... so, ask Erik and Willie G to make you a CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) VRSCR special with the Revo engine in the Firebolt frame...

[skidz]

I got a 04 Road King 2 months ago and have done 5000 ks on it so far. A big percentage of my riding is in the cold and wet, and it's great fun. Congrats on the Wide Glide. :first:

[ezinnz]

I have had my Sporty for 5 years. Always wanted an HD but never had the bucks for a BT. Besides, I turned it into something cool so......

The only thing I don't like about HD's is all the imperial stuff on them!

I'd rather work on metric bikes - much easier.

[Ixion]

I have had my Sporty for 5 years. Always wanted an HD but never had the bucks for a BT. Besides, I turned it into something cool so......

The only thing I don't like about HD's is all the imperial stuff on them!

I'd rather work on metric bikes - much easier.

'Taint imperial. That's different again. Found on old Briddish iron. harleys are yank, so it's SAE (AF UNF UNC ). Imperial is BSF WHIT BA and that weird cycle thing BSC .

[ezinnz]

Yeah, OK, but you know what I mean. I grew up with metric and 6mm is easier than 1/4" unc/unf etc etc. For me anyway...

[scumdog]

Yeah, OK, but you know what I mean. I grew up with metric and 6mm is easier than 1/4" unc/unf etc etc. For me anyway...

Must be a young dude, I have 6 metric spanners - and they're getting rusty.

[selectedgrub]

78 FX Shovel

[Bagster]

Interesting reading the posts, I have a HD Road King Classic and an old Honda CBX. I bought the Harley after years of riding and racing mainly Jap sports bikes. It,s amusing when I hear sports bike riders bagging Harley's as over the years I have found that about 80% of sportsbike riders are 'straight line pilots'. If you dont believe me, next time you are at a gathering of bikes, check out the tyre wear. :wait:

[Lou Girardin]

I have found that about 80% of sportsbike riders are 'straight line pilots'. If you dont believe me, next time you are at a gathering of bikes, check out the tyre wear. :wait:

So true, I lose all my races on the straights.

[Bruiser]

Hi,

I've read a few of the piss-takes from the sportbikers about Harleys and wonder at the egos behind the comments.

Surely if you aspire to, own or have owned a Harley you have perfectly valid reasons for doing so, just as the rice-burners and euro's do? And who is to say one point of view is right and the other wrong?

For me its about the usual reasons, the mystique, the sound, the sheer pleasure of kicking back on the open road with my wideglide under me and my lady along for the ride. Its about the pride of taking something stock and making it my own with custom paint, chrome and perfomance add-ons. Is there any other make that is so highly customisable?

Our reasons are just as valid as those of every owner who is proud of his ride, regardless of what the make, model, style or colour.

My 2c worth.

Bruiser

[Virago]

Hi,

I've read a few of the piss-takes from the sportbikers about Harleys and wonder at the egos behind the comments.

Surely if you aspire to, own or have owned a Harley you have perfectly valid reasons for doing so, just as the rice-burners and euro's do? And who is to say one point of view is right and the other wrong?

For me its about the usual reasons, the mystique, the sound, the sheer pleasure of kicking back on the open road with my wideglide under me and my lady along for the ride. Its about the pride of taking something stock and making it my own with custom paint, chrome and perfomance add-ons. Is there any other make that is so highly customisable?

Our reasons are just as valid as those of every owner who is proud of his ride, regardless of what the make, model, style or colour.

My 2c worth.

Bruiser
Hey welcome to the site Bruiser! Stick around, this is fun place to hang out!

Your 2c worth? - worth at least a couple of dollars! Well said - I reckon the sportbikers who make the loudest criticisms of cruisers (and Harleys in particular) have never ridden one.

I had my first Harley ride last weekend - a 2006 Dyna Street Bob - very nice!

Your Wideglide looks great - have you had it long?

My better half is also on the look-out for a 250 Virago........

[Bruiser]

Hey welcome to the site Bruiser! Stick around, this is fun place to hang out!

Your 2c worth? - worth at least a couple of dollars! Well said - I reckon the sportbikers who make the loudest criticisms of cruisers (and Harleys in particular) have never ridden one.

I had my first Harley ride last weekend - a 2006 Dyna Street Bob - very nice!

Your Wideglide looks great - have you had it long?

My better half is also on the look-out for a 250 Virago........

Hey Virago,

Just bought the lady a Virago 250 from local dealer ($3k down from $3,500 advertised). Would love to ride the new Wideglide, especially the 6-speed box - now THAT would work for me"!). I bought my wideglide in 2002 as a stock bike. Since then I have had it custom airbrushed and added about $15k of chrome and perfomance bits.....as you do lol.

I have just put together a website for Auckland riders who might wish to get out occasionally for a hit-out. www.randomriders.org.nz feel free to check it out.

Regards,
Bruiser

[Virago]

....I have just put together a website for Auckland riders who might wish to get out occasionally for a hit-out. www.randomriders.org.nz....
I don't know whether it's the site or my browser, but I couldn't get any pages to open on the site???

[Bruiser]

I don't know whether it's the site or my browser, but I couldn't get any pages to open on the site???

Hmmmmm try this link (http://randomriders.org.nz/index2.html) and let me know. Anyone else having trouble viewing the Random Riders link (http://randomriders.org.nz)?



Cheers,
Bruiser

[Virago]

Hmmmmm try this link (http://randomriders.org.nz/index2.html) and let me know. Anyone else having trouble viewing the Random Riders link (http://randomriders.org.nz)?



Cheers,
Bruiser
Yep, the new link works - cool site! :niceone:

[pinkhoggirl]

Hmmmmm try this link (http://randomriders.org.nz/index2.html) and let me know. Anyone else having trouble viewing the Random Riders link (http://randomriders.org.nz)?



Cheers,
Bruiser

Hey mate - this looks interesting...looks very new...how many members? - I'd be keen to join a ride now and then....could be a bit slow for all you big block riders tho...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hi,

I've read a few of the piss-takes from the sportbikers about Harleys and wonder at the egos behind the comments.

Surely if you aspire to, own or have owned a Harley you have perfectly valid reasons for doing so, just as the rice-burners and euro's do? And who is to say one point of view is right and the other wrong?

For me its about the usual reasons, the mystique, the sound, the sheer pleasure of kicking back on the open road with my wideglide under me and my lady along for the ride. Its about the pride of taking something stock and making it my own with custom paint, chrome and perfomance add-ons. Is there any other make that is so highly customisable?

Our reasons are just as valid as those of every owner who is proud of his ride, regardless of what the make, model, style or colour.

My 2c worth.

Bruiser


Well said.

I like all things two wheeled, and can appreciate something cool no matter what wrapping it comes in. In fact the latest object of my sick lust is only 50cc..... but it might not happen yet.

[Bruiser]

Hey mate - this looks interesting...looks very new...how many members? - I'd be keen to join a ride now and then....could be a bit slow for all you big block riders tho...

All are welcome and with so many things in life, size doesn't matter :2thumbsup .

My lady has just got herself a Virago 250 and is going thru her learner license right now, and looking for riding mates to share thrills and skills.

Hope to catch up with you over at Random Riders (http://randomriders.org.nz) anyway.

Cheers,
Bruiser and MissyM

[Omega1]

Oops did I say that?


Seriously, would be good to see more harley riders in here, to take the shit dealt out by sportsbikers. I doubt we'll get any more Beemer riders in here to soon to deal to that line of shit, but it'd be good for a strong contingent of the erm.... more heartily mocked bikers, to be present, to provide a different view and open the eyes of the rabid sports bikers. Though i see you have a ZX7R too Omega....

Yep, Well Spotted Posh Tourer,seems I have to give up my dual biker life so the ZX7's on trademe.I agree with your comments and I dont take the Harley ribbing crap to seriously each to their own

[madm8s]

Hardly Dangerous, yeah got a 2002 Night Train.. 103 cube, great bike and love going hard round the corners on it. lots of cold sweats.

Never thought i would ever buy one being a sport rider, now could never amagine not having one. Amazing social activity with a H D. :rockon:

[alley cat]

Harleys r great 4 us short birds and we have the added bonus of every girls dream - accessorising! Just lovin all that shiny shit, and it bolts strait on!
Bring on the bling.

[White trash]

Yep, Well Spotted Posh Tourer,seems I have to give up my dual biker life so the ZX7's on trademe.I agree with your comments and I dont take the Harley ribbing crap to seriously each to their own

You STILL got that old nail? Come on mate, keep the ZX and sell the tractor. By the way, bought any new airfilters you didn't need lately?:lol:

[Divot]

Never thought i would ever buy one being a sport rider, now could never amagine not having one. Amazing social activity with a H D. :rockon:

:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

I nearly brough a Honda but got the Harley. One of the best thing I have every done. Member of local HOG and yep, great social activity

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Omega1]

You STILL got that old nail? Come on mate, keep the ZX and sell the tractor. By the way, bought any new airfilters you didn't need lately?:lol:

Ha! The kwaka's long gone Mate, last seen heading over the Wainuiomata hill....
so its just me and the harley now (more money to spend at my fav store though),still doing ya aerial acrobatic wheelies on the GIXXER?

[Lord Alster]

And the debate continues, Harley - Jap? Sports - Tourer - Cruiser? What's the point as long as it has two wheels instead of four. Personally I seriously considered a Harley but after reading just about everything that's ever been written on the subject I found I really couldn't justify spending twice as much on a bike that was no where near as good as what I eventually got just because of the name. They've sure done a great job on the marketing of them and some of them are awesome bikes but the fact remains they are over priced. If you've got the money and wann join the club for whatever reason then great, it's got two wheels and that's what counts. For me I'll stick with my Honda VTX 1800c. It' arriving in about 3 weeks and i can't wait.:2thumbsup

[Divot]

You get some good chick to:2thumbsup ride on the back as well:2thumbsup

[Rashika]

but the fact remains they are over priced.
Strangely enough they have dropped in price a lot lately (according to the local shops that is)
and if you hanker for a more sport style Harley, there is always the Buell :blip:
which is VERY well priced....but hey ...each to their own I say :Punk:

[Waylander]

You get some good chick to:2thumbsup ride on the back as well:2thumbsup
Check my profile mate. Some of us don't need a harley to get the good chicks.:love:

[sels1]

Check my profile :

Good to see you got a haircut. Now put the trash out.:lol:

[Waylander]

It's the nieghbors. Goes well with the cage though.:bash:

[selectedgrub]

Is that your sister, man.

[Waylander]

No. My sister is a fat cow.

[Lou Girardin]

I found I really couldn't justify spending twice as much on a bike that was no where near as good as what I eventually got just because of the name. T.:2thumbsup

Until you sell or trade, then the name is everything.

[Divot]

Is that your sister, man.


No man, she was here for the Erotica Show. You may have seen her upstairs signing posters.

http://www.shayla.com/

:woohoo:

[Hailwood]

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully :lol: get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......

[scumdog]

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully :lol: get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......

Never had much to do with the big Harleys but I would tend to head for a Dynaglide over a Softail - but that's just personal choice than a list of hard facts.

[scumdog]

Check my profile mate. Some of us don't need a harley to get the good chicks.:love:

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??

[scumdog]

For me I'll stick with my Honda VTX 1800c. It' arriving in about 3 weeks and i can't wait.:2thumbsup

Hey man, it looks like they forgot to stop making the exhaust - its soooo long!
Nice looking bike otherwise dude!

[Lord Alster]

Thanks scumdog, they do look a damn sight better with a pair of V&H pipes which I may add one day but if thats the only thing wrong with it I can live with that. She should be arriving in the country on the 5th of Dec, just 20 more sleeps, I'm excited, can you tell.

[Waylander]

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??
Dude, her mom was taking the picture. Only would have requested topless if she was gonna be in it aswell.:blip:

[selectedgrub]

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??

She probaly don't know it's not a Harley. Tell her it is, then she'll give up her left nipple. Wish I had one of those accessories for my scoot.

[Lou Girardin]

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully :lol: get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......
The Dynas handle far better, but the Softail can be set up a little more comfortably for touring.

[Hailwood]

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

[buellbabe]

Good to see there's some HD riders on this site although we seem to be outnumbered! I agree with someone else who said so long as its got 2 wheels thats all that matters..... BUUUUUuuttttt gotta say that HDs really do rock and I get fed up with Sport-bike riders slagging them. I know for a fact that they can be ridden just as hard and fast as a Jappa.... the difference is that it takes BALLS!

[Biff]

I know for a fact that they can be ridden just as hard and fast as a Jappa....

For a moment there you were making sense.....

[Divot]

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

Take a look at the street rod. Pegs in a normal place and higher frame with a larger tank 18.9l as oposed to 14l on the vrod

[Lou Girardin]

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

Tickets?
Seriously, crosswinds catching the disc wheels is about the only issue I know of.
That and the fact the diehard Harleyistas don't consider them Harleys.
But they're a bit one-eyed like that, eh Divot.

[Rashika]

Tickets?
Seriously, crosswinds catching the disc wheels is about the only issue I know of.
That and the fact the diehard Harleyistas don't consider them Harleys.
But they're a bit one-eyed like that, eh Divot.
:) probably in the same camp as those who think the buell is/is not a HD too
best of both worlds I reckon! :banana:

oooo saw an awesome Vrod at the MMR, posted it on
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=417607&postcount=92

[pritch]

Take a look at the street rod.


I do, regularly. But not for at least the last two minutes.

I can see why the "Harleyistas" don't like it. Apparently, it goes, it stops,
and it handles.

Very strange behaviour, for a Harley.

[scumdog]

I do, regularly. But not for at least the last two minutes.

I can see why the "Harleyistas" don't like it. Apparently, it goes, it stops,
and it handles.

Very strange behaviour, for a Harley.

Who says we don't like it?
It's the 'new wave' and just takes a bit of getting use to.

(Those overhead valve ideas are just a passing phase, as for water cooled motorsikle engines? hmph!

[Ixion]

If you MUST have valves (can't see the necessity m'self) side valves are the only sensible way to go.

[Divot]

Tickets?
Seriously, crosswinds catching the disc wheels is about the only issue I know of.
That and the fact the diehard Harleyistas don't consider them Harleys.
But they're a bit one-eyed like that, eh Divot.

Dont get me wrong I enjoyed the 500 odd k's that I put on the vrod. But the wheel disks do seam to be buffered by the wind, but could get use to it. Much rather the buell for a sport type bike. That was a great ride, and is much more like a HD. Well it is a sporty motor with a few extras. Like the looks of it as well.

[Rashika]

Dont get me wrong I enjoyed the 500 odd k's that I put on the vrod. But the wheel disks do seam to be buffered by the wind, but could get use to it. Much rather the buell for a sport type bike. That was a great ride, and is much more like a HD. Well it is a sporty motor with a few extras. Like the looks of it as well.
interesting really.
Over the weekend coming back from the rally down south the ole northwester got up and buffeted a few bikes around a bit. Had Gav and Mrs Gav on the vfr in front of me, getting tossed around a bit and i expected the same but had much less problem than he was, and there was only me on a fairly liteweight bike ....gee i LUV the Buell!! :2thumbsup :rockon:
It did surprise me a bit tho, always use to get a bit of a buffeting on the Virago

[selectedgrub]

Good to see there's some HD riders on this site although we seem to be outnumbered! I agree with someone else who said so long as its got 2 wheels thats all that matters..... BUUUUUuuttttt gotta say that HDs really do rock and I get fed up with Sport-bike riders slagging them. I know for a fact that they can be ridden just as hard and fast as a Jappa.... the difference is that it takes BALLS!

A Buell babe that lives in Manukau, I'd love to go for a ride but my 'ol shovel wouldn't keep up...

[Rashika]

A Buell babe that lives in Manukau, I'd love to go for a ride but my 'ol shovel wouldn't keep up...
ooooo you never know, she might even wait for you :msn-wink: :whistle:

[buellbabe]

ooooo you never know, she might even wait for you :msn-wink: :whistle:

Hey its the quality of the ride that matters not the speed.... so long as you can nail it in the windies its all good
:chase:

On the subject of the V-Rod... well not 1 for bragging, but I was the 1st female in NZ to ride 1. Loved it but wouldn't dream of trading the Buell on it. Come to think of it according to Morgan&Wacker I was also the 1st female in NZ to own an X1.

Different strokes for different folks:2thumbsup

[Rashika]

Hey its the quality of the ride that matters not the speed.... so long as you can nail it in the windies its all good
:chase:

On the subject of the V-Rod... well not 1 for bragging, but I was the 1st female in NZ to ride 1. Loved it but wouldn't dream of trading the Buell on it. Come to think of it according to Morgan&Wacker I was also the 1st female in NZ to own an X1.

Different strokes for different folks:2thumbsup
bummer you dont have sky BB, cos there was a good doco on the birth of the Vrod just recently, very interesting stuff! :rockon:

[scumdog]

bummer you dont have sky BB, cos there was a good doco on the birth of the Vrod just recently, very interesting stuff! :rockon:

Saw that, unreal the man-hours and computer time put into the V-rod, it brings it home how bikes like that don't just 'happen'

When I'm rich and famous I'll get one. (and add tassles and ape-hangers and...:lol: :2thumbsup )

[Rashika]

Saw that, unreal the man-hours and computer time put into the V-rod, it brings it home how bikes like that don't just 'happen'

When I'm rich and famous I'll get one. (and add tassles and ape-hangers and...:lol: :2thumbsup )
'tis amazing eh? I quite like them, but when i tried to take one for a ride I couldn't reach the damn footpegs... and I'm 5ft8in !!
But think that sucker was a special one, with rather extended footpegs.

[buellbabe]

'tis amazing eh? I quite like them, but when i tried to take one for a ride I couldn't reach the damn footpegs... and I'm 5ft8in !!
But think that sucker was a special one, with rather extended footpegs.

Laugh! How do think I managed???? at 5'3" ???? Everytime I had to stop and take off I was pulling myself forward on the seat trying to reach the damn things!!! I was just about sitting on the tank.....
If my seat hadn't been modified ans reshaped there is NO WAY I'd be able to touch the ground on the Buell and as it is I am on tippy-toes! But who cares? Doesn't matter while yr riding....:2thumbsup

[Troll]

A Buell babe that lives in Manukau, I'd love to go for a ride but my 'ol shovel wouldn't keep up...

what a lot of crap

worlds fastest bike is a twin engined shovel

held the world speed record since 1990 and the same bike and rider cracked the record back in 78

shovels can be made to go extremely well, twin plugging, head work decent cam and decent carb & exhaust don't cost the earth


and best of all if you want to spend big $$$$ once you get them out to 98" they can be made to produce more power than an evo

they have hemi heads with decent sized valves and will flow a lot more gas than any evo can

[Big Dave]

Saw that, unreal the man-hours and computer time put into the V-rod, it brings it home how bikes like that don't just 'happen'


Aye - I've hung out for a few days with Robert Dennert - 'Platform Director VRSC Motorcycles' and his development crew - did the regional release of the Street Rod with them.
It was very interesting.
He On Right of pic.

[buellbabe]

what a lot of crap

worlds fastest bike is a twin engined shovel

held the world speed record since 1990 and the same bike and rider cracked the record back in 78

shovels can be made to go extremely well, twin plugging, head work decent cam and decent carb & exhaust don't cost the earth


and best of all if you want to spend big $$$$ once you get them out to 98" they can be made to produce more power than an evo

they have hemi heads with decent sized valves and will flow a lot more gas than any evo can

AND did ya know that Harley hold the land speed record for a single cylinder bike as well???? And they have held that record for 30 odd yrs!!!!! I am quoting from a book so pretty sure my info is still correct.
:rockon:

[Troll]

no didn't know that

what motor did they use for that?

[buellbabe]

no didn't know that

what motor did they use for that?
Cannee remember off the top of my head but will check my sources tonite....
:chase:

[Divot]

bummer you dont have sky BB, cos there was a good doco on the birth of the Vrod just recently, very interesting stuff! :rockon:

Got the vid of that. Real grovy in Auckland had it

[cousa1]

Got the vid of that. Real grovy in Auckland had it

I've "heard" that it can be downloaded off the internet and put on CD.

[sabbath]

i just brought a 94 dyna convirtible.back on a bike after 5years.and as much fun as it is cruising by yourself it's not qite the same.need to hook up wth others round this area.palm nrth.if ya's keen drop us a line.

[Tony Tibbotts]

I've just return home from Britain and have brought home my pride and joy(excluding wife & son)1974 Ironhead Sporty and would love to meat up with some other Harley riders.I'm in Christchurch, I also love old British bikes so I'm not fussy when it comes to what you ride. A bike is a bike.

[deathstar]

i like the look of a commuter but i think the harleys just look like the 4x4 of the car world and to big for me and i'm still 6"2

[Rashika]

I've just return home from Britain and have brought home my pride and joy(excluding wife & son)1974 Ironhead Sporty and would love to meat up with some other Harley riders.I'm in Christchurch, I also love old British bikes so I'm not fussy when it comes to what you ride. A bike is a bike.
Very cool mate! Welcome to chch Kbrs :Punk:

[scumdog]

I've just return home from Britain and have brought home my pride and joy(excluding wife & son)1974 Ironhead Sporty and would love to meat up with some other Harley riders.I'm in Christchurch, I also love old British bikes so I'm not fussy when it comes to what you ride. A bike is a bike.

Had an '81 I/H m'self, great wee bike, one of those bikes that is sad to see go when I sold it (It's up in Ch-ch SOMEWHERE now)

[deathstar]

whoever gave me the bad reputation for my earlier post i posted in here to give my opinion which is what the forum is for.

[Jackrat]

whoever gave me the bad reputation for my earlier post i posted in here to give my opinion which is what the forum is for.

Nobody asked for your opinion,they asked who owned or rode an HD.
It's people like you who drive wedges between different groups of bikers.
You should of posted in the pointless drivel section.
here's some more,,so sue me,,:motu:

[coastchick]

Im an owner/rider of a 2002 1450 custom softtail...won second fastest in show at Sulphur City end last year.....not that that means too much to me, as Ive been only riding it for 2 weeks and wont be opening her up for quite some time...lol...looking for harley owners or ANY bike owners on the coast to go riding with....