Harleys

[HermaphroBiker]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

[canarlee]

coz they are like marmite!

[merv]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

I don't but do you?

I'd never buy one I don't think but don't slag them off like some people do.

Usually "hate" is all about jealousy or no attempt at understanding.

[Virago]

Yippee, we haven't had a harley-bashing thread for weeks...:thud:

[McJim]

I intend to own a Buell one day so in essence I don't hate Harleys.

I couldn't ride one though - I get a sore back on sports tourers - I need to crouch forward to be comfortable. Never get sore wrists cos I use my knees and core to hold my body (natural progression from being a racing cyclist).

Each to their own.

[HermaphroBiker]

coz they are like marmite!

By marmite do you mean the love/hate thing, or do you find them sticky to ride?:Pokey:

[canarlee]

love hate thing!

[desmo dave]

Because there people thats why.And they do all sorts of weird shit

[dino3310]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

because i want one but can't farken afford one

[canarlee]

because i want one but can't farken afford one

a standard hardly (road king for example) isnt that expensive, its all the add on stuff that bumps the price up!

[Griff]

With the Greatest Respect to Harley Riders....

I remember an advertisement stating that if you want to look for a Harley, you will find them on the road.....

I have always thought of that as a weak marketing phrase, but now I know different.

You WILL find them on the road, because that is where people abandon them there, when they break down.

[scumdog]

With the Greatest Respect to Harley Riders....

I remember an advertisement stating that if you want to look for a Harley, you will find them on the road.....

I have always thought of that as a weak marketing phrase, but now I know different.

You WILL find them on the road, because that is where people abandon them there, when they break down.

OK, I'll take the bait..

How many HDs have YOU seen on the road, broken down? - let alone abandoned?

And how many threads here are about problems with HDs vs problems with other makes??

ALL makes break down at times matey - not just the ones you hate.

HDs were invented to bait losers I say....

[Griff]

OK, I'll take the bait..

How many HDs have YOU seen on the road, broken down? - let alone abandoned?

And how many threads here are about problems with HDs vs problems with other makes??

ALL makes break down at times matey - not just the ones you hate.

HDs were invented to bait losers I say....

Whoah!!!

Reeling in a big one....

Quick! Someone get me a net and a big stick!:laugh:

[Crisis management]

I intend to own a Buell one day so in essence I don't hate Harleys.

Traitor.......the SS got to you already?


Harleys? Not my cup of tea but I've never ridden one so can't really comment.


Now, if we want to get stuck into Harley riders........

[Ewan Oozarmy]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

I don't hate them. I wouldn't buy one. They're great bike for the US - long, straight freeways with a 55MPH limit and not too many bends.....

[Griff]

I don't hate them. I wouldn't buy one. They're great bike for the US - long, straight freeways with a 55MPH limit and not too many bends.....

Seriously though, riding laid back with your feet in front, seems kinda the wrong way to do it.
(Its like driving a car with you head jammed into the headrest)

[avgas]

I like harleys - i hate tassles and vests

[98tls]

My best mate rides one,actually hes got 2 but his old sporty doesnt get out much these days,personally they dont do it for me at the moment but since riding one i can see one in the garage later on down the track,a Harley or M10 or similar,different strokes for different folks i say and you ride what ever makes your heart sing..simple really.:woohoo:

[Ewan Oozarmy]

Seriously though, riding laid back with your feet in front, seems kinda the wrong way to do it.

Yup, it certainly feels wrong to me. But not to the 50+, "larger" (not fat), handel-bar moustache sporting, leather cap wearing gentlemen that tend to ride these things :)

[Tank]

People hate Harleys for the same reason they say Hondas are for gays.

Petty, pathetic, foundation-less, stereotyping.

Some people love 'em some people dont. I guess bikes are subjective - we each like our own thing, and cannot understand others.

Me (for instance) love the idea of cruising (and will probally end up with a Harley or a Triumph), but cannot understand sportsbikes at all - dont like 'em, and think that they are ugly.

Now - Im sure that there are some people on here that love sports bikes (ya think!), dosnt mean that I'm right and that they are wrong - is subjective and people buying the right tools for the job. They just have to remember that others think differently.

[SimJen]

I think i'd have a chopper of some sort with a big bore S&S motor or whateva, but im not sure a skinny white boy riding one looks right.
I'd never have just a harley though, sportsbikes are far better and the harley would be a second or third bike in the garage.
The gay leather pants and tassles don't do it for me, nor does the 18th Century engine technology. Even the VRod is pretty basic compared to modern stuff.

[NighthawkNZ]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

same reason other people hate Hondas... or I hate the colour purple... Purple is so gay

[McJim]

Traitor.......the SS got to you already?


:rofl: I can't forsee a time when I will not have a Ducati in my garage! I just thought I might get a Buell too that's all. Sound, torque and handling. my three biggest desires in a bike. Top end doesn't come into it for me as long as it can do the ol' ton then that's plenty.

[SimJen]

Yeah Buells aren't bad, they look cool....good wheelie bikes too ;)
Just wish they had the VRod engine instead!
Not sure I could put up with the lack of rev's though....it'd feel strange blatting around well below 10,000rpm.
At the end of the day though, a bike is a bike is a bike.
We're all bikers who love the fresh air, and the freedom and excitement of two wheels.

[Griff]

Yup, it certainly feels wrong to me. But not to the 50+, "larger" (not fat), handel-bar moustache sporting, leather cap wearing gentlemen that tend to ride these things :)

When you say "not fat", do you mean "Big Boned" like Cartman?

[Ewan Oozarmy]

When you say "not fat", do you mean "Big Boned" like Cartman?

Festively plump.....

[Griff]

Festively plump.....

:doh: Thanks for clearing that up. You mean like "Gay and Jolly" like Father Christmas in a purple tassly little leather number and cowboy trousers?

[HermaphroBiker]

But surely it's just like sitting on your sofa with a few fans infront of you face. where is the thrill?:oi-grr:

[HermaphroBiker]

Perhaps their thrill is the amount of 'wind' they get rushing up their leather tassly flares when they go commando?

[Griff]

Perhaps their thrill is the amount of 'wind' they get rushing up their leather tassly flares when they go commando?

Whoah there dude!!

Party Saussages? Too much information.

:sick:

[HermaphroBiker]

someone's just told me that all the members of the 'Village People' own a HD. is that true? :Police:

[terbang]

Firstly, they are Bikes and I like them. Never owned one but I have done plenty of riding on them, mainly in the USA with some yank mates of mine and not wearing helmets either (oooh). They are comfortable, they'll do the ton plus a bit, and handle OK. And they sound real nice too and they look nice. Don't knock em until you have tried them.

[Swoop]

After watching "Wild Hogs" I have learned that if you are a harley riding computer geek and walk into a bar full of bikers with a tire iron in your hand whilst threatening them (even though they have vowed to kill you), the most they will do is tie you up with gaffertape and hang you from a tree.

Cool.

[HermaphroBiker]

After watching "Wild Hogs" I have learned that if you are a harley riding computer geek and walk into a bar full of bikers with a tire iron in your hand whilst threatening them (even though they have vowed to kill you), the most they will do is tie you up with gaffertape and hang you from a tree.

Cool.

I think the film was heavily edited before they were hung in the tree (or some time after) and some scenes were 'missed out'...:buggerd:

[terbang]

someone's just told me that all the members of the 'Village People' own a HD. is that true? :Police:


Oh cool, they are motorcyclists and entertainers as well, but I suspect they could afford more than one.

[Holy Roller]

But surely it's just like sitting on your sofa with a few fans infront of you face. where is the thrill?:oi-grr:

One doesn't need to go fast for a thrill:whistle:

[Angusdog]

Plus big torque is loads of fun - there's all types of fast.

[dmouse]

it all comes down to the the old saying a bad workman will allways blame the tools he uses for his bad job !!!

a harley is a motorcycle if you not noticed maybe you like to rade jappas then thats ok by me its entirely your choice, but if you feel you have to pull other bikers down for what they ride, because either you cant afford one or your so one eyed then thats your problem, but it does not give you the right to tell or expect others to see the same as you, or even ride the same bike as you, it would be a very quiet forum here if we all had the same toys so get back in your cot and share your toys or experiances with others around you but do not tell them how to behave dress or what to ride they have a choice just like you.

[terbang]

so get back in your cot and share your toys or experiances with others around you but do not tell them how to behave dress or what to ride they have a choice just like you.

A perceptive man there with the use of the words 'toys and cot'..!

[SimJen]

it all comes down to the the old saying a bad workman will allways blame the tools he uses for his bad job !!!

a harley is a motorcycle if you not noticed maybe you like to rade jappas then thats ok by me its entirely your choice, but if you feel you have to pull other bikers down for what they ride, because either you cant afford one or your so one eyed then thats your problem, but it does not give you the right to tell or expect others to see the same as you, or even ride the same bike as you, it would be a very quiet forum here if we all had the same toys so get back in your cot and share your toys or experiances with others around you but do not tell them how to behave dress or what to ride they have a choice just like you.

I think the negativity comes from the fact most Harley riders will ignore sportsbike riders when it comes to the nod or wave.
Obviously they think they are better than us!
I am always ready to acknowledge a fellow biker but so many times Harley riders just ignore you.
Even at the lights they won't look at you, perhaps its cause they're scared of what 4 cylinders and over 10,000rpm sounds like.
The odd Harley will wave, but its usually a middle aged "semi-rider"!
Whateva floats your boat! or in the case of a Harley, whatever sinks your ship :bleh:

[HermaphroBiker]

it all comes down to the the old saying a bad workman will allways blame the tools he uses for his bad job !!!

a harley is a motorcycle if you not noticed maybe you like to rade jappas then thats ok by me its entirely your choice,

rade jappas? i assume you mean raid japanese people? In which case, im sorry but no, i don't.



but if you feel you have to pull other bikers down for what they ride, because either you cant afford one or your so one eyed then thats your problem

kettle? pot? black? you have an EYE PATCH!


but do not tell me how to dress or what to ride i have a choice just like you.


so...let me get this straight. you're a one eyed, dress wearing mouse with a penchant for raiding asian households?

[dmouse]

and i allways get the same reaction from sports bikes so it works both ways !!! thats life no need to loose the plot over it is there, i ride a harley i wave and if i dont get a response maybe i will get a nod from the next one, and there will allways be another, plus even harley riders dont allways nod or wave back to me, so it works both ways

[don rocard]

They are a nice looking bike there is no doubt,in fact one could say quite pretty.The problem in my opinion is the attitude that a lot of them have sitting on top.We sometimes had great fun watching the Sunday H D riders pulling up outside the Riverhead Pub,strutting and posing and becomming orgasmic over each others extra add ons.Each to his own,hope the rain stays away as I like to see them.:laugh:

[SimJen]

Im not worried, heaps of sportsbikes don't either. Just an observation. :)

[Monkeyboy]

I don't hate them, saw a documentary on Sky about the making of the v-rod. I could own one of them.:Punk: I thought it was funny how they went on about fuel injection and the cradle frame as if they invented it, still worth watching though. It might break a Harley owners heart to tell them that the fuel tank on a v-rod is under the seat and made of plastic, not chromed lead like the rest of the bike!:laugh: I quite like the Deuce as well but not at $38K

[dmouse]

rade jappas? i assume you mean raid japanese people? In which case, im sorry but no, i don't.




kettle? pot? black? you have an EYE PATCH!

and i am complety sure that you look like cat !! Hermaphrobiker is that a male/female with both sex organs if so please abuse yourself.




so...let me get this straight. you're a one eyed, dress wearing mouse with a penchant for raiding asian households?

the picture is just an image like yours if you compare me to that then you have a very little mind, no i do not raid households but if thats what you like to think with your pea sized brain then please continue as it might give you some pleasure, simple things amuse simple minds please dont try to think about it too long its obviously beyond your intelligence.

[SimJen]

For $30k+ i'd be buying a piece of art like a Duc 1098 or a F4 MV....can't understand the attraction to a 300kg+ piece of cast iron ;)
Still takes all sorts :)

[Cajun]

For $30k+ i'd be buying a piece of art like a Duc 1098 or a F4 MV....can't understand the attraction to a 300kg+ piece of cast iron ;)
Still takes all sorts :)

Each to there own mate, i mean if we all liked some stuff, boring world wouldn't bikes all be the same.

Many people who own harleys would say wouldn't touch a duc or mv, all that plastic/carbon fibre,

[SimJen]

plastic and carbon fibre, yeah too modern I suppose.
They'd prefer twigs, horseshit and straw with possibly a little iron thrown in for good measure ;)
People are strange

[doc]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:Envy by those feeling inadequate, I suppose . HD marketing of the image is one of the most successfull business plans in the world. Yet the whole image is based about being a 1 percenter, and most of the HOG type riders will only use parts off the "Wall of chrome". What ever happened to the individual who used parts from what ever he could find even jap bike parts like brake callipers just to make his bike different and work better.
Plus your a better tougher more real biker if you hate harleys, ask someone who hasn't got a bike they will back you up.
Take one for a serious ride and then make an informed comment about them. They are not track bikes, so don't compare them against them. Take a look at the detail in them it is displayed not hidden by covers, and chrome is so easy to clean.

[Tank]

I think the negativity comes from the fact most Harley riders will ignore sportsbike riders when it comes to the nod or wave.

I ride a GN250 - and no bastard nods or waves to me. So now I hate all bikes other than GN250's (red ones - not black)

I did try waving once holding my hands up above my head but I almost fell off.:doh:

[Rosie]

Yippee, we haven't had a harley-bashing thread for weeks...:thud:

Or a waving thread :thud::thud:

[McJim]

Or a waving thread :thud::thud:

No - don't even joke about it.
No more Waving threads.
No more "Which 250 should I buy" threads.
No more religious threads either.

Please.

[marioc]

its got two wheels,I like it

[gijoe1313]

No - don't even joke about it.
No more Waving threads.
No more "Which 250 should I buy" threads.
No more religious threads either.

Please.

Damn I was going to start a thread about what 250 bike would suit which religious denomination and what wave they could use to identify their faith with! :blink:

[doc]

Damn I was going to start a thread about what 250 bike would suit which religious denomination and what wave they could use to identify their faith with! :blink:You friggin stirrer only the other day, I was out witnessing on my 250 harley look a like, and I waved at this guy on a scooter, who had his knee down going past my local school, who got pulled over by this cop. Helen is going to hear about this.

[McJim]

So now that the thread has gone well and truly off topic we can conclude that in the main the impression that other bikers hate Harley's is, in fact, false.

Many of us can't afford them, most of us don't want one but very few people actually feel enough emotion on the subject to actually hate them.

Another fantastic piece of qualitative research by the entity that is Kiwi Biker.:rofl:

[Virago]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

It appears that you already know the answer to your own question...


But surely it's just like sitting on your sofa with a few fans infront of you face. where is the thrill?:oi-grr:


Perhaps their thrill is the amount of 'wind' they get rushing up their leather tassly flares when they go commando?


someone's just told me that all the members of the 'Village People' own a HD. is that true? :Police:

Well, that was boring as usual.

[avgas]

Why do chicks hate anal?

[McJim]

Why do chicks hate anal?

Because there is, quite clitorally, a lack of stimulation...:rofl: besides - not every chick likes to wear a strap on!

[doc]

Many of us can't afford them, most of us want one but very few people actually feel enough emotion to actually hate them.
Another fantastic piece of qualitative research by the entity that is Kiwi Biker.:rofl:
So very true. I should be a mod

[peasea]

Whoah!!!

Reeling in a big one....

Quick! Someone get me a net and a big stick!:laugh:

A gun perhaps?

[HermaphroBiker]

It appears that you already know the answer to your own question...

Well, that was boring as usual.

Actually it was pretty fun. we got 5 pages of shite and some of the guys on here had a good laugh. if we only talked about serious problems we'd lose our fantastic sense of humour. :woohoo:

[peasea]

Yup, it certainly feels wrong to me. But not to the 50+, "larger" (not fat), handel-bar moustache sporting, leather cap wearing gentlemen that tend to ride these things :)

OK, I'm 50+ (a little bit) and I haven't got a mo', I ain't "larger", don't wear a leather cap (or tassles) and I'm not generally a gentleman (unless I'm after something). I only see the nerds as described above on sunny days with pristine bikes that never see a wet day. I've seen/met tossers on all sorts of bikes. I don't think dorks are brand-specific.

Leaning on your wrists all day doesn't do it for me and I find the laid-back positioning of the bod on the HD quite comfy, I can sit there all day and often do. I knew the bike had a suspect head gasket when I bought it; I fixed it myself with basic hand tools and haven't touched the engine since. (Apart from oil changes, plugs etc.) I don't diss jap bikes but I'd never own one. I've ridden some fast buggers and they far exceed my high-speed riding abilities so why go there? Part of the attraction for me was self preservation.

The reason it doesn't go around corners like a sports bike is coz it isn't one. It's the same reason it doesn't do wheelstands all day long, or stoppies etc. What it can do is perform touring duties with aplomb, heavily laden if you like, it won't care. I like the rumble, the styling and it's all-round solidity.

Why do some people hate Harleys? Dunno. Why do some people like sports bikes? Why do some blokes go for other blokes? (I don't think that's right.) Why do people drink Guinness? Why do people eat chicken's feet?

Why do some people think the world is round? (Fuckin' idiots.)

[HermaphroBiker]

It appears that you already know the answer to your own question...

Well, that was boring as usual.

Actually it was pretty fun. we got 5 pages of shite and some of the guys on here had a good laugh. if we only talked about serious problems we'd lose our fantastic sense of humour. :woohoo:

[dmouse]

just to prove a point i have posted pics of my bike in the gallery as you will see there is no wire or straw and the only sign of shit maybe squashed dog turd on the tyres.

dont judge others for what they are judge them for what they do.

and its NOT all off the shelf parts either.

[HermaphroBiker]

just to prove a point i have posted pics of my bike in the gallery as you will see there is no wire or straw and the only sign of shit maybe squashed dog turd on the tyres.

dont judge others for what they are judge them for what they do.


you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

[peasea]

I discovered today that the two most common tattos in the world are:
1) Mom (or mum)
2) Harley Davidson

I wonder why that is.

I don't have any tattoos, I just thought it was interesting.

[peasea]

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

Oh, shut up

[RC1]

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

thats good coming from you with a name like yours that will comand lots of respect :laugh::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[HermaphroBiker]

I discovered today that the two most common tattoos in the world are:
1) Mom (or mum)
2) Harley Davidson

I wonder why that is.

I just thought it was interesting.

It's probably because they don't know who their mum is (or mom if they read right to left). i'm not sure about the second though. perhaps it's to shout about their "not off-the-shelf parts"?

[peasea]

thats good coming from you with a name like yours that will comand lots of respect :laugh::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Yeah, post a pic of your goolies (or are they 'girlies'? Or both?)

[McJim]

So very true. I am a mod

You should buy a lambretta then....sorry, wrong type of mod, my bad, you should buy a Power Commander and full Akropovic system...doh! Wrong kind of mod again! I give up.

[peasea]

It's probably because they don't know who their mum is (or mom if they read right to left). i'm not sure about the second though. perhaps it's to shout about their "not off-the-shelf parts"?


Could very well be, thanks for the enlightened take on things.

[spookytooth]

personaly i recon theres not alot that sound or look better than a harley.To me all sports bikes look the same just different colours. Different strokes for different folks :)

[doc]

You should buy a lambretta then....sorry, wrong type of mod, my bad, you should buy a Power Commander and full Akropovic system...doh! Wrong kind of mod again! I give up.
Sorry man I don't have Xbox

[avgas]

Because there is, quite clitorally, a lack of stimulation...:rofl: besides - not every chick likes to wear a strap on!
Bugger, so speaking from experience which ones do ;)

[Griff]

Why are Harley's refered to as "Hogs"?

Is it because they are absolute pigs to ride?

Just curious...

[Ewan Oozarmy]

OK, I'm 50+ (a little bit) and I haven't got a mo', I ain't "larger", don't wear a leather cap (or tassles) and I'm not generally a gentleman (unless I'm after something). I only see the nerds as described above on sunny days with pristine bikes that never see a wet day. I've seen/met tossers on all sorts of bikes. I don't think dorks are brand-specific.

Leaning on your wrists all day doesn't do it for me and I find the laid-back positioning of the bod on the HD quite comfy, I can sit there all day and often do. I knew the bike had a suspect head gasket when I bought it; I fixed it myself with basic hand tools and haven't touched the engine since. (Apart from oil changes, plugs etc.) I don't diss jap bikes but I'd never own one. I've ridden some fast buggers and they far exceed my high-speed riding abilities so why go there? Part of the attraction for me was self preservation.

The reason it doesn't go around corners like a sports bike is coz it isn't one. It's the same reason it doesn't do wheelstands all day long, or stoppies etc. What it can do is perform touring duties with aplomb, heavily laden if you like, it won't care. I like the rumble, the styling and it's all-round solidity.

Why do some people hate Harleys? Dunno. Why do some people like sports bikes? Why do some blokes go for other blokes? (I don't think that's right.) Why do people drink Guinness? Why do people eat chicken's feet?

Why do some people think the world is round? (Fuckin' idiots.)

Hey man, chill out. The part of this thread you quoted me on was just a bit of banter with another KBer. Check out my earlier post in this thread and you'll see that I don't hate Harley's (or any other make of bike for that matter) - they're just not for me.....

[McJim]

Why are Harley's refered to as "Hogs"?

Is it because they are absolute pigs to ride?

Just curious...

Harley Owners Group

[dmouse]

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

i said unless there is some on the tyre i did not say there was some.how do you know what your driving through at high speed or following a stock truck NZ roads are a cesspit of filth should it be known, and just to clear another point i ride my bike all year round wet or dry not just on sunny days and i dont ride to the pub with all the guys and swagger round looking at there bikes like a magpie, my bike is smine i paid for it i will ride whenever the mood takes me, i enjoy my bike its my freedom not just two wheels, if you dont like it or other bikes that are simular harleys/hondas/suzuki/kawasaki/mv/bmw touring bikes thats your choice, no i cant get round a corner as fast as a sports bike or fly down the road the same, but i did all that years ago ive seen good mates dead on the side of the road one went through the back of a bedford van and ended up losing half of his head hanging out of the windshield, i was riding a norton 750 then, so i have been there done that i have nothing to prove nothing to gain, i will leave the fast life to you to leave your mark i just hope that i do not have to stop and help pick up your peices when you have serious bin for the love of speed after all its your life do what you will

nuff said.

[McJim]

Bugger, so speaking from experience which ones do ;)

Scandinavian Chicks....voice of experience from this Danish chick I went out with for a while...she was actually a bit too adventurous for my taste.

[peasea]

Hey man, chill out. The part of this thread you quoted me on was just a bit of banter with another KBer. Check out my earlier post in this thread and you'll see that I don't hate Harley's (or any other make of bike for that matter) - they're just not for me.....


I was chilling, what part gave you the impression I wasn't? Was it the idiots bit? I think people that eat chicken's feet ARE fuckin' idiots.

[peasea]

Harley Owners Group

That doesn't answer the question.

[HermaphroBiker]

Beginning in 1920 a team of farm boys down South that would become known as the "hog boys" consistently won races. The group had a hog, or pig as their mascot. Following a win, they would put the pig (a real one) on the back of their Harley and take a victory lap.[27] In 1983, an organization was formed, taking advantage of the long-standing nickname by turning "hog" into the acronym H.O.G.

[Griff]

Beginning in 1920 a team of farm boys down South that would become known as the "hog boys" consistently won races. The group had a hog, or pig as their mascot. Following a win, they would put the pig (a real one) on the back of their Harley and take a victory lap.[27] In 1983, an organization was formed, taking advantage of the long-standing nickname by turning "hog" into the acronym H.O.G.

Hey thanks Dude!

So they had a love pig as a mascot?

I wonder if that is where the term "Boar and Stoke" came from?

[peasea]

Beginning in 1920 a team of farm boys down South that would become known as the "hog boys" consistently won races. The group had a hog, or pig as their mascot. Following a win, they would put the pig (a real one) on the back of their Harley and take a victory lap.[27] In 1983, an organization was formed, taking advantage of the long-standing nickname by turning "hog" into the acronym H.O.G.

You're quite right, was that Joe Walter and 'The wrecking crew'? They won everything!

[avgas]

personaly i recon theres not alot that sound or look better than a harley.To me all sports bikes look the same just different colours. Different strokes for different folks :)
I do enjoy the sound of a good harley sound. Problem these days is it very hard to find a good harley sound.
I blame the chinese parts.
On the other side of the coin the new triples sound way better than the old ones.
I would like to comment on new 2 strokes.....but their aren't any. Most of the modern ones are still based on a 10 year old design with a few extra "features" :(
As far as im concerned the best bikes in the world are the simplest - sadly harley didn't go down this path.
Anyone who tells you harley engines are simple has as much experience with them as my girlfriend. They can be as simple or as complicated as your mind allows.

[dmouse]

i wonder did he use google to find that information or is he a closet harley fan just peeking out of the door and testing the water lol:clap:

[Ewan Oozarmy]

I was chilling, what part gave you the impression I wasn't? Was it the idiots bit? I think people that eat chicken's feet ARE fuckin' idiots.

Sweet :)

Never tried chickens feet.....probably never will....

[peasea]

i wonder did he use google to find that information or is he a closet harley fan just peeking out of the door and testing the water lol:clap:


The mind boggles, doesn't it?
Or should that read; "the mind Googles"?

[Griff]

Hey thanks Guys, that was FUN. :niceone:

[dmouse]

is not trying to copy the original the biggest compliment look how many harley styled jap bikes there are now out there choice is yours go for a copy or get the real thing

glad we could entertain you see you on the road and dont forget to wave it might be me waving back at ya :clap:

[Edbear]

... has as much experience with them as my girlfriend...



Doncha jes' luv the English language....:rolleyes:

[scumdog]

For $30k+ i'd be buying a piece of art like a Duc 1098 or a F4 MV....can't understand the attraction to a 300kg+ piece of cast iron ;)
Still takes all sorts :)


What motorbike is made of cast-iron these days??:spudwhat::wait:'

[oldrider]

I don't care if people profess to hate Harley's, they are confused, I like them, I just like the bike I have better, for what I want to do with it! :2thumbsup

If I ever win "Lotto", (derr) I will build a big shed and fill it with 365 different bikes! :whistle:

I think that might even be better than a harem with 365 different women in it! :confused:

At least I could still do justice to the bikes! :niceone: But the women? :oi-grr:........ :weep:........Jaded,.....:crybaby:....John.

[scumdog]

I don't care if people profess to hate Harley's, they are confused, I like them, I just like the bike I have better, for what I want to do with it! :2thumbsup

If I ever win "Lotto", (derr) I will build a big shed and fill it with 365 different bikes! :whistle:

I think that might even be better than a harem with 365 different women in it! :confused:

At least I could still do justice to the bikes! :niceone: But the women? :oi-grr:........ :weep:........Jaded,.....:crybaby:....John.

And the bikes would cause you less grief - even if they were all cast-iron Harleys!!

[avgas]

Doncha jes' luv the English language....:rolleyes:
Not really - but i am not as fluent any more due to speakin da braile.

[RDJ]

... when I was young and a Norton Commando or Yamaha RD250 (or yes please! a 350) were unaffordable and a Harley was just unattainable - "we" envied in a nice way people who had those bikes. These days it seems that if people have something "we" don't, a more common reaction is disparage their choice.

I'm sure it's taken most of the oldies here years-to-decades to get enough disposable income to get the bikes we wanted when we were teens; but the riders I know agree that if some people don't like what we ride, and wish to disrespect our choices, that affects our enjoyment of what we like to ride not at all.

But one'd think it must be a bit uncomfortable for the 'haters', all that bile swilling around :confused:

[delusionz]

I love cruisers and I definitely love that fatboy look. But what bugs me about HD (like most american vehicles) is that they have big gulping engines that put out fuck all power which to me means only one thing -- inefficiency~

I'd love a cruiser with a sports tuned v-twin, lower cc, higher compression

[Edbear]

I'd love a cruiser with a sports tuned v-twin, lower cc, higher compression


Sounds just like mine!

[dino3310]

a standard hardly (road king for example) isnt that expensive, its all the add on stuff that bumps the price up!

still cant afford one,that kinda $$$$ would be a deposit on our first home

[avgas]

(like most american vehicles) is that they have big gulping engines that put out fuck all power which to me means only one thing
That is a missconception that the world holds over the US.
Sad fact of the matter is the people whom make these thoughts public have a form of envy either due to being unable to obtain said vehicles (seen many american things in europe. Or envy due to testing said vehicle but not being allowed to publically expressive about their true thoughts about said vehicles.
I was once a member of the puplic in reference to the whole "american stuff sux" marketing. After having try some of the said vehicles.....i keep my mouth shut now.
Different strokes for different folks at the end of the day. Sometimes figures on paper to not give all people hard ons.
As reference to economy - the bigger the engine, doesn't mean the bigger the petrol bill. As i now know driving a 1.5L POS.

[delusionz]

That is a missconception that the world holds over the US.
Sad fact of the matter is the people whom make these thoughts public have a form of envy either due to being unable to obtain said vehicles (seen many american things in europe. Or envy due to testing said vehicle but not being allowed to publically expressive about their true thoughts about said vehicles.
I was once a member of the puplic in reference to the whole "american stuff sux" marketing. After having try some of the said vehicles.....i keep my mouth shut now.
Different strokes for different folks at the end of the day. Sometimes figures on paper to not give all people hard ons.
As reference to economy - the bigger the engine, doesn't mean the bigger the petrol bill. As i now know driving a 1.5L POS.

Well then you might find it impressive that my car (1.3) goes from mt eden to piha and back for $8, tho my motorcycle would have done that for about $3 i dont think you'll find many bigger engined cars doing better than that.

its not to say american stuff sux, and my car is a ford so that would contradict what i'm saying

[avgas]

Well then you might find it impressive that my car (1.3) goes from mt eden to piha and back for $8, tho my motorcycle would have done that for about $3 i dont think you'll find many bigger engined cars doing better than that.
I wouldnt be supprise if my older 3.8L Holden was too far off that mark.
A Buell Blast i borrowed (500cc) did the Piha loop within 10c the price of fuel that the GB400 i had.
However on the Flipside, my RG150 once is was tuned was more expensive to run than my friends 300ZX.
Like i said man its all relative - running costs on a harley are a fraction of mine.

[Big Dave]

You WILL find them on the road, because that is where people abandon them there, when they break down.

grrrr

Go into AMPS and ask Lou about the reliability of the rental fleet if you want some hard facts.

[far queue]

They don't do it for me, but if they do it for you that's cool, why worry about about what other people think. You only pass this way once, so do it your way. I've never really been one to follow the herd.

However ... I've found that Harley riders tend to take the bait rather well, so giving them a hard time about their ride can be fun :bleh: And, of course, KB is a great place to go fishing :devil2:

[SlashWylde]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

Why do dogs lick their balls?






'Cause they can. :laugh:

[Sniper]

Why do people hate harleys?:confused:

Because they can.
Because they are different
Because they sound funny
Because they look funny
Because they can
Because they leak
Because they are too loud
Because some people who ride them give the rest a bad name
Because they cannot corner
Because they are recognised with gangs
Because they can
Because they are not someones cup of tea
Because some people havent ridden one
Because some people believe everything others tell them
Because they can


Just a few reasons, pick what you feel like. Each to their own though

[RDJ]

grrrr

Go into AMPS and ask Lou about the reliability of the rental fleet if you want some hard facts.


Dave I think they're more interested in trolling with soft fallacies :laugh:

[Big Dave]

Dave I think they're more interested in trolling with soft fallacies :laugh:

Yeah - I edited that post cause it sounded like I was angrier than I am.

Any time I get a chance to throw a leg over a hog I happily take it.
Great machines. Bustin' a nut to get my mits on the 08's

[Virago]

...Great machines. Bustin' a nut to get my mits on the 08's

Looking forward to the reviews, BD.

[Big Dave]

Looking forward to the reviews, BD.

Cheers.........10

[Bat out of Hell]

HARLEY DAVIDSON.............................If I Have to explain, you wouldn't understand.

[bimotabob]

Hi

I used to dislike harleys when I was a teenager but now with an older view on things and after working in a Harley shop my attitude is changed.
I'd buy one if I was rich as cruising around looking/sounding the part is bound to be fun (probably impress the ho's too:cool:)
You don't see many bike brands where the self employed are getting twin cams and the gangmembers/hoods or drug dealers are riding round on FXR's or old EVO's etc..

The give good milage - 50mpg is no problem.
I wouldn't call them unreliable - at least the Evo's on anyway.
They do the job they were meant for.

It's so true that some people with Jap cruisers say they dislike Harleys, but
really if they had the cash they would trade their japper copy in a second for the image/prestige that Harley brings.
Have seen them "come around" plenty of times.:yes:
Not that there is anything wrong with Jap criusers I know they are good machines.

You just can't congregate at the local cafe for a latte on anything but the original...




Cheers
BB

[McJim]

You just can't congregate at the local cafe for a latte on anything but the original...

I don't feel at all out of place sipping a latte after rocking up on my non-Harley...:rofl:

[scumdog]

I don't feel at all out of place sipping a latte after rocking up on my non-Harley...:rofl:

And I don't feel at all left out of place sipping (gulping?)a non-latte after rocking up in my Harley...
:2thumbsup

[98tls]

[QUOTE=bimotabob;

It's so true that some people with Jap cruisers say they dislike Harleys, but
really if they had the cash they would trade their japper copy in a second for the image/prestige that Harley brings.
Have seen them "come around" plenty of times.:yes:
Not that there is anything wrong with Jap criusers I know they are good machines.

You just can't congregate at the local cafe for a latte on anything but the original...




Cheers
BB[/QUOTE] Iam no Harley hater and not out trollin but i just dont get it,in fact just to make sure i rung 2 blokes i know one has an M10 the other a 1800 Honda and there reply to would you trade your bike on a Harley was "no" :bash:

[98tls]

HARLEY DAVIDSON.............................If I Have to explain, you wouldn't understand. Just sitting here having a few ales with 3 other riders one who rides a Harley,showed him your post his reply was just to roll his eyes and shake his head.

[Headbanger]

This thread just broke the stinko-meter:bleh:

Whats with the little boys riding ricer 250's trying to do "teh internetz battle" with the grown ups?

Feeling a little insecure?

Or are ya just a pack of poofs?


Muhahahahaha.

Buy a real bike, and tell people what you think to their faces.

Go on ladies, I dare you.

Or, You could just roll into a little ball, stick ya thumb in ya mouth, and have a little cry over the fact that no one waves to ya pansy arse.

[98tls]

This thread just broke the stinko-meter:bleh:

Whats with the little boys riding ricer 250's

Buy a real bike, and tell people what you think to their faces.

Absolutly no problem with that at all its just the waiting round for you lot to show up that pisses me off.

[Bonez]

Chap a work rides a leg end. Nice chap and nice bike.

[Max Preload]

I think the negativity comes from the fact most Harley riders will ignore sportsbike riders when it comes to the nod or wave.
Obviously they think they are better than us!

They can't take their hands off the bars without going into a big tank slapper... ;)


and i allways get the same reaction from sports bikes so it works both ways !!!

Only because the Hardly Ferguson guys almost never wave. I know I don't bother waving at hardlys anymore.


Never tried chickens feet.....probably never will....

You don't know what you're missing, round eye. I bet you like insects from the sea, and the ass of a cow. :whistle:


I wouldnt be supprise if my older 3.8L Holden was too far off that mark.

I know my 4.0L Fairmont would do about the same too. And a damn sight more comfortably than a poxy a 1.3L 4-pot.

[Bonez]

I discovered today that the two most common tattos in the world are:
1) Mom (or mum)
2) Harley Davidson

I wonder why that is.

Because most HD riders still live with their Mum I suppose?

PS-This is a feeble attempt at a joke.

[avgas]

. I've found that Harley riders tend to take the bait rather well, so giving them a hard time about their ride can be fun :bleh: And, of course, KB is a great place to go fishing :devil2:
I thought being a qualified Ducati Owner (aka bike mechanic) you would know stereotypes all too well. ;) Cos we all know that ducati riders either dont ride the bikes or work on them. haha
Whats the second bike for - moving? (this is a pisstake)

[scumdog]

They can't take their hands off the bars without going into a big tank slapper... ;)



Only because the Hardly Ferguson guys almost never wave. I know I don't bother waving at hardlys anymore.



You don't know what you're missing, round eye. I bet you like insects from the sea, and the ass of a cow. :whistle:



I know my 4.0L Fairmont would do about the same too. And a damn sight more comfortably than a poxy a 1.3L 4-pot.

Bugger-off with your trolling - I bit at the last troll (knowingly) and one bite per thread is my limit.

Reading your comments on harleys is de ja vu again and again... sheesh, have you trollers got NO original material - or is this all you get taught at troll school??:bleh::rolleyes:

[Grahameeboy]

Bugger-off with your trolling - I bit at the last troll (knowingly) and one bite per thread is my limit.

Reading your comments on harleys is de ja vu again and again... sheesh, have you trollers got NO original material - or is this all you get taught at troll school??:bleh::rolleyes:

I like Harleys to look at, just not my kinda ride.........I am a self taught troll by the way.......we lived in 'ole in ground, nor money for school uniform ya know.......

[Big Dave]

Because most HD riders still live with their Mum I suppose?

PS-This is a feeble attempt at a joke.

You are quite correct though.




Feeble.:wari:

[Max Preload]

Reading your comments on harleys is de ja vu again and again... sheesh, have you trollers got NO original material - or is this all you get taught at troll school??:bleh::rolleyes:

Have you hardly ferguson riders no original retorts? Have hardly ferguson themselves got no original ideas for a motor?

[McJim]

There hasn't been too much mud slung at Harley owners/riders really - however I was amused to see at least one go into uber defensive mode :rofl:

I think my big question is why do so many Harley riders treat other riders with so much contempt (like the dimwit at the Westpac Helicopter ride talking disdainfully about Honda Davidsons)

[terbang]

Huh..? I like all motorcycles so you guys bagging the Harleys are either just having a good old troll or are just children who have a lot to learn.

[Big Dave]

Have you hardly ferguson riders no original retorts? Have hardly ferguson themselves got no original ideas for a motor?

Yuhhh - done away with shims, timing chains, tensioners and 5000km services.

[Big Dave]

Huh..? I like all motorcycles so you guys bagging the Harleys are either just having a good old troll or are just children who have a lot to learn.

Points of order have been expressed - down to banter now.

[McJim]

Yuhhh - done away with shims, timing chains, tensioners and 5000km services.

Are you telling me there are idiots out there STILL riding bikes with service intervals less than 10,000km?!? sheesh - they NEED to buy an air cooled twin! :rofl:

[Griff]

Friday was "Fishing Fun", but I am now sober and genuinely curious.

Q1. How do you Harley-type guys feel about filtering?
Q2. Do you find that your bars are too wide to go for the small gaps?
Q3. Doesn't sitting low (feet first), give you less of a view of traffic?
Q4. Do you get low speed, stability issues?
Q5. Do you worry about avoiding cars and still maintaining ground clearance?

I have only seen 1 Harley effectively cutting through traffic (but that was at stupid speeds).

[fergie]

it's probably time we got back to the "damn those cyclists" thread again.

[Crisis management]

Are you telling me there are idiots out there STILL riding bikes with service intervals less than 10,000km?!? sheesh - they NEED to buy an air cooled twin! :rofl:

Cutting it close Jim, pre 95 ducati service intervals were still 7,500 kms........

On a complete tangent, I bravely took a Buell Ulyses for a short spin on the weekend (I Know McJim, I gave you shit about this but I am involved in serious scientific research not a mere whimsical purchase)
and was pleasantly surprised......ducks to avoid BD hitting him....

Chassis aside, the motor was extremely tractable, fueling was better than my 900SS especially at low revs and there was adequate power. I had expected lots more vibration, shaking and general noise and yet it was easy to ride, good gearbox and just the right amount of noise.
Really nice detailing and engineering on the motor (I'm ignoring the Buell bit here, ok?) and certainly engineering that I would be proud of, yup, I can see the attraction with all of that now!
Can't say that the cruiser style of most Harleys does it for me but the Ulyses would certainly be on my list now and a good part of the attraction is the motor.

Not sure I'm ready for the tassels yet tho guys!

[scumdog]

Friday was "Fishing Fun", but I am now sober and genuinely curious.

Q1. How do you Harley-type guys feel about filtering?
Q2. Do you find that your bars are too wide to go for the small gaps?
Q3. Doesn't sitting low (feet first), give you less of a view of traffic?
Q4. Do you get low speed, stability issues?
Q5. Do you worry about avoiding cars and still maintaining ground clearance?

I have only seen 1 Harley effectively cutting through traffic (but that was at stupid speeds).

Probably the answer to above could be gotten from any M109, Valkerie or Rocket 3 owner too - if anybody bothered to answer.

[McJim]

On a complete tangent, I bravely took a Buell Ulyses for a short spin on the weekend (I Know McJim, I gave you shit about this but I am involved in serious scientific research not a mere whimsical purchase)
and was pleasantly surprised......ducks to avoid BD hitting him....

Had the pleasure of Oldguy's company recently for a short blat through the Hunuas. He's on a XB12R and I'm on a 600ss and the Hunuas are as full of corners as a pommegranite is full of seeds.

Fitness for purpose - two short wheelbase bikes with low range torque.

I'd definately like to get a Buell as well as the Ducati. I seem to have a bit of a cruiser mentality though since I don't really care about top end as much as normal sprotbike riders.

I just can't hold the classic cruiser seating position for long periods of time. Hurts my back - compresses my spine. Glad it suits others.:clap:

[avgas]

Are you telling me there are idiots out there STILL riding bikes with service intervals less than 10,000km?!? sheesh - they NEED to buy an air cooled twin! :rofl:
No, not at all :whistle:

[peasea]

Yawn........

[puddytat]

what I dont like 'bout Harleys is not so much the bikes but the anal guys riding them who are way to "cooL" to acknowledge other bikers, is its because if they took a hand off the bars they'd arse off ?:banana:

[Shadows]

what I dont like 'bout Harleys is not so much the bikes but the anal guys riding them who are way to "cooL" to acknowledge other bikers, is its because if they took a hand off the bars they'd arse off ?:banana:

Bloody Honda riders... they only ever have one thing on their minds...

[675trippy]

i have been riding for a long time now mainly jap and brit but also a little while on american and i don't think there is too much wrong with them at all. some mention the attitude of riders which is sometimes a bit stupid but each to their own. I was told by friends on harleys not to wave to other brands but i always did sometimes to piss them off but mainly because i don't give a shit what you ride. If harley riders don't want to wave who gives a shit they can be as narrow minded as they like i wave to anybody no matter what they ride. Just now and then a harley rider will wave back giving you hope that they are human after all. Hell i'll wave to a kid on scooter going 40 down our main road any encouragement is good.

[NighthawkNZ]

Bloody Honda riders... they only ever have one thing on their minds...

:zzzz: now now :Playnice: go have a :apint: or I will have to :bash: you



LOL

[NighthawkNZ]

Hell i'll wave to a kid on scooter going 40 down our main road any encouragement is good.

Me to... as for the not waving harley... some do some don't and thats up to them :scooter:

[oldrider]

I was up in Christchurch getting my scooter serviced and a warranty check on Monday, so I went for a look around the (plentiful) adjacent bike shops.

There were a lot of terrific bikes on display and I really got my fix for the day.

The only disappointment was "Harley Davidson".

Why!

Because the bloody shop was closed and I could only look at them through the window!

:shit: There are some fantastic bikes available now, I sure wish they were so good while I was a young fellow!

Hmm, thinks and then again it may have been God's way of saying, live long, enjoy life and buy a Tiger in 2007.

Thanks to the great god of motorcycles, it was worth waiting for :headbang: Cheers John.

PS: The Harleys still looked great even through the window! :woohoo:

[peasea]

what I dont like 'bout Harleys is not so much the bikes but the anal guys riding them who are way to "cooL" to acknowledge other bikers, is its because if they took a hand off the bars they'd arse off ?:banana:


Dunno where you got that impression. It wasn't from us. In fact there's a shitload of sportsbike riders who don't wave back.....


Ooh look, another waving thread.............

[07fatboy]

I dont wave but nod at every rider that goes pass...the ones that do nod back are generally suprised and nod back...I always do it first dont seem to bother me at all if i get 1 back but it sorta makes ya smile coz ya know at least some 1 else is enjoying themselves and not tryna be cool or tough...I ride a harley and its mostly the harley riders that dont nod back...I think its coz theyre to tough and they think I'm riding a Jap criuser coz of my rossi helmet hehehe...stay safe

[NighthawkNZ]

Ooh look, another waving thread.............

oh crap...


I dont wave but nod at every rider that goes pass...the ones that do nod back are generally suprised and nod back...I always do it first dont seem to bother me at all if i get 1 back but it sorta makes ya smile coz ya know at least some 1 else is enjoying themselves and not tryna be cool or tough...I ride a harley and its mostly the harley riders that dont nod back...I think its coz theyre to tough and they think I'm riding a Jap criuser coz of my rossi helmet hehehe...stay safe

I'd wave or nod back to yah... I always enjoy myself, having fun... I wave or nod to all bikers, and do agree it is mainly the harley rides that don't acknowledge... at the end of the day I honestly don't care if the do or don't... but I agree with you it does make you smile when you get one back

[Skyryder]

Whoah!!!

Reeling in a big one....

Quick! Someone get me a net and a big stick!:laugh:



I could add to this thread but being a fisherman I'd make a gaff of it:bye:


Skyryder

PS I might have but could've forgotton. My gaffe that is.:bash:


PPS Actualy the stick is called a priest. I use an icky. It makes less yucky.

[peasea]

I wave or nod to all bikers, and do agree it is mainly the harley rides that don't acknowledge...

Bullshit, it's those minidicks on sportsbikes that don't wave, I'm always getting the snub from those dorks.

Waving, waving, happy happy joy joy......sportsbike coming the other way, rider head down, butt up, no wave.

Then I cry.

How can those clowns even see the road with their noses on the steering head, their rectum at the same angle as their oversized and inefficient muffler and their penis on the tail light?

I take solace in my vege' garden.

[SimJen]

The reason they are better than us mere sportsbike/jap/british riders is possibly because the names are the most ridiculous collection of letters in the english language.
At least the Japs go for simple stuff like ZXR, CBR, GSX-R and a simple engine size designation as a suffix.

What about this:
Harley-Davidson-CVO-105th-Anniversary-FLHTCUSE3-Screamin-Eagle-Ultra-Classic-Electra-Glide...........freakin stupid name

Jeez, you gotta hope none of these japper riders ask you what your bike is.....by the time you've finished they would have fukked off into the distance on the back wheel :)

[Shadows]

The reason they are better than us mere sportsbike/jap/british riders is possibly because the names are the most ridiculous collection of letters in the english language.
At least the Japs go for simple stuff like ZXR, CBR, GSX-R and a simple engine size designation as a suffix.

What about this:
Harley-Davidson-CVO-105th-Anniversary-FLHTCUSE3-Screamin-Eagle-Ultra-Classic-Electra-Glide...........freakin stupid name

Jeez, you gotta hope none of these japper riders ask you what your bike is.....by the time you've finished they would have fukked off into the distance on the back wheel :)

Hehe.
The truth of the matter is that once you know what the letters mean there's no confusion. I treat each letter like denoting another point of difference from the standard model of that range - so as you read through it builds a picture in your mind. Quite well done really.

[scumdog]

Hehe.
The truth of the matter is that once you know what the letters mean there's no confusion. I treat each letter like denoting another point of difference from the standard model of that range - so as you read through it builds a picture in your mind. Quite well done really.


F'rinstance, looking at your avatar it looks like the cams cover of an early 5-speed chain-drive XLH or similar.?

[scumdog]

The reason they are better than us mere sportsbike/jap/british riders is possibly because the names are the most ridiculous collection of letters in the english language.
At least the Japs go for simple stuff like ZXR, CBR, GSX-R and a simple engine size designation as a suffix.

What about this:
Harley-Davidson-CVO-105th-Anniversary-FLHTCUSE3-Screamin-Eagle-Ultra-Classic-Electra-Glide...........freakin stupid name

Jeez, you gotta hope none of these japper riders ask you what your bike is.....by the time you've finished they would have fukked off into the distance on the back wheel :)


So what is a race-fit mega gsxr 1000???

[SimJen]

So what is a race-fit mega gsxr 1000???

Haha, its not an official title though.......:2thumbsup

[scumdog]

Haha, its not an official title though.......:2thumbsup

So your GSX-R1000 R5 is a shorter title than my FXDX and my XLH-S???

It's all fun and games, Harley types understand the 'alphabet-soup' labelling but others don't so it's probably frustration that makes 'em think it's all gobbledegook.

[Swoop]

I take solace in my vege' garden.
At last, an important fact learnt from this thread.

Must get the vege patch ready for planting!

[jonbuoy]

Who wouldn't have a harley or two in the garage if they won the lottery? Or hire one for a month or two to tour the states? Not my ideal choice as a primary bike but wouldn't say no to one in the garage.

[Ewan Oozarmy]

Who wouldn't have a harley or two in the garage if they won the lottery?

Errrrrr.....me!

[jonbuoy]

Errrrrr.....me!

Ah come on now - not even one of these:

[avgas]

It's all fun and games, Harley types understand the 'alphabet-soup' labelling but others don't so it's probably frustartion that makes 'em think it's all gobbledegook.
What pisses me off is when guys on here say they ride a FXR....
I instantly think 150cc of gutless power lol

[terbang]

Oh no, who am I, where am I..? My bike has no lettery things in front of it, its just called a Navigator. Its got a number plate though, does that count?

[SimJen]

What pisses me off is when guys on here say they ride a FXR....
I instantly think 150cc of gutless power lol

probably faster in most cases :clap::bash:

[McJim]

What pisses me off is when guys on here say they ride a FXR....
I instantly think 150cc of gutless power lol

As opposed to 1340cc of Gutless Power? :rofl: P/T (I know my bike is gutless - it keeps my licence clean!)

[Shadows]

F'rinstance, looking at your avatar it looks like the cams cover of an early 5-speed chain-drive XLH or similar.?

No sir... here's another clue for ya...

[Max Preload]

So your GSX-R1000 R5 is a shorter title than my FXDX and my XLH-S???

It's all fun and games, Harley types understand the 'alphabet-soup' labelling but others don't so it's probably frustartion that makes 'em think it's all gobbledegook.

So explain it then. What are the suffix's for tassled bar ends and genuine hardly ferguson oil drip tray? :Pokey:

[scumdog]

No sir... here's another clue for ya...

'99 Sportster Sport??

Just a wild guess - I ain't really that shit hot at i.d.ing Harleys I've never owned.

[Shadows]

'99 Sportster Sport??

Just a wild guess - I ain't really that shit hot at i.d.ing Harleys I've never owned.

Good guess... and neither am I. It's an '02.

[scumdog]

Good guess... and neither am I. It's an '02.


I suspect that's about the last year they came out - and I picked the '99 'cos I alsoi think the twin plug heads came out late '98 or early '99.

Again just guessing, don't have a book or Google on front of me.

[Sully60]

What motorbike is made of cast-iron these days??:spudwhat::wait:'

No cast iron would be too light for the construction of a Harley!

[scumdog]

So explain it then. What are the suffix's for tassled bar ends and genuine hardly ferguson oil drip tray? :Pokey:

I dunno - buy a Harley and find out..


AND, what the hell is a ZZR1100 D6??? (Must be some sort of bull-dozer, I've seen D6 bullies at road works) three more letter and numbers and you'ld have the Yugoslavian national anthem....:shutup::dodge:

[peasea]

I dunno - buy a Harley and find out..


AND, what the hell is a ZZR1100 D6??? (Must be some sort of bull-dozer, I've seen D6 bullies at road works) three more letter and numbers and you'ld have the Yugoslavian national anthem....:shutup::dodge:

Well put.
Check Sully60's list for the Namibian version.

[Max Preload]

I dunno - buy a Harley and find out..

No, thanks.


AND, what the hell is a ZZR1100 D6??? (Must be some sort of bull-dozer, I've seen D6 bullies at road works) three more letter and numbers and you'ld have the Yugoslavian national anthem....:shutup::dodge:

It's one of these. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=116074869&key=270689)

You must remember, the japanese manufacturers make all sizes and configurations of motors, not just several, so that warrants some distinction from the other models.

[peasea]

No, thanks.



It's one of these. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=116074869&key=270689)

You must remember, the japanese manufacturers make all sizes and configurations of motors, not just several, so that warrants some distinction from the other models.


IMHO that's really quite hideous.
Doubt it'll have much re-sale value after about 30,000k's too.

[Max Preload]

IMHO that's really quite hideous.
Doubt it'll have much re-sale value after about 30,000k's too.

If it's resale you're looking for, you wouldn't be buying any motor vehicles.

[Griff]

No, thanks.
It's one of these. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=116074869&key=270689)

You must remember, the japanese manufacturers make all sizes and configurations of motors, not just several, so that warrants some distinction from the other models.

Hey that's a nice bike!
(Better than the Harley I saw advertised here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Outdoor-garden-conservatory/Other/auction-116831922.htm?p=12)

[Max Preload]

Hey that's a nice bike!
(Better than the Harley I saw advertised here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Outdoor-garden-conservatory/Other/auction-116831922.htm?p=12)

Now, now, there's no need for that nastiness. Here's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Air-tools/photos/a-116940269/p-45146501.htm) a lovely example of a new hardly ferguson...

[Griff]

Now, now, there's no need for that nastiness. Here's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Tools/Air-tools/photos/a-116940269/p-45146501.htm) a lovely example of a new hardly ferguson...

:doh:

Firstly , I would like to humbly apologise for that obvious "cut & paste" error.

This was the link I meant to post: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Pocket-pit-bikes/auction-116223308.htm?p=4

[peasea]

If it's resale you're looking for, you wouldn't be buying any motor vehicles.

Or getting married..........doh.

[peasea]

:doh:

Firstly , I would like to humbly apologise for that obvious "cut & paste" error.

This was the link I meant to post: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Pocket-pit-bikes/auction-116223308.htm?p=4


I'm getting peckish so I'll bite;
You really are a cock, you know that?:Pokey:

[peasea]

[QUOTE=Griff;1203327]Hey that's a nice bike!
QUOTE]



No it isn't.
Wrong again.

[Griff]

I'm getting peckish so I'll bite;
You really are a cock, you know that?:Pokey:

And you seem to be a little over-sensitive.

[avgas]

I'm getting peckish so I'll bite;
You really are a cock, you know that?:Pokey:
:2guns::clap:

[Headbanger]

No, thanks.



It's one of these. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=116074869&key=270689)

You must remember, the japanese manufacturers make all sizes and configurations of motors, not just several, so that warrants some distinction from the other models.

Weird, That bikes soul appears to me missing.

And arguing that one manufacturer can't use model number/letters while others can is ever so slightly retarded....and weak and pathetic.

[Max Preload]

Weird, that bike's soul appears to be missing.

Next, you'll be claiming something equally ridiculous, intangible and unquantifiable, like character or individuality, although being "individual" with a choice of only several engine configurations, is beyond ridiculous.


And arguing that one manufacturer can't use model number/letters while others can is ever so slightly retarded....and weak and pathetic.

I agree. Just as well nobody here is. The fact remains that when you have as many different models of motorcycle to suit as many different tastes as each of the japanese manufacturers have, there's grounds for distinguishing them and that is most easily achieved with a variety of model designations.

Nowhere near the same range is available in hardly fergusons, so why would they need such alphabeticaly wasteful model designations?

[Sully60]

Well put.
Check Sully60's list for the Namibian version.

Aye?

That list was actually the Angolan model, my Russian backed Cuban advisers told me to stay away from a country started by slaves freed from the evil empire of United States where the subject of this thread also originates.

My reasoning comes from when I was employed at a motorcycle shop that traded a Heritage Springer Softail or Ol' boy as I think some called it(correct me if I'm wrong). One of the salesman in his infinate wisdom decided this fine machine needed to be put on the display box as we did with the mostly sport/ UJM style bikes. Five fit healthy and reasonably large staff members (myself included) struggled to the point of intestinal ejection via the anus to lift that bike two feet off the floor. I'm sure some rules about th e specific gravity of the ferrous metal construction of this bike were being broken that day.

Cool bike though, everyone who I saw on it were always in the company of lovely ladies!

[Headbanger]

Next, you'll be claiming something equally ridiculous, intangible and unquantifiable, like character or individuality, although being "individual" with a choice of only several engine configurations, is beyond ridiculous.


Idiots trying to sound clever just come across as dick heads.

You qualify.

One day it may occur to you that you have shit for brains, Until that time you will just keep on doing the dribble dick thing.

Your issues, such as they are, Having nothing to do with motorcycles, Which is just another concept that you have no understanding or concept of.

I wouldn't be surprised if people start "not waving" to you after meeting you.

[Max Preload]

Idiots trying to sound clever just come across as dick heads.

You qualify.

One day it may occur to you that you have shit for brains, Until that time you will just keep on doing the dribble dick thing.

Your issues, such as they are, Having nothing to do with motorcycles, Which is just another concept that you have no understanding or concept of.

I wouldn't be surprised if people start "not waving" to you after meeting you.

Yeah, whatever. You da man! All you qualify for is :tugger:

[Shadows]

Next, you'll be claiming something equally ridiculous, intangible and unquantifiable, like character or individuality, although being "individual" with a choice of only several engine configurations, is beyond ridiculous.


Don't worry. Everything will be okay. Go and have a cup of cocoa and a nice lie down and I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning.

[Max Preload]

Don't worry. Everything will be okay. Go and have a cup of cocoa and a nice lie down and I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning.

I always feel fine. :cool:

[peasea]

And you seem to be a little over-sensitive.

Just wanted to liven things up, it's been a bit quiet of late.

[peasea]

:whocares:

[675trippy]

yawnfest :jerry: