Harley Davisfinn

[Finn]

I'm contemplating something quite different for a variety of reasons, but mainly for comfort and survival. You see, I've become quite a menace on the Brutale and with a couple of years under my belt, I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure. On the comfort front, sure the Brutale is more pleasant that a sprotsbike but only just. Also two up on a cruiser is a big plus.

Sure, you can own 2 bikes but you will always have a favourite so I'm thinking of selling both bikes (cause I'm good at that) and buying a Nightrod Special with some extra bits, heck even panniers for touring. Oh what luxury.

So there.

[jrandom]

Motorcycle Daily think it's cool, but uncomfortable (http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07august06_vrods.htm).

Have you ridden V-Rods? I haven't, but the ergonomics have always looked decidedly 'form over function' to me. I'd be interested to hear your comments; obligatory dwarf jokes aside, we're not far apart in bike fit dimensions.

Are you sure you wouldn't be happier with a Screamin' Turkey'd-up Fat Bob?

Edit: And, two-up on a V-Rod? :laugh:

[Cajun]

having a sports or more sports orinted bike for having fun and then a cruiser in the garage, is good, for when you just wanna cruise around, yes have down sides but have upsides, as all bikes.

Total different type/style of riding, but still fun none the less.

If ya head down this path finn, would pay to keep one of the current sporter bike and get a cruiser of some kind for the touring, stuff

[jrandom]

If ya head down this path finn, would pay to keep one of the current sporter bike...

I dunno, eh.

It's taken me a little while to wrap my head around the fact that it's all about maximum joy on two wheels. Speed is only a little part of that. I, f'rinstance, reckon that I have more fun on a wheezy old 1340 Dyna than I do on an '07 R1.

And there's something special about having a bike that's your bike, bought with the new bike smell still on it and customised to your liking. A multi-bike garage just dilutes that specialness.

[Finn]

having a sports or more sports orinted bike for having fun and then a cruiser in the garage, is good, for when you just wanna cruise around, yes have down sides but have upsides, as all bikes.

Agree but I feel that a change is in order. There's a new Brutale 1078R ? coming out later in the year so if I think I am missing out on something, I could always dive in again.

[jrandom]

There's a new Brutale 1078R ? coming out later in the year...

Or you could consider branching out a little...

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[Finn]

Where do you put your knees?

[martybabe]

I'm contemplating something quite different for a variety of reasons, but mainly for comfort and survival. You see, I've become quite a menace on the Brutale and with a couple of years under my belt, I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure. On the comfort front, sure the Brutale is more pleasant that a sprotsbike but only just. Also two up on a cruiser is a big plus.

Sure, you can own 2 bikes but you will always have a favourite so I'm thinking of selling both bikes (cause I'm good at that) and buying a Nightrod Special with some extra bits, heck even panniers for touring. Oh what luxury.

So there.

You must ride em before you decide mate,I found the night rod a Damn good bike but the nrod special awful,less willing to turn(fatter rear) a stretch to the bars and a stretch to the foot pegs.one or tother is fine but both = major discomfort on even short rides. special looks mighty fine but the standard rod of the night is a much better bike. IN MY OPINION.

Good luck though,It's great to try somat different and both the above have stonkin engines/gearboxes.:niceone:

[jrandom]

Where do you put your knees?

I was wondering the same thing.

Be good for commuting in jeans on cold winter mornings.

[martybabe]

Or you could consider branching out a little...


Fooking wow!!!!!!!!:love:

[Finn]

You must ride em before you decide mate,I found the night rod a Damn good bike but the nrod special awful,less willing to turn(fatter rear) a stretch to the bars and a stretch to the foot pegs.one or tother is fine but both = major discomfort on even short rides. special looks mighty fine but the standard rod of the night is a much better bike. IN MY OPINION.

Good luck though,It's great to try somat different and both the above have stonkin engines/gearboxes.:niceone:

Thanks. I didn't think there was that much difference. I've ridden a mates VROD but am organizing a longer ride, then I'll ride a NRS... if there is one available.

[kiwifruit]

Or you could consider branching out a little...



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[jrandom]

I like bums.

Impressive; you managed to break both the embedded image size limit rule and the no-embedded-images-in-quotes rule with one post.

:)

[kiwifruit]

I am a rock, I am an island
:)

a very bad man, etc

[Edbear]

Thanks. I didn't think there was that much difference. I've ridden a mates VROD but am organizing a longer ride, then I'll ride a NRS... if there is one available.


Mmmmm! If'n yuse serious... and to be honest your rep is more along the major p/t lines most times...:whistle: you'd find cruiserdom very different, though if you've ridden a cruiser you'll know that.

For long distance two-up, I can heartily recommend looking at the Boulevard, okay it may not have cachet of a Harley, but they are real stylish and non-biking onlookers never ask what brand it is, they just wander over and admire it! :niceone:Also, if you decide on a whim to go for a ride around the South Island, you just gas it up and go, knowing you'll get anywhere and back without having to think about reliability.:ride:

[jrandom]

If I never loved, I never would have cried.

All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest.

[jrandom]

... reliability.

Are you really suggesting that a V-Rod would be less reliable than a Boulevard?

[Edbear]

Are you really suggesting that a V-Rod would be less reliable than a Boulevard?


No, not at all, I know AMPS could show you a number of Harley's with huge mileages, it's just that the Jappa's over the last 3 decades or so have built such a reputation for reliability that it goes without question. I don't even check the radiator between services, though I admit to occaisionally checking the oil level, not that it's ever used any...

Personally I like Harley's and want a 1200 Sporty, but dollar for dollar, my C50T at under $15k on the road, comes with all the fruit including genuine Kentucky Drive bags and Givi backrest, and it's so good looking it fools everyone who isn't up to the play with bikes. It gets mistaken often for a Harley, and every single person who's seen it has loved it and admired it!

[vifferman]

...it's so good looking it fools everyone who isn't up to the play with bikes. It gets mistaken often for a Harley, and every single person who's seen it has loved it and admired it!
There's something seriously wrong with that.
It seems the Boulevard is better in almost every way than the Harley, apart from maybe wank factor.
Shouldn't a bike be judged on its own merits, rather than image or 'cachet'?

Maybe that's why you've got people buying and riding bikes like the NightCart Special, even though it's expensive, uncomfortable, lacks ground clearance, and whatnot.

I guess you don't need reliability, comfort, handling and that sort of thing if your bike's an expensive two-wheeled posing pouch.

[MadDuck]

Where do you put your knees?

I didnt think you had to worry about that...

[Edbear]

There's something seriously wrong with that.
It seems the Boulevard is better in almost every way than the Harley, apart from maybe wank factor.
Shouldn't a bike be judged on its own merits, rather than image or 'cachet'?

Maybe that's why you've got people buying and riding bikes like the NightCart Special, even though it's expensive, uncomfortable, lacks ground clearance, and whatnot.

I guess you don't need reliability, comfort, handling and that sort of thing if your bike's an expensive two-wheeled posing pouch.


Yeah, but who ever said buying a bike was about logic and reason? It's about feelings, and if you feel good and love riding your bike, who really cares if it's not the best handler, or goes a click faster, brakes a touch harder, and beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder.

However, I reckon my bike is a real pose machine regardless of brand - the fact that it's also a practical riding machine in its own right is a bonus. Of course I chose the Boulevard because it fitted us both and rode and handled so well I don't miss the GSX-F! As for a chick magnet, well the Missus loves it too!

[Ixion]

Well, if y' are resiling from the pure sprots bike, and want touring comfort and pillion and luggae, but still want performance and handling and stuff as well.

AND you've got a big wallet and don't mind what it costs -then look at some of the top line BMWs. Y' get all of that , and they come factory fitted with a sneer to display to the peasnats.

[Macktheknife]

Hope you don't mind waiting for it Finn, I was told last week that the delay is August of 09 to get delivery on a nighttrain!
Might be quicker to go get one from the US or Japan

[Finn]

Hope you don't mind waiting for it Finn, I was told last week that the delay is August of 09 to get delivery on a nighttrain!
Might be quicker to go get one from the US or Japan

I've never let the lack of brand dedication in NZ stop me before. You're right, if they don't have any, I'll get one from the US where they understand the very basic concept of hmmm, we need to sell stuff to make money...

[Finn]

Well, if y' are resiling from the pure sprots bike, and want touring comfort and pillion and luggae, but still want performance and handling and stuff as well.

AND you've got a big wallet and don't mind what it costs -then look at some of the top line BMWs. Y' get all of that , and they come factory fitted with a sneer to display to the peasnats.

I've always liked the BMW's, especially the 1200 multi purpose thingies but I'll save that for the next impulsive quiver.

[Toaster]

I'm contemplating something quite different for a variety of reasons, but mainly for comfort and survival. You see, I've become quite a menace on the Brutale and with a couple of years under my belt, I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure. On the comfort front, sure the Brutale is more pleasant that a sprotsbike but only just. Also two up on a cruiser is a big plus.

Sure, you can own 2 bikes but you will always have a favourite so I'm thinking of selling both bikes (cause I'm good at that) and buying a Nightrod Special with some extra bits, heck even panniers for touring. Oh what luxury.

So there.

Stop making me drool in my latte...... saw a nice dark brown/black nightrod at Puhoi the other day - fabulous.

[Finn]

Fabulous.

Mate, don't go saying that word out loud at Puhoi.

[AllanB]

The HD sales man (sorry order taker) I was having a chin-wag with recently told me that they do not always get what they order from the factory, they often get what they are given!

A great way to keep demand high.

I was told its September at the earliest for a Sportster nightrod.

[aahsv]

Try an M109r - best of both worlds!:headbang:

[doc]

No, not at all, I know AMPS could show you a number of Harley's with huge mileages, it's just that the Jappa's over the last 3 decades or so have built such a reputation for reliability that it goes without question. I don't even check the radiator between services, though I admit to occaisionally checking the oil level, not that it's ever used any...

Personally I like Harley's and want a 1200 Sporty, but dollar for dollar, my C50T at under $15k on the road, comes with all the fruit including genuine Kentucky Drive bags and Givi backrest, and it's so good looking it fools everyone who isn't up to the play with bikes. It gets mistaken often for a Harley, and every single person who's seen it has loved it and admired it!

I agree that the jappas have reliability , thats why there are not many restored ones around they wore the fuckers out. Whereas bears stuff shit it self before it was stuffed so there is heaps of restorable stuff around. BUT look at the evolution of the Jappa over 30 years and look at the changes to harley over 30 years the basic image is that there hasn't been a lot of evolution. It's all about nostalgia, ferk I'd love to have a 30 year old electaglide. Don't think I'd fang it up the hillclimb at the kiwi, like I would an old jappa tho.

[doc]

I've always liked the BMW's, especially the 1200 multi purpose thingies but I'll save that for the next impulsive quiver.

Yep I can see you on one of those BMW cruiser thingies.

[merv]

So you'll be getting a Dodge Viper for your next sports car (if you can call them that) or have you got one already?

[Crisis management]

Good luck with the drooling Finn, I have to admit to not being a cruiser rider but the finish and sheer presence of Harleys does impress me.

However.....in my never ceasing efforts to single handedly boost Ducati sales, you should look at a Multistrudel, you may be surprised.

You may also be horrified, disgusted and collapse from projectile vomiting, but you never know. :blink:

[scumdog]

HD?
Get it.
Ride it.

Reliability of modern cruisers (why do so many KBers spell it 'crusier'?) is not an issue, regardless of make.

[vifferman]

... modern cruisers (why do so many KBers spell it 'crusier'?)
There's the ones that spell it 'cruiser' because they're dumbarses, and then the ones who spell it that way to take the piss (like sprotsbike, gargre, etc.)

[scumdog]

There's the ones that spell it 'cruiser' because they're dumbarses, and then the ones who spell it that way to take the piss (like sprotsbike, gargre, etc.)


Sadly I feel not all spell it 'crusier' on purpose....

[Joni]

I think its a good idea Finn. Like you say if you get bitten by the sportsbike fever later you can always get one... however I personally think the Nightrod looks pretty good and have heard some great things about them.

One rule though... Please no tassles ala Scumdog

*shudders*

:bleh:

[Scouse]

I can heartily recommend looking at the Boulevard, Dont talk jibberish fookin Boulevard Shmoulivard. the man can afford the real thing so he doesnt want some cheap jap imitation.

[Edbear]

Dont talk jibberish fookin Boulevard Shmoulivard. the man can afford the real thing so he doesnt want some cheap jap imitation.



Refer posts 18 and 21...:bleh: The "real thing" may be great for the name and pose factor, but if you want a bike to ride, my C50T was more than a match for the group of 1340 Softail, 1450 Dyna Low Rider, 1600 Softail on our last group ride through the Waipoua Forest loop. The only bike that bettered me was my Bro-in-Law's C90 and we were all two-up. In flat acceleration, the 1600 and the C90 could pull away, but the 1340 could only match my little 805. (And that's staying in top, if I wanted real acceleration I changed down!) :innocent: PS. We weren't racing each other, just enjoying the ride!

The Dyna had trouble keeping up all day as it couldn't go around corners. The owner said ruefully, "Now I know why it's called a LOW RIDER!":bye:

[jrandom]

I dropped Betty off at Holeshot for a service today, and had a bit of a prod and squeeze of the new Rocket III Touring. A very nice motorcycle it appears to be. I may take one out for a pootle and report at some stage soon.

A bit out of my price bracket at $31K, but creative accounting is a wonderful thing.

Looks like it'd be quite the go for those 5,000km weeks around the SI.

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[jrandom]

the 1340 could only match my little 805...

It's generally acknowledged that the old 1340 engine was a ridiculously underpowered wheezebucket.

As you say, the newer Big Twins go a lot better.

Certainly Harleys offer their bikes at a much higher price point than the metric cruisers, but if one considers the motorcycles without regard to cost, they do still make the nicest bikes.

You should totally take a Fat Bob for a test ride sometime. G'wan, g'wan.

;)

[Swoop]

I'm contemplating something quite different for a variety of reasons,
Could be a bit of you?

[duckonin]

Yeah, but who ever said buying a bike was about logic and reason? It's about feelings, and if you feel good and love riding your bike, who really cares if it's not the best handler, or goes a click faster, brakes a touch harder, and beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder.

However, I reckon my bike is a real pose machine regardless of brand - the fact that it's also a practical riding machine in its own right is a bonus. Of course I chose the Boulevard because it fitted us both and rode and handled so well I don't miss the GSX-F! As for a chick magnet, well the Missus loves it too!

Yep everything you have said is all good, we have done 36thou in 14months on ours and heading back to the south island on Wednesday for another three weeks, bags choka, plus another bag on the carrier, billys tied on plus xtra shoes wedged in the bunggies, makes the bike heavy that is real heavy as it is tent and all, and when we get back a day later the missus will ask were are we going tomorrow, she loves ours also !!....

[Edbear]

It's generally acknowledged that the old 1340 engine was a ridiculously underpowered wheezebucket.

As you say, the newer Big Twins go a lot better.

Certainly Harleys offer their bikes at a much higher price point than the metric cruisers, but if one considers the motorcycles without regard to cost, they do still make the nicest bikes.

You should totally take a Fat Bob for a test ride sometime. G'wan, g'wan.

;)


They do, but they still don't go around corners as well. Once into the Forest the two Suzuki's just walked away from the Harley's without even trying. I've often said I'd like a Harley, esp the 1200 Sport, can't really say why, there's just something about their style and sound,I guess.



Yep everything you have said is all good, we have done 36thou in 14months on ours and heading back to the south island on Wednesday for another three weeks, bags choka, plus another bag on the carrier, billys tied on plus xtra shoes wedged in the bunggies, makes the bike heavy that is real heavy as it is tent and all, and when we get back a day later the missus will ask were are we going tomorrow, she loves ours also !!....


Sigh! I've managed 6000k in 12 months, been too crook to ride as much as I'd like. If current plans work out though, I may be getting out more in the future. We're planning on Paeroa on the17th, which the Missus is real keen on and the Westpac ride then the toy run from Cambridge, so hopefully we''l make those three.

Sorry,:Offtopic:

[Scouse]

Refer posts 18 and 21...:bleh: The "real thing" may be great for the name and pose factor, but if you want a bike to ride, my C50T was more than a match for the group of 1340 Softail, 1450 Dyna Low Rider, 1600 Softail on our last group ride through the Waipoua Forest loop. The only bike that bettered me was my Bro-in-Law's C90 and we were all two-up. In flat acceleration, the 1600 and the C90 could pull away, but the 1340 could only match my little 805. (And that's staying in top, if I wanted real acceleration I changed down!) :innocent: PS. We weren't racing each other, just enjoying the ride!

The Dyna had trouble keeping up all day as it couldn't go around corners. The owner said ruefully, "Now I know why it's called a LOW RIDER!":bye:Ah but you fail to grasp the most fundamentaly basic idea about Harley ownership, that is that Harley owners dont give a flying Fook about how fast other motorcycles are that is not the be all and end all of what makes a motorcycle, its a concept that most people that have never owned anything but jap bikes just dont understand.

[johnnyflash]

Ah but you fail to grasp the most fundamentaly basic idea about Harley ownership, that is that Harley owners dont give a flying Fook about how fast other motorcycles are that is not the be all and end all of what makes a motorcycle, its a concept that most people that have never owned anything but jap bikes just dont understand.

Too many generalisations here me thinks :-) many of us have owned harleys as well as jappa's (and in fact british eyeteye etc), and still prefer Jappa's, BUT that isnt to say we dont like harleys and if I had enough moolah to spare on bikes I would have 5 or six bikes in the garage, one probably a harley :-) but for all the things I want out of a bike a jappa is the best for most of what I want. its comfortable, reliable, handles like a dream, tons of grunt and good looks to boot. yes Ive enjoyed Harleys, but I enjoy Jappa's just as much with a lot less hassle.. in the end its whatever spins your wheels and a Harley / Guzzie / Honda / Suzuki is no more, or no less. they atre all great machines in their own right.

[twotyred]

I dropped Betty off at Holeshot for a service today, and had a bit of a prod and squeeze of the new Rocket III Touring. A very nice motorcycle it appears to be. I may take one out for a pootle and report at some stage soon.

A bit out of my price bracket at $31K, but creative accounting is a wonderful thing.

Looks like it'd be quite the go for those 5,000km weeks around the SI.

hmmm me thinks they have gone abit toooo far with the "emulate a harley" theme... looks like a great cruiser/tourer but The R3 seems to have vanished in there somewhere... still must look for some other shots of one.

[Hailwood]

Rode one for a weekend two up when we were looking to buy.....not a lot of room for pillion at all...bought the softtail and both love it..each to their own..

Some good points here finally..not all Harley riders are posers although some sure are....

I never understood cruisers until I rode a few and then it made sense..it matches my style of riding..something like an R1 or Gixxer would be wasted on me..I dont ride that fast and prefer to cruise along...

C50 Boulevard..very nice bike indeed and those who own them seem to love them as much as I love my Harley but thats the same with any bike owner I am sure..otherwise why own the bike?????

Everyone rides their bike for their own reason and that's how it should be...I dont want a sportsbike anymore but I do appreciate a beautiful bike riding past regardless of the make, style etc......

I do have one laugh though....sportsbike riders who accuse/imply that Harley riders are trying to be bad ass bikers for wearing black leather yet think its ok to look like someone vomited on their leathers with playdough..the Rossi relica helmet, matching multicolour leathers and boots..pfft :bleh: are you trying to be a racer??????? just always amused me that one

[jrandom]

think its ok to look like someone vomited on their leathers with playdough...

:killingme

[twotyred]

I do have one laugh though....sportsbike riders who accuse/imply that Harley riders are trying to be bad ass bikers for wearing black leather yet think its ok to look like someone vomited on their leathers with playdough..

a true classic! :clap:

[doc]

Everyone rides their bike for their own reason and that's how it should be I do appreciate a beautiful bike riding past regardless of the make, style etc......

I do have one laugh though....sportsbike riders who accuse/imply that Harley riders are trying to be bad ass bikers for wearing black leather yet think its ok to look like someone vomited on their leathers with playdough..the Rossi relica helmet, matching multicolour leathers and boots..pfft :bleh: are you trying to be a racer??????? just always amused me that one

I think its the exactly the same as the poser harley type, the I'm a racer poser. Jappa marketing do it as well as Harley. More wannabes rubbish harleys on here than Harley riders rubbishing wannabes, maybe they are out riding and not surfing.

[Big Dave]

The 'best' thing to do would be ADD a Cruiser.

It would be no more uncomfortable than the MV or Blade 2-up, Random.

[Big Dave]

hmmm me thinks they have gone abit toooo far with the "emulate a harley" theme... looks like a great cruiser/tourer but The R3 seems to have vanished in there somewhere... still must look for some other shots of one.

I'm supposed to be doing the KR test on it shortly.

[terbang]

I do have one laugh though....sportsbike riders who accuse/imply that Harley riders are trying to be bad ass bikers for wearing black leather yet think its ok to look like someone vomited on their leathers with playdough..the Rossi relica helmet, matching multicolour leathers and boots..pfft :bleh: are you trying to be a racer??????? just always amused me that one

Not to mention the knee sliders that have no scrapes on them..!

[twotyred]

I'm supposed to be doing the KR test on it shortly.

looking forward to it...:niceone:

[terbang]

I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure.

So there.

Know the feeling, hence the Dualsport...

[idleidolidyll]

You see, I've become quite a menace on the Brutale and with a couple of years under my belt, I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure.

i took a 'sale on behalf' brutale for a demo a while back: it had original tyres on, 6000km and still had 2" wide chicken strips both sides.
the suspension was set up by a drunk and it handled like crap

was that yours? is that why you hate me so?

[idleidolidyll]

hmmm me thinks they have gone abit toooo far with the "emulate a harley" theme...

i really can't think why they'd bother; the 'mystique' is just mythology

[Finn]

i took a 'sale on behalf' brutale for a demo a while back: it had original tyres on, 6000km and still had 2" wide chicken strips both sides.
the suspension was set up by a drunk and it handled like crap

was that yours? is that why you hate me so?

Not mine and no, that's not why I hate you.

[Bonez]

I think its the exactly the same as the poser harley type, the I'm a racer poser. Jappa marketing do it as well as Harley. More wannabes rubbish harleys on here than Harley riders rubbishing wannabes, maybe they are out riding and not surfing.Nah, they're too busy looking at themselves in the chrome.

[doc]

i took a 'sale on behalf' brutale for a demo a while back: it had original tyres on, 6000km and still had 2" wide chicken strips both sides.
the suspension was set up by a drunk and it handled like crap

That dont sound right to me. The original tyres are super corsa pro's. Most people seem to only get up to 3000km out of them and Finn wore his out by going too fast in the straights as per pics. DMNTD has got one and came from a KTM thing and he's happy.

[doc]

Forgot about the pic . Finn can really wear them out.

[Finn]

Forgot about the pic . Finn can really wear them out.

Rotate the pic and have a look at the chain... oh hang on, that's not a chain.

[doc]

Rotate the pic and have a look at the chain... oh hang on, that's not a chain.

Swapped the Alpinestars for tassels , you kept that quiet.

[Finn]

Swapped the Alpinestars for tassels , you kept that quiet.

Not yet my friend, it's a mates bike. We were about 150k's into a 500k ride last weekend when I noticed it. I didn't tell him cause he was slow enough to start with and I didn't want him to slow down any more. I kept an eye on it though. It's a VROD.

[MVnut]

Go see a doctor.............on second thoughts, you probably need a specialist:jerry:

[Finn]

Go see a doctor.............on second thoughts, you probably need a specialist:jerry:

Settle, I'll be keeping the MV. May even get the bigger displacement Brutale when it comes out. Currently looking at getting a Harley from the US since there's never any stock in NZ.

[idleidolidyll]

I've been riding cocky lately and while I haven't binned yet, it's only a matter of time I'm sure.

come out for a ride with me then, i reckon i could make you bin it

go on, get it out of your system, you know you want to; be a virgin no longer..............ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!

[idleidolidyll]

that'z wot i sore

ime amas'd wot sum peepil beeleeve

[Finn]

The new bike arrived in a container on Sunday. It's now at the freight forwarder awaiting inspection from MAF... Great. It only takes 2 weeks to ship from the US and I'm sure it'll take longer before I get to ride it.

I WANT IT NOW. I DON'T WANT TO WAIT. I SPEND MY ENTIRE LIFE WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DO STUFF. NEW ZEALAND IS HOPELESS WITH STUFF LIKE THIS.

[Swoop]

Should have bought one locally then...:bleh:

[Finn]

Should have bought one locally then...:bleh:

Now why would I want to add 6 month's to the wait and 30% to the price?

[Swoop]

Now why would I want to add 6 month's to the wait and 30% to the price?
:niceone:
I knew that would be your response!

Who is going to assemble the kitset for you? AMPS?

[Finn]

:niceone:
I knew that would be your response!

Who is going to assemble the kitset for you? AMPS?

I'm quite predictable really.

Assembly? It's a Harley man. I'll just open the crate, chuck in a raw steak and it'll be ready to go.

[Swoop]

I'll just open the crate, chuck in a raw steak and it'll be ready to go.
Cheaper than petrol.
Let us know how many Km's you get per cow. Save the skin for saddlebags and tassles!

[Finn]

I get the bike tomorrow, so say your final goodbye to Mr Nice Guy. From tomorrow I'll be a HD owner. Friends, neighbours, car drivers, police, small children and Colapop will quiver in my presence.

You have been warned. Farewell friends.

P.S. Are there protectors you can get for gear change wear on boots? I've got a lovely pair of Prada's and I don't want them getting scuffed.

[Pussy]

You'll be wearing Johnny Rebs now, won't you, Finn? Because you're SO stwong etc etc

[pritch]

P.S. I've got a lovely pair of Prada's and I don't want them getting scuffed.

Absolutely fabulous! Have you thought of hiring a chauffeur? That way you could keep the Pradas on the pillion pegs - no nasty scuff marks.

Nobody will think you're gay. Much :whistle:

[P38]

I get the bike tomorrow, so say your final goodbye to Mr Nice Guy. From tomorrow I'll be a HD owner. Friends, neighbours, car drivers, police, small children and Colapop will quiver in my presence.

You have been warned. Farewell friends.

P.S. Are there protectors you can get for gear change wear on boots? I've got a lovely pair of Prada's and I don't want them getting scuffed.

Wouldn't worry too much about your Pradas Finn, it's nearly winter ... Time for all good Hardlies to begin their annual hibernation. :msn-wink:

P38s suggests you fit a suicide shift for next summer's Latte Season:yes:

[kiwifruit]

2 at a time please ladies, try to contain yourselves


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[merv]

Those aren't Versace jeans are they?

[onearmedbandit]

Na na na na na......
She's got the look

[Colapop]

You woulda looked like a hard bastard if it had a matte Finnish...

Meh it's better than what I got...

[Biggles2000]

Nice ride!

[scumdog]

You're going to have to practice the 'Harley look' - in that pic ya look like a wannabe on a borrowed bike..:dodge:

[AllanB]

Sweet V Rod.

Interesting note - most of the V Rods I see still have stock pipes - unlike other HD's - weird.

You'll need one of those spiffy wee leather vests with FTW on it. :devil2:

[Dooly]

Wheres the German helmet & tassles?

[Swoop]

IP.S. Are there protectors you can get for gear change wear on boots? I've got a lovely pair of Prada's and I don't want them getting scuffed.
Surely HD make a genuine, factory endorsed, after-market accessory product that will solve this major problem?

[Finn]

You're going to have to practice the 'Harley look' - in that pic ya look like a wannabe on a borrowed bike..:dodge:

It's the boots isn't it?

[Ixion]

No. It's the arseless chaps. AND you've got fingers in y' gloves! D' y' really want to advertise to the world that either (a) y' don't practice safe sex; or (b) y' ain't had any at all ?

BTW , if you are going to go in for the arseless chaps, PLEASE borrow a kilt from Mr McJim.The sight of your wrinkly arse hanging out is enough to make the whole biker community commit collective suicide.

[scumdog]

It's the boots isn't it?

Hell, that's just touching it.

What about the blue jeans?:nono:

And them namby-pamby full-fingered gloves? - are you in the Antarctic or something?:sick:

And that jacket? :shit:- wrong style and where's the tassles & conchos??

I won't go on.

You have a lot to learn yet Grasshopper.

The bike's the only thing going for the picture.:done:

[McJim]

BTW , if you are going to go in for the arseless chaps, PLEASE borrow a kilt from Mr McJim.The sight of your wrinkly arse hanging out is enough to make the whole biker community commit collective suicide.

Mibbe that's his plan?

[Finn]

Hell, that's just touching it.

What about the blue jeans?:nono:

And them namby-pamby full-fingered gloves? - are you in the Antarctic or something?:sick:

And that jacket? :shit:- wrong style and where's the tassles & conchos??

I won't go on.

You have a lot to learn yet Grasshopper.

The bike's the only thing going for the picture.:done:

Well at least I don't have to grow my hair long. Phewwww.

[Hailwood]

Nice indeed...I rode the Night Rod Special the other week...excellent bike indeed...just not so much room two up..never mind..well done again on the purchase.

I saw in another thread you imported yours from States and saved $$$$$? How easy was it to do? Any tips etc???

[Finn]

Nice indeed...I rode the Night Rod Special the other week...excellent bike indeed...just not so much room two up..never mind..well done again on the purchase.

I saw in another thread you imported yours from States and saved $$$$$? How easy was it to do? Any tips etc???

Actually I got it though Kerry at Motohaus. A colleague of his (another Kerry) imports quite a few bikes from all over. He organised everything so it was really easy.

PM me for the number if you're ever thinking of changing (notice I didn't say upgrading? Upgrading is what jappers do once a year). Yesterday, they even had 2 2008 Rockers in stock!

Considering a new Night Rod Special is $US16,000 ($NZ20,000) +$2500 GST + $1000 freight +350 ORC + NO WAIT!!! Why wouldn't you?

A mate imported a Harley from the US a year ago. It's really easy and I would have done it myself but Kerry had one on the way so I grabbed it.

[Hailwood]

Thanks Finn will do.....hell that is a real saving alright bike shop quoted $$30k on road and maybe here in May but no guarantees.......again well done.....hopefully you will join HOg as well..if you do, hope to see you at next year's rally here in wellie...................

[Badcat]

Actually I got it though Kerry at Motohaus. A colleague of his (another Kerry) imports quite a few bikes from all over. He organised everything so it was really easy.

PM me for the number if you're ever thinking of changing (notice I didn't say upgrading? Upgrading is what jappers do once a year). Yesterday, they even had 2 2008 Rockers in stock!

Considering a new Night Rod Special is $US16,000 ($NZ20,000) +$2500 GST + $1000 freight +350 ORC + NO WAIT!!! Why wouldn't you?

A mate imported a Harley from the US a year ago. It's really easy and I would have done it myself but Kerry had one on the way so I grabbed it.

i've bought 3 bikes from the kerrys at motohaus, and may buy another in the next couple of weeks (after the buell got stolen, broken and burnt) and i have to say that i've never had better service. nothing is ever a problem, and they stand behind what they sell.
couldn't ask for more.

ken

[Finn]

and they stand behind what they sell.

Very true. Good luck replacing the Buell.

[Big Dave]

Surely HD make a genuine, factory endorsed, after-market accessory product that will solve this major problem?

They actually makes some of the best riding jeans at pretty reasonable prices.

[vifferman]

They actually makes some of the best riding jeans at pretty reasonable prices.
I thought they made bikes. Well, motors, apparently, since they're The Motor Company.
I bet their jeans (and undies and perfume and biker patches and lunchoboxes and other assorted dross) are made by other factories or sweatshops in the Philipines.

[Finn]

I bet their jeans (and undies and perfume and biker patches and lunchoboxes and other assorted dross) are made by other factories or sweatshops in the Philipines.

Yeah, the union's have really fucked up manufacturing in the US.

[Biggles2000]

I thought they made bikes. Well, motors, apparently, since they're The Motor Company.
I bet their jeans (and undies and perfume and biker patches and lunchoboxes and other assorted dross) are made by other factories or sweatshops in the Philipines.

You should have a look at just the HD accessory catalogue, its 896 pages long.:gob:

[P38]

i've bought 3 bikes from the kerrys at motohaus, and may buy another in the next couple of weeks (after the buell got stolen, broken and burnt) and i have to say that i've never had better service. nothing is ever a problem, and they stand behind what they sell.
couldn't ask for more.

ken

Lucky Lucky Lucky!

We could only dream the stealerships around here were half as good as that.

Most take the View that customers exsist only to interupt and incovienance them.

Sadly Customer Service is just not in their vocabulary.

[P38]

I thought they made bikes. Well, motors, apparently, since they're The Motor Company.
I bet their jeans (and undies and perfume and biker patches and lunchoboxes and other assorted dross) are made by other factories or sweatshops in the Philipines.

LOL True!

Although the Phillipines struggles compete with other lower cost countries these days.

Like China, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam etc

[vifferman]

You should have a look at just the HD accessory catalogue, its 896 pages long.:gob:
Ack Shirley, I have. :yes:
A gurrrlll I used to sit next to in my old job had a Sportster, and was really into Harleys, as was her husband, who had two. Or three.
Gurrrlllie even had an HD handbag (it actually looked like a tool bag). Of course, I teased her about it, but she knew how OTT the whole thing was. She wasn't entirely one-eyed about Harleys though - she had some very pointed things to say about crap design of some things, reliability, etc.