Any young Harley riders around? [Archive]

Coyote

17th February 2008, 18:51

It depends what your definition of "Old" is....Plenty of Buell riders about that are not old...ask Rashika..
I'd have one tomorrow if I was able.

Just how old are you? Is 50 young for a Harley rider?

The Lone Rider

17th February 2008, 18:59

It depends what your definition of "Old" is....Plenty of Buell riders about that are not old...ask Rashika..

I guess thats a matter of who you ask then, you old man! :eek:

Bren

17th February 2008, 19:10

I guess thats a matter of who you ask then, you old man! :eek:

you calling ME old? geeze thanks mate...i have not cracked 40 yet!

The Lone Rider

17th February 2008, 20:09

you calling ME old? geeze thanks mate...i have not cracked 40 yet!

40!? Is that your next age crisis?

Shit, you are older than I thought! Should have got a walk frame, not a Kawa Ninja!

Had I actually bought a Harley when I was looking to buy one, I'd be about the youngest one on a Harley in the country :P

Unfortunately for my tastes, I could afford a harley - just not the one I wanted haha.

Next bike will be a Harley though. Yeap, sure will. And before I hit the next double digit.

JimO

17th February 2008, 20:36

i love America....i hate italians:sick:they make bikes with jap motors

no no no style and reliabilaty and are american motors so good what does a 1340 hd produce 56hp??? my boys NZ 250 suzuki single makes 33 hp

mudthug

18th February 2008, 00:15

all i normally see is the old folk, am i the only one

:cold: I'm 40 :gob: Oh crap better break out the wheelchair and the defibrillator I'm not gonna make it. Yes I'm way past the young,dumb and full of cum stage . But I can still get the leg over the ole girl and ride her hard so to speak. :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

07fatboy

18th February 2008, 00:21

all i normally see is the old folk, am i the only one

:2thumbsup I'm young ,dumb and full of cum. What do ya wanna know?:spanking:

skidMark

18th February 2008, 01:31

My mate Rudi ....Rudolph on kb is i think about 24...he rides a harley.

1200custom

18th February 2008, 16:59

im 19, owned a harley for acouple of months

Bonez

18th February 2008, 17:42

i love America....i hate italians:sick:they make bikes with jap motors
Take the jap/non US bits off a Harley and what's left? :)

JimO

18th February 2008, 17:49

im 19, owned a harley for acouple of months

do you have a leather waistcoat, watch on a chain, johnny rebs

Bonez

18th February 2008, 17:58

im 19, owned a harley for acouple of monthsHope you're happy riding it.

The Pastor

18th February 2008, 18:05

im 19, owned a harley for acouple of months
how could u afford one you RUB

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:09

do you have a leather waistcoat, watch on a chain, johnny rebs

got the vest, pass on the others.....watch on a chain (does any one have that, whats the point)

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:10

how could u afford one you RUB

hmmmmm i guess i must be rich

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:13

got the vest, pass on the others.....watch on a chain (does any one have that, whats the point)I've got a Harley fob watch bought by my beloved. Can be a handy talking point at a bar.

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:14

Hope you're happy riding it.

of course im happy, owned a honda before this and would never go back to it, i know since your honda loyal you will defend it but i really cant even compare a harley to a honda. harleys kick ass and they also sound like a motorcycle should....not like a space ship

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:15

I've got a Harley fob watch bought by my beloved. Can be a handy talking point at a bar.

what does it look like

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:20

of course im happy, owned a honda before this and would never go back to it, i know since your honda loyal you will defend it but i really cant even compare a harley to a honda. harleys kick ass and they also sound like a motorcycle should....not like a space shipTry not to lump everyone in the same boat, You haven't heard the CX. Come for a ride with us some time. I have a single as well as a few fours. I've riden Harleys, it's just not me, way overprice and overrated IMHO. Its not Harleys either btw I'm not into sprot bikes or cruisers. But basicly I'll ride anything but I prefer to buy other folks cast offs, which can be picked up real cheap and use them till they are no longer usausable or someone makes an offer I couldn't refuse.

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:21

what does it look likeIt's got a Harley Davidson logo on the front. Limited edition "Heritage Special" run. Got it for my 40th birthday.

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:32

Try not to lump everyone in the same boat, You haven't heard the CX. Come for a ride with us some time. I have a single as well as a few fours. I've riden a Harley, it's just not me, way overprice and overrated IMHO.

i must admit the main reason for getting a harley was all my family and friends have got harleys and are pretty loyal.

i owned a cbr400, liked it but didnt love it..........with the harley i always look foward to riding and always get a real rush out of riding it......

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:35

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:41

Have you started customising the 1200c yet?

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:42

Thats all that matters.

too right....the day i stop enjoying it, will be the day i will change from a harley (not that thats going to happen in the any time in the next 20 years lol)

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:46

Have you started customising the 1200c yet?

yep at the mo just put the basics on, put the pillion backrest, new bucketseat, saddlebags and the odd medallion so nothin performance wise at the mo but have plans in the future

Bonez

18th February 2008, 18:50

yep at the mo just put the basics on, put the pillion backrest, new bucketseat, saddlebags and the odd medallion so nothin performance wise at the mo but have plans in the futureFuel range must be limited, I assume its got the standard peanut tank. Do much back country riding?

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:54

Fuel range must be limited. Do much back country riding?

the bike has a 17 ltr tank as apposed to the standard sporty (has a 13 ltr tank), since the bike doesnt have a fuel gauge (the only thing that annoys me about harleys ) i just fill it up once a week so i dont have a chance of running out

1200custom

18th February 2008, 18:56

Fuel range must be limited, I assume its got the standard peanut tank. Do much back country riding?

check out my profile, i have a pic of it

Bonez

18th February 2008, 19:02

the bike has a 17 ltr tank as apposed to the standard sporty (has a 13 ltr tank), since the bike doesnt have a fuel gauge (the only thing that annoys me about harleys ) i just fill it up once a week so i dont have a chance of running outYou should easily get 250-300kms, very possible more. It should be quite fugal fuel wise. All mine lack fuel gauges too but it's no biggy. You get an idea how far you can go after a while. I just reset the odometer at every fuel stop.

doc

18th February 2008, 19:02

Take the jap/non US bits off a Harley and what's left? :)
A harley that would be reliable.

Biggles2000

18th February 2008, 19:04

43 myself, and I think about 85% of HD riders are older than me.

1200custom

18th February 2008, 19:05

You should easily get 250-300kms, very possible more. It should be quite fugal fuel wise. All mine lack fuel gauges too but it's no biggy. You get an idea how far you can go after a while. I just reset the odometer at every fuel stop.

i can get about 350kms before i hit the res which is blood good

Bonez

18th February 2008, 19:07

i can get about 350kms before i hit the res which is blood goodThat's good alright. Looks fine in the pic.

1200custom

18th February 2008, 19:08

43 myself, and I think about 85% of HD riders are older than me.

that i have noticed

SilverGrin

18th February 2008, 22:13

Yeah 43 also, but that's young.
Compared to really really old people.

Anyway, I never really grew up, I just learned how to behave in public.

And pretty soon I'm gonna try it.

Headbanger

18th February 2008, 22:17

33 here, On my third HD, bought my first at 18.

scumdog

18th February 2008, 22:28

no no no style and reliabilaty and are american motors so good what does a 1340 hd produce 56hp??? my boys NZ 250 suzuki single makes 33 hp

Hmm, that post looks like it was posted by one of jimjims boys seeing as how it is preoccupied with a needless mention of a term like like 'horsepower'....

scumdog

18th February 2008, 22:32

i can get about 350kms before i hit the res which is blood good

Chrissie-Bimbo (CB) gets about 200km out of her 1200 Sportster 'S' and then has to start looking for a gas station.

It's thirstier than my 1450 Dyna T-Sport....go figure. (But it's also quicker and more nimble)
Oh, and I am one of those 'old' Harley riders, a mere 55 years old. (CB is younger by four years..)

scumdog

18th February 2008, 22:34

the bike has a 17 ltr tank as apposed to the standard sporty (has a 13 ltr tank), since the bike doesnt have a fuel gauge (the only thing that annoys me about harleys ) i just fill it up once a week so i dont have a chance of running out

Once you figure its range you can set the trip-meter and just keep an eye on it, no need for guage....take it from an old Sportster rider.
:yes:

scumdog

18th February 2008, 22:38

i must admit the main reason for getting a harley was all my family and friends have got harleys and are pretty loyal.

i owned a cbr400, liked it but didnt love it..........with the harley i always look foward to riding and always get a real rush out of riding it......

Yup, the same value should be applied to anybodies favourite brand of bike.

It's a rare day I'd knock another brand of bike - or a guy 'cos he rode a different breed to mine.