Don't miss my Harley

[Molly]

$2,500 starter motor? lol.

Eh? I replaced the starter clutch in my '03 Softail. Cost about $120 through HD I think but would've been less if I'd just sourced the Denso part through a Nissan dealer.

On the whole I've always found HD parts (parts, not accessories) to be well priced.

[vindy500]

Eh?

its in that auction....

[Molly]

Oh. Christ. Must be made of gold.

[Big Dave]

On the whole I've always found HD parts (parts, not accessories) to be well priced.

Motorclothing is often very good value too. I prefer H-D boots. The H-d Johnny Rebs are $100 cheaper than Johnny Rebs

[usa-vtwin]

Reminds me of idiots that spend more on building a replica gt falcon than what an original one would cost lol

[Headbanger]

Motorclothing is often very good value too. I prefer H-D boots. The H-d Johnny Rebs are $100 cheaper than Johnny Rebs

Mine leak

[Big Dave]

Mine leak

Eventually mine have too - depending on how much groundage they have had. All my boots have, given enough abuse.
You know about the sandwich bag between sock and boot trick?

I have the waterproof FXRs currently. Very happy with them.

[peasea]

Eventually mine have too - depending on how much groundage they have had. All my boots have, given enough abuse.
You know about the sandwich bag between sock and boot trick?

I have the waterproof FXRs currently. Very happy with them.

Eventually....everything does.

[Molly]

I had some Cat (Caterpillar) boots on when I got knocked off. They split wide open and I ended up with a metatarsal stiking out through the skin.

Foot injuries are bloody painful. Buy the best boots you can afford.

[peasea]

I had some Cat (Caterpillar) boots on when I got knocked off. They split wide open and I ended up with a metatarsal stiking out through the skin.

Foot injuries are bloody painful. Buy the best boots you can afford.

Shit! I thought those CAT things were supposed to be tough-as.

[Molly]

Shit! I thought those CAT things were supposed to be tough-as.

You'd think so and they certainly seemed it. They just weren't up to the job when it really mattered. Hard to know if other boots would've stood up better though.

[peasea]

You'd think so and they certainly seemed it. They just weren't up to the job when it really mattered. Hard to know if other boots would've stood up better though.

That's the rub (so lame) I suppose. Like anything, you don't know the weakest link until it breaks.

I was involved in drag racing for 25 yrs and most of that time was spent either chasing more power or fixing what it broke.

Daft really.

With bike gear it's about hope.

[Headbanger]

Caterpillar-Underpowered, overpriced, And the owners are one-eyed fanatics.

Must be an American thing.

Anyhow, The Cat boots I have seen looked more like dress boots or "boss" boots then what I would consider industrial. I'd certainly never wear a set to work.

Come to think of it my work boots are far more comfortable and stronger then my bike boots, I might just revert back to wearing them on the bike.

Steel Blue FTW, Greatest boots ever made.

[Ecclesnz]

I readilly admit I'm not one of the typical "Harley baggers".

I see lots of people going on about problems left right and centre. I also see people who have owned one for years and decades and never had a problem.

There are people who I will always ask advise from before I buy something mechanical. I am not mechanically minded and my main source of advise is head mechanic at a huge workshop.

He is more than happy to explain the good points and bad points about most things with engines and he has worked on many harley's. His concern was that with my budget the harley I could mostly afford was a sporty. he has worked on too many, or helped with too many, that have had problems. However if I had had more time and more choices down here for one he is happy to spend time helping make sure I get a good one.

Once I have a better budget I will be taking him up on this I hope.

[PeeJay]

I readilly admit I'm not one of the typical "Harley baggers".

I see lots of people going on about problems left right and centre. I also see people who have owned one for years and decades and never had a problem.

There are people who I will always ask advise from before I buy something mechanical. I am not mechanically minded and my main source of advise is head mechanic at a huge workshop.

He is more than happy to explain the good points and bad points about most things with engines and he has worked on many harley's. His concern was that with my budget the harley I could mostly afford was a sporty. he has worked on too many, or helped with too many, that have had problems. However if I had had more time and more choices down here for one he is happy to spend time helping make sure I get a good one.

Once I have a better budget I will be taking him up on this I hope.

If he has been working on ironheads and early evo sportys then he might have a point. But the late model sportys are very reliable, We hear of these "problems" but can anyone be more specific? From what I have seen the majority of "problems" are owner induced.
One of the most underated, reliable boring bikes around is a stock 883. Over engineered, understressed, excellent crash survivability, ie they are built out of steel, very low running costs, they will run forever with regular maintenance. Dont bore it out, dont change the exhaust, just leave it alone and ride it.
of course if you are buying a Harley so people will look at you then you will have to add chrome and noise, otherwise they will think you are on a Honda!