I don't particularly like Harleys

**javawocky** · 8th December 2009, 08:13

Originally Posted by EgliHonda

I dunno, depends on your definition - automatic 50cc moped-types that can be ridden on the car licence are definitely weiner-mobiles, but then there are what I consider to be 'proper' scooters (must be manual gear change, and two stroke of decent capacity)...

I have a bit of respect for those that turn up at rallys on a scoot. Kudos for dealing with the wobbly little wheels, top heaviness and idiosyncratic handling that comes from having the engine on the side of the bike... Add a bit of blue smoke and the sound of a stone being shaken inside a can, and I can't help grinning at the fun they seem to have...

Anything slower than the gs500 is a scooter

**EgliHonda** · 8th December 2009, 08:18

Originally Posted by javawocky

Anything slower than the gs500 is a scooter

So Harleys ARE scooters...

**BMWST?** · 8th December 2009, 08:21

big adv bikes are the new cruisers.....comfy,good ground clearance,presence....

**javawocky** · 8th December 2009, 08:23

Originally Posted by EgliHonda

So Harleys ARE scooters...

...and therefore, we don't wave at them and they don't wave at us.

**Taz** · 8th December 2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by javawocky

Ok, confession time. I saw a black Harley something - its the one with the ultra fat back wheel and the duck bill tail with the integrated led lights following the profile of the tyre. No idea what model but I though it looked pretty sweet - for a cruiser.

I started thinking, mmm, that's pretty nice, maybe I would by one one day - but as soon as it went around a corner and I saw the foot pegs waaayy too far forward I came back to reality.

If it looked that good it was obviously a Victory........

**javawocky** · 8th December 2009, 08:33

Originally Posted by Anthrax

If it looked that good it was obviously a Victory........

Dano, but the tail looked similar to attached

**kiwifruit** · 8th December 2009, 08:34

I like Harleys

**R6_kid:Me** · 8th December 2009, 09:12

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**Juzz976** · 8th December 2009, 09:17

I know probably posted many times but,

I'm not allowed one because I've been circumsized, and you've gotta be a complete dick to own one.

**Griffin** · 8th December 2009, 11:40

So half cocks like yourself cant own a decent bike then... bummer.

As to the OP... have fun on your vespa... its prob as much power as you should be allowed to control.

I can see the future of this thread being available only in black.

**Juzz976** · 8th December 2009, 12:14

I can own a decent bike, actually I already do.
I could also own a harley aswell but I'd find breaking my habits of being curteous, respectful and waving to other bikers a bit too hard to break.

**Big Dave** · 8th December 2009, 15:40

I have a '10 Electra Gide Ultra (in Blue) test bike.

Excellent motorcycle. Possibly the smoothest V-twin engine I've ever ridden. Very tidy handling, good brakes and quite zippy for the size of the unit - and all the luxury and comfort stuff is first rate. The Harmon-Karden stereo rocks.
I'd rate it an very good touring and cruising bike. One of my all time favourites in fact.

The only place the Vespa would see it is lane splitting.