Best handling Harley-Davidson?

[scumdog]

You either want a Harley or you don't.

What I don't 'get' is this need to bag them - as in seriously bag them.

Are such people insecure or something?


Or are they one of those 'other' riders, you know, the ones that want one.

The rest already have one...

[BIG DOUG]

I agree scumdog I have ridden a lot of bikes old and new ,hell I even took a new suzuki gsr 750 for a ride and it was a nice bike (apart from the front brakes) and would own one.The thing is if your not into harleys or cruiser bikes why do you come into the cruiser forum and give people crap about them if your not even into them, I don't go to the sport bike forum and run those guys down for what there into, that what pisse's me off.

[bsasuper]

Best handling harley------put any harley on a trailer and tow it.

[GrayWolf]

I agree scumdog I have ridden a lot of bikes old and new ,hell I even took a new suzuki gsr 750 for a ride and it was a nice bike (apart from the front brakes) and would own one.The thing is if your not into harleys or cruiser bikes why do you come into the cruiser forum and give people crap about them if your not even into them, I don't go to the sport bike forum and run those guys down for what there into, that what pisse's me off.

Actualy if you read back, I do enjoy/did enjoy 20yrs on Cruisers etc.. I only changed due to 'requirement'. I dont have an 'ego' for the fastest, baddest, etc, I buy according to my needs, which HAS to include everyday riding, year round.

my original post was a 'tongue in cheek' remark to the effect that best handling HD is an oxymoron,, the Response from one of your 'cruiser riders' was to the effect of BAGGING me personaly as a loser for owning a ZZR1100.

FYI I am looking seriously as previously posted at returning to 'big twin' ownership as the lil lady now has her own ride. So pillion accomodation is not such a high priority, and her 'bike' is not a high speed machine either. My knowledge and thoughts on HD's are from personal and vicarious observational experience. I have narrowed the field somewhat.. and next year will likely see me back on a big twin, just not sure what exact 'type' yet.....
although there is this cute lil FJR1300 that is soooo purty!!!

[Grubber]

Just my 2c worth.
I owned a couple of Harleys over an 8 year period.
First one i brought brand new with an expectation of it handling really well as it was a new bike. I was really disapointed when i rode it home to Pukekohe from Wellington. It wobbled and shimmied through every corner. Was scratching my head all the way home, wondering if i had done the right thing.
I had that bike for about 5 years and enjoyed the rebuilds and fancy paint jobs and the polishing. I turned it into a real show stopper and i have the trophies to prove it. But it still wouldn't go round corners.
Then i spent nearly $3000 on suspension and i finally got it to at least look at a corner for a change.
The 2nd one a brought i thought it would be a much improved model, as it was stated that all the suspension had been modified from the previous model. Once again i was dissapointed.
Now, i'm not sure if it was my sport/touring bike background that maybe influenced me into thinking i should have expected more bang for my buck or maybe i just wanted to ride them a little differently than was intended for them, but they did not handle well in my opinion.
I cant compare them with any jap tourers so can't coment regarding that.
I sold my last Harley and brought my first Hinchley Triumph, and i hoped on it and rode it like i had owned for years. Completely different machine.
Straight off the showroom floor and onto the racetrack with complete confidence in it's ability to go round corners.
That's pretty much my story in a nutshell.

[kiwifruit]

Test rode a softtail standard and a fatbob on Saturday, thanks to Pete from Wellington Motorcycles! Both the new 103 motors. Both bikes handled as well as I'd hoped, if not better. The softtail did hold a line better through faster corners but i quite like the "communication" and ground clearance from the dyna frame. Both bikes felt a little lacking in the character department which was a surprise. I guess that goes hand in hand with the reliability. What I was really hoping for was a bit of personality AND reliability.... maybe it's one or the other.

The Fatbob was cammed up with pipes, filter and mapping. Lots of poke! Looked awesome.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Test rode a softtail standard and a fatbob on Saturday, thanks to Pete from Wellington Motorcycles! Both the new 103 motors. Both bikes handled as well as I'd hoped, if not better. The softtail did hold a line better through faster corners but i quite like the "communication" and ground clearance from the dyna frame. Both bikes felt a little lacking in the character department which was a surprise. I guess that goes hand in hand with the reliability. What I was really hoping for was a bit of personality AND reliability.... maybe it's one or the other.

The Fatbob was cammed up with pipes, filter and mapping. Lots of poke! Looked awesome.

Was good to meet you Sat, thanks for coming down! We can give you more character and personality without too much trouble too.

It just may cost a lil more...

[sinfull]

But ya can't do a Honda Pete !!!!

[kiwifruit]

Yes, I should probably mention the Honda



Picked it up yesterday!

[Crasherfromwayback]

But ya can't do a Honda Pete !!!!

I've done a few in my time mate!!!

[lakedaemonian]

I just spent a couple hours on our Road Glide Demo......I'm seriously impressed with the handling...first time since XR1200.....the fixed fairing seems to make for lighter steering....I'm convinced....now about those looks.....

Disclosure.....we sell Harleys

[Zamiam]

Yes, I should probably mention the Honda



Picked it up yesterday!

I guess someone has to say it a HONDA OMG!

Seriously interesting looking ride. What model is it? I'm sure you will get as much pleasure out of your ride as those of us who ride tractors do from ours.

Congrats on your new ride

[The Lone Rider]

What model is it?

Honda only makes 1 type of 6 cylinder motorcycle, in various flavors, until 2003

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=hon...8&oe=utf-8&aq=.


100hp at 6,000rpm completely stock, at 1550cc (93ci)

[Subike]

. and mate there wasnt a HD that could touch it out of the box even the 1200 & 1100cc sporty Evo... which WAS made! ).

1986 1100 evo 4 speed chain drive sporty, Burgundy/slate with gold pinstrips, and called the Liberty model.

yup did exist, loved my one for two years, I bought it brandspankin new....
dang inflation rate of the 80,s saw the choice of house or bike, SWMBO and the kids came first......bugger

[Zamiam]

Honda only makes 1 type of 6 cylinder motorcycle, in various flavors, until 2003

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=hon...8&oe=utf-8&aq=.


100hp at 6,000rpm completely stock, at 1550cc (93ci)

Thanks- could see what I guessed was 3 pots so thought maybe a 6 but didn't know of this model. Interesting read.