I just don't get Harleys. MBB, copping negative Rep since ages ago.

**Laava** · 10th February 2015, 20:57

Originally Posted by haydes55

Compare a hot rodded Harley to a hot rodded sports bike then....

That efficiency comment was more aimed at the old school cars. But I'd imagine a Harley ridden in anger wouldn't sip the gas.... Although neither will a sportsbike.

Just giving a bit of perspective.

Here is some perspective. Plus it is quite amusing

**Monsterbishi** · 10th February 2015, 21:02

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

And you ride a motorcycle that's made by a company that makes pianos. Sounds legit.

You just compared the 120r to my bike that's 21 years old, has a engine 1/3 the size of a 120r and will out brake, out turn and nearly as quick.

They've developed a motor that for all good measure, is still less powerful than the 2 litre from a early 90's Nissan Primera.

I don't have a problem with Harleys, those who ride them or what they like to wear when they do, but trying to compare them is pointless, they have their place, just like sportsbikes, trail bikes, multi purpose bikes, etc - all have their strengths and weaknesses, it's your own choice what you celebrate.

**ellipsis** · 10th February 2015, 21:14

Originally Posted by Monsterbishi

strengths and weaknesses

...egos have no time for sensibilities...

**jasonu** · 11th February 2015, 05:37

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

A mate of mine has run his 120R equipped Fatbob (all 320kg's of it) down the 1/4 mile @ 10.2. And he's never drag raced in his life. With someone on it that knows what they're doing...you're talking a nine sec 1/4 here. ZX14 territory. Slow? Like fuck!

Until you get to a corner...

Some of the best mc racing I ever saw in NZ was when they had the HD 883 class. The 'cheap' bike and good prize money attracted some of the better riders in NZ at that time. Same thing over here when national racing was still on the tv.

**Drew** · 11th February 2015, 05:53

Originally Posted by jasonu

Until you get to a corner...

Some of the best mc racing I ever saw in NZ was when they had the HD 883 class. The 'cheap' bike and good prize money attracted some of the better riders in NZ at that time. Same thing over here when national racing was still on the tv.

It's amusing that you mention this. Pete was a front runner in that class, and could lap Manfeild faster than a lot of guys I know on current sports bikes.

Without flash mods or tyres.

Compound K for the win!

**Maha** · 11th February 2015, 06:23

Originally Posted by MIXONE

I just don't get people who bag other people's rides.
All good in jest between mates but otherwise I think it could be a case of penis envy.

Why can't we all just get along...

I have a standard post (#30) that I copy/paste into any Harley thread, all good fun from where I sit. What I observe though, is threads of this nature brings out the lurkers who obviously take the interwebby thing a little to seriously. Honda owner/riders don't react like Harley owner/riders do on similar threads, they just take it on the chin (pun intended)

**unstuck** · 11th February 2015, 06:47

Originally Posted by Maha

Honda owner/riders don't react like Harley owner/riders do on similar threads, they just take it IN THE BUM

Fixed that for ya.

Oh wait I like Hondas.

The world will be a better place when men can stop waving their dicks at each other.

**imdying** · 11th February 2015, 07:23

Monsterbishi vs Crasher, 5 laps round Ruapuna. Monsterbishi can ride whatever Jappa he can get his hands on, Pete likewise with a HD. No race bikes. Loser pays the others expenses.

**Drew** · 11th February 2015, 07:30

Originally Posted by imdying

Monsterbishi vs Crasher, 5 laps round Ruapuna. Monsterbishi can ride whatever Jappa he can get his hands on, Pete likewise with a HD. No race bikes. Loser pays the others expenses.

Ruapuna is the worst track for a Harley methinks. Lots of flicking from side to side.

Prolly still back Pete though, he can ride okish.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 11th February 2015, 07:38

Originally Posted by imdying

Monsterbishi vs Crasher, 5 laps round Ruapuna. Monsterbishi can ride whatever Jappa he can get his hands on, Pete likewise with a HD. No race bikes. Loser pays the others expenses.

Lol. I need my 883 back then...and to lose 10 kgs so I can get back into my leathers! Still got 'em tucked away just in case. This was Ruapuna.

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**Bikemad** · 11th February 2015, 07:43

Originally Posted by imdying

Monsterbishi vs Crasher, 5 laps round Ruapuna. Monsterbishi can ride whatever Jappa he can get his hands on, Pete likewise with a HD. No race bikes. Loser buys all of KB a round.

thats betterer me thinks