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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    I'm not a cruiser fan at the best of times, but I cannot fathom why anyone would consider a HD when metrix bikes like this exist. Clearly a better bike, and for a fraction of the cost.

    But I guess you don't get to wear a rocker, attach tassles and pretend to be a hard arse for the weekend.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    I'm not a cruiser fan at the best of times, but I cannot fathom why anyone would consider a HD when metrix bikes like this exist. Clearly a better bike, and for a fraction of the cost.

    But I guess you don't get to wear a rocker, attach tassles and pretend to be a hard arse for the weekend.
    Agree and especially on a budget when spending. 10 grand equals not much Harley I would expect.

    I got 125hp, cobra exhaust, grand worth of luggage and touring seat, 240 back tire and huge torque for much less.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    I'm not a cruiser fan at the best of times, but I cannot fathom why anyone would consider a HD when metrix bikes like this exist. Clearly a better bike, and for a fraction of the cost.

    But I guess you don't get to wear a rocker, attach tassles and pretend to be a hard arse for the weekend.


    I like my HD, Don't ask me why, its just got something about it that keeps me smiling. I also like the thought that other bike builders are copying the HD style, sadly I havnt heard one that sounds quite the same yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by old slider View Post
    I like my HD, Don't ask me why, its just got something about it that keeps me smiling. I also like the thought that other bike builders are copying the HD style, sadly I havnt heard one that sounds quite the same yet.
    That's because HD have a trademark on the noise their bikes make. Well if you believe what you read on the 'net.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    That's because HD have a trademark on the noise their bikes make. Well if you believe what you read on the 'net.
    Didn't they get that noise from wasted spark originally.
    I don't think new harley's have a unique sound now.
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    One can slag Harley for all one's worth. ...

    You either get it or you don't

    Can't think of any other bike that so many makers have tried to copy.....

    Why buy a Harley look alike?

    Only beer tastes like beer

    Envy?

    Small penis syndrome?
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    I had always stayed away from Harley's because of other people's opinions.
    Now I own one and I love it.
    Sure it's not new
    It rattles and shakes but it has the best suspension and brakes that harley put in a sportster and I quite like it

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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    One can slag Harley for all one's worth...
    The Harley vs the others always sounds like the old Ford vs Holden argument...

    if what you ride puts a smile on your face, then good for you...

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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    One can slag Harley for all one's worth. ...

    You either get it or you don't

    Can't think of any other bike that so many makers have tried to copy.....

    Why buy a Harley look alike?

    Only beer tastes like beer

    Envy?

    Small penis syndrome?
    Isnt a valkyrie a Harley look alike. Only Honda used its existing engine in the frame for a lack of good big twins to use.
    Im only asking because its likely many Harley owners think any cruiser that is not HD is a look alike.
    I quite like Harleys but if you cant afford a fairly new one alternate brands seem to make a lot of sense.
    If beer only came in one brand peeps going to drink wine for variety.

    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    Got a new to me 1998 honda valkyrie 1500 cc 6 cylinder tourer in my garage today....

    I am more then impressed:
    Very big large and wide....
    Makes my Harley look small.
    6 cyl sound like a ferrari.
    All the bits look very solid and well made.
    It says that is made in The USA....

    I have fallen deeply in lust.

    Anybody has/had one?
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    Bit of a stretch to say a valkyrie is a harley look alike...
    Apart from the fact they both have 2 wheels and a handlebar....

    Had my Harely for about 8 or so years and loved many things about it...

    I also love my flat 6 valkyrie....which is an entirely different animal in every way...

    Doesn't make Harley bad...
    Just different.

    Can judge and compare both.
    How many Harleys did you own?

    Wine is fine...just don't call it beer.
    Only beer is beer
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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    How many Harleys did you own?
    I have ridden a few but owned zero.
    I do not mind them at all.
    Im just pointing out you do not get much Harley for 10k under so if that the budget I would buy something else.
    If my budget was 40k plus I would be tempted by the new bagger.
    But if I had 40k to spend on a bike I would most likely trade my F4 on a F4RC at 64k.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    if what you ride puts a smile on your face, then good for you...
    Damn straight, and if you don't like a certain marque why the fuck does the world need to know about it?

    Self important asshats, that's why

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    That's because HD have a trademark on the noise their bikes make. Well if you believe what you read on the 'net.
    I was told its because they run on diesel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stu999c View Post
    I had always stayed away from Harley's because of other people's opinions.
    Now I own one and I love it.
    Sure it's not new
    It rattles and shakes but it has the best suspension and brakes that harley put in a sportster and I quite like it
    I believe they are a lot more reliable now then ever before. The V Rods look fantastic

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    Funny that in 113 years (114 tomorrow) nobody has figured out how shit Harleys are as they still sell shit loads of bikes.
    Must be something in it..........

    I owned a Buell Cyclone and miss it. It was a gas. It caused more trouble than any other bike I owned including 2 900SSs but it was more fun than any inline 4 I owned for various reasons.

    Except the ZZR1100. that was fkn mental but I was going to die on it.

    I worked for a dealer that sold Hogs amongst other bikes and holy shit do they shift some accessories and shit and make a killing due to emotion and brand loyalty. Like HSV - old dated pushrod crap taxis tarted up and loved by millions. Slower than many jappas but outsell them.

    Id own a harley for the record, just cant afford a decent one. By decent I Mean twin cam. DOnt buy an evo and thats from friends who fix Harleys.

    But im motard / dual purpose shopping so what the fuck do I know.

    And if you hate Hogs why look at a hog thread? I mean if you guys started a dickhead opinionated self righteous knob thread I avoid it cause it would annoy me. Just curious.

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