How many Harley Riders are here?

**Hailwood** · 16th November 2005, 12:02

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully

get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......

**scumdog** · 16th November 2005, 15:57

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully

get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......

Never had much to do with the big Harleys but I would tend to head for a Dynaglide over a Softail - but that's just personal choice than a list of hard facts.

**scumdog** · 16th November 2005, 15:58

Originally Posted by Waylander

Check my profile mate. Some of us don't need a harley to get the good chicks.

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??

**scumdog** · 16th November 2005, 16:04

Originally Posted by Lord Alster

For me I'll stick with my Honda VTX 1800c. It' arriving in about 3 weeks and i can't wait.

Hey man, it looks like they forgot to stop making the exhaust - its soooo long!
Nice looking bike otherwise dude!

**Lord Alster** · 16th November 2005, 19:00

Thanks scumdog, they do look a damn sight better with a pair of V&H pipes which I may add one day but if thats the only thing wrong with it I can live with that. She should be arriving in the country on the 5th of Dec, just 20 more sleeps, I'm excited, can you tell.

**Waylander** · 16th November 2005, 20:43

Originally Posted by scumdog

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??

Dude, her mom was taking the picture. Only would have requested topless if she was gonna be in it aswell.

**selectedgrub** · 20th November 2005, 11:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

Yaeh, - but wheres HER tit??

She probaly don't know it's not a Harley. Tell her it is, then she'll give up her left nipple. Wish I had one of those accessories for my scoot.

**Lou Girardin** · 21st November 2005, 07:12

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Ok as it seems there are enough HD owners, I can ask a question and hopefully

get a sensible answer......in the future I am looking at buying a Harley but not sure between DynaGlide (FXD or FXDX) or Softtail..most rides 1 up day trips but some with the wife and maybe a couple of longer trips planned..any thoughts and helpful opinions relevant to the question would be appreciated.....not interested in the buy a jap cruiser reply......

The Dynas handle far better, but the Softail can be set up a little more comfortably for touring.

**Hailwood** · 21st November 2005, 09:59

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

**buellbabe** · 21st November 2005, 12:22

Good to see there's some HD riders on this site although we seem to be outnumbered! I agree with someone else who said so long as its got 2 wheels thats all that matters..... BUUUUUuuttttt gotta say that HDs really do rock and I get fed up with Sport-bike riders slagging them. I know for a fact that they can be ridden just as hard and fast as a Jappa.... the difference is that it takes BALLS!

**Biff** · 21st November 2005, 13:56

Originally Posted by buellbabe

I know for a fact that they can be ridden just as hard and fast as a Jappa....

For a moment there you were making sense.....

**Divot** · 21st November 2005, 16:50

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

Take a look at the street rod. Pegs in a normal place and higher frame with a larger tank 18.9l as oposed to 14l on the vrod

**Lou Girardin** · 22nd November 2005, 14:03

Originally Posted by Hailwood

Thanks Lou one more question....what about a v rod? went for a test ride on FXD, Softtail and vrod on saturday...found the vrod very comfortable..does anyone know anything to be wary of apart from the small petrol tank?

Tickets?
Seriously, crosswinds catching the disc wheels is about the only issue I know of.
That and the fact the diehard Harleyistas don't consider them Harleys.
But they're a bit one-eyed like that, eh Divot.

**Rashika** · 22nd November 2005, 14:13

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Tickets?
Seriously, crosswinds catching the disc wheels is about the only issue I know of.
That and the fact the diehard Harleyistas don't consider them Harleys.
But they're a bit one-eyed like that, eh Divot.

probably in the same camp as those who think the buell is/is not a HD too
best of both worlds I reckon!

oooo saw an awesome Vrod at the MMR, posted it on
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...7&postcount=92

**pritch** · 22nd November 2005, 18:10

Originally Posted by Divot

Take a look at the street rod.

I do, regularly. But not for at least the last two minutes.

I can see why the "Harleyistas" don't like it. Apparently, it goes, it stops,
and it handles.

Very strange behaviour, for a Harley.

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