Harleys

[doc]

Many of us can't afford them, most of us want one but very few people actually feel enough emotion to actually hate them.
Another fantastic piece of qualitative research by the entity that is Kiwi Biker.

So very true. I should be a mod

[peasea]

Whoah!!!

Reeling in a big one....

Quick! Someone get me a net and a big stick!

A gun perhaps?

[HermaphroBiker]

It appears that you already know the answer to your own question...

Well, that was boring as usual.

Actually it was pretty fun. we got 5 pages of shite and some of the guys on here had a good laugh. if we only talked about serious problems we'd lose our fantastic sense of humour.

[peasea]

Yup, it certainly feels wrong to me. But not to the 50+, "larger" (not fat), handel-bar moustache sporting, leather cap wearing gentlemen that tend to ride these things

OK, I'm 50+ (a little bit) and I haven't got a mo', I ain't "larger", don't wear a leather cap (or tassles) and I'm not generally a gentleman (unless I'm after something). I only see the nerds as described above on sunny days with pristine bikes that never see a wet day. I've seen/met tossers on all sorts of bikes. I don't think dorks are brand-specific.

Leaning on your wrists all day doesn't do it for me and I find the laid-back positioning of the bod on the HD quite comfy, I can sit there all day and often do. I knew the bike had a suspect head gasket when I bought it; I fixed it myself with basic hand tools and haven't touched the engine since. (Apart from oil changes, plugs etc.) I don't diss jap bikes but I'd never own one. I've ridden some fast buggers and they far exceed my high-speed riding abilities so why go there? Part of the attraction for me was self preservation.

The reason it doesn't go around corners like a sports bike is coz it isn't one. It's the same reason it doesn't do wheelstands all day long, or stoppies etc. What it can do is perform touring duties with aplomb, heavily laden if you like, it won't care. I like the rumble, the styling and it's all-round solidity.

Why do some people hate Harleys? Dunno. Why do some people like sports bikes? Why do some blokes go for other blokes? (I don't think that's right.) Why do people drink Guinness? Why do people eat chicken's feet?

Why do some people think the world is round? (Fuckin' idiots.)

[HermaphroBiker]

It appears that you already know the answer to your own question...

Well, that was boring as usual.

Actually it was pretty fun. we got 5 pages of shite and some of the guys on here had a good laugh. if we only talked about serious problems we'd lose our fantastic sense of humour.

[dmouse]

just to prove a point i have posted pics of my bike in the gallery as you will see there is no wire or straw and the only sign of shit maybe squashed dog turd on the tyres.

dont judge others for what they are judge them for what they do.

and its NOT all off the shelf parts either.

[HermaphroBiker]

just to prove a point i have posted pics of my bike in the gallery as you will see there is no wire or straw and the only sign of shit maybe squashed dog turd on the tyres.

dont judge others for what they are judge them for what they do.

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

[peasea]

I discovered today that the two most common tattos in the world are:
1) Mom (or mum)
2) Harley Davidson

I wonder why that is.

I don't have any tattoos, I just thought it was interesting.

[peasea]

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

Oh, shut up

[RC1]

you drive through dog shit? and want respect for that?

thats good coming from you with a name like yours that will comand lots of respect

[HermaphroBiker]

I discovered today that the two most common tattoos in the world are:
1) Mom (or mum)
2) Harley Davidson

I wonder why that is.

I just thought it was interesting.

It's probably because they don't know who their mum is (or mom if they read right to left). i'm not sure about the second though. perhaps it's to shout about their "not off-the-shelf parts"?

[peasea]

thats good coming from you with a name like yours that will comand lots of respect

Yeah, post a pic of your goolies (or are they 'girlies'? Or both?)

[McJim]

So very true. I am a mod

You should buy a lambretta then....sorry, wrong type of mod, my bad, you should buy a Power Commander and full Akropovic system...doh! Wrong kind of mod again! I give up.

[peasea]

It's probably because they don't know who their mum is (or mom if they read right to left). i'm not sure about the second though. perhaps it's to shout about their "not off-the-shelf parts"?

Could very well be, thanks for the enlightened take on things.

[spookytooth]

personaly i recon theres not alot that sound or look better than a harley.To me all sports bikes look the same just different colours. Different strokes for different folks