A line about cruisers

**Big Dave** · 12th January 2008, 17:22

I'll tell you why I like harleys and cruisers on the road.

They have to be ridden within the machine's limitations - not the rider's.

**DMNTD:Me** · 12th January 2008, 17:24

Dang BD...got to be the most truthful post of this year.

**Ixion** · 12th January 2008, 17:28

But, the same applied to my BSA Bantam.

**kiwifruit** · 12th January 2008, 17:30

Well fathomed

**Jantar** · 12th January 2008, 17:42

Originally Posted by Ixion

But, the same applied to my BSA Bantam.

And to a postie bike.

**98tls** · 12th January 2008, 19:06

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I'll tell you why I like harleys and cruisers on the road.

They have to be ridden within the machine's limitations - not the rider's.

Uh huh.....nice that you have shared.

**Taz** · 12th January 2008, 19:23

Na Dave it's just that you look so freakin cool on them where as I just can't quite pull it off....... Bit like a nerd tryin to be a gangsta in my case.

**98tls** · 12th January 2008, 19:27

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Na Dave it's just that you look so freakin cool on them where as I just can't quite pull it off....... Bit like a nerd tryin to be a gangsta in my case.

Wtf..........dont lick his arse you make his head swell.

**slowpoke** · 12th January 2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I'll tell you why I like harleys and cruisers on the road.

They have to be ridden within the machine's limitations - not the rider's.

Personally I'd rather not find the machine's or my limitations on the road. Gimme something where there's always something in reserve, be it a bit more lean, a firmer squeeze of the brakes, a bit more stomp etc if/when you need it.

Having said that a mate of mine swapped from a Gixxer to a Harley 'cos he reckoned it was the only way to have any fun close to the speed limit.

**Big Dave** · 12th January 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Na Dave it's just that you look so freakin cool on them where as I just can't quite pull it off....... Bit like a nerd tryin to be a gangsta in my case.

Find a copy of a book called 'True Hip' by Ignatious Jones
and never be nerdy again.

I wish ah writ it.

**Big Dave** · 12th January 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Personally I'd rather not find the machine's or my limitations on the road. Gimme something where there's always something in reserve, be it a bit more lean, a firmer squeeze of the brakes, a bit more stomp etc if/when you need it.

Having said that a mate of mine swapped from a Gixxer to a Harley 'cos he reckoned it was the only way to have any fun close to the speed limit.

It's not 'the only way' - but it's a cool way.

limitations wise - well - you know it's going to scrape at 83 - so you hit it at 82 and kiss the tarmac gently and absolutely nail the exit. Hammer time and you're doing 110. It's not as skillful as going through at 90kazillion with hero strips on the tyre wall (BMW megamoto - true) but it needs skill just the same and if you do f*ck it up the consequences are not as dire.

Stick on an open face helmet on and 95kph will do - mostly - and it's just as 'hairy' as doing 200 behind all the plastic.