A ride on my mate's Harley

**Maki** · 8th March 2009, 14:45

This would be my reaction if my current bike was written off and someone got a Harley for me out of the kindness of their hearts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9nrANs5Tr4

I bet lots of you have seen this, but it's too good not to mention.

**carbonhed** · 8th March 2009, 16:58

Originally Posted by Maki

This would be my reaction if my current bike was written off and someone got a Harley for me out of the kindness of their hearts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9nrANs5Tr4

I bet lots of you have seen this, but it's too good not to mention.

Mega

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 20:07

Originally Posted by Shadows

Here's one for ya...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=93708

Thanks mate but not the right time for me to up grade at this point in time, am looking forward to the Harley experience next Sunday.

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 20:16

By the way anyone in CHCH who spots a yellow Harley ( yes you read that right, a YELLOW Harley ) cruising around town next Sunday, then its me

**mikeey01** · 8th March 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by Iggy

He said after you been a on a Harley, you wont want go back on a Sportsbike.....

There goes another Tui ad right their!
After being on a hardley you won't want to get back on a sports bike, yeah right!

Seriously it all depends on what type of rideing you are use too, are comfortable with and what you like.
I much prefer something that can handle, has some degree of stopping power, doesn't weight as much as the country of origins dept and lastly has a lot more to give than just an image.

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 21:12

Originally Posted by mikeey01

There goes another Tui ad right their!
After being on a hardley you won't want to get back on a sports bike, yeah right!

Seriously it all depends on what type of rideing you are use to and what you like.
I much prefer something that can handle, has some degree of stopping power, doesn't weight as much as the country of origins dept and lastly has a lot more to give than just an image.

Actually I prefer riding Sports Bikes as they suit my riding style but have an open mind and respect all sorts of bikes. Just rapt to have an opportunity to see what the fuss is all about with these cruising machines.

**mikeey01** · 8th March 2009, 21:17

sweet, you must be a good trusting mate for him to let you take it for a ride, enjoy.
Ever ridden a Ducati or Guzzi?

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by mikeey01

sweet, you must be a good trusting mate for him to let you take it for a ride, enjoy.
Ever ridden a Ducati or Guzzi?

No sirrreee, but wouldnt turn down any test rides when given the opportunty.

**Headbanger** · 8th March 2009, 21:40

Originally Posted by Iggy

By the way anyone in CHCH who spots a yellow Harley ( yes you read that right, a YELLOW Harley ) cruising around town next Sunday, then its me

Town?

What a waste.

**Molly** · 8th March 2009, 21:44

I've had a good number of Harleys and just this week picked up a new 96" Dyna. The motor's a f'kin' gem and I love it but, just the same, wouldn't part with my Guzzi.

Harleys divide opinion but I think that's more because of the naff, corny marketing and some of the wankers that are drawn to it than the bikes themselves. If a Harley's for you, enjoy it for what it is, not what you think it 'means'. If not, ride something else.

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 21:52

Originally Posted by Headbanger

Town?

What a waste.

Thats your opinion, just grateful that a mate is letting you ride his pride and joy, even only to lyttleton and back. So will enjoy the ride

**jedi** · 9th March 2009, 20:24

Hahaharleys engines make great use for industrial stationary powerplants.
Sludge pumps and alike. Even concrete mixers, only to be rivaled by Briggs and Stratton.

I heard they run on Kerosene, is this true?

Enjoy the ride

**98tls** · 9th March 2009, 20:36

Theres endless video of guys riding cruisers Harley or otherwise faster than many on supposed sportbikes on roads they supposedly cant be fast on,i dont give a fuck what make of bike it is theres not much point in trashing it on the interweb,maybe Harley/cruiser knockers should instead of slagging such bikes simply post "i dont have the ability to ride one quick".