Don't miss my Harley

**Big Dave** · 2nd September 2009, 22:30

Originally Posted by b1unt3d

Bike is only 3 years old, garaged for winter, parked in the shade, covered for rain etc. Less than 10 000 km on it..

That can - and does - happen on any bike. You gotta clean those finished lids before replacing. It's in some owners manuals.

**b1unt3d** · 3rd September 2009, 06:57

Originally Posted by Big Dave

That can - and does - happen on any bike. You gotta clean those finished lids before replacing. It's in some owners manuals.

All maintenance is/was done by the dealership.

**Big Dave** · 3rd September 2009, 10:03

Originally Posted by b1unt3d

All maintenance is/was done by the dealership.

I'd be asking them about it then.

**Molly** · 3rd September 2009, 19:25

Originally Posted by rosie631

Do you still have this Molly? Mine looks exactly like the one in the pic. I am really struggling to find the love for my new bike. Just does not seem to have the same soul as the three other Harleys i've owned in the past. Very reliable. No question that it's gonna start first time, every time but when i take off i don't have the big grin on my face that I used to. Am considering selling it and getting something older. Got to get some more miles on her first as part of me thinks I just haven't given her a proper chance.

Hi Rosie. Expect so. I'll hunt it out tomorrow. Planning some shed time as I'm fitting a larger front sprocket on the Speedmaster to lower the cruising RPM. As for your HD, give it at least one summer before you do anything rash.

Originally Posted by usa-vtwin

hey Molly, was that you cruising down Papanui Rd today around 3.30pm on the Triumph?

Don't think so. Haven't had the bike out since last weekend and even then only had a few hours so just went towards Little River from my home in Huntsbury so wouldn't have been over that way. Must've been some other handsome bastard... ;-)

**rebyl** · 3rd September 2009, 19:43

I started off in the 70's with Triumphs, had some Yamahas and a couple of Kawasaki's, last few bikes have been 3 ST1100's, good bikes but not enough character...but did everything extremely well, also tried a couple of Goldwings but they had to much plastic but were great bikes for tours, then came 3 Valkyries which really were the best bikes I have ever owned,, in every way, power, presence, handling, looks attitude etc etc.
Then I had a brain fart and sold the Valks and bought a 2008 Harley Ultra Classic, neat bike, no regrets, but still wish I had the Valks as well.
Would also love a Buell Ulysses, but hey...you can't have everything....so what I am saying here is that they are ALL great bikes and each to his own...In the Wind Is in The Wind, no matter if its a 50cc Jawa or a Triumph, Harley, Honda etc etc.
Just enjoy what you have, when we get off our machines and go inside we are all the same, we talk bullshit and have fun.
Enjoy it while you can........see you at the Cols Kiwi tomorrow

**mister.koz** · 3rd September 2009, 20:25

I've always heard people say that harleys aren't reliable blah blah but at the same time i've never heard anything specific apart from the old ones being rattly...

Anyways, i am on a 1000cc sportsbike and i love it but i have always been tempted to check out the Harley's, my biggest worry would be getting that harley bug...

Any suggestions on what to take for a test ride?

Bare in mind if i did get the harley bug i would be buying the cheapest clapped out one i can find... just put a titanium system on the 10r! the wallet is broken and bruised

**Molly** · 3rd September 2009, 20:53

Octoberfest is coming up soon. I suggest you ride 'em all!

**mister.koz** · 3rd September 2009, 20:55

Originally Posted by Molly

Octoberfest is coming up soon. I suggest you ride 'em all!

huh? beer drinking? have i missed something?

**Molly** · 3rd September 2009, 20:59

The dealer's open day. At least, from memory, that's what I think it's called. Oh, hang on... Biketoberfest. Same thing though.

**mister.koz** · 3rd September 2009, 21:08

Originally Posted by Molly

The dealer's open day. At least, from memory, that's what I think it's called. Oh, hang on... Biketoberfest. Same thing though.

oh cool

sounds like a plan.

I bet i'll get leered at, turning up on a zx10r with sports armour to a harley day hehehe

**Dooly** · 4th September 2009, 07:57

Originally Posted by mister.koz

I bet i'll get leered at, turning up on a zx10r with sports armour to a harley day hehehe

Hahaha. I turned up to a Harley demo day 2 yrs ago on my Ducati.
Fortunately I was dressed in black leathers so did'nt stand out so much.
Think I was the only non HD there amongst dozens.

Checked the hogs out and brought a Speed Triple which was out the back, for sale.
(Mind you, I was'nt there to check the hogs out, despite them sending me an invite)