Not only can't they corner

**Laava** · 18th February 2011, 20:20

What a learner!

**SMOKEU** · 18th February 2011, 20:22

In the commentary the person sounds like a chick having an orgasm in a porn movie at one stage.

Typical Harley muppets, they think that just because they're piloting a heavy, overpriced, ill handling vehicle that they're invincible and don't need to take proper safety precautions (like wearing proper riding gear). Sort of like many SUV drivers.

**Big Dave** · 18th February 2011, 20:30

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

yes - several

I added to the post cause it sounded angry and I wanted 'argumentative'. How old?

Last one I threw a leg over that was in any way agricultural was a early 2000's wide glide.

**Big Dave** · 18th February 2011, 20:38

V-rod is a good point. I feel somewhat the same about the M109 and the other high powered cruisers. 120+ horses deserve better lean angles.

**Gremlin** · 18th February 2011, 20:42

I don't know... it looks quite complex what with all the ~~bumps~~, ~~corners~~, ~~painted lines~~, ~~changes in surface~~, ~~intersections~~, ~~roundabouts~~, ~~children~~, ~~other foot traffic~~, ~~crazy car drivers~~...

ummm... stuff.

**yod** · 18th February 2011, 20:44

What a total fucking failure.

I was especially impressed with how magnificently his awesome leather vest protected his arms and hands as he cheese-grated his merry way down the road

**Conquiztador** · 18th February 2011, 20:51

Throw crap as much as you like. That has nothing to do with the bikes.

The first one has already been analysed here.

The second one does partly what we in solo speedway do: Lay the bike down when there is a crash in the front. Best way to limit damage. BUT he forgets rule #1: Hold on to the bike!! It functions as your shield!

**RDJ** · 18th February 2011, 20:53

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

but straight lines give them problems

Harleys

sorry to HD owners but it is like shooting fish in a barrel.

Done Deal's Gap yet my friend? once you have, then come back and roll out your barrel

**cheshirecat** · 18th February 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Big Dave

V-rod is a good point. I feel somewhat the same about the M109 and the other high powered cruisers. 120+ horses deserve better lean angles.

I tried selections during the Welly demo days and found them lacking to what my 16 year old VFR gives (power throughout the range, weight, build quality, handling etc etc). This is not to say they are bad bikes. Oddly enough I found the V Rods smoothness worked against it as it lacked character. Several of my friends ride Harleys and we give each other the usual inter bike shit. One has an Iron and I reckon it's a great bike and she loves it. The dog prefers the Honda but I felt the plant was glad just to get off the bike regardless of make.

**Big Dave** · 18th February 2011, 20:59

Was it a follow the salesman ride? I heard that CWB rides like a girl anyway.

Build quality - Not with you on that one.

Admittedly I get press bikes - but often they don't get as thorough a PDI as customer's bikes, but Honda has no advantage on the bikes I've had, and that's a compliment to Honda.

**cheshirecat** · 18th February 2011, 21:05

Originally Posted by RDJ

Done Deal's Gap yet my friend? once you have, then come back and roll out your barrel

No but I've done this on a CBX1000 and a CB750K2

**RDJ** · 18th February 2011, 21:07

Then you already know it's the rider not the brand...

**Spearfish** · 18th February 2011, 21:09

Originally Posted by Big Dave

That's nothing to do with the bike, it's about the rider.

So I'll have a go on their behalf. Have you ever ridden a Harley?

It really (they don't corner) is one of the great myths I read on here all the time. I get several to ride for an extended period every year and have been doing so for for the last 10 years. Modern harleys handle great - for the type of bike. The Softtails have limited ground clearance, but so does everything else in that class. Its road holding and stability are fine. They have Showa suspension, highly evolved chassis on the Touring rigs - which have OK ground clearance for the class of bike, a lot feature Brembo or Nissin Brakes and they have a really nice road-bike engine that is very reliable, economical and cheap to service.

I would describe the Super Glide I just finished testing as 'quite squirty' and really enjoyed tossing the bike around.

Barrel that. :-0

Just a quick question Big Dave.

Is some of the HD's poor handling reputation been built up from the customisation many bikes go through at the hands of their owners, especially as its mostly form over function, or is it just horses for courses and New Zealands courses aren't ideal for that particular horse?

**KiWiP** · 18th February 2011, 21:09

I'm not convinced bike #2 lays it down. as I see it he just jumps off. and for no good reason either as there appears to be plenty of good road to steer around. Bike #3 manages this and he's not too far behind

**martybabe** · 18th February 2011, 21:15

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Even with the replays and extended explanation I still cannot fathom how the fuck that plonker managed that. Oh and I'm no ATGATT preacher but if you are that retarded you may as well do as little damage to yourself as possible when the inevitable happens

Originally Posted by breakaway

I honestly can't wrap my head around what just happened in that video, no matter how many times I watch it.

Thank gawd for that, I thought I was being a bit senior, no idea what occurred there