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.)
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.
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.
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![]()
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