Highway Biker
Well the riding position was very comfortable for starters, with wide bars and feet position forward. Funny thing though was that when I came to a stop at an intersection, I proceded to take off again and being used to a sportsbike position, I was thinking where the bloody hell are the footpegsOriginally Posted by BMWST?
.....alas me thinks you silly fool..... put feet forward:slap:
Highway Biker
Yeah dropping my mates pride and joy was my biggest fear, just love that twin growl and different riding style.
A flash of lightning
If you like it, get one. It's good to be sure what kind of bike you really like. I was in doubt myself for a while but for me the fog has well and truly cleared.
Ride fast or be last.
Hardcore Biker
Refreshing lack of prejudice amongst the non-Harley owners in this thread. However, as usual, mention Harleys amongst any group of bikers and some cock will dazzle you with his originality by regurgitating a tired old line about ‘agricultural’ bikes with ‘shit brakes’ that are ‘unreliable’ and over-priced. If the brand’s not for you I really couldn’t give a shit but at least have the grace to keep your witless ignorance to yourself.
I’ve done tens of thousands of miles on Harleys without a problem and am just running-in my latest one (the new 96” Dyna Fat Bob). Already it’s apparent that the motor is a f’kin’ gem, the finish is flawless, and, since they hold their value better than anything else, it’s money well spent.
This is my biking history so it’s not like I’m anti-Japanese or Italian bikes (still have and love my Guzzi). If you’re lucky enough to experience a new Harley any time soon you might just have to question a few long-held, ill-informed or inherited prejudices and actually conjure up an original thought based on experience. God forbid.
:-)
Yamaha YB80
Yamaha DT125
Yamaha FZR400
Yamaha FZR400SP
Yamaha FZR400 (again)
Yamaha Virago 400
Honda CBR400
Yamaha Virago 525(?)
Kawasaki Zephyr 550
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Honda VFR750 (shit)
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Kawasaki 900 Ninja something or other (crap)
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Ducati 750 Monster
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Harley Davidson FLHRCI (06)
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Moto Guzzi V11 Sport (wonderful!)
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Harley FLHRCI (01)
Harley Dyna Fat Bob
Slapper?
That sir is a rather refreshing post,well done and a nice list,will bugger off and try and remember all mine.
Be the person your dog thinks you are...
Rolling Italian Orchestra
Actually the last one I rode handled like one too
L'arte italiana cammina su due rotelle!
Weekend cruiser
Well said Molly. However it doesn't necessarily have to be a new harley though! Dads harley was made in 1942 and he loved that thing to bits. He definately got more joy out of it than his newer harley. Sadly some people just don't get it, but at the end of the day they are the ones who are missing out. The main thing is that people have fun (this part seems to be forgotten during the "that bikes a piece of crap" arguement) wether they are riding a GN250, RG150, a harley or an R1. Theres something available for everyone.
Awesome to hear that Iggy loved his harley experience though! I had a bit of a giggle
Forum whore
Me thinks Molly won lotto!
Yep it would be a boring world if all the bikes were made the same.
Regardless of what anyone thinks of HD they have been around over 100 years and you only need to go to a rally in NZ to see how popular they are. They are doing something right!
Its a dam shame that Suzuki and Honda are dropping their (non cruiser) V-Twins.
Its a dam shame that one of Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha don't produce a kick arse IL4 drag styled cruiser (OK Yam have the V-Max thing).
Honda seriously missed the boat not cashing in on a V5 (Yamaha are cashing in on the crank thingy).
BMW should build the Lo-Rider.
Bla Bla
Ride them all, buy what yanks your chain in your price bracket.
Fair weather rider
i love harleys , theyre cool , all me mates have them , so i bought a trumpy . i love trumpys , theyre cool , none of me mates have one , i like that !
Slapper?
Bottom line is its real easy to diss anything on the internet,not like any cunt has to man up eh,theres a bloke up in CH-CH that ive ridden with many times who rides a GS beemeryep one of them,thing is ive seen this guy outride pretty much everyone on anything down roads that the interweb heroes would say "fuck off not possible" on,fact is the guy has ability..simple really,theres a whole lot more to ability than the name on the tank
Be the person your dog thinks you are...
Hardcore Biker
Lotto win? Sadly not... Just years of obsession and skewed priorities.
The 'fun factor' does seem to get forgotten. I bought my wife a TS185 when she was learning to ride a few years ago and that thing was an absolute blast.
Highway Biker
Hey no problem thats why I always have an open mind about all makes of bikes, never one to take myself too seriously, even if its at my own expense lol. Your dads bike sounds real cool, has he let his favourite daughter have we pootle?Well said Molly. However it doesn't necessarily have to be a new harley though! Dads harley was made in 1942 and he loved that thing to bits. He definately got more joy out of it than his newer harley. Sadly some people just don't get it, but at the end of the day they are the ones who are missing out. The main thing is that people have fun (this part seems to be forgotten during the "that bikes a piece of crap" arguement) wether they are riding a GN250, RG150, a harley or an R1. Theres something available for everyone.
Awesome to hear that Iggy loved his harley experience though! I had a bit of a giggle
Weekend cruiser
My RG is fun, people laugh at me when I say it lol.. Then again minimotos are fun too.Hey no problem thats why I always have an open mind about all makes of bikes, never one to take myself too seriously, even if its at my own expense lol. Your dads bike sounds real cool, has he let his favourite daughter have we pootle?
Dads been gone for just over 4 years now, so sadly both his harleys are tucked away in the garage. When mum is ready to ride again herself she'll get them out (shes not ready to ride them or sell either of them yet. That said she would never sell the old girl). I highly doubt I'd be allowed to ride one though lol, no matter how much I begged
A hundy to swap
i would guess a great rider on a bad bike, will always beat a bad rider on a great bike,as the great rider will get home safelyBottom line is its real easy to diss anything on the internet,not like any cunt has to man up eh,theres a bloke up in CH-CH that ive ridden with many times who rides a GS beemer
forsale A100,awesome power.
near ready for bucket raceing,or just a padock,beach hack.
gotta be a good deal,surely
Highway Biker
So sorry to read of your loss but am sure that one day you will get the opportunity to ride a Harley. And that said if and when you do, just remember where the footpegs are situatedMy RG is fun, people laugh at me when I say it lol.. Then again minimotos are fun too.
Dads been gone for just over 4 years now, so sadly both his harleys are tucked away in the garage. When mum is ready to ride again herself she'll get them out (shes not ready to ride them or sell either of them yet. That said she would never sell the old girl). I highly doubt I'd be allowed to ride one though lol, no matter how much I beggedBy the way nothing wrong with an RG cos I almost bought one myself.
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