Harleys... pfft.... (at least the one I rode last night).

**pritch** · 23rd March 2009, 09:38

I'm having trouble deciding whether this thread is amusing or sad.

It's hard to think of a single intelligent reason for buying a Harley (or a Ducati for that matter). In both cases you have to pay way too much for what you get. Emotions probably play a bigger part in most peoples buying decisions than intellect anyway so it really doesn't matter. As long as you're happy WTF?

Patrick rode the pisshead's Harley and was unimpressed and said so. Fair enough. No need to cry over it.

Nice work Patrick.

**Finn** · 23rd March 2009, 09:53

Most people on KB ride Japanese bikes because they can't afford anything decent. That's okay, it's just life.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 23rd March 2009, 09:56

Originally Posted by pritch

I'm having trouble deciding whether this thread is amusing or sad.

It's hard to think of a single intelligent reason for buying a Harley (or a Ducati for that matter). In both cases you have to pay way too much for what you get. Emotions probably play a bigger part in most peoples buying decisions than intellect anyway so it really doesn't matter. As long as you're happy WTF?

Patrick rode the pisshead's Harley and was unimpressed and said so. Fair enough. No need to cry over it.

Nice work Patrick.

there is no intelligent reason for riding any motorbike. No one NEEDS a motorbike. Any decision is based on WANT: you want a H-D, he wants a Ducati, I want a Triumph (and some hondas, the odd suzuki, some Buell's and a Victory Vegas)...

the big distinction to me is "into bikes" vs "not into bikes, I don't get it". Not "I'm into Harleys" vs "I'm into sprotsbikes" my experience is that if you are a motorcycle person, you can talk to another motorcycle person about motorcycles no matter what you ride, what you do for a living, how much money you have or dont have, age, sex or marital status. I dont want to mythologise it and go on about the "brotherhood" or any of that malarkey, it to me is just a great way of talking with people who you otherwise might not get the opportunity to talk to. Its grand.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 23rd March 2009, 09:57

Originally Posted by Finn

Most people on KB ride Japanese bikes because they can't afford anything decent. That's okay, it's just life.

tee hee. 10 characters

**Patrick** · 23rd March 2009, 10:28

Originally Posted by Molly

So, all Harleys are shit based on the old nail you rode last night? You know how that makes you sound? Go ride a new 96" Dyna or a V-Rod then report back.

Maybe that nail was somebody's pride and joy and they got more enjoyment out of it than you've ever had out of whatever bland, Japanese inline four you might be playing Power Rangers on at the moment.

You did read the header and the post? "This one at least" and "each to their own.." sound familiar?

I am sure it is his pride and joy, which is why we were looking for it not too long ago after it was stolen from his lounge. I hadn't heard it had been recovered. I recognised the custom paint job then the plate.

I got it off the highway for him... could have left it there, but thought, "Nah, there will be a thread, "All cops are Arseholes" for doing so...

I rode THIS one. It was shit.

Originally Posted by 98tls

Or maybe not.

Good on ya Patrick for taking it out of harms way,no doubt some scumbucket would have stolen it if left there.

The main Highway to South Taranaki... just on the outskirts of town, under the last remaining bright street lights. Ripe for the pickings, it was......

Originally Posted by peasea

Well, you know I've been clocking up some k's on a T'bird, right? Well, everytime I head for the garage I can't help but fall onto my Wideglide. The T'bird has it's good points, especially in the 'get-there-quick' and 'go-round-corners' stakes, but I love the laid-back ride of the W/g. If I wanted to go fast-as-fuck everywhere I bought the wrong machine. Try a W/g sometime for 'cruisy' riding. Maybe the bike you rode wasn't set up for your own bod/preferences, it doesn't make it a shitter.

Perhaps. For me, it was a shitter......

Originally Posted by AllanB

Good move taking it off the road for him, though if his level was that high, shit I'd probably left it there to teach him a lesson....

Was tempting....

Twas what the thread was about, NOT an attack on all Harleys, as a narrow minded one or two seem to think...

Originally Posted by Horse

I don't waste time defending my bike, I just go out and ride it.

Me too. Luckily no one attacks Suzukis and Triumphs.

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Bet ya enjoyed going down Devon St on it Patrick,do the odd mall cruise thing hehe.

Thought crossed my mind to start with. Once moving though, couldn't get off it quick enough.

Originally Posted by doc

Fark what a lot of BS. Your just going thru the denial phase aye. I betcha you have one of the 3" thick catalogs under your bed right now.
Don't try to push this tassle crap onto Scummie, you know you like them . Fringed stab proof vest next I reckon.

Bastard. I've been outed!!!!!!

**Patrick** · 23rd March 2009, 10:31

Bike was a 96 Standard 8..... Unsure what that is......

Take a chill pill Molly. I would ride anything.... just not THAT one again....

Given the same circumstances, I would ride a bike to the station again, just to avoid "future paperwork"

**Big Dave** · 23rd March 2009, 10:32

And everyone has different applications, expectations and aspirations from their vehicles, HDC.

Harley produce a range of products that suit around 15% of the market's purchasing criteria.

I understand why - I've tested some magnificent vehicles - and some that didn't suit me.

**Big Dave** · 23rd March 2009, 10:33

Originally Posted by Patrick

Given the same circumstances, I would ride a bike to the station again, just to avoid "future paperwork"

Burnouts are always more rewarding on other people's tyres.

**Headbanger** · 23rd March 2009, 10:35

I wouldn't enjoy any bike if I had to wear some smelly fuckers helmet.

End of story.

**Big Dave** · 23rd March 2009, 10:36

It's probably still got the original shocks and fork oil.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 23rd March 2009, 11:00

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Burnouts are always more rewarding on other people's tyres.

my new signature. Cheers :thumbsup:

**cs363** · 23rd March 2009, 18:12

Originally Posted by Patrick

Bike was a 96 Standard 8..... Unsure what that is......

This is a Standard 8: http://www.karmann.com/__C1256DF7005...rStandard8.jpg

Mind you, it's a 33 not a 96 and seems to have a couple of extra wheels.
Also, it's an Adler not a Harley.....
Looking at it I imagine it would handle as per your description....

**98tls** · 23rd March 2009, 18:23

Originally Posted by Finn

Most people on KB ride Japanese bikes because they can't afford anything decent. That's okay, it's just life.

Worse still maybe most on here profess to ride Japanese bikes,still delicate about the divorce,missing the kids,possibly finding the obligatory tassles on the handlebars off-putting there not yet ready to announce anything to the world that even hints at insecurity or middle aged crisis.

**AD345** · 23rd March 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

there is no intelligent reason for riding any motorbike. No one NEEDS a motorbike. Any decision is based on WANT:

Ruh roh

Don't go there

there's approximately 1 zillion 250cc riders that will now line up and tell ya how their bike is a necessity.

And they have a point