In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
quote:Originally posted by Flyin_Paulie
Harleys are cool--If you like to ride a slow piece of pig iron and have to work on it more than you ride it.[:D] Stir-stir
Hey Paulie. I just bought a 50 year old K model solo seat if you want a sniff.
quote:Originally posted by Bloviator
...Harleys bite. thats why quite a few years ago the squichy eyed people in Nippon...started copying the "look" of Harley for their rice burners.
74 Super Glide, rides like sitting back in a easy chair, not like riding on top a chain saw, as with the jap bikes. Take some 1,000+ trips next to someone on a rice burner, their not comfortable, or want to stop every 100 miles to "stertch". I would only go on trips of all Harleys along that way we could burn some miles and not listen to the whinning, or put up with the jap traps throwing a chop stick, and breaking down...[}:)][:D]
Way cool. I had a '74 Superglide for a couple years that I bought in '76. I wish I still had it. We're talking $2500 here.
The growth of Harley will be in the news for a long time to come. Its fueled by that retirement of the baby boomers and thats a huge percentage of the population, and thats where the money is at. They are good to go for another 20+ years.
I love the BMW, Hondas, and Yamahas too, but we choose to buy American, if at all possible so I think thats a big part of what is pushing the Harley trend.
The Harley clubs forming across American are not filled with "tough guys". Just the opposite, they are from all walks of life, the welder, auto mechanic, doctors, lawyers, business owners, etc. Most are successful in life and they have had the dirt bikes and other brand street machines earlier in life. There is a very small percentage of "hells angel" types that are in this group.
Harly clubs stress safety and encourage members to wear safety clothing, the leather can protect your butt while sliding down the highway. They don't allow any drinking during club rides and stress safety riding classes for members.
I have witnessed several accidents during group rides and it becomes apparant quickly that a responsible rider wears the helmets, gloves and other high quality protective clothing. Prevents a lot of permanent damage to ones skin. Won't protect you much in an encounter with a two ton car but makes a big difference in most accidents.
I laugh when I see a young couple on a crotch rocket, both in shorts and short sleve t-shirts. They will endure months of skin grafting in the event of even a minor incident. The beauty of aging is the wisdom that comes with it.
It's a known fact that Honda Motorcycles were the very first in the world that could be reliably ridden from coast to coast (in the continuous 48)With little more than an oil-change....Sad? maybe but true.I personaly have 2 bikes, old 80"lo rider for the wimmin and an old '78 Z1r Kawi for the strip or when a harley thinks he's got somthin specail ..[;)]
Jeff
In '77 I was posted in Athens, Ga. From the local Harley dealer I bought a '57 hardtail panhead with 6" over narrow glide on a 21" front spindle, suicide clutch & hand shift (try stopping and going on a hill with that).
I'd ride it to Atlanta to a large dealership to buy parts, but my hands were shaking from the vibration so badly that I couldn't write a check! Not only that, but my right leg would leave a trail of oil into the dealership, so I'd have to but a quart of oil to top off for the ride back to Athens.
After six weeks of shake, rattle & roll, I sold the pig iron & bought a '73 Ducati 750 GT - what a sweet ride thru the curves and a scream thru the straight aways!!! This was a REAL GT race bike!!! In its day - no Harley or rice burner could touch the Ducatis!!! Pure fluid motion on the road and track!
My dog's bigger than your dog. My trucks better than yours. These could go on for ever.
I've owned many, many motorcycles over the years (including two Harley's) and the last four have been Honda Goldwings. I like them because they are comfortable, dependable and have lots of features standard at an affordable price.
Todays stock Goldwing has more horsepower and torque than a stock Harley, cost less, has a better quality rating. That being said, todays Harley's have a very good quality rating, excellent resale value, more tradition than anyother motorcycle will ever have, and product loyality that is unmatched.
I don't know of very many riders who don't have a place in their heart for Harley Davidson, and most Harley riders will disagree with a non-Harley pick for a motorcycle, but will still wave when another rider passes them on the road regardless of what brand of bike they are riding.
What ever you ride, keep the rubber side down and stay safe!
Comments
Harleys are cool--If you like to ride a slow piece of pig iron and have to work on it more than you ride it.[:D] Stir-stir
Hey Paulie. I just bought a 50 year old K model solo seat if you want a sniff.
...Harleys bite. thats why quite a few years ago the squichy eyed people in Nippon...started copying the "look" of Harley for their rice burners.
74 Super Glide, rides like sitting back in a easy chair, not like riding on top a chain saw, as with the jap bikes. Take some 1,000+ trips next to someone on a rice burner, their not comfortable, or want to stop every 100 miles to "stertch". I would only go on trips of all Harleys along that way we could burn some miles and not listen to the whinning, or put up with the jap traps throwing a chop stick, and breaking down...[}:)][:D]
Way cool. I had a '74 Superglide for a couple years that I bought in '76. I wish I still had it. We're talking $2500 here.
Sorry I like bikes that START!
Fav bikes in ORDER:
1. VINCENT
2. BMW (Pre70)
3. Norton
4. Triumph
If I were to ride an "American Bike" it would have to be an Ole INDIAN!
Bikes that start require owners that understand internal combustion engines.
I love the BMW, Hondas, and Yamahas too, but we choose to buy American, if at all possible so I think thats a big part of what is pushing the Harley trend.
The Harley clubs forming across American are not filled with "tough guys". Just the opposite, they are from all walks of life, the welder, auto mechanic, doctors, lawyers, business owners, etc. Most are successful in life and they have had the dirt bikes and other brand street machines earlier in life. There is a very small percentage of "hells angel" types that are in this group.
Harly clubs stress safety and encourage members to wear safety clothing, the leather can protect your butt while sliding down the highway. They don't allow any drinking during club rides and stress safety riding classes for members.
I have witnessed several accidents during group rides and it becomes apparant quickly that a responsible rider wears the helmets, gloves and other high quality protective clothing. Prevents a lot of permanent damage to ones skin. Won't protect you much in an encounter with a two ton car but makes a big difference in most accidents.
I laugh when I see a young couple on a crotch rocket, both in shorts and short sleve t-shirts. They will endure months of skin grafting in the event of even a minor incident. The beauty of aging is the wisdom that comes with it.
I'm almost 65. Had a chief in high school (1955ish).[:)]
You got me by 7 years. I bow to the elder statesman. (Lowrider showing respect [:p])
Regardless of what you've heard I was NOT "poopin' in my diapers" in 5th grade. [:D]
My first bike in 1963 was a '57 165cc Harley Hummer.
quote:Originally posted by Flyin_Paulie
I'm almost 65. Had a chief in high school (1955ish).[:)]
You got me by 7 years. I bow to the elder statesman. (Lowrider showing respect [:p])
Regardless of what you've heard I was NOT "poopin' in my diapers" in 5th grade. [:D]
My first bike in 1963 was a '57 165cc Harley Hummer.
LOL[:D] Before the Indian, my ride was a Cushman Scooter. One of those little boxy ones.[:I][:D]
Jeff
I'd ride it to Atlanta to a large dealership to buy parts, but my hands were shaking from the vibration so badly that I couldn't write a check! Not only that, but my right leg would leave a trail of oil into the dealership, so I'd have to but a quart of oil to top off for the ride back to Athens.
After six weeks of shake, rattle & roll, I sold the pig iron & bought a '73 Ducati 750 GT - what a sweet ride thru the curves and a scream thru the straight aways!!! This was a REAL GT race bike!!! In its day - no Harley or rice burner could touch the Ducatis!!! Pure fluid motion on the road and track!
I've owned many, many motorcycles over the years (including two Harley's) and the last four have been Honda Goldwings. I like them because they are comfortable, dependable and have lots of features standard at an affordable price.
Todays stock Goldwing has more horsepower and torque than a stock Harley, cost less, has a better quality rating. That being said, todays Harley's have a very good quality rating, excellent resale value, more tradition than anyother motorcycle will ever have, and product loyality that is unmatched.
I don't know of very many riders who don't have a place in their heart for Harley Davidson, and most Harley riders will disagree with a non-Harley pick for a motorcycle, but will still wave when another rider passes them on the road regardless of what brand of bike they are riding.
What ever you ride, keep the rubber side down and stay safe!
It is? Known by whom?