harley vs jap bikes

[dstray]

i have always like a motorcycle for a motorcycle even harleys because of the passion of 2 wheels but what is it with the harley owners and their attidudes. man jap bikes are just harley wanna bes and i always say if its slow chrome it . then they say resale baby resale . i say yea look at the swap buy and sell guide out of 20 pgs of bikes 14 pgs of them are harley and i always say if they are so great why would you sell anyway has any body had the same problem as me ???? im not say all hog owners are that way just most of them but when i blow them away with my lil klr650 they do take notice :yahoo:

 

[C&C]

I try to keep my head on straight, and like Harleys as well as other bike makes. You mention attitudes but those run both ways. (Holier than thou on both sides) But I don't see this thread lasting toO much longer in it's present forum header; I believe it will be moved shortly to YOU KNOW WHERE.

 

[Cdogman]

I like Harleys. Each bike is purpose built. The purpose of the Harley is simply not my primary purpose. I have and do have many friends that own Harley Davidson Bikes. Some of the nicest people I know........... Yes, there are some ******** amongst them. Same for the Jap Bikes.......... I will get a hog, but not as my primary bike

YMMV

 

[Toecutter]

I could have bought a Harley if I was a ****** wanted one. Actually, I did want one, but needing to express my individuality and belief in personal freedom dictated that I get something less conformist, so I'm stuck with the FJR. Que Sera Sera....

 

[Murph]

I like Harleys. Each bike is purpose built. The purpose of the Harley is simply not my primary purpose...

+1

I agree entirely. I have nothing against Harleys or their riders. At this point in my life, however, I prefer a better-performing, distance-capable ride and Harleys just don't fit my bill. But I understand that not all riders are like me and some people don't wish to put up big miles and kill many bugs.

Besides, I don't have time for a bike that must stop at every bar in town on a Sunday afternoon! :thumbsdownsmileyanim:

 

[MikeYork5]

Harley guys know how capitalize the 'I' (or the first letter in a sentence) in a post though. And maybe the 14 pages is indicative of the fact they been building bikes since 1903, and currently sell 'only' 2 or 300,000 a year. So as a result there is a 'few'more of them on the road, and consequently for sale. Nope, haven't had the same problem as you -

Also, do they know you're racing them when you blow em away with your 34hp KLR? (granted 340lbs, but come on -)

 

[radman]

i as well has alwayz like spelling and capitulisations and punktuationz.

 

[GunMD]

Help is available.

 

[keithaba]

Looks like friday is showing up early!

 

[abarron576]

I have two Yamahas and a Harley, so don't know where I fit in your definition of hog owners. They are completley different bikes for a different purpose in life, but they are all good rides! I agree with the thought that it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride. Have taken the FJR and V-Max both to Harley "biker bars" with no problems from anyone. Maybe attitude is what counts as much as punctuation.

RIDE ON! :clapping:

 

[radman]

Looks like friday is showing up early!

u thinkz?

 

[MikeYork5]

I thoughtzs -

 

[PapaUtah]

I will often stop by "The Joint" (a local "biker" bar, I use the term "biker" here loosely) and park the FJR right in the middle of the corral full of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. My only fear is that some of the slow will rub off the Milwaukee Mammoths onto the Cobalt Cooker. So far it hasn't happened. Never had a problem with the locals. They know they are riding art and I something altogether different. I enjoy the colorful paint jobs and endless expanses of chrome while they often look in puzzlement why someone would ever ride something that can drive well into the triple digits and still be stable.

I arrive quite stealthly and leave the same way. I have noticed a distinct difference in the way the Sudsville boys arrive and depart. It is a strange ritual that requires lots of revving of the engine even as they paddle their pretentious pachyderms around the lot trying to assert their dominance through ear splitting noise eminating from the bowels of the beast. I think a good mechanic would be able to rig the monster to maintain an idle but the inhabitants do not seem to be interested. This behavior will be repeated in spades at the Freak Show in Sturgis in three weeks. I will be attending the zoo and will report back with pictures to verify the strange behaviors of the Milwaukee Menace when let loose on the prairie. Based on previous expeditions into the tribe I know they will provide hours of entertainment and laughs.

 

[BuilderBob]

No problem with Harleys or their riders here. I know lots of friendly Harley riders.

That said, I have no desire to own a HD at this point and probably never will, but that doesn't mean I think they're bad bikes. For that matter, I'm over the Big V-Twin Cruiser thing all together. I don't care what country they come from, I don't want one! Not my style.

 

[dstray]

thanks for all the replys i do like harleys as well and i never say a thing till they start on my bike so think what you may i see some of you guys sure do take offence to that talk about attatudes

 

[Silver Penguin]

It is a strange ritual that requires lots of revving of the engine even as they paddle their pretentious pachyderms around the lot trying to assert their dominance through ear splitting noise eminating from the bowels of the beast. I think a good mechanic would be able to rig the monster to maintain an idle but the inhabitants do not seem to be interested.

You say it well.

IMHO, it's about horses for courses. We have the privilege of choosing from a plethora of bikes, each that fills different needs. Do you want to ride it? or look at it? Is the pleasure derived from the art form? the function? the speed? the places you go? the fellowship? or talking about all of the above on the 'net?

My ideal bike is fun to ride, fast, looks cool, is comfortable to ride all day, can be hosed down and looking sharp in minutes, carries stuff when needed.

My friend's ideal bike outweighs mine significantly, makes a lot of noise, will do a decent speed (eventually), scrapes boards on most turns, and she loves it.

My bike works for me, her bike works for her. How blessed we are to have choices.

Jill

 

[radman]

thanks for all the replys i do like harleys as well and i never say a thing till they start on my bike so think what you may i see some of you guys sure do take offence to that talk about attatudes

This attatude was riding HD when most of da young un's here were still shittin yella, and I taint alone in that.

 

[Murph]

We have the privilege of choosing from a plethora of bikes, each that fills different needs. Do you want to ride it? or look at it? Is the pleasure derived from the art form? the function? the speed? the places you go? the fellowship? or talking about all of the above on the 'net?
My ideal bike is fun to ride, fast, looks cool, is comfortable to ride all day, can be hosed down and looking sharp in minutes, carries stuff when needed.

My thoughts exactly. That's what I would have said if I were more eloquent!

 

[kansas transit]

It is a strange ritual that requires lots of revving of the engine even as they paddle their pretentious pachyderms around the lot trying to assert their dominance through ear splitting noise eminating from the bowels of the beast. I think a good mechanic would be able to rig the monster to maintain an idle but the inhabitants do not seem to be interested.

You say it well.

IMHO, it's about horses for courses. We have the privilege of choosing from a plethora of bikes, each that fills different needs. Do you want to ride it? or look at it? Is the pleasure derived from the art form? the function? the speed? the places you go? the fellowship? or talking about all of the above on the 'net?

My ideal bike is fun to ride, fast, looks cool, is comfortable to ride all day, can be hosed down and looking sharp in minutes, carries stuff when needed.

My friend's ideal bike outweighs mine significantly, makes a lot of noise, will do a decent speed (eventually), scrapes boards on most turns, and she loves it.

My bike works for me, her bike works for her. How blessed we are to have choices.

Jill

We used to have a saying back in my dirt track days. So people show up to run good, some people show up just to look good.