Mike-H
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The REAL question here is....do you really care?.....
Harley's mission statement - The video!
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FJRinFL-Dale
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LMFAO! I sure hope there are some HD Riders out there that said WTF!?
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FJRMGM
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90 percent of all Harleys ever sold are still on the road - the other 10 percent actually made it home.
WILD HOGS!!
WILD HOGS!!
Those guys:
We believe:
in not wearing any gear. Let the other guy walk away from a crash. We want to die the first time.
in ape hangers because we're proud of our pits
in fat because we want to look like a human lava lamp strapped to a paint shaker.
that chrome, leather, and paint can make up for leaking oil, and parts falling off.
in making the bike fart as loud as possible as a safety measure. That way cars can hear us coming. Doppler effect? What's that?
in skulls, body piercings, tats, and looking bad a$$ so people will be afraid to laugh at us.
in individualism so all of us wear black, sleeveless tees, crap that jangles when we walk, and skid lids.
Sorry, I couldn't resist poking some fun at the video. For the record, I know some pretty good folks who ride Harleys. It was a bunch or Harley riders that helped me lift my bike when the kickstand failed on me. The ones I've met have been pretty cool, so if any Harley riders read my post, don't take offense.
We believe:
in not wearing any gear. Let the other guy walk away from a crash. We want to die the first time.
in ape hangers because we're proud of our pits
in fat because we want to look like a human lava lamp strapped to a paint shaker.
that chrome, leather, and paint can make up for leaking oil, and parts falling off.
in making the bike fart as loud as possible as a safety measure. That way cars can hear us coming. Doppler effect? What's that?
in skulls, body piercings, tats, and looking bad a$$ so people will be afraid to laugh at us.
in individualism so all of us wear black, sleeveless tees, crap that jangles when we walk, and skid lids.
Sorry, I couldn't resist poking some fun at the video. For the record, I know some pretty good folks who ride Harleys. It was a bunch or Harley riders that helped me lift my bike when the kickstand failed on me. The ones I've met have been pretty cool, so if any Harley riders read my post, don't take offense.
painman
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How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. I get a big kick out of the HD bashing. It cracks me up though, when I'm not on my Harley and riding the FJR, I get many many good comments on the Yamaha, mostly from the cruiser crowd. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
cougar8000
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In the opening scene those too looked really in love. Did you see how their eyes meet and sparked. Must be that special lifestyle spark. So nice for them
yellowmagnaman
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Wow, I guess I'm a loser for just getting a 250cc Ninja :clapping:
FJRandy
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How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.
dcarver
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Guess I'm not a RUB! :yahoo: My 1991, 134k on the clock Ultra is just fine!Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
turbodave_98
TurboDave_98
I have two 1980 Yamaha XS 1100 G bikes that are still running today and they just keep on ridin and ridin like their vintage owner<lol>!! :yahoo:Guess I'm not a RUB! :yahoo: My 1991, 134k on the clock Ultra is just fine!Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
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OrangevaleFJR
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Yeah, but we know you only keep your Harley so that you can make FJRforum members feel bad when we bag on people like YOU!Guess I'm not a RUB! :yahoo: My 1991, 134k on the clock Ultra is just fine!Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
h34r: jrd14
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We (FJR owners) may not agree with all that the commercial said or even inferred, but you have to admit, it is a good commercial. HD's marketing has been superb, just look at their stock value. If I ask you what does HD make? the answer is obvious, motorcycles. But what do they sell, a lifestyle, and to join in, you must pay through the nose for it, that's good marketing. I just prefer riding my Yamaha.
painman
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Gee that's funny, since you live where the roads get salted didn't think too many old anything is still running around. Unless there all rusted out hulks and all...he he. You must be an exception. And O'Vale, I couldn't get rid of my ole HD as its the first born and all. Ah variety is the spice of live. And if you see any old Yamahas especially the mid eighties sport type let me know will ya so I can drool a while. Yup, old Jap bikes are rarer than hens teeth IMO. And we don't allow rubs in our town, just kidding. The cruiser crowd does have better things to do than bash others which does show more class on their part. Which one can't really say is true here. My problem is I just like em all.....PM. <>< :yahoo:How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.
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A year ago when I first started considering a FJR I was amazed by the amount of Harley bashing that seems to consume the FJR community ( both this board and others ). The HD forums I am on almost never talk about other bikes.How many old Yamaha's you see still running around, not many. What's wrong with this picture? LOL. Ride Free. PM. <><
Huh? I see PLENTY of old Yamahas around. How many "OLD" Harleys do I see lately? Not many. You see, rubs wouldn't be caught dead on an old machine.
Mostly because I think HD owners don't generally care about other brands all that much but little bashing none the less.
I love my HD and if push comes to shove it will be the FJR that will go.
I think most bashing really comes from deep down jealousy of some sort. What makes you guys feel the need I honestly cannot understand. Then again I am just a RUB.
As for older bikes I see a fair amount of 80's HD's at dealer rides.
dcarver
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I enjoy both rides.. now that my 8 month old, 23k Fjr sits in the shop with no compression on cylinders 3&4, after the failed ignition switch that left me stranded in Death Valley, after the factory recall for the computer... I'm really starting to appreciate my 134k 17 year old Ultra Classic..
Not to stir the pot, but today, alas, :angry: , the voltage regulator on my 17 year old bike failed. OEM part too. Called the local HD dealer, he had not one, but two in stock for less than $100. Oh, by the way, it took me all of 10 minutes to remove the old and install the new. Now.. where is that regulator on an FJR? .. and do you really think that 17 years from now you'll even be able to source a regulator for our beloved FJR's?Don't get me wrong, I agree with ya'll about HD and their selling of a life style to rubbies.. at a great cost. I, however, have seen the inverse side of that rubbie shit.. guyz on HD that really ride.. they are riders, they just happened to choosed the V-twin as their mount of choice. And cost? That's interesting.. Most all of my HD parts are really cheap considered to the FJR. Maintenance is much less too; for example, hydraulic lifters never require adjustment. And should you want to replace them, it takes a ham-fisted tech less than 2 hours, while drinking Milwaukees finest..
Tires? uh, I think I paid ~175 mounted for both.. but I'm off topic now and need to return to original thread.I think the ad is GREAT!
..and O'vale.. your my bud for life. :yahoo:
El Gordo
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Harleys obviously appeal to a different part of the spectrum than FJRs, but watching the Harley pitch re-affirms a reason why I ride a FJR.
dcarver
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On rub-on tattoo on it's way to El Gordo!
dbvolfan
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It reminds me of the 1984 Apple Computer ad that is now making it's way around the net with Billary as the star.
SMC
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I'm just not a "cruiser" kind of guy, be it a Harley, or Japanese, German, Italian cruiser.I do find more of a "superiority attitude" among Harley owners then the other metric cruiser owners.
Let them all believe what they may.
I just know for me the FJR embodies the best mixture off power, handling, braking, acceleration,
dependability, carrying capacity, range, comfort, price, and dealer support (Yamaha Sportscenter
in Texarkana), that I could want.
