Apologies accepted -- does that mean you're taking back what you said? Please don't include me in a group of "better educated and less biased" riders -- are FJR riders some sort of "elite"? And, for sure, don't assume I have anything in common with doo rag wearing, open pipe blasting, bad-ass morons -- that is demeaning. That *whole element* (H-D/custom/chopper/etc) is demeaning to motorcycling. JMHO, of course.<snip>You guys are just as bigoted against Harleys as my Harley buds are bigoted about all you j*&p crap rice burner riders. Pretty fucking sad. Apologies for the rant, but sometime the HD bashing just gets freakin old. This group is supposed to be better educated and less biased; stooping down to bashing level serves no good purpose and demeans the entire FJR community.
Ding Ding Ding!Actually, I think HDs are a great model for what's wrong with America.
Inferior technology, build quality, performance (however you want to define) and reliability. But you gotta love 'em for the "image." GREAT MARKETING!
+1 Well said.You guys are just as bigoted against Harleys as my Harley buds are bigoted about all you j*&p crap rice burner riders. Pretty fucking sad. They both have engines, they both have two wheels, they both put smiles on the riders faces, albeit for different reasons. My 91 UltraClassic has more miles (+130k) than most all you FJR owners and has never broke down, left me stranded nor leaked oil. It still looks and runs great, original engine/tranny. How many of you FJR guys have more than 130k on your steeds? Or even more than 50k, realizing the FJR has only been available since 2003.
I say if it motors down the road and has two wheels, I have more in common with that guy or gal than any cage driver so I will wave like a parade princess and enjoy the moment of seeing or riding with them. Whatever floats your motorcycling boat is just fine with me. Apologies for the rant, but sometime the HD bashing just gets freakin old. This group is supposed to be better educated and less biased; stooping down to bashing level serves no good purpose and demeans the entire FJR community. IMHO of course.
nope - just saying that Billy was looking pretty cool on that bike -are you saying you secretly want to hook up with jack nickolson?
Actually, I think HDs are a great model for what's wrong with America.
Inferior technology, build quality, performance (however you want to define) and reliability. But you gotta love 'em for the "image." GREAT MARKETING!
And, I've never seen an HD rider wear a helmet other than the useless skullcap variety.
EXACTLY Mary.. both brands put a smile on the face of the rider.. for very different reasons. The FJR runs like a rocket, handles on a rail, and has velcro brakes. All of which is needed for the speed it can generate. The Harley, OTOH, generates a much more leisurely sp? ride.. The feel of the big V-twin, the torque, no FJR can match the low end locomotive power, and just, well, the freakin' ease of the ride. To me, I couldn't imagine living without either of them... and, matter of fact, if I had to choose, the Fjr would be sold before my Harley. Even though I ride the FJR more, and it is, in so many way, a superior motorcycle... the Harley will stay.. and you are right... we both don't fit the HD 'stereotype'. I ride the HD with texttile, full face (mx helmets from 1991 to 2004), and the HD guyz don't get me either... which is OK.. Like I said in an earlier post..if it has two wheels and an engine, I'm good with it..Good to hear that others on the board appreciate the beauty of diversity.Actually, I think HDs are a great model for what's wrong with America.
Inferior technology, build quality, performance (however you want to define) and reliability. But you gotta love 'em for the "image." GREAT MARKETING!
And, I've never seen an HD rider wear a helmet other than the useless skullcap variety.
I wear a fullface helmet. Got three of them, actually.
And a half helmet.
sorry, I dont' fit the mage... I got my Harley cause my V*1100 did not fit me at all.
My Softail Deuce does. It runs pretty good, too.
It's not a sport-tourer.
It' a ride thru the country and look at the scenery kind of bike.
I can actually ride my H-D slow enuf to look at scenery.... my FJR, OTOH... <G>
mary
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