Looking for a status symbol

[Burnspot]

Was up at Lake Gaston today, on my way up into southern VA to see what roads I could find. I stopped in at a gas station for a swig of Mountain Dew and a fluid dump. Parked at the station were 3 HD's and a Goldwing...the owners were inside eating hot dogs or something. Some guy in his 50's pulls up in his car, gets out, and starts to look over all the bikes, including my Feej. Since I was the only person outside, he asked me if I was with the HD folks. Told him no, and then he remarked, "Oh...okay, I'm just interested in HD's, especially that one on the end. I really want to get one because, you know, I'd like to be able to say I have a Harley Davidson." :lol:

It was overall an interesting day with all the hankies flying in the wind, but at least the riding was sweet.

Spring has sprung...

 

[fjrchooser]

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

 

[madmike2]

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

He could save a bundle by purchasing the HD emblazoned leather jacket and a window decal. That should impress the neighbors and any ladies he's likely to attract.

 

[madmike2]

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

He could save a bundle by purchasing the HD emblazoned leather jacket and a window decal. That should impress the neighbors and any females he's likely to attract.

 

[SacramentoMike]

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

He could save a bundle by purchasing the HD emblazoned leather jacket and a window decal. That should impress the neighbors and any females he's likely to attract.

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

He could save a bundle by purchasing the HD emblazoned leather jacket and a window decal. That should impress the neighbors and any females he's likely to attract.

For you guys trying to get a high post count, this is how you do it. Take it from the pro.

 

[wfooshee]

I had a friend from work express an interest in riding when I got my Feej a couple of years ago. He's got some dirt 4-wheeler experience, but I don't think he's ever been on 2 wheels unless it was pedal-powered.

He said he'd want a Harley, not a Japanese or European bike. He was astonished when I told him he could get two like mine for the price of one like he was looking for, and the harley would have less power, lower fuel economy, rougher ride, blah blah blah, but he still wanted "American." I asked about Victory, and he'd never heard of them, even though he knows who Polaris is from his 4-wheelers.

To me, proof that non-motorcyclists looking to get in are looking at image only, not substance.

 

[madmike2]

For you guys trying to get a high post count, this is how you do it. Take it from the pro.

Uhm...comparing post counts...you need more practice. :rofl:

To me, proof that non-motorcyclists looking to get in are looking at image only, not substance.

Clearly, you don't understand......It's about the lifestyle!

[SIZE=8pt]1st farkle for FJR: sliders. 2nd: protective clothing.[/SIZE]

1st farkle for cruisers: loud piles, 2nd: more chrome.

 

[juniorfjr]

If Harley made a bike that fit in the same basic design as the FJR, I would have looked at it. What I don't get is the whole v twin thing and the pirate image, just can't do it.

In the same vein, if I was looking for that type of bike, wouldn't look at the Japenese offerings.

HD does what they do very well.

 

[madmike2]

HD does what they do very well.

Actually, with excellence!

 

[user 6393]

Should have told him it was ok with you if he just went ahead said it and saved himself the 15 grand. He'd probably get the same amount of riding in.

He could save a bundle by purchasing the HD emblazoned leather jacket and a window decal. That should impress the neighbors and any ladies he's likely to attract.

How true.

I know this man in Victoria. Very intelligent, professionally employed. Owns a Harley Davidsen, but it sits parked in his garage.

He'd like to ride it, but he is afraid of it. I am hoping he'll take my advice and take an MSF course and gain some skills and get out on it.

The first time I showed up on the FJR outside the restaurant where we were all having dinner (he's a friends of friends) he was,

"Wow, you ride that all by yourself???"

I get that a lot, actually.

Men are funny :blink:

 

[madmike2]

"Wow, you ride that all by yourself???"
I get that a lot, actually.

Of course you do, silly girl! I mean...er...uhm...you don't LOOK like the biker-chicks portrayed on the "telly".

Men are funny :blink:

Thank, mistress, we think we are, too! :rofl:

[SIZE=8pt]Oh wait, you meant funnyeculiar...not funny:ha-ha.[/SIZE]

 

[user 6393]

Thank, mistress, we think we are, too! :rofl: [SIZE=8pt]Oh wait, you meant funnyeculiar...not funny:ha-ha.[/SIZE]

actually, men are funny in both ways.....well, some are

some are just "peculiar" :blink: