Harley riders

[hondated]

Ok I know I could go on the Harley forum to ask this question but I would be interested to learn how popular they are with cyclists.
The question is if you do own one , what do you think of it.
I quite fancy now just rolling down the road and enjoying the scenery without having to exert any energy which I can do on my Beemer but suddenly Harleys are appealing to me.
However swmbo seems to think we need a new kitchen before I even think about getting one.
Over the years I have sat on a few but never found one that feels that comfortable so I would be interested in from those who agree with that or have adapted theirs to be more comfortable.
I definitely getting old because it only use to be Blades, Dukes GSXRs that would be on my radar.

 

[Brandane]

Ok I know I could go on the Harley forum to ask this question but I would be interested to learn how popular they are with cyclists.
The question is if you do own one , what do you think of it.
I quite fancy now just rolling down the road and enjoying the scenery without having to exert any energy which I can do on my Beemer but suddenly Harleys are appealing to me.
However swmbo seems to think we need a new kitchen before I even think about getting one.
Over the years I have sat on a few but never found one that feels that comfortable so I would be interested in from those who agree with that or have adapted theirs to be more comfortable.
I definitely getting old because it only use to be Blades, Dukes GSXRs that would be on my radar.

Congratulations and happy 70th birthday.
How could you?!
At least it would save you acknowledging other bikers.
I wouldn't have one myself; but I'm only 54. Too impractical for our climate IMHO; all that chrome would need too much looking after in winter. Unless of course you have a centrally heated garage with de-humidifier. No, still no use because I quite like the occasional winter ride when the weather is ok but there's still salt on the road.
Each to their own though; as always .

 

[tyred]

I only know one thing about them - they make a lot of noise.

 

[S-Express]

The only acceptable use of a Harley engine is in a Buell or Norton featherbed frame. Any other application requires a tassled/fringed leather jacket and a pair of cowboy boots to be worn.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Were I getting a cruiser I'd go for a Japanese one. Cheaper, lighter, better brakes and handling and more reliable. And the noise a Harley makes is akin to a nail bomb inside a biscuit tin.

 

[Venod]

all that chrome would need too much looking after in winter.

I don't think chrome is compulsory.

 

[Crackle]

I always remember sitting at some lights when a Harley drew up next to me. I immediately noticed that I couldn't really see the front wheel clearly as it was vibrating so much it was fuzzy.

 

[S-Express]

 

[MarkF]

You want the "image" not just the bike. Unless you are wanting a Sportster or the the new 750, then you already know how long & heavy and lacking in "fun" they are on UK roads. I have had a 1200cc 2001 Sportster and wouldn't want a larger HD here, I loved it and they look even better now IMO. You'll be doing what the blurb says "buying a lifestyle", whether you want to or not, but, unless you have a Sportster or are a 1%'er then most people will think you are self-gratification artist, that's what comes with the bike. You don't need a Harley to roll down the road enjoying the scenery, I am buying a Van Van to do that!

I think my large capacity days are over, but I still hanker after another Sportster, it's the only credible bike in their range for me..

I live near Baildon where the annual HOG rally takes place, I like to park up my 1962 Vespa and watch their faces as the HD's suddenly become the 2nd rate attraction. I love HD Sportsters and that's about it. I don't like big HD's, black leather jackets, pot bellies or grey goatee's, it's like looking at the same bike/bloke a 1000 times.

PS. You can't escape the "lifestyle", it's the same with my Vespa, no, I don't like The bleedin Jam, The Who, parkas or mirrors.

 

[further]

We Went to this early in the summer,fantastic

 

[dellzeqq]

http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/harley-and-the-davidsons/

Did anybody see this?

 

[Levo-Lon]

Noise generators..End

 

[raleighnut]

Some of em are OK,

 

[Smokin Joe]

Sonny Barger, the frontman of the Hell's Angels said that if the club were formed today they'd be riding Honda VFRs rather than HDs as the Japanese bikes were far superior.

 

[Drago]

My V-Max kills Harleys and enslaves their women. Harleys are a frightful waste of metal polish and wax.