Harley riders

[Gravity Aided]

For the less active rider in their golden years.

 

[raleighnut]

Never cared much for the Harleys, they lack subtlety and nuance that about any BMW can give. Gold Wings are neat if you want a reliable bike with few issues and great engineering and little/no soul. I kind of like the old Moto-Guzzi. The fact is that some people want one thing from a motor bike, others want something else, and the difference is what makes the bike right for you.

Lovely bikes the old Guzzi's

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Lovely bikes the old Guzzi's

Nothing comes close looks wise, and the sound they make is awesome. When I rule the world I'll pass a law that every machine has to sound like a Guzzi - even your watch.

 

[swee'pea99]

Lovely bikes the old Guzzi's

I've heard it said that Ducatis are 'God's own motorbike', but if I were the Lord, I'd certainly give that a second look...

 

[cyberknight]

Totally sexist macho reply would be , the only harly im interested in ...

 

[Drago]

trust me @Drago that shock is shyte..i threw mine in the bin and fitted a real one to my Busa
mind you most shocks on mass production bikes are poor quality...

is that a old Yam ?

The shock had the advantage of being free, on account of it was lurking in my Box O' Sh**e since I fitted an Ohlins job to my 'busa in 2002. Free being my favourite price. Took a bit of machining/threatening/hitting with a hammer to make it fit, but it's on.

Yes, it's a restomod of my 1991 FZR600 3HE, 640cc race motor dyno'd at 128 ponies back in the day. Once that's finished I'll do the V-Max top to bottom too, though the Max should be an easier job as the motor is sound and tight already.

 

[raleighnut]

I've heard it said that Ducatis are 'God's own motorbike', but if I were the Lord, I'd certainly give that a second look...

Mind you the Devil rides a Jota,

 

[Goggs]

Mind you the Devil rides a Jota,

I saw a mint one of these in town yesterday. Bloody racket.

 

[raleighnut]

I saw a mint one of these in town yesterday. Bloody racket.

I know, fantastic ain't it.

 

[Goggs]

Harley-Davidson used to have it sussed but then they lost the plot. This was a highlight..

http://www.bike-urious.com/ending-soon-1964-harley-davidson-topper-sidecar/

 

[raleighnut]

Harley-Davidson used to have it sussed but then they lost the plot. This was a highlight..

http://www.bike-urious.com/ending-soon-1964-harley-davidson-topper-sidecar/

Probably something to do with their Aermacchi links, highlight being the 350 single,

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Mind you the Devil rides a Jota,

Apparently the pipe cleaner frame was no match for the power the engine produced and the bike was notorious for weaving dangerously once you got much above the 70 limit.

Not that any responsible person would do that on a motorcycle of course, God no....

 

[Deleted member 23692]

The classic mid-life crisis purchase

 

[ufkacbln]

Its got stabilisers!

 

[MarkF]

Then if you're allowed a bike, look at Triumphs and many of the emerging Scrambler style models and decide if going to buy used or finance a new one.

Tbh I think Triumph have a worse image than HD, if that is possible? They too are selling you a lifestyle with most of their range, using faux "old" designs and rocker, ace cafe, mid sixties imagery. But what do you get when you slap down your umpteen £K's? A bike made in Taiwan. Er, no thanks. At least ('cept the new 750) HD's are what they are.