Harley riders

[jonny jeez]

Never really liked the image of Harleys. Although I was interests in a buel at one point so I was nearly in the family.

I had a sports tourer which was as close to a tourer as my ego would allow. If I were in the market I'd be in the bmw showroom.

But me little vespa is fine right now.

Edit..i do like the potatoe potatoe sound though

 

[Tail End Charlie]

Mind you the Devil rides a Jota,

My dream bike, @Smokin Joe I'm not sure where you got the info about weaving from, but my brother had a Jota and it was rock steady at all speeds, I remember it seemed to take off after 60 mph, I think choice of tyres made a huge difference. Mind you, you had to have the left grip of a gorilla.

 

[MarkF]

[QUOTE 4488167, member: 45"]Harley only do mid-life crisis bikes. Triumph do that as well (but with style) but they also do other types of bike. Very well.[/QUOTE]

Yes, Triumphs faux USofA bikes are good sellers.

This is for sale near me, Eddy's Moto's a 3C at £8995.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

@MarkF that's not fair, posting it after I've declared my never ending lust for one. Strange how you forget things, I rode my brother's 3CE but don't recall the gear change being on the right, which it clearly was. Mind you, it was over 35 years ago.

 

[raleighnut]

Its got stabilisers!

 

[hondated]

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.

Good comment but I have seen plenty of Tritons but never a featherbed frame with a HD engine in it. I would like to see that as well.

 

[hondated]

Tend to agree and I think its recently going out with a mate and lads in the Honda Valkeryie club that's got me thinking about a cruiser. They are great bikes and in comparison to a HD cheap although I think the early ones are becoming collectible.

 

[hondated]

Boy that looks nice.

 

[hondated]

Do you REALLY want a harley, or are you just using it as an excuse to tassel yourself up in public?

Do you know what Paul I think the thought of that puts me off of them.I would hate a noisy one as well as it attracts too much attention.

 

[hondated]

The are actually quite relaxing to ride!, as said there's a fair few Japanese and English (Triumph) models that do a very similar job for a lot less money..

I would avoid the Rocket though (2.3l tripple), seen far too many of these in bits due to gearbox issues.

Just to balance that up my mate has owned two and loved them. He preferred his first one though as it had normal foot rests.
He traded his last one in for a Triumph 1050 sport and rode it from the showroom to meet me and dropped it in the car park. He had only owned it an hour and boy was it damaged. We were both sick.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Although it shouldn't matter if anybody wants a Harley, but you'd have to put up with a lot of sneering from other bikers. HDs tend to be regarded as a lifestyle choice for elderly non motorcyclists.

 

[raleighnut]

Boy that looks nice.

If you try really hard you can get a Rover 3500cc V8 in the Norton featherbed frame, apparently the gearbox struggles a bit with the extra power though,

 

[hondated]

Don't know about Harleys, but I'm hankering after another bike and there are so many I like the look of, it seems like a golden age for bikes. I've just been in Corsica and my tongue was hanging out of my mouth at times. Trouble is, I can't decide on the style I like.

Know what you mean as I often think about getting rid of mine but I know I would regret it if I did. I have a health issue going on at the moment so I am doing less cycling and using the opportunity to get out on my Beemer. Even in the Winter wrapped up its enjoyable.

 

[hondated]

OP, if you want a burbling twin to tootle about on then a shop down the road from me supplies bespoke Guzzi's with no in-built negative connotations. Coolio!

Yes Steve Mc Queen level of cool for me.

 

[hondated]

Far too much money for what you actually get, and what you actually get is not very good by today's standards. From a safety perspective they don't stop very quickly, but that is of course remedied by riding more carefully. There are plenty of lighter, better handling, more efficient, more fun and more practical bikes out there for less money.

Also, is it a case of "we need a new kitchen and then you can think about bikes"? or "the new kitchen is my current reason for you not getting a bike but I will think of more when the kitchen is done"?

I've spoken to many blokes who've had the same conversations! I'd say compromise, a new kitchen is an investment in the property. 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. If you are still dead set on getting a HD then do by private for a better deal, so you won't lose too much if/when you sell it!

but the conversation with your other half has to be clear. The issue is not always about money but about priorities, perceived risk, etc etc.

I've almost forgotten what your original question was.

Andy a few weeks ago now struggling up from Birling Gap to Beachy Head on my push bike I encountered a couple of bikers on Triumph Scramblers and they were doing a pro mo film for them. They were new models and it was all suppose to be hush hush.