[Badfinger]

Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I have been riding bikes for 45 plus years. I have never owned a Harley and never will.
My current bikes are a Honda Shadow VT1100, Kawasaki KX450F, Suzuki RM250, Honda 500 DOHC Vintage.

Correction: If haven't been on a Harley you haven't ridden. Never say never. 48 years.

[Royal Tiger]

My BMW R1200ST is lighter, faster, WAAAAAY better in the curves (you know those places like the Dragon where all traffic backs up for the Hardley-Ableson riders to duck walk through the hairpins), carries as much if not more stuff, and is just as comfortable as anything from Milwaukee. Harley makes a good motorcycle for what they are used for, but don't act like they are the only choice. There are far better alternatives in just about every segment. If you want "the look", then that's fine, go for it! Harley sells a "lifestyle" to 95% of it's customers, and it's making them millions. I have a long standing hatred of Harley that is personal (ex-father in law worked at the York plant - many, many horror stories), but for what they do, make a lot of noise and clog up roads, they excel.

[BkinBlk]

I have two. 1999 Fatboy and a 2001 Special Construction Softail. Unfortunately, the bikes have taken a back seat to the Camaro. Summer is NOT all that long here in Wisconsin.

[BkinBlk]

If we are gonna play the game.....statistically, Harley riders are a safer bunch of riders. Think about it, they spend a LOT on their bikes and don't care to have that taken away from them. Yes, not many Harley's are rockets, so they generally ride with more care. And, you have to admit, it is more likely for the "crotch rockets" to cause more problems then the Harley riders because the majority of them are teens and twenty somethings that have a "me" complex. Harley's are loud, you get heard before seen, unlike "crotch rockets" that zip up on cagers. Now, with all that said, I do believe it is the few that give the majority a bad rap. And before you start flaming me, if you choose to do so, remember......this is just MY opinion.

[flipstyledsm22]

Originally Posted by BkinBlk

If we are gonna play the game.....statistically, Harley riders are a safer bunch of riders. Think about it, they spend a LOT on their bikes and don't care to have that taken away from them. Yes, not many Harley's are rockets, so they generally ride with more care. And, you have to admit, it is more likely for the "crotch rockets" to cause more problems then the Harley riders because the majority of them are teens and twenty somethings that have a "me" complex. Harley's are loud, you get heard before seen, unlike "crotch rockets" that zip up on cagers. Now, with all that said, I do believe it is the few that give the majority a bad rap. And before you start flaming me, if you choose to do so, remember......this is just MY opinion.

Those who usually strongly disagree with the majority, are this...

[ShadowYYZ]

Nice rides you all. I don't own one so It's nice to see others enjoy them!

[Royal Tiger]

Originally Posted by BkinBlk

If we are gonna play the game.....statistically, Harley riders are a safer bunch of riders. Think about it, they spend a LOT on their bikes and don't care to have that taken away from them. Yes, not many Harley's are rockets, so they generally ride with more care. And, you have to admit, it is more likely for the "crotch rockets" to cause more problems then the Harley riders because the majority of them are teens and twenty somethings that have a "me" complex. Harley's are loud, you get heard before seen, unlike "crotch rockets" that zip up on cagers. Now, with all that said, I do believe it is the few that give the majority a bad rap. And before you start flaming me, if you choose to do so, remember......this is just MY opinion.

I agree with you. Both sides have those that ruin it for the rest of us. When I rode with a sport bike group, we had strict rules of conduct and a mandatory full gear rule. The wheelie popping dangerous assclowns were not tolerated. My issue with Harleys in the wild, so to speak, is the utter lack of courtesy to other riders. My own motto was never ruin another guys ride. If someone wants to go faster, move over. Too many times we came across the typical land pirates that seemed obsessed with blocking the road. Even when riding solo, I have had Hardley's block instead of just moving over. Just let people ride they way they want.

[flipstyledsm22]

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I agree with you. Both sides have those that ruin it for the rest of us. When I rode with a sport bike group, we had strict rules of conduct and a mandatory full gear rule. The wheelie popping dangerous assclowns were not tolerated. My issue with Harleys in the wild, so to speak, is the utter lack of courtesy to other riders. My own motto was never ruin another guys ride. If someone wants to go faster, move over. Too many times we came across the typical land pirates that seemed obsessed with blocking the road. Even when riding solo, I have had Hardley's block instead of just moving over. Just let people ride they way they want.

I pass these guys on my bike and get the stink eye from them. I've even had one old guy cuss me out and called me a citified pansy for riding such a hideous girls bike... then he went on to telling me to buy a Harley like real men do. I told him it was a Harley and hammered it when the light turned green. He chased me down trying to fight me because I took off before he could finish his degrading talk to me. All this because he took up the whole road and didn't want to ride the speed limit, so I passed him on a straight away ... freaking tards.

[Hattori Hanzo]

Motorcyclists in general, tend to be a enthusiastic group that respect others that ride no matter what it is. Wannabe bikers, squids, stunters, etc. tend to give us the bad name. Being on a Buell, I've been insulted by both Harley riders and sport bike riders because I'm right in the middle. Get a big twin instead of that sporty trash...You need to grow up to a real bike...etc etc. Here's the thing, this bike is just right for me. I get the vtwin rumble I want and I can go attack the twisties in the mountains whenever I want. Assholes will be assholes, no matter what they ride or drive.

[Torquemonster]

It's great to see so many nice bikes on here! Very happy to see that many of you enjoy riding as much as I do!

Ride safe everyone.

[chef-beavis]

Been down, been hurt, by a cager on a phone. Got back on. Still love to ride, still don't trust anyone. You guys arguing about everything kill the spirit of sharing. Ride what you ride, or don't. Be courteous and respectful of others on the rode, either way.

2006 Softail Night Train. 100 hp and not much left stock. Anyone that thinks a Harley can't be fast has never ridden one modded. They routinely run 11's or better. How much are you looking for?

[acammer]

Originally Posted by chef-beavis

2006 Softail Night Train. 100 hp and not much left stock. Anyone that thinks a Harley can't be fast has never ridden one modded. They routinely run 11's or better. How much are you looking for?

Really beautiful bike! Good pictures too. My 145hp V-Max was a show-room stock 10 second bike, and I was looking to add more power...

[JLSuperfly]

Originally Posted by ShadowYYZ

Nice rides you all. I don't own one so It's nice to see others enjoy them!

Nice to see these bikes. I wish I have the balls to own one.

[BkinBlk]

Ok, give me some clarification on land pirates......do bikers not have the right to be on the road? Even if it is just one bike, do they not have the right to the whole lane? Just because they are a bike they should have to move over for the cager? Just because they are smaller they should only take up half their lane and give the rest to the cager? I'm not sure I understand the complaint here......