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All the sh!t talk about Harley Davidison

Motorcycles are tools. People who own Craftsman don't call theirs superior to Snap-On cause it "guides their soul".
 
AOW said:
I would gladly take that bet. Just tell me where and when.


I like this guy^
Bottom line is that there are so many different bikes out there because there are so many different types of people that like or want to ride motorcycles. Why does it matter to so many whether or not someone they don't even fucking know, likes or dislikes their motor choice? Your bike, your money, shut the fuck up and just ride your ride
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It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up. reminds me of monster cables. the people who wasted their money on those seem delusional too.
 
nazgulnarsil said:
It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up.
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I have nfc what monster cables are, but anyone trying to justify motorcycling (or their motorcycle) on objective grounds is probably delusional. ;)
 
nazgulnarsil said:
It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up. reminds me of monster cables. the people who wasted their money on those seem delusional too.
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Is that like making claims that your 'scoot' can smoke a certain other bike when the fact is that it can't?
 
Beauregard said:
Yep.

I'm not a huge fan of the Low Rider, but to me it beats the crap out of the freak show Wideglide. And if I pick this one up, by the time it hits the street it will have little or no resemblance to its present form.
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completely agree and if you want the ground clearance of the regular dyna I have an extra pair of rear shocks you can have.
 
Mortifer said:
It's a shame people need to shove their misguided and uninformed judgmental views on others.

Sure would be easier if we all just got along and let folks have their own opinions without pissing on them.

but...what fun would that be. :(
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exactly! Thank you.
 
nazgulnarsil said:
It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up. reminds me of monster cables. the people who wasted their money on those seem delusional too.
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I'm far from the fast guy here on barf but for what it's worth.........

Was riding my '01 home from work over 84 this evening and a local rider in a stitch on a G.S. pulled up to where I was having a smoke across from apple jacks. He was very complimentary concerning the ability of the dyna to dance.
 
nazgulnarsil said:
It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up. reminds me of monster cables. the people who wasted their money on those seem delusional too.
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Very happy to show you the way down 84 and if I'm not done w/ a smoke and 1/2 the beer by the time you show up at stage I'll buy dinner. Send me a pm.
 
ob1ventura said:
Very happy to show you the way down 84 and if I'm not done w/ a smoke and 1/2 the beer by the time you show up at stage I'll buy dinner. Send me a pm.
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Rider skill is not at all related to bike quality. Just cause you are a better rider on a rolling hunk of junk than someone on a desmosedici doesn't make your rolling hunk of junk a better bike.

A dude who buys monster cables can be an expert at electronic entertainment, or a guy who uses craftsman can be a great mechanic.
 
Riding a Harley is a Blues thang... you can't blues ride an RC45...

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VTRZA said:
I once heard the analogy "it's like flying a biplane" and it totally fits. I just rode a friend's 09 screaming eagle roadglide the other day. 99% of the people on this board would not be able to be beat that bike in a light to light drag race. Comfortable as all fuck too.

I will have me one someday.
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ill race him for pinks and $5,000 cash
 
nazgulnarsil said:
It would be great if harley riders would do this. when I see them try to justify their bike on objective grounds I have to speak up. reminds me of monster cables. the people who wasted their money on those seem delusional too.
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whats wrong with monster cables?
 
A cruiser can be a quality made machine and work well, but it's still limited by it's basic design, that being it's a cruiser. For the sake of fashion, and that's it in a nutshell, performance and comfort is compromised. The performance part simply can't be denied. Raked out forks, barely adequate cornering clearance, and a riding position where your feet aren't under your butt all mean that you cannot have the same control of the bike that a standard, sport tourer, or other bike provides. Yes, some people can hustle one in the twisties at remarkable paces, but those same riders on a better bike could go even faster with less effort. And as far as comfort is concerned, some people find them comfortable, no doubt, but when all your weight is concentrated on your butt and your spine, that's a serious compromise, and eventually, you will tire more quickly riding in that position compared to a standard or sport tourer. Even sport bikes are crappy for comfort. Their riding position is compromised for speed. Bottom line is that a cruiser of any make or model, and this includes the big Harley touring bikes as their riding position is really no different, are large concessions to fashion at the expense of function. No two ways about it.
 
ST Guy said:
A cruiser can be a quality made machine and work well, but it's still limited by it's basic design, that being it's a cruiser. For the sake of fashion, and that's it in a nutshell, performance and comfort is compromised. The performance part simply can't be denied. Raked out forks, barely adequate cornering clearance, and a riding position where your feet aren't under your butt all mean that you cannot have the same control of the bike that a standard, sport tourer, or other bike provides. Yes, some people can hustle one in the twisties at remarkable paces, but those same riders on a better bike could go even faster with less effort. And as far as comfort is concerned, some people find them comfortable, no doubt, but when all your weight is concentrated on your butt and your spine, that's a serious compromise, and eventually, you will tire more quickly riding in that position compared to a standard or sport tourer. Even sport bikes are crappy for comfort. Their riding position is compromised for speed. Bottom line is that a cruiser of any make or model, and this includes the big Harley touring bikes as their riding position is really no different, are large concessions to fashion at the expense of function. No two ways about it.
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:facepalm

You ever ridden one?? I guess all the police deparments in the US that use Harley Electraglide models for their daily motor officer patrol bike are ok with the uncomfortable seating position and would rather just look good and make a fashion statement, even though they spend most of the day riding on them, all week long. Either they are into S&M or you don't actually know what you're talking about, I think.:rolleyes
 
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