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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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No secret. I want a Crossbonnes.  |
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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I've never heard anything about them that makes me want to pay twice as much for them. Same reason I'd never trade my Accord Coupe for a BMW 3 series.  |
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Last Edit: 2008/05/12 09:08 By brashears.
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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Only one I ever wanted was on old knucklehead chopper from back in the day. As for the new one's there isn't a chance....too much cash in somebody's pocket so I can be another wanna-be. While their quality and reliability has risen considerably over the years they just don't cut it when you do the math for performace, reliability and price. I might add that they wouldn't even be here if there hadn't been hugley protectionist legilastion back in the 70's. Glad they are still here and they do make a decent bike, it just cost twice what it should.  |
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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Not a chance! When looking for a bike I tried many brands. Yes, Harley was one of them because I wanted to give all the manufactures a chance at my hard earned $$$$. But they just seemed uncomfortable to sit on and ride. They just didn't fit me or my wallet...
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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A new one, not likely at double the price of a R*, only thing I liked was fuel injection that makes life so easy on the maintenance, just get on and go. The new 08 R* has that now.
But if I were to start a project bike just for fun and nostalgia an old Pan Head or vintage 50's would be still nice to ride around on.
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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Not realy. My Roadie fits me just fine. I've had two HDs and enjoyed them both but for power and reliability, they were no RoadStar. I have no problem walking away from my friends heritage softails or Fatboys even with all the heavy chrome stuff I've added  but to be fair they only have eighty-eight cubic inches compared to the Roadies onehundred and two. If something were to happen to my Roadie I would probably look at the Roadliner. |
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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takehikes wrote:
so I can be another wanna-be.
I don't consider myself a wanna-be. And neither are a lot of people who ride or want an HD. They are riding what they like. Same as you. Please refrain from name calling.
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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Nah! I got the Harley syndrome done and over with by renting a couple... (which in it's self is a pretty good deal...) You get to ride a near brand new scooter that some one mantains... But after all is said and done... I hanker for something like an old Indian "Chief"... You know... a "real" one...! But, it would never replace my Star... Although, a Stratoliner might be... Huh?!? What's that dear...??? No! I'm not daydreaming again... Why do you ask? |
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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ekon,
some of my friends have HD's and my R* walks on both of theirs one has the heritage and the other a dyna with the 1450 engine. Both dressed similar so weight is about the same.
One of the guys from the bar has the 08 fatboy, and he gave me a good run off the line.. but on the higher end the R* started pulling away I think he's geared longer, not as much pull at freeway speed..
Plus I do not race off the line much so he had me as I took off normal till I heard him jump on it. |
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Re:Anyone secretly want a Harley? 8 Months ago
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I have always liked the way the heritage springer looks, kind of the old indian look. But I am sure my wife would probably leave me if I traded bikes. After all the nagging about buying stuff for Betsy(get it, black and white, like the cow)   .Anyways, I am very happy with the R* and have no plans to trade. |
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