Its not only in the Bike world you will get snobed because of people with the attitude if its not a certain brand your not in the in crowd.

It is IMHO, and please I am not bashing anyone or brand, that some people get their identity or worth based upon how much what they have cost or a brand name.

I was raised in a humble situation and love and respect was taught because of a persons worth as a person not what he owns or how much it cost.

I could afford a HD if I wanted one, but I choose to own a Yamaha, and I have owned 3 because of the quality verses price. Most of the guys I ride with are HD owners and I am just as proud to pull up beside them on my yamaha, because I am thankful to be able to ride and enjoy what God has given me.

I do admire the chrome and sparkle of the HD's but I have a motorcycle becasue I love to ride and I have found that Yamaha has a great product and allows me to do this within my resourses.

There is no perfect bike, each has its goods and bads. The rider is more important to me than the ride.

Am I tempted to out run a HD, yes and I have given into that tempation on several times,

God Bless and safe riding.