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[Hefe]

I was going more for the
Harley is the best bike ever mentality

when factually speaking
they are slow, loud, underpowered, lacking individuality, unsafe, heavy
should I continue?

waiting for Erich to chime in..
he wants one of those POS's so bad

[Peelz]

that too. Just say you like harleys, don't tell me it's because they are better.  I understand the "american made" mentality too...but just say that then 

oh you missed one. waaaaayyy over-priced. 

[Krandall]

I know.. but the "Harley" image is just all about douchebaggery

I now see where you're comin from tho
I may be startin a war here.. But that's exactly how I feel about Corvettes and Chevelles..

They lack individuality IMO.

Not sure how you think a harley is unsafe though wife drove her fathers all last year basically.. no accidents or weirdness's?

[Peelz]

I know.. but the "Harley" image is just all about douchebaggery

I now see where you're comin from tho
I may be startin a war here.. But that's exactly how I feel about Corvettes and Chevelles..

They lack individuality IMO.

Not sure how you think a harley is unsafe though wife drove her fathers all last year basically.. no accidents or weirdness's?

try to maneuver one quickly. think driving a bus with no roof.

[Krandall]

So, what you COULD say is..... Driving BIG motorcycles is unsafe.

[Peelz]

So, what you COULD say is..... Driving BIG motorcycles is unsafe.

heavy ones that have the same frame/suspension design from the 1950's.

[Krandall]

What are you comparing them to?
I wouldn't say a gold wing is exactly "maneuverable" either..  I don't think in the cruiser world there's been huge developments for frame technology lol

[Peelz]

What are you comparing them to?
I wouldn't say a gold wing is exactly "maneuverable" either..  I don't think in the cruiser world there's been huge developments for frame technology lol

nope. Not arguing that they are safer than a goldwing. Touring bikes are the same way. The argument is with the owners of these hunks o metal that argue that they are somehow better than a metric bike.
Besides, hefe started this. not me

[Krandall]

fine..


I'm fairly unbiased when it comes to bikes.. I don't ride nor do I really care to..

But it's like all the harley people thinking that the people that ride rockets are stuntin mo-fo's that wanna do stupid chit all the time too.

[Peelz]

yep. just stop the agument. Or think before you argue.

[Hefe]

Actually, not to fuel the fire...
but the jap developers are leaps and bounds ahead of Harley
much better braking (ABS), balance, handling, acceleration
I would take a wing over a hog any day!
there is really no comparison between the Harley and the goldwing of today

I drove a Honda (Yuck) Magna from MI to NY for a long weekend
and it was a GREAT bike for a long journey
got in the Catskill mountains and carved the twisties too
dragging footpegs like crazy!

the "tour" BMW's are the shit!
very advanced

I am with you on the vettes to Randy...
but I am kind of fond of the older Chevelle and Monte Carlo body style

[Peelz]

touring BMW's are like thrones for a king. COmfy as hell, and every techno safety gadget you can think of. Not to mention the state of the art frame and suspension. The  "R" bikes are air cooled boxer engines, most reliable thing on the planet. It was the r1150 GS (dual sport tourer) that was used to tour the entire planet. Can't remember the actor's name who did that.  THe F bikes are 650FI singles that are even more reliable.  Think they bumperd them out to 800 though.

nice entry level bike. Way more than what you get on a harley for the same price.

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[Krandall]

Harley has never wanted to be part of that scene though. They were never intended to be a "tour" bike. They are about the looks. Just a classic looking bike. It's like comparing an Escort to a BMW IMO.

[Peelz]

Harley has never wanted to be part of that scene though. They were never intended to be a "tour" bike. They are about the looks. Just a classic looking bike. It's like comparing an Escort to a BMW IMO.

yep. tell that to the douchebag locals that tell me it is a better bike. ANd, to me, it is about what you get for the money. There are harleys that base close to 20k that are ugly and uncomfortable... not to mention slow, uneconomical and again, absolutely nothing new about the design, but they charge you like it is. Did I mention fugly? It is the cost thing that bugs me the most. You can't charge me new prices for old designs.    I looked at them once. Almost bought one. 14 k for a sportster.... ERMAHGERD. I rode it.... ERMAHGERD. mY last tooth rattled outta my head.

[Krandall]

fair enough.


and I completely understand the getting what you pay for. I don't know. Its hard to argue a point when I know nothing about either side really. Just based off what the wife says. She loved her dads 78' Low Rider. Said it was a great ride. And it rattled. But I think that's part of the we'll say "American Muscle" so to speak. kinda like old cars w/ big cams in em when they thump.

Can't really argue looks. I like the look of some harleys and hate the others. But that BMW posted below to me is the epitome of being fugly. (just all in preference )