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Any Harley owners out there?

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I've been thinking about an entry level Harley, probably a Sportster. A friend of mine told two things to remember about Harleys.
#1 H-D stands for Hundred - Dollars, anything you purchase for a Harley is at least a Hundred Dollars.
#2 "if it ain?t leaking, it ain?t a Harley."

Any truth to these?

If you?re a Harley owner, any recommendations?
 
I own a 2001 Sportster and he is right. They cost alot of bucks and they do seem to leaks alittle but thats what I like about a Harley. Also there is alot of history behind the Sportster sence 1957.
 
What's a Harley? Is that a brand of motorcycle? Never heard of it...

Nick
 
Nick Diaz said:
What's a Harley? Is that a brand of motorcycle? Never heard of it...

Nick
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Oh, Nick, I am sure that you must have overtaken a few in your long riding career. :wink: :lol:

Simon
 
Oh, Simon, I remember now. A Harley must be the MotoGuzzi whose engine is turned 90 degrees in the frame!

Yeah, I've passed those things, even though they reminded me of Suzuki Intruders and Kawasaki Vulcans and such... I'll say that H brand is a poor imitation of those two bikes I mentioned.

Nick
 
Ok, Ok. I'm too old for my crotch rocket GS 750, it's dam uncomfortable leaning forward on long rides, and I'm beat when I get back.

Racing Jake wrote:
own a 2001 Sportster and he is right. They cost alot of bucks and they do seem to leaks alittle but thats what I like about a Harley. Also there is alot of history behind the Sportster sence 1957.
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Thanks for the reply. I agree they are expensive, but there are no substitutes for a genuine Harley. I''d still prefer a Harley.
The GS 750 was my 1st bike, I'll never sell it, it?s a great bike, it just doesn't suit all of my riding situations.
 
HD :P I could pay all of the expenses including gas for MY GS850 for the year for the difference in insurance costs :lol:
 
I don't own a Harley, but the later the model the better it will be. The latest sporsters are supposed to be quite ok, a big improvement on the last model.
 
:D

I have seen many H-Ds here in Norway ,they are mostly standing on
the roadside, next to the Dandelion.

GS1000GLx
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
HD :P I could pay all of the expenses including gas for MY GS850 for the year for the difference in insurance costs :lol:
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Just wait until you pay thousands of dollar's for the chrome goodies.

Once you buy one you just can't leave it stock
 
Harley

Harley

Let's see, Harley........ahhhhhh I believe their new model is the FXZCRAMMHVBGGM-O-U-S-E OIL GLIDE!!! :D :D :D !!!!
 
I'm not sure if this still holds water, but it used to be the way to go was with an 883 then do the 1200 kit from Wiseco. The Wiseco 1200 was supposed to be smoother than the factory 1200 and saved quite a few bucks.
 
Mister T said:
Ok, Ok. I'm too old for my crotch rocket GS 750, it's dam uncomfortable leaning forward on long rides, and I'm beat when I get back.
I agree they are expensive, but there are no substitutes for a genuine Harley. I''d still prefer a Harley.
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1) A GS750 is a crotch rocket? I think a GSXR750 qualifies, but a GS??
2) Do not expect a Sportster to be comfortable on long rides. You'll dream about being on that GS. They are brutal paint-shakers and the straight-up riding position is hell on a spine. The big Electra Glides and Road Kings are quite comfortable if ungodly slow, but $$$$ is a whole different ball park. If you must get a Sportster, buy a 2004. The engine's are rubber-mounted now and they're less likely to shake the p i s s out of you.
3) Actually, Sportsters aren't that expensive. They are, however, worth less than you pay. The high-end Harleys, though antiques, are relatively well-built and finished. The Sportster is relatively cheap and shows it everywhere. It is a very crude machine. And horribly uncomfortable. And as soon as you start modifying it for more power, it loses what little reliability it had.

Harley's a very elitist snobby slow club and the members don't really consider the Sportster to be a Harley. So, by buying a Sportster you've paid too much for an inferior bike and you don't even get to join the club.

Buy a new Bonneville if you want a nostalgic ride. Better looking, better built, more comfortable and more fun to ride.
 
Bert Patterson said:
Buy a new Bonneville if you want a nostalgic ride. Better looking, better built, more comfortable and more fun to ride.
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Which flavour:

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Bonneville

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Bonneville America

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Boneville T100

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Bonneville Speedmaster


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Bonneville Thruxton 900

Simon
 
Simon, that Thruxton is the one that makes me drool. Peter's green T100 is also pretty sweet. The Thruxton has more power too. Hopefully I'll get to take one for a ride once Lyall gets one in. He's pretty good about that.

Even though I didn't understand the whole 'z' vs. 's' issue, I've had a lot of old British bikes. You'd think I'd be a better mechanic.
 
Well Bert, you make an interesting argument for not buying a Harley. I'm not in the Jay Leno celebrity class, definitely not in the snob class. I've not ridden a Harley, if they are vibrators, I'll steer clear.
I've been watching eBay, Marauders, Intruders, Road Stars and Gold Wings, not looking to spend a lot.
Thanks for the info.
 
There are only 2 HD's I would ever consider owning: XR750 (which I don't think I could ride on the street) or the XLCR (I think it was 77-79) HD's attempt at a Cafe Racer. I thought it was pretty cool as a High School freshman, all black and sinister.

If you do purchase a HD, remember, true HD riders do not wave at "Jap Bikers". You can always tell the ones who purchase them for status, they are the ones who wave back to you when you ride a sportbike. Though this doesn't stop me from giving them the "low 2" just for giggles.

Now when the weather gets really cold, but no snow, even the true bikers will give you the "low 2" if you still have the guts to be on the road. I guess it shows you are "manly" after all.

Kenny
 
KennyJ said:
If you do purchase a HD, remember, true HD riders do not wave at "Jap Bikers". You can always tell the ones who purchase them for status, they are the ones who wave back to you when you ride a sportbike. Kenny
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When I got my first bike in 1998 at 16, I had a 72 honda cb500. And a bunch of Satan Choices (now the Hell`s angels) riders wave at me first except for the young guy at the back of the pack. If they are not true HD riders then who is?
 
Well Heck, you've done better than me...

The ONLY time the "true" bikers have ever given me notice is when I am on the highway in sub 30 degree weather, only then have I received the "low 2".

Cool that they "recognized" you!

Kenny
 
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