How NOT to leave the Dealership on a new bike! (Non-GS story)

[Allie]

Trust me, your stock GS750 will smoke it!



Boring bike. H-D is and embarrassment to all Americans.
I only rode it all the way to my house because I forgot my cell phone.
Otherwise, it would have been a much shorter test ride.

Eric

I have a little trouble believing that, it's supposed to actually be a little quicker than my bike. I just think it's a great looking bike.

[7981GS]

Ride one. You'll see.
If you can find a dealer that has one in stock.
They stopped production because the H-D faithful enjoy riding around looking like they are giving birth.

Eric

[SqDancerLynn1]

I would bet closer to $150K
Totaled HD
2 SUV's totaled
2 more damaged

[old_chopper]

Allie's right, big primary and bob tail fender = big twin. Texas used to and I think still does have a helmet law. You have to have X number of dollars of medical insurance to get a sticker that allows you to ride bare headed. You know, keep it simple kind of law!
I heard about a new buyer who hopped on and forgot to unlock the forks, popped into gear and knocked over several other new bikes for his first ride! At least no fire.

[FLHGSRay]

H-D is and embarrassment to all Americans.

Sorry, but you're wrong about that. I'm not embarressed by HD, and there are plenty of Americans who are proud of an American company with a long history, and proud of their American motorcycles. And don't bother with the "Half the bike is made in Japan" crap. All of our GS's were made in Japan, and every manufacturer in the world sources parts worldwide. Ask any HD employee if they're embarressed by HD. And I'd wager the average HD rider spends much less time daily jap-bike bashing than jap bike riders do searching the internet for anti-HD crap.

[Baatfam]

Fortunate for him, I don't know of anywhere that doesn't require you to wear a helmet the first year after getting your license...

Illinois....

[Steve]

I don't know of anywhere that doesn't require you to wear a helmet the first year after getting your license, ...

Illinois....

I believe Iowa is the only other state with NO helmet laws.

Many other states have laws for minors or novice riders, but Illinois and Iowa are the only ones with NONE.

SOURCE

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[tkent02]

And I'd wager the average HD rider spends much less time daily jap-bike bashing than jap bike riders do searching the internet for anti-HD crap.

Searching the internet for anti-HD crap?
Really?? Searching?
All it takes is to be behind one for a little while on a good road, whilst Buicks, Winnebegos and kids on bicycles pile up behind you.

[Vmass]

That sucks!!! It was probably one of the first 2013 models to hit the street.


The 2013 models don't come with brakes....brakes are only available as an accessory.


He only had enough credit to add on the leather tool pouch.

[tkent02]

That sucks!!! It was probably one of the first 2013 models to hit the street.


The 2013 models don't come with brakes....brakes are only available as an accessory.


He only had enough credit to add on the leather tool pouch.

Most of them don't need brakes anyway, at least not a front one.

It's a good thing he had the tool pouch on there to soften his impact, as he probably didn't have the lifesaving loud pipes installed yet.

[pmong]

"Can't we all get along?"

Stupidity is not limited to owners of any particular brand. I certainly have made stupid moves, and luckily lived and learned from them. Suzuzki riders also. See the video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

[Vmass]

"Can't we all get along?"

Stupidity is not limited to owners of any particular brand. I certainly have made stupid moves, and luckily lived and learned from them. Suzuzki riders also. See the video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

No harm in a little humor...I can assure you my comments are in jest.

In fact, I bet it won't be too long until I put one of the Americam made POS in my garage.

[7981GS]

Searching the internet for anti-HD crap?
Really?? Searching?
All it takes is to be behind one for a little while on a good road, whilst Buicks, Winnebegos and kids on bicycles pile up behind you.

They LOVE to be the center of attention no matter who or how many it bothers.
The more people that are irritated only gets them excited.


Eric

[Vmass]

They LOVE to be the center of attention no matter who or how many it bothers.
The more people that are irritated only gets them excited.


Eric

Oh, man....I can't wait to join!!

[tkent02]

Then buy an HD, chrome polish and a bunch of pirate costumes, quit using the front brake, forget how to ride and learn to paddle down the road from bar to bar while making unusual farting noises with your Castrated Eagle straight pipes. Ride slowly down the road in groups of fifty or more looking for old ladies to scare and babies to wake up, and soon you too will be a cool and hardcore rugged individual riding a real motorcycle.

I guess you will have to quit watching South Park, too.