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I owned a harley RK when I bought my Drifter... the next summer I got rid of the RK. I've ridden harleys since 1977. That means more than 1000 comments from hd owner who have never ridden a drifter.

Fact is, I was looking for something "exciting" in 2001 when I saw the Drifter. The Indian didn't cut it... old technology, etc. The Drifter was the right bike at the right time for me.

Unfortunately we still have the harley "parrots" who say the same crap about japanese bikes that we said back in the 70's when we were trying to save harley and punish honda for dumping bikes onto the American market. The world has changed since then, but some of these guys haven't. Add to that the mindset that you are a "bro" when you are on the harley, but not one when you are on some other brand... us greybeards know what a bro is... and it has little to do with which bike you are riding today.

I get the same crap about my Goldwing (made in Ohio) and my Tundra (made in San Antonio). The tundra is #6 in the top ten "Most American Vehicles". More parts on if are American than most other vehicles in the US.

But don't lump all HD riders in together - many love a good looking bike regardless of the brand.

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Posted by 49Reo

- February 11, 2010, 16:49:33 PM

Some off the guys in the local HOG chapter say "it's still a Kawasaki" to which I say " at least it's not a Harley!!" Most everybody who sees it says what a beautiful bike it is, no one ever gets that excited over my Harley Ultra Classic.
Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by Slick

- February 01, 2010, 08:41:47 AM

I had an HD owner of a 1200 Sporty nearly drool over my Drifter when he saw it ! He could not believe how beautiful it was or how fast it went or how good it sounded. He had seen the bike in the neighborhood , had heard it a few times and saw me running her out once. I meet him getting gas. He was very impressed with the bike. This is the only reaction I had from a guy . Two differant HD riding Lady's have had positive comments and admiration for the bike.

Posted by Kempy

- January 23, 2010, 18:41:36 PM

Here in New Zealand have had the same answers as well as you , also ''never heard of them , but what great lines and styling ""
awesome bikes , how comfy they are to ride
even from a 2008 Indian owner , he is now selling his to buy a Drifter

Posted by bubbabland

- January 22, 2010, 19:16:08 PM

The two harley owners I ride with said, and I quote..."That bike is Friggin Awesome".

Posted by ski.dive

- January 22, 2010, 17:19:06 PM

OK:

What kind of 'remarks' have you heard from HARLEY-DAVIDSON owners about your Drifter?

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