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Posted by pcarrell
- February 09, 2013, 19:05:58 PMOne guy I know, when asked "the question", responded with "I just didn't feel comfortable buying a motorcycle in a clothing store".
Posted by Petemoss
- February 09, 2013, 18:11:57 PMMy overpriced American toy was a guitar.
Posted by John Hopkins
- January 03, 2013, 07:42:56 AMIt's never come up, I've always found other bike riders treat me and my bikes with respect, I don't disrespect them or their bikes and they don't disrespect me or mine..I did have a race a few months back with a couple of Harleys while I was riding a Honda shadow VT1100..I guess it was about even..
John.
Posted by KEN.
- December 04, 2012, 03:20:13 AMIts funny you say the beemer guys are on their own planet,,,,some don't like the k/bikes and to them the only real bmw is a opposed twin.....snob attitude......KEN.
Posted by chief
- November 18, 2012, 13:21:43 PMI'm also a GOLDWING guy... I haven't seen any difference in "waves"... GW's have damn big mirrors... sometimes you have make a special effort to be seen when you wave.
I honestly think its more about locale than brand. I have now ridden in every state except North Dakota and Oregon. Most places I have ridden are the same as TN., but get close to Chicago and some other big cities, the Northeast and West coast... you get a higher JPM ratio... (jerks per mile). In fact, it pretty much mimics the election map... blue areas = higher jpm. There are good friendly people EVERYWHERE... so I don't want anyone to think I am referring to everyone in these areas... which is why the JPM index is a good measure.Posted by David Baker
- November 18, 2012, 09:35:36 AMMy reply has always been... "Do you know what German Shepherds and Harley's have in common?"... Then wait for the head tilt... "They both like riding in the back of Pick-ups!" LQTM
Posted by jmbo
- October 01, 2012, 20:45:13 PMThis will be my first experience with a Drifter. I rode Triumphs for years and I live in Harley country. Most real bikers are decent about it but yes, I've received some smack from some hardened HOG snobs. I remember the 100th. I road in to check it out. Bikes lined every street in down town Milwaukee. I found an open spot and parked. As crowed as it was, darned if when I came out of the bar there was no less than two open bike spaces between mine and the nearest hog. It was as if they wouldn't park next to a Brit bike.
I have to admit none are as snobby as the (No offense to anyone here) Goldwing guys. Hard pressed to get so much as a high sign going down the road. Second to them are the Beemer boys. They seem to be on their own planet.
Posted by 49Reo
- October 01, 2012, 11:19:57 AMI've owned several Harleys; rarely did I buy parts from HD. I did a total rebuild on my 1976 FLH, rebuilt the engine, sand-blasted the frame, painted entire bike, rewired, lots of new chrome, you name it it got done. The ONLY part I bought from Harley was the oil pump; it was only available from HD; a year later it was also available aftermarket. If I had used Harley parts, it would have cost a LOT more than it did. Buying form Harley means paying big bucks for packaging; most of their parts are made by the same people who sell aftermarket goodies. I like my Harley, but it is costly to accessorize.
Regards and such;
49Reo
Posted by ChilliDrift
- October 01, 2012, 08:15:57 AMAfter owning an 05 Sportster1200c I can say "I got tired of buying those 100.00 a piece.. Hencho en Mexico original H/D accys" HDs are Assembled in USA from 4 or 5 made in America parts, ie. Frame, engine, trans, paint and body parts.. with the rest imported from across the planet. Harley did like to say Made in America.. should be made in America'S with all that is made down south.
I really drank the HD kool Aid for a few years. Buying all those original HD equipment accys.. Damn I wish I could of recouped some of that. I just recently paid it all off and bought my Drifter. Im not sure what will be the next bike I pick up. I like my buddies Triumph, shifts like a sports car. Engine runs like a top. There are so many types of bikes I like, I just wish I could afford to start building a small collection. I want a sportbike, an 800 Drifter, a Goldwing. This has been the best summer of riding I ever had. Im not quitting till the snow hits and sticks. Ride on Biker Buds.
Posted by jmbo
- October 01, 2012, 07:29:24 AMI always tell them " I can't afford the shine off one of those fenders."
Posted by ChilliDrift
- September 25, 2012, 14:33:13 PMI often get the cold sholder pulling into the local bike stop..as Im sure we all have at times. But I stopped in for a beer at an old place I know. Mostly Harleys... they have a fenced in beer garden/smoking area that many bikes park outside of. While i sat out having a cold one, one of the locals left with his ol' Lady. They walked up to their bike and I heard her say "you know whos bike that is?" he said no, nice bike though. Thats one out of many non responses or typical when ya gonna get a Harley? questions... It was just nice to hear. Real bikers just love to ride. Might be a minibike, metric or Harley. If I had the cash I would have all sorts. But I have to admit that out of the 5 or so bikes Ive had over the years. The Drifter is hands down my favorite. I can't stop looking at it. Young love I guess. Definately a keeper.
Posted by jammster65
- August 28, 2012, 09:22:05 AMwith the amount of Chinese parts on them they are nearly metric anyway
me i ride what i like my other rides a triumph sprint and tother when its finished will run a gsxr 1200 engine
Posted by vagabondjay
- August 27, 2012, 16:23:33 PMGod I love this topic...lol my wife is a HD tech..well she was..lol she graduated from MMI in Fl. worked for HD in ATL ga. I herd that over and over and I said as soon as they make a liquid cooled bike(besides the V-ROD) and my other response was " at least I ride a 100% metric bike.. unlike the half breed HD with all its metric parts like the brakes,shocks et...lol" they get pissed... dont get me wrong I like HD I have rode a bunch of them. just not what I want right now
Posted by greenbarn
- August 13, 2012, 22:06:00 PMQuote from: chief on August 12, 2012, 10:33:46 AMWow, that's good..."Nice Bike you have... must be really popular. I've seen six just like it while I've been sitting here...";
Posted by 49Reo
- August 13, 2012, 00:33:21 AMQuote from: drifter-paul on August 12, 2012, 05:10:30 AMYou could try - "You're probably right there, mate - they say 90% of Harleys made, -are still on the road'. When they puff up with pride, just mention that the other 10% made it home.
Now THAT is well put!!! 
Regards and such,
49Reo