been rebuilding my 89 FLH and letting the customs sit in storage.
what are you guys sporting?
what are you guys sporting?
Harleys........who's got em, lets see em!
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It's just a loaner...someday it'll be mine.
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hmmmmm......starting to think none of you have harleys
Nah no Harley.... I wanted something in a Vtwin with more speed and more style.
2010 Aprilia Tuono R for me.
2010 Aprilia Tuono R for me.
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You know to upload those pics I had to delete a few old ones.... It's amazing what you find when you troll back thru old stuff.......
To quote the machinist at my school, (who rode motocross and a Ninja 750 at the time), regarding the Harley design philosophy:
"**** Harleys. If it breaks, make it bigger. If it sticks out, chrome it."
Not the most refined pieces of machinery in the world.
Harley
The guy, not the dog.
The guy, not the dog.
WCC v. OCC v. PJD. Gosh, who to choose?????????
I love passing Harleys while descending off of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the road bike. Lean angle FTW!
vs Big Bear Choppers vs Billy Lane Choppers.
I don't have one but some friends have them and def. look fun to tinker on.
Isn't Billy Lane supposed to be in jail for killing a guy? Oh yeah....he is...but he's famous instead.
Kind of a requirement if you want one that runs.
no Harley for me, just a Triumph Street Triple R (675) and a Husqvarna SMR510.
Have been wanting a cruiser more and more though as I find myself commuting on the bike more recenty. For my own personal sanity and gas savings I think. 45mpg for a commute including beating on it when I can is hard to beat (triumph.)
edit: I actually think its because the Triumph is starting to feel small on me... and I'm really resisting the temptation of riding an 1198 because I think if I do i'll have to figure out a way to get one.
edit2: also fueled by the fact I rode a 83 Yamaha XS650 home for a buddy for his first bike last weekend, and man its nice to just sit upright and enjoy a nice day. I don't find a sportbike tuck to be uncomfortable, because I can appreciate the control and handling dynamic that come from it, but boy is it nice to sit up and go a little slower.
Have been wanting a cruiser more and more though as I find myself commuting on the bike more recenty. For my own personal sanity and gas savings I think. 45mpg for a commute including beating on it when I can is hard to beat (triumph.)
edit: I actually think its because the Triumph is starting to feel small on me... and I'm really resisting the temptation of riding an 1198 because I think if I do i'll have to figure out a way to get one.
edit2: also fueled by the fact I rode a 83 Yamaha XS650 home for a buddy for his first bike last weekend, and man its nice to just sit upright and enjoy a nice day. I don't find a sportbike tuck to be uncomfortable, because I can appreciate the control and handling dynamic that come from it, but boy is it nice to sit up and go a little slower.
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That's what I was referring too. haha.
I don't have a bike right now, have owned a couple KZ650s, a Monster SR2, and a DRZ 400 Supermoto. Most fun was the supermoto for sure, had Marchesini wheels and a couple other fun upgrades and that thing felt like a bicycle in the twistys. The KZ is a fun bike too, but kinda slow compared to the others (of course). The Monster was loud, Italian, and looked awesome but it had more motor than chassis and the riding position kind of sucked.
I don't like most Harleys but the Japanese scene has been blowing up lately with stuff I can dig:
I don't like most Harleys but the Japanese scene has been blowing up lately with stuff I can dig:
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I have one on paper, but the truck has to be done before I can start another project. Ironhead Sportster cafe something.
Our MS ride yesterday went along the same road as some charity motorcycle event...had to be hundreds of them (Harleys, I presume) going the opposite direction. It just warmed our hearts when some of the bikers hollered "Fags!" and "Homos!" at us as we pedaled along our MS route.
Maybe they were not trying to offend you but looking for some action. Not unlikely at all
I don't have a bike right now, have owned a couple KZ650s, a Monster SR2, and a DRZ 400 Supermoto. Most fun was the supermoto for sure, had Marchesini wheels and a couple other fun upgrades and that thing felt like a bicycle in the twistys. The KZ is a fun bike too, but kinda slow compared to the others (of course). The Monster was loud, Italian, and looked awesome but it had more motor than chassis and the riding position kind of sucked.
I don't like most Harleys but the Japanese scene has been blowing up lately with stuff I can dig:
Cool bike
Funny you mentioned the triumph, I am leaning more and more towards the triumph for my next cruiser.....
Currently have a shadow, smae thing feeling small on longer rides, engine is plenty, but the frame itself is just too small for me.....
Want to sell it and move up to the triumph Rocket three touring...... Now this is a fun riding bike, got to test ride one a few times..... and DAMN.... it hauls friggin ass, massive low end right on up into the top end.... Beyond smooth and comfy ride...
My question is where are you going to be able to ride one? They just passed a 55 decibel law in New York. Already you can't ride one in most neighborhoods in New York city. New Jersey and Mass are soon to follow or enforce the USDOT pipe standard and possibly emissions. I guess the cops will have to crawl under your bike to see if your exhaust is DOT approved??
Gonna have to catch you first...
Not hard when you're chasing a Harley considering they've got a 10 degree lean angle, bias-ply tires, and an average weight of 800 pounds.
Plus the bike is another 600!Not hard when you're chasing a Harley considering they've got a 10 degree lean angle, bias-ply tires, and an average weight of 800 pounds.
An uncle had a 92 FLH and it was certainly comfortable once it was up and rolling. Lazy boy on wheels really. Closest I'd be willing to get to paying for an HD would be for a Buell XB.
Loving my DRZ SM.
I like some of the older Harley's but around here they are mostly blinged-out and slow-moving show boats ridden by idiots blasting really loud, really bad music, sadly desperate for someone to look their way.
I enjoyed my Firebolt, but the trans shifted like an old farm truck (a far cry from sport bike feel).
<edit> but the sound was pure Harley. I have the stainless factory racing Buell exhaust, too.
The '07 and newer were 'posed to shift a lot better. Keeping my eyes peeled for a low mile 07 XB9R (last year for the 9R). It's a shame how HD closed down the brand though. That Barracuda prototype sounded (on paper) like it was going to be an amazing MC.I enjoyed my Firebolt, but the trans shifted like an old farm truck (a far cry from sport bike feel).
<edit> but the sound was pure Harley. I have the stainless factory racing Buell exhaust, too.
The newer 1125CR with Rotax motor is worth killing a man for, but parts will be hard to find and not cheap very soon. But that motor is what sportbikes are built for.