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#21 Unread post by ronboskz650sr »

TechBMW wrote:I found the Harley for you, Ron :laughing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ename=WDVW
Yes! Can you picture me on that...cruisin' the boulevard...Leather jacket and chaps...my dream come true. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
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#22 Unread post by april »

Sportsters are the cheapest Harley you can buy. I think they look terrible.
I would never buy one. But I would buy a Harley Lowrider. A big difference
in a Harley. DH owns a Harley Classic and it has a great ride.

I think the next bike I buy will be a Honda 750cc Aero. A sweet bike.

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#23 Unread post by BuzZz »

ronboskz650sr wrote:
TechBMW wrote:I found the Harley for you, Ron :laughing:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ename=WDVW
Yes! Can you picture me on that...cruisin' the boulevard...Leather jacket and chaps...my dream come true. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Don't forget Mama on the bcak with a tubetop, shorts and highheels.... :laughing:
No Witnesses.... :shifty:

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Look out Sturgis, here we come!
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#25 Unread post by DustyJacket »

april wrote:Sportsters are the cheapest Harley you can buy. I think they look terrible..
And therein lies the difference between people. I love the look of a raw Sportster. And I enjoy the more nimble handling.

Each to his/her own. Just enjoy what you ride.
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#26 Unread post by eugeart »

I must say I've never owned a HD yet something draws my eye when I look at them. I think the blend of function vs. form is an important aspect of Harleys. It appears to me that the mechanicalness of HD's is an actual reflection of functionality. For example my Suzuki Marauder looked great and was indeed a fine bike, yet it had useless chromed plastic bits/covers designed to look like functioning parts of the engine and bike. As far as I can tell Harleys aren't spartan by any means but the parts are all functional and also contribute to the overall aesthetic.

I would never buy a Harley Davidson because it was cool or the thing to do. I'll get one because of what it is and appreciate it not only for its usefullness but as an artform. Something that provokes a cherished response in me.

HD isn't the only brand out there with this attribute. Triumph has some models that refect the same philosophy for example. Or Confederate motorcycles! http://www.confederate.com/

If you are ever in Las Vegas go to the Venetian and see the Guggenheim motorcycle exhibit. It protrays bikes for the artform that they can be.

Of course I really like all motorcycles.
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#27 Unread post by allawybiker »

boomer wrote:First of all I own a 2005 V-Star classic, after many months of trying other bikes out , reading reviews and so on. I picked that bike because it was perfect for me, and not trying to impress the guy down the street. Now my buudy of mine was was dead set on getting a Harley like many people are and theres nothing wrong with that, they have been around for a long time they must be doing something right.Anyways my buddy purchased 2005 sporster, and too me I dont care for them. We both swaped bikes for a quick jaunt, I liked mine much better of course, and he would like his much better than mine right WRONG. He admitted to me that mine was a better ride, easy to handle wow was I shocked,he admitted it so I asked why he purchased it insted of looking at other bikes, his answer was I LEAST I CAN SAY I OWN A HARLEY.now I ask myself how more people our like my buddy. I am not a follower I am my own indivdual like me for who I am not what I have
Well, lots of people buy a "Hayabusa", CBR, GXR, or whatever. Many people buy things either for the brand name or model name. It is no different!
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