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The Crimson Rider® wrote:

ZooTech wrote:
Yes, he does. To Verm, all non-sportbikes are either a pathway to or retirement from the "epitome" of riding, which is riding sportbikes. If you don't own one, you're either not good enough to yet or you lost your edge and need to "settle down".

nope not exactly...

i have nothing against those who chose cruiser over sportbikes to begin with.

but he already chose a sportbike and now wants to switch to a cruiser. so im wondering why.

but then again the OP did mention comfort so that maybe it... he wants a change of priorities i guess.

If you were really wondering why, why did you give him 3 short-sighted and condescending choices?

I think the bike looks hot but I haven't ridden one. Can you find a dealer that will let you take it for a spin?

Many of the H-D dealers have demo days in the Fall -- call around, the one near me had a demo day a few weeks ago and my husband tried one of the Night Rods.

JT

Harley seems to be good at renting, too. Maybe you can rent one.

the 954 is treating me good as long as im cruising 100 all the time, cruising the speed limit just doesn't seem natural...theres a new edition to the family she was born 3 months ago i was thinking about slowing it down a bit, what better way than a harley

The Crimson Rider® wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

but i guess if your sportbike is getting a little to much for you... then i can't blame you.

Given the choice I'd take a cruiser from one of the big 4 rather then a Harley. Price being an issue, and quality of build as well.

The Crimson Rider® wrote:

ZooTech wrote:
Yes, he does. To Verm, all non-sportbikes are either a pathway to or retirement from the "epitome" of riding, which is riding sportbikes. If you don't own one, you're either not good enough to yet or you lost your edge and need to "settle down".

nope not exactly...

i have nothing against those who chose cruiser over sportbikes to begin with.

but he already chose a sportbike and now wants to switch to a cruiser. so im wondering why.

but then again the OP did mention comfort so that maybe it... he wants a change of priorities i guess.

Don't be assinine. It's a motorcycle. You don't just have only one kind. You don't just live one style. Its not about just ONE. Open your eyes, why do you think experiencing plenty is a downfall? You're the one who's missing out.


I don't go for the cruiser or sportbike only mantra. We have both...well, cruiser and naked, and it doesn't make us any less people to have variety. Bikes can be both toys and serve a purpose. You don't just pick one, though you can, but you're getting the short end of the stick.


Experience them all, at least once!


Edit: +1 Sev. I'd prefer another cruiser to a Harley. I have no real pressing desire to buy a Harley. And for all practical financial reasons, another brand would fit the bill.

i have ridden a cruiser before ...only a short time though and only on parking lots.

i really didn't like it. it's not for me.

MPolmanKC wrote:theres a new edition to the family she was born 3 months ago i was thinking about slowing it down a bit, what better way than a harley

oh yeah... i forgot about that reason.

1. injuries
2. old age
3. he has too many sportbikes already
4. family

Verm, you're being really obnoxious and are directly insulting a very large portion of the userbase here.

I think this is highly uncalled for, and beg you to knock it off immediately.

You're being a total dick.

jonnythan wrote:Verm, you're being really obnoxious and are directly insulting a very large portion of the userbase here.

I think this is highly uncalled for, and beg you to knock it off immediately.

You're being a total dick.

I use to be invisible to the snares of reality too