Re: Harley-Davidson V-Rod not a Harley-Davidson
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:47 pm
storysunfolding wrote:Meh- seems like the people didn't really care too much about this 4+ years ago. I doubt they will anymore today.
Anything put out by Harley is a Harley. Since this thread started I added a certification to teach the Harley Davidson Riding Academy. All the dealers I've taught at, associated HOG chapters and riders coming through the program are just as accepting of streets, v-rods and sporters as they are of dynas, soft tails, road kings and ultras.
There may be a few purists out there but I haven't run into one in years.
meh - from your list of bikes, you are not riding a V, Sporty or Street. Big, big difference there. It also has a a great deal to do with where, when, who and which events you attend. I'm not here to argue if it happens or not, that's set in granite from my experiences the last 40 years. I just am perplexed by the phenomena which is the Harley mindset.
Yes, there are many who "accept" or say they do, (just having to say it feels wrong) the "other" Harley's, but the HD mystique certainly overrides. Might even be the minority.
Ran into a friend who I rode with back in the 70's. We both had Ironheads. Haven't seen him in 30 years as he quit riding and moved, he was far removed from the bike thing for many years. He took one look at the V and the first words after complimenting it, were: " I heard Harley guys don't like that engine". All I could do was laugh and remind him of the Sporty's and the dodo we took, he got it immediately. I think the DX got his blood flowing though!
