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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2019, 06:19:55 PM »

 think im sticking with Harley.... cause my long ass white beard and rootbeer belly would just not look rite on any thing else....   :nixweiss:  also have to say the rental has been damn near a problem free brike
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2019, 08:20:42 PM »

Gotta agree. I am Harley all the way. I just retired this year and now I can do my passion on my own time- work on my friend's Harleys. They are easy to work on and they are the best looking and sounding bike out there..IMO. I love the Harley family, all my friends that ride have one, the history, the clothes, accessories, the image and living near Dayton, Ohio I don't recall a whole lot of metric bikes in that 2,500 bike funeral precession that "Taco" Bowman (Outlaws) had here last weekend. When you have a pack of Harleys riding by you get noticed.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2019, 10:07:13 PM »

Gotta agree. I am Harley all the way. I just retired this year and now I can do my passion on my own time- work on my friend's Harleys. They are easy to work on and they are the best looking and sounding bike out there..IMO. I love the Harley family, all my friends that ride have one, the history, the clothes, accessories, the image and living near Dayton, Ohio I don't recall a whole lot of metric bikes in that 2,500 bike funeral precession that "Taco" Bowman (Outlaws) had here last weekend. When you have a pack of Harleys riding by you get noticed.

I doubt if HD marketing is going to use the fact that 2,500 HD owners turned out for the funeral of someone in a criminal organization...but I could be wrong.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2019, 10:38:28 PM »

 :indian_chief: maybe if it was the other guys, you would shut the **** UP
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2019, 04:17:45 PM »

:indian_chief: maybe if it was the other guys, you would shut the **** UP
If you don't like the thread don't read it.  No cause to be rude.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2019, 04:39:05 PM »

Interesting read on above posts. I agree with idea that we should be free to ride whatever we like and life is too short to worry about what others feel is the correct bike to ride.
Other's opinions or tastes seem to change over the years. I remember when only "real bikers" rode Harleys that were hardtails with no windshields and just threw on a set of leather bags for storage on a trip, anything else and you were a wuss. You were also expected to do your own roadside repairs and no one had heard of a cell phone. You also didn't have a music device since you wanted to hear the bike or enjoy the sounds of nature. Then you were also looked down upon if you trailered or rode a trike (unless you were handicapped ,that was the term back in the olden days.)
I tried my best not to fit the mold and rode what I wanted in my early days, which was a Honda 750F because I wanted speed and performance as a youngster. I later rode a Goldwing because again i wanted comfort and dependability, It never let me down and had many happy times on both bikes.
I did however remember my first experience on a motorcycle riding on my uncle's Harley and loved the feel and sound.
In 1997 I bought my first Harley and it brought back lots of old memories and by that time I didn't have to have the fastest bike or one with all the fancy bells and whistles on it. I gradually moved up to the CVOs and enjoyed them for what they were and accepted that they weren't the fastest or best handling bikes on the road but the met my needs.
I don't know what i would buy next but I would check out all brands and ride whatever fits my needs and budget, I would want a bike that performs well, is dependable and I think I would want one that is more "turn key" and just buy and ride without spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to get it to run right or look flashy.
As far as not knowing what to do with all the Harley t-shirts you can do what I have done 3 or 4 times over the last 10 years....send them to www.campusquilt.com and have them converted to quilts, wall hangers, totes bags or pillows etc.

I also rode several bikes and landed on a 1979 750F for the same reasons along with dependability. I went to numerous Bike weeks back in the day (still go sometimes now) and loved the Harley's.  I couldn't really afford one at the time and they had a habit of breaking down. But I loved their look and of course the sound.  Years later the quality is up and I end up getting a Harley.  I have had many now and just love the look and sound.  As mentioned I have never been stranded and I have been through some of the worst weather and conditions.  The dealers I have had always take care of me. I have posted numerous time how great they have been to me. I can see the good in almost any bike but the style and reliability is very important to me. I think everyone should ride what they want and I am just glad they are riding. I like the biking community and enjoy riding my Harley every day I can!
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2019, 05:58:30 PM »

I doubt if HD marketing is going to use the fact that 2,500 HD owners turned out for the funeral of someone in a criminal organization...but I could be wrong.

While they may not point out that it was for "TACO".  Harley for years has used the Bad Ass biker image, which comes from groups like the Hells Angles and Outlaws and so on. 

They still try to sell that image, look at the latest HOG patches for example.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2019, 06:54:14 PM »

Yup, everyone has an opinion.
I think when I quit riding I like that quilt idea. I probably have enough for 3 quilts..lol
I don't think any other maker has more color choices much less the designs of them. There is a reason that Harley is the #1 bike sold in America.
I agree with one of the earlier posts as far as the BMW. The looks don't flow smoothly for me. The biggest thing is optional foot rests. I am 6'3' and I am constantly moving my feet around just to change things up. The Beemer I would get leg cramps. lol
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2019, 08:33:52 PM »

Yup, everyone has an opinion.
I think when I quit riding I like that quilt idea. I probably have enough for 3 quilts..lol
I don't think any other maker has more color choices much less the designs of them. There is a reason that Harley is the #1 bike sold in America.
I agree with one of the earlier posts as far as the BMW. The looks don't flow smoothly for me. The biggest thing is optional foot rests. I am 6'3' and I am constantly moving my feet around just to change things up. The Beemer I would get leg cramps. lol
The K1600B and the Grand America both come stock with forward floorboards and foot pegs.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2019, 11:33:27 PM »

I have owned and road most of the brands available. 
I can't think of one that I didn't have a great time on. 
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #25 on: March 21, 2019, 05:25:09 PM »

The K1600B and the Grand America both come stock with forward floorboards and foot pegs.
  I actually put a second set of foot pegs on the rental..... now I have too many options to place my feet
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #26 on: March 21, 2019, 09:42:53 PM »

I have owned and road most of the brands available. 
I can't think of one that I didn't have a great time on.
Well said and with you!
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #27 on: March 21, 2019, 09:54:08 PM »

I’ve  wanted a Harley since I was a child when my dad had a Sportster that would rattle the windows.  Finally got my 1st 18 years ago (2000 Night Train) a few months after my brother bought his softail.  All three of us are still riding...my dad just turned 70 and we’re getting ready for our 8th guys-only trip to the Smokies.  So despite all their problems, I just can’t see myself buying another brand.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #28 on: April 02, 2019, 12:07:30 PM »

Interesting reading all of these. 

In addition to the dealer network mentioned above, a wise man (I believe it was the OP) told me years ago that H-D also comes with a "community" of other riders for support, fellowship,  whatever.
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Re: Just sayin' - why I stick with Harleys
« Reply #29 on: April 02, 2019, 03:05:23 PM »

Others said it better, will add this. Have only been riding Harleys for 18 years, have been riding on 2 wheels with a motor for 50 years.  Harley has it's problems - but in my case - they have always been resolved.  I like to ride, and while I can, I plan to ride Harleys. Riding is fun, as long as my Harley is fun to ride, I'll be riding Harleys.
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