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[tweeter13]

One of my friends rides one.  He likes it.  Hasn't had any problems with it yet.  Nice blue color. 
He just can't afford what he want with the harley yet with kids and sports and college yet.  But some day he will I am sure.   

Todd

[Chains]

In case you don't know what they look like here is one. Nice looking ride around $12k new

[Major Tom]

Bikes are like wives I've had a few of both and liked some better than others. I would never tell a mate which wife to marry unless he asked. If he has to ask he shouldn't marry. If he's not sure he should do some research before buying. My advice when asked is try a few and get the one that works for you. Bottom line he's the one that has to ride it. For the record I now have the best of both as far as bikes & wives go. I eventually worked it out.

[D-N-D]

Just Tell him to get a bike at least he's riding who cares what it is, he will get a Harley someday.

[Dr.D]

I am bad for recommending that others  buy things  like I own. After all I did search out the best of things why would i not want a buddy to have the best. Unfortunately there is a bit of arrogance in that, assuming my values are superior and others should recognize that.

I think the best approach is to make a case for looking at HD and then let it go. A lot of guys enjoy riding bikes that are not Harleys, poor ignorant bastards.

[Puma]

As a young man I rode Yamaha dirt bikes. I always felt that Suzuki was inferior to Honda or Yamaha. My first street bike was a Yamama 550 Maxim. Fun little bike.

Today I still feel that Suzuki is not up to par compared to Yamaha (aka Star). If he can't swing for a Harely tell him to look at Yamaha. With pipes I think they have the closest sound to Harely. Plus I think their engine has a good look.

Harely vs. Harley "lookalike" Rice Burner. I'm okay with anyone willing to put 2 wheels on the street. Pavement hurts just as bad on either.

As far as convincing him and his wife. Just ask them if he would prefer a real wife or one that just "looks" like one. 

By the way. I'm 52 but my brain still tells me I'm 12.

I agree. Even if I wanted an import, it wouldn't be Suzuki/Boulevard. I also had a Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 that was nothing but trouble within the first year. I have other friends that love their Kawis, but all are disappointed in the finish of the paint and chrome. So, it would be Star or Honda for Japanese imports. At this time I prefer the Stars. Ten or fifteen years ago it was Honda.

[phato1]

Just Tell him to get a bike at least he's riding who cares what it is, he will get a Harley someday.

X2

 
And if decides he doesn't want a Harley who cares?, as long as he enjoys life on two wheels it's all good 

Don't be a motosnob - you know, one of those people who thinks their bike is the best and look down their nose at the rest of us..

[akodust]

Today I saw a Boulevard at the Harley Dealer...It is a sharp bike. I could see how alot of rider would like it...I'm a Harley Man Though....