Motorcycle riders..G.T.F.I.H.

[DakotaDave]

Since bikes are too heavy for me; I cant ride...So I will show you my dad's bike...

[ecdak]

first british bike.

[DakotaDave]

Originally Posted by geary51

Also, my dream cruiser. With a 250-300 big ol fat rubber on the back

Victory's are sweet bikes. If I could ride; thats what I would buy. I would get a Vegas though.

[DakotaDave]

Originally Posted by ecdak

first british bike.

I was totally shocked when he bought it. But as he said, since we are of UK blood, it makes sense...lol!

[twistedcherokee]

Originally Posted by Rebel13

Harleys are crap, running the same motor for years... Never met an owner that didn't need to work on one. Hardcore? I ride all year. I only had one problem with my meanie, and it was a vary rare problem at that. I'll take a metric anyday to a harley! Reliability is an issue for me, I like to keep it running! I'm no weekend/nice day weather rider. I ride... Only good thing about harley is the name and where it is made. If I had the money, I would probably by a victory. With bikes, you do not get what you pay for! I have seen a couple thousand dollar bikes out last the high dollar ones multiple times over! I have been riding for over 17 years, age doesn't matter here bub!

I have 75,000 miles & still going strong. Been riding since I was 15 & am 52 now, so 37 years of riding. I very happy with my Harley & enjoy it more than any other bikes that I have owned. May not be the fastest bike, but it has been very reliable, get 50 miles to the gallon riding two up & has always had enough power for me. When I got it, it was for my wife (comfy seat), so we could ride together. So far 350 miles in a day has been the norm when we get out. I didn't think that I would enjoy a bagger as much as I have. Now that's all I look at. I'll stick to my Harley, & you can ride what ever you want. I will always wave, stop & help or be friendly to any other biker (no matter what they ride). By the way, I ride about 300 days out of the year here in Colorado.

Toby

[Rebel13]

Originally Posted by twistedcherokee

I have 75,000 miles & still going strong. Been riding since I was 15 & am 52 now, so 37 years of riding. I very happy with my Harley & enjoy it more than any other bikes that I have owned. May not be the fastest bike, but it has been very reliable, get 50 miles to the gallon riding two up & has always had enough power for me. When I got it, it was for my wife (comfy seat), so we could ride together. So far 350 miles in a day has been the norm when we get out. I didn't think that I would enjoy a bagger as much as I have. Now that's all I look at. I'll stick to my Harley, & you can ride what ever you want. I will always wave, stop & help or be friendly to any other biker (no matter what they ride). By the way, I ride about 300 days out of the year here in Colorado.

Toby

I'm like you, will ride and wave to all makes. But, Harley has a very bad rep, don't be surprised when it breaks down when you need it most!

[2K1DurangoR/T]

Originally Posted by Rebel13

I'm like you, will ride and wave to all makes. But, Harley has a very bad rep, don't be surprised when it breaks down when you need it most!

Nothing lasts forever. Don't tell me your Dak has never had trouble.

[Rebel13]

Originally Posted by 2K1DurangoR/T

Nothing lasts forever. Don't tell me your Dak has never had trouble.

Has trouble now, needs a new sensor for the trans. But, when a head is bad under 20K, this is crap!

[ajjacobs]

Not gonna start with the Metric, Harley debate. We've been down that road before and its an un-winnable argument for either side. I'll just post pics of my bikes.

'76 Honda CB550F


'01 CR125R


'07 Street Bob


Be safe out there!

AJ

[SEG388]

Originally Posted by Rebel13

I'm like you, will ride and wave to all makes. But, Harley has a very bad rep, don't be surprised when it breaks down when you need it most!

Maybe, but if you take good care of it that does help too. My friend down the street has two and so far they have served him well but then again, he's a mechanic so he's pretty religious about maintenance.

[twistedcherokee]

Everything breaks down if you use it, sometimes you can get lucky & catch it before any damage is done. Ride safe & have fun.

Toby

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by Rebel13

Harleys are crap, running the same motor for years... Never met an owner that didn't need to work on one. Hardcore? I ride all year. I only had one problem with my meanie, and it was a vary rare problem at that. I'll take a metric anyday to a harley! Reliability is an issue for me, I like to keep it running! I'm no weekend/nice day weather rider. I ride... Only good thing about harley is the name and where it is made. If I had the money, I would probably by a victory. With bikes, you do not get what you pay for! I have seen a couple thousand dollar bikes out last the high dollar ones multiple times over! I have been riding for over 17 years, age doesn't matter here bub!

I gotta disagree. Harleys are a huge investment. They hold there value more than any other bike i've ever seen. And I put close to 30k miles on my softail custom and never had a single problem. The problem with most harleys is that there owners are rich boys, who don't know the first thing about preventative maintenance

[Hahns5.2]

Originally Posted by jmaack727

You do trials?


That looks like it would be so fun.

Not really "trials" in the strictest sense. Our main riding is done on steep, narrow, rutted trails and hill climbs where nimble bikes are needed.

For what I do I wouldn't trade it for and MX or Enduro bike in a million years.

[coop]

06 Royal Star, Chromed Out, Polished Wheels, Lowered 2"

Coop

[Derbango]

Here is a good Deals Gap vid... I am on the bike in front of the camera bike.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...als+gap&hl=en#