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« Reply #40 on: May 19, 2011, 08:51:30 PM » |
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Honda's RULE 'certain other brands' DROOL ( on the driveway )  |
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« Reply #41 on: May 20, 2011, 06:10:16 AM » |
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I hope everybody buys a hardley,more Valks for me to wear out before I croke
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« Reply #42 on: May 20, 2011, 01:11:38 PM » |
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I was probably the biggest Harley basher around (I used to call them "mirror specs" and actually hunted them down on the super-charged valk)...until I actually owned one...and I can honestly say I get pumped about both bikes for different reasons...and the 1800 screaming eagle ultra is nothing to sneeze at, except the price...but hey the Canadian dollar was doing well in 2008 as it is now...all that being said, the best thing about my Harley is still having the Valk to go crazy on down the freeway...on long trips now I do appreciate the 8 speaker sound system, heated grips and seat, cruise ontrol and trunk...and the other best thing about the Harley is that it is not a Goldwing and has the best finished chrome around...but this year it will be the valk I bring to Insane, with ironically, a Goldwing alternator to drive all the extra toys! PIBIT #34  And thanks Strider...hope we can hook up soon! |
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You can only go half way into the darkest forest before you are coming out the other side, unless of course, you have been walking in circles...
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« Reply #43 on: May 20, 2011, 02:32:02 PM » |
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I make fun of the Harley riders.....not the Harley bikes so much....There are 5 couples my wife and i tour with and there are 3 Harley's , a Yamaha, and my Valkyrie. You take away their comments about the Radio Active Rice Burners and the Yamahaha's and it wouldn't be any fun anymore......we pick at each other constantly....it's kind of fun....WHEN DID EVERYONE GET SO DANGED SINSITIVE?????
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« Reply #44 on: May 20, 2011, 03:20:30 PM » |
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I had my brand bashed several times.. By my brother Union member. Don't affect me, I've had a lot of bikes and whatever I'm riding at the time is great!
Couple of years ago, I was in a gas station filling up.. Thre guys on Harleys pulled in..two were older guys like me on very nice Ultra's. The other guy was on a chromed out Dyna and really clean ride.
They were across the pumps from me and we exchanged greetings and the Dyna guy was in my pump lane and blurted out, "I bet you think that thing is hot @#it don't ya, I'll take it any day, name the time and place.. I said, "You wanna race me?" He said, "Yeh, name the time and place."
I told him "How bout right now from here (Ohio)to Daytona and back!" HE NEVER SAID A WORD. His partner started laughing and told him that he'd bring the trailer if he needed it... We all had a laugh!
I said "Young man, I don't race but I do enjoy the ride. You have a great bike and you're as proud as I am of my bike. Let's go on down the road together and enjoy the day."
He came over and shook hands and we rode all day together..Ohio 555 my back yard.. They got a good look at the back of my IS. No more racing talk..
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« Reply #45 on: May 20, 2011, 03:28:35 PM » |
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next thing ya know you'all will be telling me I shouldn't be carrying a Harley tow rope.
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« Reply #46 on: May 20, 2011, 03:46:23 PM » |
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You're right, Jerry. I sifted through the Rules of the Road and could find no specific item to apply although we do have an entry that prohibits "hateful and bashing comments ... especially those those aimed at sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religious views, national origin or disability. I probably should have applied that prohibition rather than just saying I was "tired of it." It's a grey area for certain.
so does "harley bashing" fall under the "disability" part?  Willow, surely you saw this coming... I make fun of the Harley riders.....not the Harley bikes so much....There are 5 couples my wife and i tour with and there are 3 Harley's , a Yamaha, and my Valkyrie. You take away their comments about the Radio Active Rice Burners and the Yamahaha's and it wouldn't be any fun anymore......we pick at each other constantly....it's kind of fun....WHEN DID EVERYONE GET SO DANGED SINSITIVE?????
There's a difference between picking at each other amongst friends, and actually insulting folks simply to be rude. When it comes to brand loyalty, I have seen both of these situations, on this site and in person. I love good-natured banter as much as the next guy (probably more), but when it degrades into mindless "[insert your competitor's name here] sucks", it's boring and obnoxious. I have been guilty of getting carried away with harley bashing past the point of banter, and have regretted it, because it added nothing intelligent or entertaining to the conversation, and it could have led to hard feelings. I try to keep it to good natured banter, and if Willow deleted a thread, it probably was way past that, and added nothing to the community here. Mark |
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« Reply #48 on: May 20, 2011, 06:22:17 PM » |
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May just be me, but I usually decide on if I want to share the wind with someone based on the person in the saddle - not on what's underneath it. But that is just me.....[/color]
I'm with Strider on the above comment. I will bash a Harley rider once in a while, (only when they deserve it of course) but not the bike itself.
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« Reply #49 on: May 20, 2011, 06:27:01 PM » |
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But they would never send radioactive motorcycles here, would they.
I thought that was how they planned to do the new heated seats...  |
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"We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down in the southwestern corner, doing nothing. What the hell is going on?"
Gen. John W. Vessey, USA, Chairman of the the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the assault on Granada
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« Reply #50 on: May 20, 2011, 06:53:33 PM » |
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I am plain bored with Harley bashing. Owned one, sold it. They are what they are, and you gotta admit, if imitation is the highest form of flattery then these are held in high regard. The are great looking and sound great as well.
I just like my Goldwings and Valkyires better, and I could care less what they, you or anyone else says about my choice.
My hope for all motorcyclists is that the love the sport/hobby and the people involved as much as I do.
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« Reply #51 on: May 20, 2011, 07:32:00 PM » |
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F-6 Rider,,,,,,,,, I am with you.
Bike Riders of all kinds rule.
All others are By-Standers or mere Spectators in life.
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« Reply #52 on: May 21, 2011, 08:42:26 AM » |
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And yet...and yet. Some guys just have to get the dig in. This guy has it right in his eBay ad: "If you have a Harley you can sell your trailer and just ride the Valk everywhere." Too funny. Smack in the middle of his description somewhere. OK guys fess up: who's listing it? Item 290564591564  |
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« Reply #53 on: May 21, 2011, 10:04:05 AM » |
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Damn crappy Suzukis!  |
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« Reply #54 on: May 21, 2011, 03:06:00 PM » |
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Agree with Strider on this. I will ride with anyone, regardless of the brand of motorcycle. Owned 7 Honda's before I switched to Harley. I have enjoyed all 9 of my bikes. Have/had likes and dislikes with all of them. Bottom line for me is, my Harley Ultra in more comfortable for me than my Interstate was and I am happy with what I ride.
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« Reply #55 on: May 21, 2011, 04:06:23 PM » |
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My longtime Valk riding partner and brother firefighter Lew just purchased a black 2011 HD Street Glide with the big motor option and blacked out instead of chrome and I have to tell you, it is a darn fine looking and riding motorcycle. Like Strider says, as long as you ride, I don't give a hoot what it is. Just Ride.  |
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« Reply #56 on: May 21, 2011, 05:32:00 PM » |
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Lucky 13, Smokin Joe ,,Greg Smooth Rider,, Thunderbird Terry, Razor and Wife, saw a long line of mostly Harleys ride by.
Looked like about 50 or 60, guess what was right behind the whole pack.
A pickup with a empty trailer with Harley proudly stamped on it.
Did not help my ego one bit.
But Joe was grinning from ear to ear.
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« Reply #57 on: May 21, 2011, 05:39:55 PM » |
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I just got home from an all day ride..... the end of the word ride.  Three of us. One on a brand new beautiful Ducati Diavel, and the other a gorgeous new 103" Hog Street Glide with custom paint. Three good riders, and we waved to everyone. Both these guys were retired cops, one State the other Fed. Man you have to see this Ducati to believe it. 240 rear tire and 162 HP, and it leans.... he was on break in so had to keep it at/below 6K RPM and 80mph (LOL). http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/index.do  |
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« Reply #58 on: May 23, 2011, 05:24:49 PM » |
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That Ducati looks otherworldy.
Cool
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« Reply #59 on: May 23, 2011, 05:48:13 PM » |
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It is.............. and fly-by-wire throttle; no cable, the grip talks to the computer which talks to the throttle bodies. Split radiator. 1200cc bike under 450 lbs. Three riding modes, traction control.
Bunch of other stuff. Costs as much as a house used to when we were kids.
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #60 on: May 23, 2011, 06:12:57 PM » |
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Sweet and mean looking bike! |
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« Reply #61 on: May 27, 2011, 09:52:03 PM » |
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Good call Willow. Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in. Sort of miss the Valk, but I live on. That Mustang with the top down is lots of fun, and I can carry anything I need in the trunk. Too many aches and pains from the old crash to ride like I used to, so why try? It is Ok to talk about the Valkyrie as the King of the cruisers. Folks know what it is from a long way away. Still one of a kind. Keep em honest Willow. |
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