|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools |
07-11-2011, 12:48 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4
|
Why the Harley haters?
Ok, so I will be purchasing my first motorcycle this month. I've ridden quite a bit as a teenager, but now I have to fulfill this need to have my own bike. I am going through the basic safety class this week. Growing up in Chicago (45 mins south of Harley HQs, fyi), I never looked at any other bike but a Harley. Recently, I've made a lot of friends that ride and it seems that they are all "harley haters". They are trying to talk me into a sport bike, like a starter ninja or a FZ6R and such. And my sport bike friends hate everything Harley. Although I can appreciate those kinds of bikes, I just don't see it happening given that I always wanted a Harley. At the same time, the few friends that I have that are into Harleys, look down on Sportsters... which happens to be the bike I would like to ride. And one step further... God forbid I consider an 883... I like the Iron 883, but one of my buddies who has a 1200C laughs at it.
I just don't get it. I just want to ride. I'm sure this topic has been done before on this forum and I'm sure many others, but what gives? I need to start somewhere.... |
|
|
| Sponsored Links | Remove Advertisements |
|
Motorcycle Forum Advertisement |
|
|
07-11-2011, 12:54 PM
|
#2 |
|
Founding Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,137
|
You need new friends.
Ride what you want.
__________________
Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama." |
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 01:45 PM
|
#3 |
|
Founding Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Baja 'Bama
Posts: 3,478
|
+1
Screw the other guys.
__________________
You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb. |
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 02:04 PM
|
#4 |
|
Founding Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SF
Posts: 2,702
|
I dislike them since I live for the turns, Cruisers live for the straights. That and being huge low seat heights dont agree with my long legs. Though I dislike them more due to their owners throwing straight pipes on them and blasting around my neighborhood all hours of the night.
Being your in Chitown and have about 100 miles before you find a curve then they are just fine for most of your riding. An 883 is ok to learn on since you have rode before. They are just a little top heavy compared to other rides. I wouldnt recommend one for a complete noob though due to that. |
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 02:32 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4
|
Actually, I am from Chicago, but live in Texas. Also, have short legs!
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 02:39 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kalapana, Big Island
Posts: 3,956
|
You do know the Japanese make cruisers right? For me I've got to agree with 12r riding for me is all about the turns. And when you compair how avasive a cruiser is to a sport bike, it's no contest. Lets just say I'd rather be riding a sportbike when that cager trys to take me out on the street.
Ride what you want! What is kinda of funny is (from your post) it seems some of the hating is coming from the Harley riders, that should tell ya something.
__________________
"YOU CAN'T BOLT ON SKILL" "The only thing limiting your bike, is you" We survived Bush you'll survive Obama! "the most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. therefore we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive." --thomas sowell |
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 03:27 PM
|
#7 | |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Central Illinois/North Cent. Florida
Posts: 763
|
Quote:
Biggest, baddest MOST EXPENSIVE toy on the block. Nothing less will do.......even if you have to hock your grandmother to get it. So, then, there is a backlash because there are plenty of other good options out there, some better and almost all less expensive. If you've got the money, get whatever you want......and whatever you think is right for you at the moment. Some of the Sportys, right up to a couple of years ago, would shake your teeth out, almost litterally.
__________________
My Rides: '07 Honda Shadow VLX 600 '06 Suzuki S-50 (VS800) |
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 03:41 PM
|
#8 |
|
Founding Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench
Posts: 10,891
|
Because they SUCK!!!!!!!
Hondaz RULZ!!!!!
__________________
Parfois, on fait pas semblant Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now... |
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 04:22 PM
|
#9 | |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,302
|
Quote:
Boss Hoss Motorcycles by Mountain Boss Hoss Cycles - New and Used Boss Hoss Motorcycles |
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2011, 05:00 PM
|
#10 |
|
Robby
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: 8501 ft.
Posts: 16,803
|
Who gives a crap what your "friends" think. Get what you want.
And if you get the 883 just put 1200cc cylinders on it and shyt on your buddy's 1200c. You can pick up used Sportsters pretty cheap now. A friend of mine just picked up a 2003 with less than 10K miles for under $3K. You can pick up Japanese cruisers even cheaper but that's always been the case.
__________________
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain. |
|
|
|
|
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
