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Lincroft What · 05-06-2010, 11:41 PM

Any one on these forums interested in harleys or have one? thinking about which one i should get.

Xavier · 05-06-2010, 11:42 PM

Get a Jap cruiser.

Lincroft What · 05-06-2010, 11:43 PM

hit me with some suggestions and pictures im not to fimiliar

Lincroft What · 05-06-2010, 11:43 PM

hahalike a bmw or yamaha cruisers with the radios and trunks?

Xavier · 05-06-2010, 11:47 PM

Haha, I was just joking. Though, some Yamaha V-Stars look pretty sweet. And some variations of the Suzuki Boulevard. They tend to be less expensive than Harley's as well.

Lincroft What · 05-06-2010, 11:58 PM

yea they dont seem too bad.. i maybe want like a triumph.. like the punisher's motorcycle is pretty bad ass.

PAFirefighter11 · 05-07-2010, 12:20 AM

Triumph's are amazing! Great bikes. I love my VFR Interceptor though. Comfy for solo and +1, great mileage, great riding position, sounds amazing at idle and under load, and look pretty sick too I think. Plenty of bikes to choose from. Just get out there and see what feels right.

Lincroft What · 05-07-2010, 02:54 AM

Yea i just to test ride a couple see what fits right but ill definitely check out some triumphs.

jpalamar · 05-07-2010, 10:20 AM

I'm an American car guy, but the Jap bikes are soo much nicer.

Lincroft What · 05-07-2010, 10:42 AM

Ive never heard an american car guy say anything along those lines but ill trust your word haha

Vr-4-Life · 05-07-2010, 04:54 PM

You want a harley? go to the dealer and check them out... IMO each bike comes with its own image, and its pretty easy to find your fit.

crotch rockets - You're addicted to speed to the point where you will kill your back and wrists in the most uncomfortable position ever
Harleys - your an over weight bearded bar going budweiser advocate that listens to skynard while watching the eagles lose.
bmws and other standards - you're all about riding in general... in the rain... in the snow... you're successful and know how to have fun.
ducati's aprilia's and other itialian bikes - you have style, class, and like speed without sacraficing comfort and rideability...

Reds82 · 05-07-2010, 11:49 PM

Just find a bike you feel comfortable on. Don't worry about the image thing vr4life talks about he pretty much described every stereotypical douche rider other than standard riders.

Xavier · 05-08-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

You want a harley? go to the dealer and check them out... IMO each bike comes with its own image, and its pretty easy to find your fit.

crotch rockets - You're addicted to speed to the point where you will kill your back and wrists in the most uncomfortable position ever
Harleys - your an over weight bearded bar going budweiser advocate that listens to skynard while watching the eagles lose.
bmws and other standards - you're all about riding in general... in the rain... in the snow... you're successful and know how to have fun.
ducati's aprilia's and other itialian bikes - you have style, class, and like speed without sacraficing comfort and rideability...

crazy2sin · 05-08-2010, 04:46 PM

I bought an 06 sportster 883 to teach myself to learn to ride, after a bit got the motor built to a 1200. As much as people like to say oh harleys rattle apart lol, I never had an issue with my sportster. Then I test rode a vrod. Totally different harley. Its really what your looking for. Always liked harleys and the sportster is nice but I wanted a lil more speed and the vrod was what I wanted.

enigma · 05-09-2010, 07:47 PM

Not to start a pissing match, but from my experience, you should add something to the italian section: If you want to overpay for too little power and too much unreliability, this is the bike for you.
You can't get the sound of a harley from any other bike, but they are worse than italian bike when it comes to overpaying for too little power. I have a sportster, and have lost everthing from mirrors, tail lenses, bulbs and side covers to vibration. Would i get rid of the bike? Hell no, its cool, fast, and i built alot of the stuff on it, so its going nowhere.
Harleys just have an irrational cool factor about them, but your either like them or you don't.
When i want to go fast, i ride my gixxer, but when i want to cruise i hop on the harley and ride..... Scratch that, i ride the harley just as bad as i ride the 'zuk.

Vr-4-Life · 05-10-2010, 10:54 PM

lol chill out... I was only joking....

Still IMO the night rod is the baddest harley out there. well at least that I saw at the dealerships...

Xavier · 05-11-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enigma

Not to start a pissing match, but from my experience, you should add something to the italian section: If you want to overpay for too little power and too much unreliability, this is the bike for you.
You can't get the sound of a harley from any other bike, but they are worse than italian bike when it comes to overpaying for too little power. I have a sportster, and have lost everthing from mirrors, tail lenses, bulbs and side covers to vibration. Would i get rid of the bike? Hell no, its cool, fast, and i built alot of the stuff on it, so its going nowhere.
Harleys just have an irrational cool factor about them, but your either like them or you don't.
When i want to go fast, i ride my gixxer, but when i want to cruise i hop on the harley and ride..... Scratch that, i ride the harley just as bad as i ride the 'zuk.

Big displacement V-Twins sound the same. My Dads Indian Spirit sounds just like any Harley out there.

Scapegoat · 05-11-2010, 03:01 PM

there is only one harley worth buying

crazy2sin · 05-11-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

there is only one harley worth buying

True but looks better like this

PAFirefighter11 · 05-12-2010, 11:22 AM

My buddy just bought a Buell Firebolt. He LOVES the damn thing. 2nd one of my buddies to get one. While at the Harley dealer, IF they happen to have any, check them out. Sport bike with a bored Harley motor. Good combo.

05-06-2010, 11:41 PM	#1
Lincroft What Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4258 My Ride: Civic Si (For Sale) iTrader: (0)	Harleys Any one on these forums interested in harleys or have one? thinking about which one i should get.

05-07-2010, 10:20 AM	#9
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	I'm an American car guy, but the Jap bikes are soo much nicer. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

05-08-2010, 04:46 PM	#14
crazy2sin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1329 My Ride: 06 sportster 883/1200, 09vrod night rod special iTrader: (0)	I bought an 06 sportster 883 to teach myself to learn to ride, after a bit got the motor built to a 1200. As much as people like to say oh harleys rattle apart lol, I never had an issue with my sportster. Then I test rode a vrod. Totally different harley. Its really what your looking for. Always liked harleys and the sportster is nice but I wanted a lil more speed and the vrod was what I wanted. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-09-2010, 07:47 PM	#15
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	Not to start a pissing match, but from my experience, you should add something to the italian section: If you want to overpay for too little power and too much unreliability, this is the bike for you. You can't get the sound of a harley from any other bike, but they are worse than italian bike when it comes to overpaying for too little power. I have a sportster, and have lost everthing from mirrors, tail lenses, bulbs and side covers to vibration. Would i get rid of the bike? Hell no, its cool, fast, and i built alot of the stuff on it, so its going nowhere. Harleys just have an irrational cool factor about them, but your either like them or you don't. When i want to go fast, i ride my gixxer, but when i want to cruise i hop on the harley and ride..... Scratch that, i ride the harley just as bad as i ride the 'zuk. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

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Lincroft What Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4258 My Ride: Civic Si (For Sale) iTrader: (0)	Yea i just to test ride a couple see what fits right but ill definitely check out some triumphs.

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Lincroft What Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4258 My Ride: Civic Si (For Sale) iTrader: (0)	Ive never heard an american car guy say anything along those lines but ill trust your word haha

05-07-2010, 04:54 PM	#11
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	You want a harley? go to the dealer and check them out... IMO each bike comes with its own image, and its pretty easy to find your fit. crotch rockets - You're addicted to speed to the point where you will kill your back and wrists in the most uncomfortable position ever Harleys - your an over weight bearded bar going budweiser advocate that listens to skynard while watching the eagles lose. bmws and other standards - you're all about riding in general... in the rain... in the snow... you're successful and know how to have fun. ducati's aprilia's and other itialian bikes - you have style, class, and like speed without sacraficing comfort and rideability...

05-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#12
Reds82 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fogelsville Pa Member #10670 My Ride: 1981 Mercury Crappi iTrader: (2)	Just find a bike you feel comfortable on. Don't worry about the image thing vr4life talks about he pretty much described every stereotypical douche rider other than standard riders.

05-10-2010, 10:54 PM	#16
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	lol chill out... I was only joking.... Still IMO the night rod is the baddest harley out there. well at least that I saw at the dealerships...

05-11-2010, 03:01 PM	#18
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	there is only one harley worth buying