SwollenRaccoon
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Just like the good old days! Yahoo!
In South Carolina where I live now, even most of the Hardley riders will semi-wave at you. In South Florida, where I used to live, you could almost NEVER get a Hardley rider to wave and the ones with the "ape hanger" bars ABSOLUTELY NEVER. One day on a LONG STRAIGHT road I saw a guy with2 wheels are better than 4 wheels !
Judge not lest ye be judged !
I wave at all bikes !
YMMV
Rent one and you may be as surprised as I was. My streetglide has floorboards and my feet are where they would be while sitting in a chair at home. The handlebars are stock and do not feel that different from my old FJR. All their models fit differently so try sitting on a few in the showroom.Good write up Larry. I don't bash HDs and in 45 years of riding I've never ridden an HD. I do admire the esthetics of the brand and especially like the Heritage Edition models. They are just artwork on two wheels, imo.
One potential problem I've always thought I might have with an HD is problems with a somewhat herniated disk in my lower lumbar. I say this because of the way the HD forces the rider's feet out in front while the wide handlebars require one to lean forward. I just have always thought this would be painful for one with a compromised back.
About 2009 my wife and I were riding our 2004 R1150RT (sold) from Baker City. OR to Bend, OR on US20 which is a pretty fast two lane across Eastern Oregon with not a lot of traffic. We stopped in Burns to fill up before crossing the high desert and noticed a young lady at the gas station looking at a road map. She was on an HD and from South Dakota. We left the station and headed west and were about 20 miles west of Burns when here comes the girl on the HD and she was moving out! We were following a semi at about 70 mph when she took us and the semi like Grant took Richmond. Well, not to be outdone I whipped it up over 100 mph to catch up and that is how we rode all the way to Bend. We kept up but no way was I going to attempt to pass and she didn't back off in the few curves we encountered. We got to the first light on the east side of Bend and she motioned us to come up along side. She nicely told us not to feel bad as the Harley was far from stock. She was non-stop from SD to Bend to see her boy friend in the hospital. Anyway, that was a humbling experience that made a lasting impression.
I've been thinking about renting a Harley for a day ($100) just to be able to say I rode one and who knows maybe it wouldn't kill my back.
So ... why stop?Bustanut joker posted: Agreed, it's no fun unless somebody continues to get butt hurt.
My friend, agreeing with Bustanut is probably the least troubling thing you have to admit to your therapist.Hopefully, I don't have to tell my therapist that I agree with Bust.
And this AFTER you stated you were concerned after you admitted agreeing with me?My friend, agreeing with Bustanut is probably the least troubling thing you have to admit to your therapist.Hopefully, I don't have to tell my therapist that I agree with Bust.
I rented an Electra Glide Ultra Classic for a few days in Florida last October. It was a very nice bike, but there were a few idiosyncrasies that kept me from loving it. Engine-wise, I thought it was very good. Not my FJR, but then again it was probably 300 pounds heavier. But the seat, while it looks good, wasn't. My wife and both were complaining after a couple of hours. And little things like separate right and left signals, no kill switch on the kickstand, and a disappearing gear indicator when the clutch is in seem weird for a modern bike, even with the nod to tradition that Harley is know for. But the biggest thing was the HEAT that came off of that engine and was trapped behind the screen. I had all of the vents I could find opened up. Almost made me want to ride helmetless with no gear. In the end, it wasn't my cup of tea for a purchase consideration, but I get why people can like them.Rent one and you may be as surprised as I was. My streetglide has floorboards and my feet are where they would be while sitting in a chair at home. The handlebars are stock and do not feel that different from my old FJR. All their models fit differently so try sitting on a few in the showroom.Good write up Larry. I don't bash HDs and in 45 years of riding I've never ridden an HD. I do admire the esthetics of the brand and especially like the Heritage Edition models. They are just artwork on two wheels, imo.
One potential problem I've always thought I might have with an HD is problems with a somewhat herniated disk in my lower lumbar. I say this because of the way the HD forces the rider's feet out in front while the wide handlebars require one to lean forward. I just have always thought this would be painful for one with a compromised back.
About 2009 my wife and I were riding our 2004 R1150RT (sold) from Baker City. OR to Bend, OR on US20 which is a pretty fast two lane across Eastern Oregon with not a lot of traffic. We stopped in Burns to fill up before crossing the high desert and noticed a young lady at the gas station looking at a road map. She was on an HD and from South Dakota. We left the station and headed west and were about 20 miles west of Burns when here comes the girl on the HD and she was moving out! We were following a semi at about 70 mph when she took us and the semi like Grant took Richmond. Well, not to be outdone I whipped it up over 100 mph to catch up and that is how we rode all the way to Bend. We kept up but no way was I going to attempt to pass and she didn't back off in the few curves we encountered. We got to the first light on the east side of Bend and she motioned us to come up along side. She nicely told us not to feel bad as the Harley was far from stock. She was non-stop from SD to Bend to see her boy friend in the hospital. Anyway, that was a humbling experience that made a lasting impression.
I've been thinking about renting a Harley for a day ($100) just to be able to say I rode one and who knows maybe it wouldn't kill my back.
Honey Bunny,And this AFTER you stated you were concerned after you admitted agreeing with me?My friend, agreeing with Bustanut is probably the least troubling thing you have to admit to your therapist.Hopefully, I don't have to tell my therapist that I agree with Bust.
Not only was I butt hurt when you questioned your sanity for agreeing I was also confused and had to schedule 2 extra sessions with me therapist.
I was going to send you the bill but now that your have backhandedly kinda sorta defended my honor, I'm going to give you a pass.
back on track.. I think I'm going to buy one of those Harley things as it appears they are controversial and if there is one thing I thrive on it's controversy. I'll be able to flip off all you jap bike riders and make friends with outlaw bikers with impunity. Hell I'll probably steal some shit off a Honda or two just to build up my Street Cred.
WHY do I always get drug into this stuff?? I'm thinking El Guano Pendejo may be on to something. RFH, I'm thinking you may be a bonafide internet bully. I'm having serious thoughts about the state of this discussion.Honey Bunny,And this AFTER you stated you were concerned after you admitted agreeing with me?My friend, agreeing with Bustanut is probably the least troubling thing you have to admit to your therapist. :jester:Hopefully, I don't have to tell my therapist that I agree with Bust.
Not only was I butt hurt when you questioned your sanity for agreeing I was also confused and had to schedule 2 extra sessions with me therapist.
I was going to send you the bill but now that your have backhandedly kinda sorta defended my honor, I'm going to give you a pass.
back on track.. I think I'm going to buy one of those Harley things as it appears they are controversial and if there is one thing I thrive on it's controversy. I'll be able to flip off all you jap bike riders and make friends with outlaw bikers with impunity. Hell I'll probably steal some shit off a Honda or two just to build up my Street Cred. irate:
Uncle Hud is a Georgia resident. He has waaaaay more issues than you or I. And that is really saying something...
I am sorry about you being butt hurt. Perhaps 'Zilla will offer to kiss it and make it better for you. He is really useful for stuff like that.
You are correct, I should pay for the therapy sessions. I know this forum is your Safe Zone and I violated that. I apologize.
I am somewhat surprised that you don't own a Harley. I guess folks will laugh at me but there are some really good and useful Harleys out there.
And for those that care, the Indian is indeed a beautiful motorcycle but the heat coming off the rear cylinder head on the right side is incredible. Perhaps if my legs were longer it would not be an issue but it literally cooked the inside of my right thigh. Kind of smelled like bacon frying...
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