New 2010 Bucket of Bolts
#21
10-20-2009, 04:06 PM
As soon as you make the switch to Lyndalls, you'll wish you had gone with something else or just stuck with the stock pads. The Lyndalls don't work any better, and they are noisy as hell (squeal like crazy). At best, they *might* cut down some amount of brake dust. The only real advantage Lyndalls offer over OEM pads, is they allow you to spend more money.
Actually Harleys are kinda crappy built. Look at the hardware for example. It looks like it was built using the spare bolt bins lying around at my local small town hardware store. You damn near need to empty out your toolbox just to get anything done while wrenching on it. You can completely disassemble/reassemble a jap bike using a phillips screwdriver, along with an 8, 10, 12 and 14mm wrench set. I have yet to figure out why they feel the need to use so many different types of hardware and fasteners. For the money, I wouldn't mind a little chrome on a few of those oddball bolts either. Come on, just an odd collection of galvanized bolts? Thats classy!
I've ridden many different brands of motorcycles but I've never had a better feel and gotten more pure unadulterated pleasure then with any of the 8 HD's I've owned over the years.
Having said that; I wouldn't rule out a Victory as an addition to my stable sometime in the future.
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10-20-2009, 05:14 PM
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10-20-2009, 05:20 PM
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10-20-2009, 06:15 PM
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Yeah. I went with the Z+ pads, because it seemed they got good reviews from everyone. As soon as I started a thread on here to say they were crap, there were a whole lot of responses saying they had similar experiences. I'll try the EBC's next time.
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10-20-2009, 06:35 PM
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Rode my share of overseas motorcyles, when I got on the back of my first HD there was a whole different feeling while riding. Sure they vibrated and sometimes something would fall off, but motorists in the vans and mom mobiles stilled admired the Harley. If you don't have the passion or patience for these bikes then go to another brand, it won't bother me.
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10-20-2009, 08:38 PM
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Rode my share of overseas motorcyles, when I got on the back of my first HD there was a whole different feeling while riding. Sure they vibrated and sometimes something would fall off, but motorists in the vans and mom mobiles stilled admired the Harley. If you don't have the passion or patience for these bikes then go to another brand, it won't bother me.
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10-20-2009, 09:32 PM
Actually Harleys are kinda crappy built. Look at the hardware for example. It looks like it was built using the spare bolt bins lying around at my local small town hardware store. You damn near need to empty out your toolbox just to get anything done while wrenching on it. You can completely disassemble/reassemble a jap bike using a phillips screwdriver, along with an 8, 10, 12 and 14mm wrench set. I have yet to figure out why they feel the need to use so many different types of hardware and fasteners. For the money, I wouldn't mind a little chrome on a few of those oddball bolts either. Come on, just an odd collection of galvanized bolts? Thats classy!
The suspension is THE cheapest stuff that Showa makes. The stock air filter lets as much dirt through as it keeps out, may as well be a screen. As far as the chrome, well, I haven't seen the chrome fall off of too many of those plastic bikes either, and when it does it damn sure wont rust.
All of this for $15-20,000 and we keep on buying.
The suspension is THE cheapest stuff that Showa makes. The stock air filter lets as much dirt through as it keeps out, may as well be a screen. As far as the chrome, well, I haven't seen the chrome fall off of too many of those plastic bikes either, and when it does it damn sure wont rust.
All of this for $15-20,000 and we keep on buying.
And you own a harley because.......?
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10-20-2009, 09:34 PM
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This is all I hear about Harley! I agree, I always liked the name and the image that came with Harley, BUT come on here! Do you want to spend 15-20,000 on an American image??? Just to look cool! I own two metric motorcycles, one is a supersport racer and the other is a 2010 Honda Fury. I have never had any problems! Other then oil changes, I have never had any problems. Harley Davidson is a huge name and they have made billions of dollars since they have been in business, if they cant produce a motorcycle by now that is problem free, without parts falling off as you ride down the road, they need to start over and come up with a new and improved product. Do you now see why each and every time you look on the back of something, It never says made in the USA. Thats sad! Im a freakin proud American too, but Im not just gonna buy junk with my hard earned money to support my country.
#29
10-20-2009, 09:45 PM
This is all I hear about Harley! I agree, I always liked the name and the image that came with Harley, BUT come on here! Do you want to spend 15-20,000 on an American image??? Just to look cool! I own two metric motorcycles, one is a supersport racer and the other is a 2010 Honda Fury. I have never had any problems! Other then oil changes, I have never had any problems. Harley Davidson is a huge name and they have made billions of dollars since they have been in business, if they cant produce a motorcycle by now that is problem free, without parts falling off as you ride down the road, they need to start over and come up with a new and improved product. Do you now see why each and every time you look on the back of something, It never says made in the USA. Thats sad! Im a freakin proud American too, but Im not just gonna buy junk with my hard earned money to support my country.
So you've made 3 comments today about why your honda is so superior to the harley; on a harley forum no less. Whats the matter, can't get an intelligent conversation going on the honda forum due to the stupidity of the teeny boppers? You've had harley's and now have a honda, seem to be proud of it, so just leave; we don't want you around here raining on our parade. At least not mine. I decided I wanted a little change in my life , so I bought my first harley. I also decided that angry, upset people including yourself; if I don't get back to you anymore on the topic, are part of the change as well.
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10-20-2009, 11:38 PM
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I've owned many metrics in my life. I don't own any of them now, and I'd be willing to bet none of them are still on the road (or dirt).
Harley Davidson is a huge name and they have made billions of dollars since they have been in business, if they cant produce a motorcycle by now that is problem free, without parts falling off as you ride down the road, they need to start over and come up with a new and improved product.
Do you have a crack habit?
Im a freakin proud American too, but Im not just gonna buy junk with my hard earned money to support my country.