General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

How does a chopper ride?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #41  
Old 01-08-2010 | 05:14 AM
DinoVelvet's Avatar
DinoVelvet
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,144
Likes: 1
From: British Columbia
Default

I'm not sure..all my girlfriends have had all thier limbs
 
  #42  
Old 01-08-2010 | 06:03 AM
NSCoyote's Avatar
NSCoyote
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,350
Likes: 4
From: Nova Scotia,Canada
Default

Originally Posted by jimmers1817
Very little suspension travel so goes w/o saying that you're going to have a stiff ride.

Only reason to get one imo is if looking cool is more important to you than riding comfort.

Can't imagine what that rear tire costs to replace.
thats what kept trying to tell her she didnt believe me at first, but by morning she undrstood well
 
  #43  
Old 01-08-2010 | 07:28 AM
HD7585's Avatar
HD7585
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,269
Likes: 12
From: NJ
Default

I rode this Iron Horse about 10 miles once. It rode as soft as my fxst, Didn't handle as well, But was wayyy! faster
 
  #44  
Old 01-08-2010 | 05:30 PM
Brockmeister's Avatar
Brockmeister
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
From: Upper Marlboro, Md
Default

I turned my sporty into a chopper and the got a bagger. My girlfriend digs the seat on the geezer glide. I do solo rides with the sporty and taqke her on the big bike.
 
  #45  
Old 01-08-2010 | 07:53 PM
LimeNine9r's Avatar
LimeNine9r
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
From: ohio
Default

5yrs ago I almost bought an American Iron Horse, but decided that the Harley was the way to go. Easy to find parts, plenty of dealerships. . .I converted a softail standard into this.
I have the 240mm Phatail from Performance Machine. Besides, who ya gonna get to trouble shoot the wiring for ya on a Big Dog?
I've riden this 21,000.0 so far in the past 5 yrs. Planning a multi-state ride for 2010.
My biggest complaint is there is no place to store stuff. If it doesn't fit into my pocket it's not coming with me, a couple small bags for spare glasses and a camera.
I prefer riding my sportbike super long distances, such as over 1,000 miles. Just a better ride in my opinion.
I will be riding this Harley a long distance this summer. Maybe get the itch to swith to the Street Glide after the trip. . . .

 
  #46  
Old 01-08-2010 | 08:10 PM
shake rattle n roll's Avatar
shake rattle n roll
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 279
Likes: 1
From: Alberta Canada
Default

I found that my old spider handled weird, till i got the feel for it.
Then it was just fine, just built cheeply.
Loved the look and the ride.
Dont expect a chopper to handle like a bike with no rake
I had no problems with mine as far as driveability, went down the road straight as can be.
When i bought my Harley it had 3 degree raked trees on it, that was one of the reasons i liked it over other bikes i saw on ebay.
But a dishonest seller swapped them out for stockers claiming it was unsafe(He claimed he only rode it a couple km).
Not enough to get used to it .
If i could get a Harley built to look like my pag ....omg ...Drool
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Geezr Glidr
General Harley Davidson Chat
26
11-02-2009 02:59 PM
RHPAW
General Harley Davidson Chat
39
09-02-2009 08:53 PM
TMehrens
Softail Models
33
09-05-2007 04:55 AM
hogdad
General Harley Davidson Chat
30
07-24-2007 09:33 PM
bobbsterkid7
Sportster Models
12
07-09-2007 10:17 AM



Quick Reply: How does a chopper ride?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:37 AM.