I did my time on all the Jap bikes. Never tried a European bike. I'm a Harley man from now on.

 

I owned 2 Triumphs prior to my HD. They just screamed character and soul, much more so than any cookie cutter HD. Although, dealers are hard to find and the aftermarket is only so-so. Great bikes, though. I'll probably get another one someday.

 

Do enjoy the H-D character, but speaking of Euro bikes, few match the visceral experience and transport to another dimension like the product from Bologna.

 

Anyone who has feelings for a motorcycle that can be described as "HATE" has mental problems and I have no use for them.

 

Interesting Dave, I'd be curious as to where you drew that conclusion. I haven't researched it, but it's only been just recently that Harley was allowed to import their bikes to China because previously under the more stringent import guidelines (they just recently relaxed them)there weren't enough "Made In China" parts on a Harley to meet the minimum requirements for importing them however, Honda was already selling bikes in China which must mean they met the requirements for the import restrictions.

In short, based on the old Chinese import restrictions, Harley wasn't allowed to be importedbecause it didn't have enough "Made In China" stickers on their bikes, all the while Honda was being sold. Just drawing conclusions, but I'd have to say that if Honda met the stringent import requirements and Harley didn't, I'd have to say there are probably more "Made in China" stickers on a Honda than a Harley.

 

+1

Never owned or rode a Harley that could touch a BMW for handling/performance (and I've owned plenty of both).

 

Like fat chicks, someareok looking, would'nt want your friends see you riding one though.

 

I don't hate jap bikes, I've still got 2 and my wife has one. That's the advantage to living in Canada........whether it's American, Japanese or European; they're all foreign bikes to us. As for the European stuff, I've been looking at buying a Triumph Thruxton, love that bike

 

do you really care what I think?

 

I don't hate jap bikes I'd be in big trouble if I did since Hubby rides a Honda.

I was over at the Yamaha/Suzuki/Triumphdealer the other day looking at some helmets. Those Triumph Bonnevilles T100s catch my eye every time.The TriumphScrambler looks like a really fun bike too.