Hello Members,
May I ask a Stupid Question? My dream bike is a Harley, I want to purchase one real bad.I love the Road King Classic. Every time I talk to someone about buying a Harley, they are always saying negative things about Harleys. Such as, always in the shop being repaired, cost to much or you are only buying a name. Why don't you go and buy a metric bike. I am sure you guys have heard this before.

All of this negative speech confuses my thinking about making the purchase on a new Harley.

Can you guys, give me some insight on this issue. I am a little discourage.

Of course, these people who say things negative do not own a Harley.

Thanks so much, very appreciative...
paul

 

Go rent one for a weekend and see for yourself. I have had metrics and they are not as much fun as my Lowrider. They are no more durable either. BTW, people said I was only buying a name when I bought my Porsche 944S back in the 80's. Usually because they can't afford one.

 

If you want one then buy one. Who cares what everyone else says. Its not one of the most well known brands in the world for nothing.

 

Paul:&nbsp\\; Follow what YOU want to do.&nbsp\\; H-Ds are not the largest selling big bike in the USA for nothing.&nbsp\\; ALL mechanical things can have problems.&nbsp\\; H-D doesnt have any more than any other.&nbsp\\; Buy a well cared for used H-D and get acquainted with the bike, the company and the people that ride H-Ds.&nbsp\\; Then decide if they all suit you for the long haul.&nbsp\\; ............&nbsp\\; Big Cholla

 

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We know......

 

Go for it! I bought my Road King as my first bike. I have NO regrets whatsoever.
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Love it everyday.

 

If you're lookin' for objectivity on this forum, sorry but most of us are very biased.&nbsp\\; My Harley has been the best bike I've owned -&nbsp\\;Jap, German or American.&nbsp\\; Go with your heart, it'll thank you

 

A long time ago, I also had metrics,&nbsp\\;Although they were fun,&nbsp\\;I have to agree that they were not as much fun as my harleys have been. I have heard it all and most of it is out of pure jealously. I would not hesitate to ride my harley anywhere and thet have been very reliable to me. It's more than just a motorcycle, a work of art, an American icon, etc. etc.

 

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I have put 30,000 miles on mine in the last 2 years&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;and never in the shop, most guys I know ride 3000 or 4000 miles a year.So thats 10 years at least for the avg rider&nbsp\\;
9 outa 10 guys I know that ride metric cruisers are harley wanna-bees
If you want a Harley and settle for a metric you will never be happy, I know a few that passed because of the price and went metric...they are still kicking themselves, not that there is anything wrong with a metric.