After you bought your first harley, did it live up to the hype?
#102
01-31-2009, 01:01 PM
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I still have my first HD, its a 1996 Dyna Wide Glide. Its surpassed all of my expectations with 83,000 miles on it. Harley Davidson was still fighting for market share and to survive. Their build quality was second to none. Now, I am not so sure. I wouldnt buy any of their NEWER bikes because the quality isnt there anymore. Cast bottom ends, cheaper bearings, all for the greedy dollar.... F'EM
They have improved their frames, the fuel injection, and paint.
They have improved their frames, the fuel injection, and paint.
to each his own though.
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#103
01-31-2009, 01:32 PM
I have rented an 06, 07, 08 Ultra and I'm not impressed at all. We will talk when I see Twin Cams hitting 150,000 miles to 250,000. I'll rent an 09, later this year....
I love my 99, Ultra too, but I know the motor will last even though I'll be putting out 100/100 at the crank, it wont out last my EVO. Will the new cranks handle that? I dont think so after watch two of my riding buddies rebuilding their SE110 after spend $35,000 grand on it. Not to mention their several break downs because of the fly by wire throttle...
I love my 99, Ultra too, but I know the motor will last even though I'll be putting out 100/100 at the crank, it wont out last my EVO. Will the new cranks handle that? I dont think so after watch two of my riding buddies rebuilding their SE110 after spend $35,000 grand on it. Not to mention their several break downs because of the fly by wire throttle...
I agree with the post above in the words of Warren Buffet bet on America you will never loose.
Ride Hard.
Relative to the Hype bike just awesome. I get that way every time I press the start button and hear the cannon fire.
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01-31-2009, 01:48 PM
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I still have my first HD, its a 1996 Dyna Wide Glide. Its surpassed all of my expectations with 83,000 miles on it. Harley Davidson was still fighting for market share and to survive. Their build quality was second to none. Now, I am not so sure. I wouldnt buy any of their NEWER bikes because the quality isnt there anymore. Cast bottom ends, cheaper bearings, all for the greedy dollar.... F'EM
They have improved their frames, the fuel injection, and paint.
They have improved their frames, the fuel injection, and paint.
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01-31-2009, 02:05 PM
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Absolutely surpassed every expectation. After owning 5 different bikes over eight years (Jap and German) my wife said "you won't be satisfied until you get a Harley". She was right. (as always) This ones a keeper.
#106
01-31-2009, 03:09 PM
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I have owned many bikes ,Triumph,BSA,Honda,Kawasaki,BMW(6),so when I bought my superglide in 07, I didn't expect it to compare to the previous bikes in quality.But,it turned out to be a flawless big time fun machine and I will never sell it.It asks for nothing more than routine maintenance and the open road.This bike and myself have "clicked" and we travel as one.
#108
01-31-2009, 07:32 PM
I'd have to say no, it has not lived up to the "hype". I was riding metrics. All I heard is Harley's suck, over priced, shake, leak oil all over the place, parts fall off while riding, not modern engineering, Harley riders are arrogant asses...etc.
Well, I came across a deal I could not refuse on a 2003 FXDP. Took a chance, and it did not live up to the "hype". It didn't suck, it wasn't over priced, it only shook a little at idle, then smooth as glass, no oil ever leaked out, no parts ever fell off, and I found Harley riders and dealers are good folks. Not only that, but there are dealers everywhere and they actually have parts on hand, the aftermarket is great, both my Harleys have been very reliable.
Been a great experience and I love my Ultra.
Well, I came across a deal I could not refuse on a 2003 FXDP. Took a chance, and it did not live up to the "hype". It didn't suck, it wasn't over priced, it only shook a little at idle, then smooth as glass, no oil ever leaked out, no parts ever fell off, and I found Harley riders and dealers are good folks. Not only that, but there are dealers everywhere and they actually have parts on hand, the aftermarket is great, both my Harleys have been very reliable.
Been a great experience and I love my Ultra.
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01-31-2009, 08:13 PM
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I was on a Goldwing befor I got my first Harley. I did not get the waves from other bikers like I did when I first took off on my first Harldy. When I rode off on my first Harley I got waves from everyone. I knew I had arrived.
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#110
01-31-2009, 08:27 PM
My first was a 64 Pan that I bought in 69. Wasn't a lot of "hype" back then except people said that "Those Harley 74's will do 120 MPH and are smooth as silk". That was a bunch of B.S. It was doing good to make it pas 95 MPH and vibrated like a paint shaker but I didn't care. I loved that bike and kept it until I bought a new one 84.