We are all obviously Harley guy's, but why?

What did you ride in the past, and why the change to H.D.

FYI, I've had a couple of wings, a shadow, CB 750, rode a Venture and had ton's of dirt bikes, and still own a DT250 (yamaha). My Ultra was a gift from the wife, after a ride at Mt. Rushmore, where the Harley guy's were just way more fun than the Wing nut's. I just couldn't be associated with the wingers anymore. Came over to H.D. after that, and realized that I wasted many good riding years on rice.

 

Ya know Joe, it's exactly why someone "coined" the phrase...
"if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand."

For me it was a natural progression. Started with a 350 Honda then to a 750 Yamaha then to FLH ElectraGlide. To me there's NOTHING like a Harley. As much as some try to imitate the look or sound they'll never aquire the History.

That's why recently, I bought this Ol' Ironhead. I can say. "Man, I love this thing!"

 

I understand now, but it took a couple of kicks to the head. I guess I'm a slow learner.

 

lol

What I can't understand is why someone would want something other than a Harley...

I do know there's a tool for everything.

 

A harley is the ultimate!,anything else is just a copy ,or clone including your big custom f-n copies like west coast .etc. so get real and ride a harley let go of your old ****.lets just hope harley doesnt become the mass manufactured piece of crap like like most japanese bikes.May be getting that way.
Sorry, im ripped again . Ride on!

 

(the next morning)
Ouch,that was a bit harsh.There are some BEAUTIFUL custom bikes out there!
A Harley is the ultimate and is starting to be a bit mass manufactured,Grip on the market
business(I.E Wal-Mart)Hope you'll accept appologies for the previous message,Woah,WAY too much booze last night.

 

that's ok... just that the morning guy has a different opinion than the Night Guy! hehehe

 

LOL!!!!

 

Great question Scout...

I've owned sooo many bikes over the years. I guess as time passed I became more and more attracted to the Harley design and less attracted to the metric or sport bike design. The Harley's allure is that it's steeped in tradition. Unlike any of my previous bikes, I feel the history come to life as I start her up. I've finally graduated to the ultimate lifestyle, the Harley lifestyle...

Ryan

 

I am a newbie and I need an education.

With that being said, what do you mean about "aquiring the history" or "the Harley lifestyle".

I have got my flame suit on.

I am going to buy my first motorcycle and I don't want history or lifestyle. I want reliability and durability and craftmanship. I want a physically tough bike that handles well and is not a money pit.

Is a Harley for me? If it is I want a Screaming Eagle FatBoy.......

Seriously, I want good and honest feedback not a bunch of flame posts.

Paul In San Antonio