Thanks but trust me when I said I either didn't have time or the money I literally meant I didn't have the money. Not even the money for a bike that cost a few hundred. I'm not going to wait until I can afford my dream bike, I know I'll get a used Harley first but I guess I'm to stubborn to not get anything but a Harley or bike from a custom shop.

Right now I don't even have an income. Next month I start school and training to try to be a cop which doesn't end until May, a good 16 weeks. After that whenever I find a job I can either keep the truck (paid off) I have now and get a Harley or get a newer truck first. If I can afford both a newer truck and Harley then great but if I have to pick one of the 2 then I'm not sure, I'll have time to figure it out though.

 

Agreed,good advice.There are lots of good,reliable bikes for sale right now in the $1,000 price range,riding is better than walking unless your hiking for pleasure or by choice.

 

To all the bikeless folk. Save yer pennies, and buy a Harley. Those cheaper machines are good, they just dont have the right name on the tank .

Ive rode Trumpets for 4 decades. I can never go back.

 

There ya go. In my mind, one of the reasons for a forum like this to exist is to inform potential new riders and answer questions. Everyone was a newbie once. The only newbies I can't stand are the ones that come in bashing and acting like authorities on $hit they know nothing about.

 

everybody loves a Harley
for me it has always been the sound

 

aren't we all non-riders when we're behind the 'puter screen?

 

Yep, even you were a non-rider once... welcome to all the "non-riders" who come to this forum to read and learn. I personally have attended many events and happenings over the years just because I was curious enough to learn a little bit about what I could in this short lifetime. I was fortunate enough in my life to be taught right and learned enough that I had earned enough $$$ to buy my first bike at the age of 15 (1942 Indian for $25... about a weeks pay and another few weeks pay to fix it up)) and have been riding now for 47 years... not everyone has the opportunities that I have had, but I applaud those who are curious by nature and have the desire to expand their horizons beyond their limiting circumstances in life. Again... welcome to all non-riders on this forum including those that own motorcycles.

 

i dont have a problem with it,heck i see a lot of others at bike shows and swap meets that dont have bikes what about others wearing H-D shirts etc that dont ride

 

Yes, exactly. That was my point.

Whatever your reasons for wanting to be here, I've seen that everyone is welcome. I'm just trying to understand the appeal. Lots of non-HD riders I've met say they hate everything HD and have no patience for our ramblings.

Some have asked how I know there are non-riders here. Well, I've seen lots of posts that say things like, "When I get a bike,...", or "If I get a Harley,...". There was even 1 post where the OP essentially asked the members to convince him that he should get a Harley as opposed to another brand. Fair enough question, but he had been a member for a long time at that point.

Anyway, my intent was not to offend any non-riders or non-HD owners. Everyone has a right to be here and I have enjoyed posts from riders and non-riders alike.

Cool?

 

I guess it's like some have already said- intellectual curiosity - reading about things you have no real intention of pursuing but liking to read about others experiences. With the exposure the "life" has had over the last 20-30 years to the non-riding public it seems logical that some who aren't in it would still find it interesting.