Where did the term sled come from?
#1
02-25-2011, 02:21 PM
Where did the term sled come from?
Can anyone enlighten me to the origin of why people started and still refer to harleys as sleds?
Are they a particular kind like a bagger or all harleys?
Thanks
Are they a particular kind like a bagger or all harleys?
Thanks
#2
02-25-2011, 02:29 PM
I heard the term back in the late 60s and it seemed to refer to a rigid frame low riding scooters. Probably because the lower frame members were clearly visible and kinda looked like the skids of a sled.
You can also find that reference in the earlist issues of Easyrider magazine. I think it was in the Redrider and Little Beaver stories.
You can also find that reference in the earlist issues of Easyrider magazine. I think it was in the Redrider and Little Beaver stories.
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02-25-2011, 02:35 PM
Your statement has a nice rhyme to it. You might think about making it into a patch so people could put them on their vest's.
Edit...Actually I think that "Motorcycle" is really an incorrect term. I have always understood that a "Motor" refers to an electrical device and an engine is an internal combustion device.
So I guess if what I've heard is correct, then we all ride enginecycles and not Motorcycles.
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I have always referred to mine as a Sled or Scooter. I normally only have the "Puke" effect on women though.
Your statement has a nice rhyme to it. You might think about making it into a patch so people could put them on their vest's.
Edit...Actually I think that "Motorcycle" is really an incorrect term. I have always understood that a "Motor" refers to an electrical device and an engine is an internal combustion device.
So I guess if what I've heard is correct, then we all ride enginecycles and not Motorcycles.
Your statement has a nice rhyme to it. You might think about making it into a patch so people could put them on their vest's.
Edit...Actually I think that "Motorcycle" is really an incorrect term. I have always understood that a "Motor" refers to an electrical device and an engine is an internal combustion device.
So I guess if what I've heard is correct, then we all ride enginecycles and not Motorcycles.
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