Harley or BMW
#141
01-02-2007, 09:01 PM
Road Warrior
RE: Harley or BMW
Wow, this topic has some legs! If I could afford it, I would have one of each! Plus a Duc 1098, that big axx Triumph, a Buell (pick one-they're damn fun!), and a ......., and a....... Aww, hell! Too many great bikes-not enough money!
#142
01-02-2007, 09:10 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
So many bikes, so little time. This old farts advice is buy either one now and when you tire of it in 1, 3, 5 (or whatever) years from now, buy the other. The longer you live the more neat experiences there are to gather !!
#143
01-02-2007, 09:13 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
I think we pretty much agree on this. Like I said in an earlier post, I gave up on Detroit with my 1984 Ford and Olds. When my son wanted a pickup, I gave in and got him a 1999 GMC Sierra with 10,000 miles on it. It was like new. Within one year I went through two alternators, one water pump and all manner of interior and exterior hardware either broke or fell off. I sold it and got him a Toyota. No more problems period. I really want a Road King Classic because they look so nice (so did the Fords and Olds) but I know in my heart there are better products like BMW out there
I'm sure a BMW site will tell you the same.Go with the BMW
#144
01-02-2007, 09:38 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
I really want a Road King Classic because they look so nice (so did the Fords and Olds) but I know in my heart there are better products like BMW out there.
If it's reliability I give the edge to H-D. If it's sporty touring I give the edge to BMW. If it's riding around town I give it to H-D. If it's creature comforts the nod goes to BMW. If it's soul and/or exhaust note in stock form, I give it to H-D. If it's safety/accessories like ABS, heated grips, accessory sockets advantage BMW. If it's an extensive dealer support network, H-D. And so forth. I ride both.
#145
01-02-2007, 09:41 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
ORIGINAL: sfarson
Better products for what?
If it's reliability I give the edge to H-D. If it's sporty touring I give the edge to BMW. If it's riding around town I give it to H-D. If it's creature comforts the nod goes to BMW. If it's soul and/or exhaust note in stock form, I give it to H-D. If it's safety/accessories like ABS, heated grips, accessory sockets advantage BMW. If it's an extensive dealer support network, H-D. And so forth. I ride both.
I really want a Road King Classic because they look so nice (so did the Fords and Olds) but I know in my heart there are better products like BMW out there.
If it's reliability I give the edge to H-D. If it's sporty touring I give the edge to BMW. If it's riding around town I give it to H-D. If it's creature comforts the nod goes to BMW. If it's soul and/or exhaust note in stock form, I give it to H-D. If it's safety/accessories like ABS, heated grips, accessory sockets advantage BMW. If it's an extensive dealer support network, H-D. And so forth. I ride both.
#146
01-02-2007, 09:48 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
You ride that thing on the street ? Looks more like a dirt bike.
ORIGINAL: BadBobOk
Nice GS. How do you like it? I'm trying do decide between the R1200RT and the H-D RK Classic. Maybe I should get one of each. 
ORIGINAL: TowJam
Ok, I have a confession to make. I treated myself to another Christmas present last week...
Ok, I have a confession to make. I treated myself to another Christmas present last week...
#147
01-02-2007, 11:08 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
ORIGINAL: hd2007
You ride that thing on the street ? Looks more like a dirt bike.
You ride that thing on the street ? Looks more like a dirt bike.
#149
01-02-2007, 11:41 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
If it's reliability I give the edge to H-D. If it's sporty touring I give the edge to BMW. If it's riding around town I give it to H-D. If it's creature comforts the nod goes to BMW. If it's soul and/or exhaust note in stock form, I give it to H-D. If it's safety/accessories like ABS, heated grips, accessory sockets advantage BMW. If it's an extensive dealer support network, H-D. And so forth. I ride both.
#150
01-02-2007, 11:49 PM
RE: Harley or BMW
ORIGINAL: New2Harley
They will go over, or thru anything. Which is good, cuz if it stays stationary for long, people can see how UGLY they are.
They will go over, or thru anything. Which is good, cuz if it stays stationary for long, people can see how UGLY they are.