Sportsters are not Entry Level Bikes
#121
05-06-2014, 08:31 AM
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#122
05-06-2014, 08:50 AM
I'd rather be riding a (insert any name motorcycle) than riding a car.
In just the past two years I've put less than 3000 (three thousand) miles on my car. I've put almost 15,000 (fifteen thousand) on my motorcycles in that same period of time. When I was stationed in San Diego I didn't own a car yet had a Sporty. When I started riding street bikes in the 90s, I rode as often as I could.
If Sportsters or Harley-Davidsons didn't exist I'd be riding some motorcycle. Yet I have chosen Sportsters.
How many would rather drive a car than ride a Sportster (or any other bike [brand or model] for that matter)?
In just the past two years I've put less than 3000 (three thousand) miles on my car. I've put almost 15,000 (fifteen thousand) on my motorcycles in that same period of time. When I was stationed in San Diego I didn't own a car yet had a Sporty. When I started riding street bikes in the 90s, I rode as often as I could.
If Sportsters or Harley-Davidsons didn't exist I'd be riding some motorcycle. Yet I have chosen Sportsters.
How many would rather drive a car than ride a Sportster (or any other bike [brand or model] for that matter)?
#123
05-06-2014, 08:50 AM
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05-06-2014, 10:13 AM
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05-06-2014, 11:05 AM
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#126
05-06-2014, 01:40 PM
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#127
05-06-2014, 04:00 PM
I'm irresolute on that issue. You convinced me earlier with the mpg and carbon footprint comments that the spurtster is the Prius of motorcycles. It's only a matter of time before HD comes out with a spurtster with EV mode. Would you still choose to drive that over a car?
Like I said, it's better to be on any motorcycle than driving a car.
#128
05-06-2014, 06:52 PM
Ok poll is up and is located here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...sportster.html
The poll is open for 14 days.
Sporty's, show your support and vote!
Thank you!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...sportster.html
The poll is open for 14 days.
Sporty's, show your support and vote!
Thank you!
#129
05-06-2014, 07:40 PM
First, Sportsters are beginner Harleys. They are smaller, lighter, and more easily controlled compared to the rest of the production line. Thats why people start there.
Second, why are any of you concerned about going the fastest and racing to prove how great your sporty is? If you want speed, get a crotch rocket. Harleys are for those that enjoy the ride. You get to the destination when you get there.
Third, I started with a Fatboy Lo and moved to a Street Glide. Couldnt be happier. My gf used to say they were geezer bikes, but she shut up as soon as she got on the back. The ride is great, the power is plenty, and its as nimble and fun to ride as anything I would ever need.
Enjoy your bike, whatever the size or reason. Ride for the joy of riding.
Second, why are any of you concerned about going the fastest and racing to prove how great your sporty is? If you want speed, get a crotch rocket. Harleys are for those that enjoy the ride. You get to the destination when you get there.
Third, I started with a Fatboy Lo and moved to a Street Glide. Couldnt be happier. My gf used to say they were geezer bikes, but she shut up as soon as she got on the back. The ride is great, the power is plenty, and its as nimble and fun to ride as anything I would ever need.
Enjoy your bike, whatever the size or reason. Ride for the joy of riding.
#130
05-06-2014, 08:44 PM
Ok poll is up and is located here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...sportster.html
The poll is open for 14 days.
Sporty's, show your support and vote!
Thank you!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...sportster.html
The poll is open for 14 days.
Sporty's, show your support and vote!
Thank you!