may be moving away from the brand
#151
i suspect that the OP knew that his post would attract the haters but why wouldnt he let others know that he is moving on in regard to brand ? He was a contributor in the past and can be a contributor in the future.
Its funny how some people take this as a direct insult to their choice of riding HD.
If there was ever a measure of someone who is NOT a biker , its the narrow minded ones that dont respect other riders choice of 2 wheels on the road, dont wish them well, and dont wish them to be an ongoing contibutor to this forum. But on the positive side those narrow minded people are vastly outnumbered here.
last i saw , you dont have to ride HD to be a member .
As for "american made always" .. its that sorta mentality that will continue to drag down your economy. You cant unscamble the global economy. The most successful US companies are continuing to look at ways of making profit which includes sourcing parts, labour and production overseas.
carry on
Its funny how some people take this as a direct insult to their choice of riding HD.
If there was ever a measure of someone who is NOT a biker , its the narrow minded ones that dont respect other riders choice of 2 wheels on the road, dont wish them well, and dont wish them to be an ongoing contibutor to this forum. But on the positive side those narrow minded people are vastly outnumbered here.
last i saw , you dont have to ride HD to be a member .
As for "american made always" .. its that sorta mentality that will continue to drag down your economy. You cant unscamble the global economy. The most successful US companies are continuing to look at ways of making profit which includes sourcing parts, labour and production overseas.
carry on
#152
A friend and I do a week tour every year. He has a Multistrata and I a FLHTK. I end up carrying some of his crap on the trip because he has no room to carry. We stop frequently because its not as comfortable as mine. I will admit it definitely handled hyway 1 in California much easier than mine! I've rode it and all you have to do is think turn and its done. There were times he wanted to trade with me so he could relax. I think its a fun bike, but I would not change my bike for one. If money were no object I might have one in the garage though (sitting next to my FLHTK).
#153
I certainly appreciate the lighter, more advanced and powerful alternatives on the market, but for touring a Harley is hard to beat.
If you think you're going to be tossing around a lighter bike more than, and leaning further than the SG, your speeds, risk factor and passenger complaints will rise correspondingly. And the touring part will not be as comfortable.
A sport tourer like the new BMW would be an awesome choice though.
If you think you're going to be tossing around a lighter bike more than, and leaning further than the SG, your speeds, risk factor and passenger complaints will rise correspondingly. And the touring part will not be as comfortable.
A sport tourer like the new BMW would be an awesome choice though.
#154
Best of luck to you Hoblick. I faced the same issues with my Limited, and replaced it with a BMW R1200RT (take delivery tomorrow). Don't sweat the heat from all the brand loyalists, they don't get that it's about the ride, not the name on the tank.
Hope it works out well for you, the Multi is a great machine.
Hope it works out well for you, the Multi is a great machine.
Although my woman said I couldn't sell the bagger. But I do have permission to add an RT to the stable. Woot!!
#155
I've seen BMWs and Victorys parked in front of a clubhouse or two during public events. You can ride whatever you want.
Over 100,000 in the US back in late 90s.
Over 100,000 in the US back in late 90s.
#156
A friend and I do a week tour every year. He has a Multistrata and I a FLHTK. I end up carrying some of his crap on the trip because he has no room to carry. We stop frequently because its not as comfortable as mine. I will admit it definitely handled hyway 1 in California much easier than mine! I've rode it and all you have to do is think turn and its done. There were times he wanted to trade with me so he could relax. I think its a fun bike, but I would not change my bike for one. If money were no object I might have one in the garage though (sitting next to my FLHTK).
#158
Panniers are in the deal im working. My wife and i pack light on trips. They should be enough room for a week. But i am considering the top case as well
#159
More likely that they would be on unemployment and you and I would be paying their bills for them.
#160
ps told him the trip this summer he's responsible for his own gear