Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
#101
01-02-2007, 12:24 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
rdam couldn't have expressed my thoughts more clearly on this subject.You have an open invitation to ride with me anytime, too!
Ride safe and drop in from time to time.
Ride safe and drop in from time to time.
ORIGINAL: rdam
The Nomad is a nice ride. But until you own a Harley, you really won't know what you're missing. It's not for everyone. Among the many reasons I bought one is American pride. It is truly an American Icon....Sitting in my garage. That matters to me. It's what almost ALL kids picture in their minds eye when they think "motorcycle". It's what many of us have dreamt of owning since we were kids. It's like a 60's or 70's muscle car. Not perfect, but uniquely American, and no Japanese knockoff can compare. Truthfully, the Nomad is probably better engineered, faster, smoother and less expensive to maintain.But that's not why we owned muscle cars...or Harley's.
"If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand", is a H-D catchphrase that I "didn't understand" until afterI purchased. You are welcome to ride with me anytime, as I enjoy riding...period. But until you own and ride a Harley, you won't really understand.
The Nomad is a nice ride. But until you own a Harley, you really won't know what you're missing. It's not for everyone. Among the many reasons I bought one is American pride. It is truly an American Icon....Sitting in my garage. That matters to me. It's what almost ALL kids picture in their minds eye when they think "motorcycle". It's what many of us have dreamt of owning since we were kids. It's like a 60's or 70's muscle car. Not perfect, but uniquely American, and no Japanese knockoff can compare. Truthfully, the Nomad is probably better engineered, faster, smoother and less expensive to maintain.But that's not why we owned muscle cars...or Harley's.
"If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand", is a H-D catchphrase that I "didn't understand" until afterI purchased. You are welcome to ride with me anytime, as I enjoy riding...period. But until you own and ride a Harley, you won't really understand.
#102
01-02-2007, 12:47 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
Just ride and enjoy Man... that's what's important!
#103
01-02-2007, 01:26 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
All I can say is that there isn't a subsitute for Harley Davidson. I almost purchased a Honda Gold Wing over my 2007 Electra Glide Ultra. I woke up and realized I was getting ready to make a big mistake. I have HD in the blood.
#104
01-02-2007, 02:52 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
ORIGINAL: wnogood
My motorcycle history.....
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a metric
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a bigger metric
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a metric that looked and sounded like a Harley
I wanted a Harley.....I finally bought a Harley
No matter what the metric dealer tells you there really is no substitute for the genuine article.....
nogood o~`o
My motorcycle history.....
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a metric
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a bigger metric
I wanted a Harley.....I bought a metric that looked and sounded like a Harley
I wanted a Harley.....I finally bought a Harley
No matter what the metric dealer tells you there really is no substitute for the genuine article.....
nogood o~`o
The only thing, I had to "afford" a Harley-Davidson first of all, honestly I had my minutes of doubt after making the decision to buy a H-D after owning a VTX and other Honda bikes...........well my 06 SG has amost 7k miles, no leaks, no problems whatsoever and it't been fun to ride.
No mistake here.............I love it.
#106
01-02-2007, 04:50 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
Some people arejustnot Harley- Davidson material.
What do you fill the gas tank with, Uncle Bens?
Enjoy your ride, you like what you like.
I have trouble understanding why some folks think that any other motorcycle looks like an H-D. If you can't tell the difference by looking, you haven't been riding long or you are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other.
What do you fill the gas tank with, Uncle Bens?
Enjoy your ride, you like what you like.
I have trouble understanding why some folks think that any other motorcycle looks like an H-D. If you can't tell the difference by looking, you haven't been riding long or you are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other.
#107
01-02-2007, 04:58 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
nice bike and it will be much less maint than a harley. i bought 06 sg and have moree **** go wrong with it than all others combined, 3 rice burners and 2 amf harleys. i ride about 2000 miles per month and high mileage harleys dont have any better resale than anything else. enjoy your scoot amin thing is to ride.
#108
01-02-2007, 05:08 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
ORIGINAL: QT Hush
I have trouble understanding why some folks think that any other motorcycle looks like an H-D. If you can't tell the difference by looking, you haven't been riding long or you are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other.
I have trouble understanding why some folks think that any other motorcycle looks like an H-D. If you can't tell the difference by looking, you haven't been riding long or you are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other.
#109
01-02-2007, 05:11 PM
RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
ORIGINAL: stglideblk
nice bike and it will be much less maint than a harley. i bought 06 sg and have moree **** go wrong with it than all others combined, 3 rice burners and 2 amf harleys. i ride about 2000 miles per month and high mileage harleys dont have any better resale than anything else. enjoy your scoot amin thing is to ride.
nice bike and it will be much less maint than a harley. i bought 06 sg and have moree **** go wrong with it than all others combined, 3 rice burners and 2 amf harleys. i ride about 2000 miles per month and high mileage harleys dont have any better resale than anything else. enjoy your scoot amin thing is to ride.
#110
01-02-2007, 05:17 PM
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RE: Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
Well, there are two types of people in this world . . .
Harley riders and everybody else !!!
Harley riders and everybody else !!!