Well decided to ride a metric cruiser and compare
#371
09-11-2008, 08:32 PM
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Well, I cant speak for the others but it seems pointless to go on a forum and then procede to tell everyone how you dont like the bike the forum supports.
I dont onto a goldwing site and tell them why i chose a RG over a wing. Im sure they dont want to hear it, neither do I
I dont onto a goldwing site and tell them why i chose a RG over a wing. Im sure they dont want to hear it, neither do I
#372
09-11-2008, 09:06 PM
I had to join this forum just so I could post on this. I would like to know why some riders feel that they have the right to bash another guys bike. I currently have a Honda VTX 1800. I consider myself a rider. I average about 15,000 miles a year on my bike. I've completed Iron butt rides. I think my annual milage and iron butt status verifies that I Ride alot. (if we didn't have winter and this work thing. I'm sure I'd have alot more miles) I have looked at HD and just didn't feel like the bike fit me well. kinda like trying to fit into those jeans that don't fit anymore. love the bike but didn't seem to fit. now the 09's seem to be a different story. feels taller?? anyway, I've always been turned off by the attitude that "when are you going to get a real bike?" as if other choices are'nt allowed in this world. I find it hard to take criticism about my bike from a guy that rides to the corner bar and back. those of you that are truly riders. really understand it's about the ride. I've never tried to make my bike become a harley. I've made many changes to it to make it "fit" my riding style but never would I fall into the trap that "it's almost as good as a HD" It is what it is. is it better than yours? some maybe. some not. Is yours better than mine. some maybe, some not. I've seen the bashing go both ways so it's not a one way street. I've had my bike for three years now and now I'm ready for a brand new bike. I'm going to consider a new Ultra as an option. Not because I wanna fit in with the cool kids. but because it looks like I could ride it longer into the cooler seasons thanks to weather protection. I'd consider a wing but I'm a tall guy and the v-twin allows more leg room. Don't know if this makes sense but it's my rant. I hope everyone enjoys there ride on two wheels. any day on the bike is a good day
Rick
Rick
The Rick (Add the P where you like)LOL
#373
09-11-2008, 10:21 PM
Well, I cant speak for the others but it seems pointless to go on a forum and then procede to tell everyone how you dont like the bike the forum supports.
I dont onto a goldwing site and tell them why i chose a RG over a wing. Im sure they dont want to hear it, neither do I
I dont onto a goldwing site and tell them why i chose a RG over a wing. Im sure they dont want to hear it, neither do I
I'm Sorry if I offended anyone. It wasn't my intention
is it worth saving the $ to buy a EGC over an Ultra? how much should I expect to pay for a 09 black Ultra? I don't buy for resale. I just want to enjoy my ride.
Rick (without the P)thanks
#376
09-12-2008, 12:26 AM
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Hey I had a Volusia as well. Everyone would tell me to take the tank stickers off to make it look like a Harley, take the oem pipes off and put others on to make it SOUND like a Harley. Everyone would say it looks like a Harley and I would tell them that it's not. I kept my Volusia stock....why make a bike look like something (HARLEY) that it's not?!?!?!? My Volusia was a great bike to work on my riding skills and get comfortable riding again. Since I bought my Harley Road Kingin Feb 2006 I have 10,105 miles andboy were those miles a BLAST to put on. I can;t say that about my Volusia.
All you people that think you're better than a guy that DECIDES that he WANTS to spend under 10K on a bike that will do the SAME job as a Harley. Believe it or not, some people buy BIKES and not NAMES. Yeah, i have a Harley, but that's because I like the road king's sound, ride, and looks. But I also have a.... (OH MY GOD) Kawasaki dual sport bike.
As other people have said, he might have had better places to say how he likes his Kawi, but as far as I'm concerned as long as you're on two wheels, you're a biker.
As i have said since i was 18 and riding a HONDA...
15 grand and 15 miles don't make you a biker...
BM
#377
09-12-2008, 01:54 AM
Hey, I'm glad he's happy with his metric. His public service announcement wasn't well received here...imagine that! My friend has the same bike as the OP was advertising, and while it still runs fine, it's already showing several of the "quality" differences after sitting out in the hot desert sun. Paint, rubber, plastic and even some of the chrome make the bike appear older than it really is. So while he complains about the bikes cosmetic issues, I just smile and recall all of his comments about "not being able to justify the price difference between a H-D and a comparable metric bike."
The resale market certainly values like years/features drastically different too, but to each his/her own. If you're happy with whay you ride, then good on ya!
Happy Trails!
The resale market certainly values like years/features drastically different too, but to each his/her own. If you're happy with whay you ride, then good on ya!
Happy Trails!
#378
09-12-2008, 05:27 AM
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Guess you got seen?? lol
#379
09-21-2008, 12:11 AM
i road metrics for years & had some damn nice ones too .i own harleys now .but will still jump on the neighbors beamer r1150gs when i need a quick blast or his 650 kawasaki on road off road .ill ride any thing on two wheels except honda shadows they sound like a$$.
#380
09-21-2008, 08:20 AM
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Quite a few Harley owners started off riding a metric, but it is very rare to find a metric rider that started off riding a Harley. That is because Harley is the top of the line and as people get more experienced and wiser they naturally move up the ladder.
I have a friend with a new Yamaha, Road Star. We rode over to his folks house so he could show it off to his dad. When his dad came out to look at the bikes, the first thing he said was great looking Harley and walked past the Yamaha to check out my bike.
I felt bad for his son, but he got the Yamaha because it was cheaper and he said the Harley cost too much.
Tom
I have a friend with a new Yamaha, Road Star. We rode over to his folks house so he could show it off to his dad. When his dad came out to look at the bikes, the first thing he said was great looking Harley and walked past the Yamaha to check out my bike.
I felt bad for his son, but he got the Yamaha because it was cheaper and he said the Harley cost too much.
Tom