OMG! I hate it when that happens!
#41
10-04-2012 | 12:11 PM
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#42
10-04-2012 | 01:56 PM
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I totally agree that the shift lever falling off was MY fault for not checking it and not the MOCO's fault. Actually I was quite surprised at the shape it was in when I found it. Hardly a scratch, about an 1/8th inch scuff where it probably hit the ground but other than that it was pristeen, even after leaping off at 80mph. That in itself made me feel it was a quality part. Not a big thing, just an embarassment for my inattention to that issue, that is why I called this thread "OMG! I hate it when that happens!" 
I do check the tires and lights and oil and stuff, just never thought of the heel shift lever since I never use it, though apparently I should give it a try... I just hate feeding the stereotype, and even then was a little annoyed about the Honda riders comments because I am sure THEY or THEIR bikes have broken, in fact the "backup guy" had commented he was riding a Harley tire on the back because his Honda tire had grown a bulge and there was only a HD dealer available when he needed it... I know, probably Dunlops either way but still... I will certainly give everything a thorough check before riding with them again so I don't give them MORE ammo!
I do check the tires and lights and oil and stuff, just never thought of the heel shift lever since I never use it, though apparently I should give it a try... I just hate feeding the stereotype, and even then was a little annoyed about the Honda riders comments because I am sure THEY or THEIR bikes have broken, in fact the "backup guy" had commented he was riding a Harley tire on the back because his Honda tire had grown a bulge and there was only a HD dealer available when he needed it... I know, probably Dunlops either way but still... I will certainly give everything a thorough check before riding with them again so I don't give them MORE ammo!
#43
10-04-2012 | 02:15 PM
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Whenever that happens, I always ask them if the hang their bike up on the hooks in the ceiling of their garage when they are finished. Of course the comment about not having to carry a 100# sack of rice is a good comeback, too. All in good fun, of course, cause they have no idea what joy I have riding my new SG!
#44
10-04-2012 | 04:01 PM
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That is a kickass paint job.
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I have a great friend that has ridden every make under the sun and loves his goldwing. He admits, while he's had several Harley's he's never had a Harley bagger. He loves giving me the same kind of crap about vibrations, parts falling off and noise, but all I have to say to get his goat is that his bike sounds like the engine was made by Singer (or some other sowing machine comment). He'll shut up every time.
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Whenever that happens, I always ask them if the hang their bike up on the hooks in the ceiling of their garage when they are finished. Of course the comment about not having to carry a 100# sack of rice is a good comeback, too. All in good fun, of course, cause they have no idea what joy I have riding my new SG!
#45
10-04-2012 | 07:52 PM
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Guess you haven't bought a tire from the dealer? When I have, they clearly said Dunlop AND Harley Davidson on the sidewall. I'd guess the Michelins or whatever brand the MOCO uses probably also says Harley Davidson on the side wall as well. I never said HD made the tires, I said they were HD tires. In fact, I also said "I know, probably Dunlops either way but still... " I suppose dealerships probably also sell non-branded tires so they don't have to put their name on a metric. In any case, the point was that his Honda had a defect other than normal wear and tear as well. 
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#46
10-04-2012 | 08:07 PM
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Just tell them to stay back The next time your Harley may throw something bigger at them. 98.7% of Harley problems are the result of human error!? I was coming across the James River Bridge and my friend Hardside Fat Boy Saddle Bag dropped down in the back. For a few I tried to catch up to tell him.. Couple big chips came back and some sparks and I dropped back behind a couple cars. I'm no hero. He noticed it shortly looking for me but no safe place to stop. Couple miles of dragging plastic makes a mess.
#47
10-04-2012 | 08:35 PM
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That is a kickass paint job.
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I have a great friend that has ridden every make under the sun and loves his goldwing. He admits, while he's had several Harley's he's never had a Harley bagger. He loves giving me the same kind of crap about vibrations, parts falling off and noise, but all I have to say to get his goat is that his bike sounds like the engine was made by Singer (or some other sowing machine comment). He'll shut up every time.
QFT
I have a great friend that has ridden every make under the sun and loves his goldwing. He admits, while he's had several Harley's he's never had a Harley bagger. He loves giving me the same kind of crap about vibrations, parts falling off and noise, but all I have to say to get his goat is that his bike sounds like the engine was made by Singer (or some other sowing machine comment). He'll shut up every time.
When the GW guys at work start teasing me I ask then if they want a lawn mower engine to strap onto their bikes so that they will finally start sounding like motorcycles. Or I'll simply hand them a playing cart to put into their spokes!
#48
10-04-2012 | 08:45 PM
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My brother has a Honda Shadow. There was a bike rally in town and I asked him if he wanted to go with me. Harley had a trailer full of bikes for test riding and so did Honda. We tried out a few new Harleys, and while were riding on the interstate one of the bikes lost a saddlebag. I didn't think much about it until the ride home. He said something to the effect that they needed a truck to follow the Harleys to pick up falling parts.
It didn't bother me at all. I Don't own stock in 'em, I just ride one. I actually laughed at his joke. It just stuck me as funny at the time.
It didn't bother me at all. I Don't own stock in 'em, I just ride one. I actually laughed at his joke. It just stuck me as funny at the time.
#49
10-05-2012 | 06:17 AM
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#50
10-05-2012 | 08:36 AM
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Hey that's a nice feature, I've never seen that shown in a movie before.
But then I've never seen a Honda in a movie.
Do they make movies about Honda's? I don't remeber any.