Which one would you choose? A Harley hog or a different brand motorcyle?

kokonut · 05-27-2010, 03:03 AM

Me? It'd be a hog. Hands down.

AndyE9503 · 05-27-2010, 09:20 AM

Honda, Harleys are just too overpriced

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 09:23 AM

Harley is a great choice if you can afford it.

TCS bought a Hyosung because it suited his needs for a price he could afford.

My personal favorite is Indian but it's out of my price range.

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kokonut

Me? It'd be a hog. Hands down.

Are you getting one?

rockin'robin · 05-27-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyE9503

Honda, Harleys are just too overpriced

Remembering the old quote among Harley owners....."I'd rather see my sister in a whorehouse, than my brother on a Honda."

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Remembering the old quote among Harley owners....."I'd rather see my sister in a whorehouse, than my brother on a Honda."

Yeah, some HDers are snobs.

Secretblend · 05-27-2010, 09:51 AM

If could afford it, my first chioce would be a Gold Wing.

AndyE9503 · 05-27-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Remembering the old quote among Harley owners....."I'd rather see my sister in a whorehouse, than my brother on a Honda."

Well I don't have a sister so who cares.

AndyE9503 · 05-27-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Yeah, some HDers are snobs.

Same can be said about harley riders

kokonut · 05-27-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Are you getting one?

Someday, soon, like perhaps in a few years. Who knows.

Deb1hd · 05-27-2010, 12:52 PM

A Harley. I ride a softtail deluxe.

rockin'robin · 05-27-2010, 01:01 PM

Never owned a Harley, but my sister and hubby both ride them (many years now).....I've ridden on several, and one that I did ride on (a friend's), the vibes were so fierce....jeez....(could have given any lady an organism)....HAHA!...Rather be on a smooth running bike!....Have gone to BikeWeek many times also (in Daytona)...those bikers really know how to party!....My ex boss owned a Gold Wing with all the bells and whistles....took me for a ride also! WOW!...loved it.
Many years ago, a few blocks down the street was the Outlaws Clubhouse (here in Jax)....always Harleys parked out front, the noise was a nuisance!...They finally moved the clubhouse out into the country, the neighbors were elated over that....

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyE9503

Same can be said about harley riders

"HD" means Harley Davidson--they are Harley riders.

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kokonut

Someday, soon, like perhaps in a few years. Who knows.

That's what we kept saying. Then, we decided to quit waiting for the "perfect" bike and get something now so we wouldn't waste any more time. That's why we bought the Hyosung. We wanted to get riding NOW!

souggy · 05-27-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

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Originally Posted by AndyE9503

Honda, Harleys are just too overpriced

Remembering the old quote among Harley owners....."I'd rather see my sister in a whorehouse, than my brother on a Honda."

A non-Harley rider would reply: "the only time a Harley move is when it's on the back of a pick-up truck"

**Banjo** · 05-27-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

My personal favorite is Indian but it's out of my price range.

Did you see the movie?

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

Did you see the movie?

Movie?

**Jiro** · 05-27-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Movie?

Anthony Hopkin's movie - The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

**Reba** · 05-27-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

Anthony Hopkin's movie - The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

I'll have to check that out; maybe rent the DVD.

**Jiro** · 05-27-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

I'll have to check that out; maybe rent the DVD.

it's enjoyable

**Jiro** · 05-27-2010, 02:53 PM

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Which one would you choose? A Harley hog or a different brand motorcyle?

for touring - Honda Goldwing
for casual "grooving" - Harley Davidson. why? it's cool and loud

but I wouldn't trust my life with it

There's a reason why many Iron Butt Rally competitors ditched their Harleys and BMWs for Honda Goldwing/ST1300 and Yamaha FJR1300. BMW K-series and R-series do still remain popular.

FYI - Iron Butt Race is to complete 11k miles in 11 days. This would obviously put a great stress in machine (and the riders

) so the reliability is an important issue.

Here's interesting finding by IBA official - http://www.ironbuttrally.com/IBR/2009/2009IBRday-2.pdf

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The two makes that have the most dramatic difference between their U.S. market share and their percentage of the bikes on the starting grid are BMW and Harley. Harley, which has about 30% of the highway motorcycle market in the U.S., is the choice of only one rider. In contrast, BMW, which has about 1% of the U.S. market, is the choice of 35% of the riders.

There are two reasons for the lack of interest in Harleys among this crowd; the ergonomics of most Harley models are all wrong for long distance comfort and the company doesn’t enjoy the same reputation other brands have in the areas of handling, braking, reliability, and performance.

BMW’s over-representation on the starting line is also due to a combination of factors; BMWs are relatively light weight motorcycles with great brakes, great ride and handling, excellent ergonomics, and good fuel economy. The company has also enjoyed a reputation for durability and reliability. But that reputation is fading among long distance riders.

The four BMW final drive failures that occurred in the 2007 Iron Butt Rally are having an effect on hardware choices this year. Another K1200GT rider, Jeff Earls, will actually be carrying a spare final drive with him. Long time BMW rider Eric Jewell has taken an even more effective step to minimize the risk of having his ride end with a final drive failure; he sold his BMW and purchased a Honda ST1300. Tom and Rosie Sperry, who have been riding BMWs 2-up for many years, have adopted the same strategy. After experiencing a final drive failure on their K1200LT following the last Iron Butt Rally, they switched to a Honda Gold Wing.

While BMW continues to claim that there is no significant problem with its final drives, a number of long-time BMW riders disagree and are switching brands. BMW’s reputation for building the most reliable motorcycles has been damaged within the long distance riding community. More long distance riders now consider motorcycles made by Honda and Yamaha to be inherently more durable than those produced by BMW. How many riders show up on BMWs in 2011 probably depends on whether there are DNFs caused by mechanical failures this year.

The percentage of Iron Butt Rally riders on BMWs has dropped to 35% this year, down from 43% in 2007. Due in part to several BMW riders switching to Hondas, the percentage of riders on Hondas has increased from 28% to 36%. Yamaha has 19% of the entries, up several percent from 2007.

to learn more about IBA - IBA - World's Toughest Motorcycle Riders

Glenn · 05-27-2010, 03:03 PM

There are some lesser known cycle companies with some interesting offerings.

Victory: Official Website : Victory Motorcycles

Grummer · 05-29-2010, 08:51 AM

MV Agusta hands down, Or if really rich i'd get a Neander 1400 diesel turbo...

**TXgolfer** · 05-29-2010, 11:59 PM

I would choose a Harley however I fear the vibration would set off my vertigo......

May try it

Endemic · 06-07-2010, 10:03 PM

Suzuki SV650 it's affordable and definitely fun bike.

Tousi · 06-07-2010, 11:17 PM

A Honda Gold Wing just for its dependability. I liked very much the esthetics of the early Triumphs (in the 70's when the Hondas looked really ugly and sounded like they were running on rubber bands, lol). Another English bike of old was the Matchless....a beaut. They also had the BSA....

**LDNanna** · 06-07-2010, 11:38 PM

1980 FLH 80, belonged to my husband's father. It has full dress and a trailer. Classic tan and cream, all original. Perfect for us. A big and beautiful full dresser. Ahhh

Jtm · 06-14-2010, 09:09 AM

I used to ride sport bike, but now I have no interest in two wheel transportation. (with exception of bicycle

)

If I ever get one again, I would get v-rod, night-hawk or something similar.

pоsts frоm hell · 06-22-2010, 11:11 AM

Seeing the majority of my friends ride a hog, I'd have to roll with them. Sorry Jiro.

GabeRevolte · 06-23-2010, 04:43 PM

Harley trys to sell a lifestyle, and,
the engine tech has remained virtually the same for a long time. and they are so annoying.
and they vibrate. think of all those little bolts slowly vibrating loose..

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05-27-2010, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,155	Harley is a great choice if you can afford it. TCS bought a Hyosung because it suited his needs for a price he could afford. My personal favorite is Indian but it's out of my price range.

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Secretblend Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,746	If could afford it, my first chioce would be a Gold Wing.

05-27-2010, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Deb1hd Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 125	A Harley. I ride a softtail deluxe.

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rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,285	Never owned a Harley, but my sister and hubby both ride them (many years now).....I've ridden on several, and one that I did ride on (a friend's), the vibes were so fierce....jeez....(could have given any lady an organism)....HAHA!...Rather be on a smooth running bike!....Have gone to BikeWeek many times also (in Daytona)...those bikers really know how to party!....My ex boss owned a Gold Wing with all the bells and whistles....took me for a ride also! WOW!...loved it. Many years ago, a few blocks down the street was the Outlaws Clubhouse (here in Jax)....always Harleys parked out front, the noise was a nuisance!...They finally moved the clubhouse out into the country, the neighbors were elated over that....

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Glenn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,909	There are some lesser known cycle companies with some interesting offerings. Victory: Official Website : Victory Motorcycles

05-29-2010, 11:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
TXgolfer Dream Weaver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Everywhere Posts: 17,634	I would choose a Harley however I fear the vibration would set off my vertigo...... May try it

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Endemic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257	Suzuki SV650 it's affordable and definitely fun bike.

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Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,732	A Honda Gold Wing just for its dependability. I liked very much the esthetics of the early Triumphs (in the 70's when the Hondas looked really ugly and sounded like they were running on rubber bands, lol). Another English bike of old was the Matchless....a beaut. They also had the BSA....

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LDNanna Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,688	1980 FLH 80, belonged to my husband's father. It has full dress and a trailer. Classic tan and cream, all original. Perfect for us. A big and beautiful full dresser. Ahhh

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Jtm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 48	I used to ride sport bike, but now I have no interest in two wheel transportation. (with exception of bicycle ) If I ever get one again, I would get v-rod, night-hawk or something similar.

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pоsts frоm hell Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 79	Seeing the majority of my friends ride a hog, I'd have to roll with them. Sorry Jiro.

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GabeRevolte Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 31	Harley trys to sell a lifestyle, and, the engine tech has remained virtually the same for a long time. and they are so annoying. and they vibrate. think of all those little bolts slowly vibrating loose..