I’m at a peculiar stage in life.I can see a knucklehead in my garage.
New HD CEO has a Plan.............
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Replacement for the Ural or a two-wheeler?
We see them all the time but they are crackheads from the local encampment.
I’m Uraling till I can’t find parts. Harley is just a passing thought.
AllistonGT
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Same bike?? Surely you're not serious.
Ya, I had to read that line a few times. Still doesn't make any sense to me.
It's like he just strung together random words or something...
That day may already be upon us. Average leadtime is.........
I really liked the Street Rod too, and went in to (then) Mackie's in Oshawa to look at it when it came out.YES!
Was just checking FB ads for a 2006 VRSCR.
Just for funsies, though. No garage space left, and there is a laundry list of bikes I'd get before that Harley, but I've always liked the V-Rod and that Street Rod has those higher mid-mount controls. 40° of lean angle!
It was sitting off to the side, but still fairly obvious. As I was looking at it a salesman came over and started a conversation, during which he referred to it as, "A Harley for the full face helmet crowd." It didn't really come across as a positive remark. When I said I didn't have enough in the bank to buy it he enthusiastically mentioned that they have in-store financing and most of his customers take them up on the 7 or 8 year loan plans (!!!!!).
I asked about maintenance intervals and costs, and he said the first service was due at 1000k, was a mandatory visit for the warranty and would cost about $1000. I said that seemed really expensive, to which he replied "It is, but most of our customers don't come in for it for 8 to 12 months."
bigpoppa
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Thats a new verb, Uraling.
LOL!
I picked up my GS on a Friday. Immediately booked the 1K km appointment for the following Tuesday, the first day the shop re-opened after the weekend...
I overheard a sales person at HD tell a customer full face helmets can lead to a broken neck.
Glenn/RZ500
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And stay away from that front brake. Lock that front tire on them grass clibbins` and down ya go.
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A friend only uses the fronts on his HD because the pads are easier to change.
Dirty Frank
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But then you can proudly point out the scars that it will leave and tell all within earshot about the time that you saved your life by throwing the bike down to avoid a collision.And stay away from that front brake. Lock that front tire on them grass clibbins` and down ya go.
Loud pipes save lives.
But full face helmets and having abrasion resistant material cover your shoulders, elbows and arms is not safe.
At all.
Leather is dangerous as it is tough and can catch on a rough surface such as pavement, causing you to tumble and flail. Fabric lets you slide so just wear a tee shirt and jeans.
Flip flops will never twist your foot so there's the answer, beanie, flip flops, tee shirt and jeans.
However staying hydrated is important so carry a six pack in your tank bag.
6 beers? When I had the Wing a 12 box and ice barely filled one bag.
I had a VROD for 10 years. Purchased new in '14 for 22k. Loved the bike despite it shortcomings but nothing soured me more on Harley than the negative dealership experiences and twat Harley owners.
Wanted to trade it in on a PanAm. Dealer offered me 9.5k, saying nobody wanted it and wouldn't budge on the PanAm price. Sold it privately a week later on Kijiji for 16k and never went back to the dealership. I ride a Versys now.
Wanted to trade it in on a PanAm. Dealer offered me 9.5k, saying nobody wanted it and wouldn't budge on the PanAm price. Sold it privately a week later on Kijiji for 16k and never went back to the dealership. I ride a Versys now.
Is the Versys the 1000 or 650?
