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I'm on my second Harley now (after many, many other bikes) and can't imagine riding anything else. It just plain fits me and I can ride for 9-10 hours and feel better than doing the same in a car. And I've never had a mechanical problem with either bike.
If you can, try out several models; Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Touring. Each offers its own take on H-D and you may find the perfect bike in a model you hadn't previously considered.
Harley has a program called Fit Shop, where you can customize your bike to fit you exactly (for a price, of course). There are also endless possibilities when it comes to adding accessories.
There are some drawbacks to having a Harley, though.
It ain't cheap. Harley builds a quality product and its accessories are top-notch but they sure do like to charge for them. You can offset this a bit by doing your own basic maintenance, very easy to do on a Harley.
You will get a lot of negativity from (some) non-Harley riders. For a sport that's supposed to be all about rugged individualism, there sure are a lot of people who get bent out of shape if you don't think or act exactly like they do. Kind of reminds me of those nattering old women I used to see at church, pretending to be pious but bad-mouthing everyone. No big loss, really, who would want to hang out with people like that anyway?
On the plus side, there are lots of H-D groups and forums and rallies, not to mention H.O.G., if you like socializing with other riders. And many multi-brand gatherings where the level of maturity is sufficient to tolerate different brands.
Nobody will ever have to wonder what to get you for birthday/Christmas/whatever gifts. :)
Most importantly, you will enjoy your bike for many years to come.
Have fun shopping!
 
Thought I might add, I know quite a few HD owners and many have other makes presently in the garage. Myself included. :)
 
Nothing wrong with harleys for sure. Some of the technology is old as ****, but it really is by design that way and I am sure the owners know when they are buying a Harley that a large amount of what they are paying for is the name/marketing exactly as Ducati, Aprilia, BMW, MV, etc owners do. You don't see people pissing on Ducatis ****** sounding dry clutch nearly as much as the rattling harleys ahahaha.

I like to think of Harley like the GSXR of exotic/expensive bikes.
 
Myztyk said:
Think before you post...It's called actual research and not just spew whatever random crap you find.

Canadian Price for Triumph Rocket: http://www.gpbikes.com/new_vehicle_...veh=207879&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2011

Canadian Price for VROD: http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_CA/Motorcycles/night-rod-special.html#/specs

Looks like the Rocket is 3k more. Or do you have a different definition of less I am unaware of?

FYI...that Rocket will leave damn near any bike in the dust, including many sport bikes...It has more power than most 4 bangers in cars!!! LOL...I saw one tow a frikkin pop up camp trailer (full size!) into the park at Ride for Sight. Was unreal.
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Mystic. I do think before I post,and have done a hell of a lot of research. There are 2 versions of the Rocket lll,s the Roadster and the Touring
You showed the pricing on the Touring which is loaded with all the options and is alot more expensive than the Roadster.
The Roadster is actually priced less than the Vrod.
Canadian prices are skewed also.And would never pay Canadian prices.
 
CanadianBiker said:
I'm on my second Harley now (after many, many other bikes) and can't imagine riding anything else. It just plain fits me and I can ride for 9-10 hours and feel better than doing the same in a car. And I've never had a mechanical problem with either bike.
If you can, try out several models; Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Touring. Each offers its own take on H-D and you may find the perfect bike in a model you hadn't previously considered.
Harley has a program called Fit Shop, where you can customize your bike to fit you exactly (for a price, of course). There are also endless possibilities when it comes to adding accessories.
There are some drawbacks to having a Harley, though.
It ain't cheap. Harley builds a quality product and its accessories are top-notch but they sure do like to charge for them. You can offset this a bit by doing your own basic maintenance, very easy to do on a Harley.
You will get a lot of negativity from (some) non-Harley riders. For a sport that's supposed to be all about rugged individualism, there sure are a lot of people who get bent out of shape if you don't think or act exactly like they do. Kind of reminds me of those nattering old women I used to see at church, pretending to be pious but bad-mouthing everyone. No big loss, really, who would want to hang out with people like that anyway?
On the plus side, there are lots of H-D groups and forums and rallies, not to mention H.O.G., if you like socializing with other riders. And many multi-brand gatherings where the level of maturity is sufficient to tolerate different brands.
Nobody will ever have to wonder what to get you for birthday/Christmas/whatever gifts. :)
Most importantly, you will enjoy your bike for many years to come.
Have fun shopping!
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So true Opa.
 
This is why I made my thread about wanting to move from a sport bike to a cruiser in the other forum.... I knew I was going to get blasted!
 
macrider said:
Mystic. I do think before I post,and have done a hell of a lot of research. There are 2 versions of the Rocket lll,s the Roadster and the Touring
You showed the pricing on the Touring which is loaded with all the options and is alot more expensive than the Roadster.
The Roadster is actually priced less than the Vrod.
Canadian prices are skewed also.And would never pay Canadian prices.
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Macrider (see I can spell your forum name right!)

Sorry, my bad... http://www.gpbikes.com/new_vehicle_...veh=207877&CatDesc=Motorcycles&ModelYear=2011

That being said, I'd die to get hard bags for an extra 600 bucks.

Feel better that I proved you wrong again? The Roadster is not priced less than the VROD...In Canada...where we live...and post on GTA motorcycle. You made no mention of US prices in your previous posts and are ret-conning your argument to try and prove it.

Now if you'd stated the Thunderbird...which is closer in competition to the VROD...then you would be right.

Mmk? Mmk.

And shame on Triumph for charging Canadians a 50% premium to buy the same bike! 50%!
 
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macrider said:
Mystic. I do think before I post,and have done a hell of a lot of research. There are 2 versions of the Rocket lll,s the Roadster and the Touring
You showed the pricing on the Touring which is loaded with all the options and is alot more expensive than the Roadster.
The Roadster is actually priced less than the Vrod.
Canadian prices are skewed also.And would never pay Canadian prices.
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Mac,

Those Triumph riders are lucky. They can get away hanging with any crowd and get very little flack for their ride. Thruxton, Bonnie, Rocket, Speed Triple, the list goes on. Looks good, sounds good, reliable and reasonably priced. What are those people thinking!!!!!!!
 
mikcbr said:
Jealousy nothing I own HOG stock, I'm genuine.
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Where may I purchase said HOG stock, that was not in my owner's manual.
 
Why can't people seem to understand why people like bikes like Harleys etc???

Plain and simple, I ride an old bike. It doesnt stop that well, (drum brakes yay!), It doesnt go particularly fast based on modern standard. it doesnt handle the best, nor is the technology amazing and it isnt 100% reliable. Why do I ride it? Not because I can't afford better, not because I don't want newer, I ride it because i LOVE the way it feels. It rattles, it shakes, it vibrates, it smells, it makes a heck of a noise, it breaks down every now and again, and its a pleasure to ride. I get looks everywhere I go, it enjoy every second I spend on it.

Sure, you could go out and by a Suzuki Boulevard M109R . Its a nice bike, well engineered, quiet, reliable, handles great for a cruiser, and doesnt have much character. Or, you could buy your HD equivalent. For the type of riding that you'd do on that type of bike, what difference does it make?
 
Silver Ghost said:
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! DJM You really do not know what your in for! Just by a nice safe Jap cruiser, and life will stay normal and dull. Once you take the HD road, there is no going back! You have been warned!!! Harley Has changed my life, in a big way, I have balls of fun now, met some of the greatest people I ever met in my life, and look forward to many more good times to come. This weekend my girl (has a Harley to) and I are off to the 24th annual Rosie's Rodeo and Roast, 3 days of beer, babes and Harley's, Great people, great times, great entertainment! Not the kind of place for a jap cruiser, so play it safe, listen to the experts here with there lack of balls and DO NOT BUY AN HD!
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This is HD marketing hype right here, this dude is their market. Just repeats what he was told too by the good folks over at HD marketing. This is gold.


Listen to some of the drivel.

Jap cruiser = normal and dull

Nice and safe jap cruiser-- wtf?? is a harley a "bad" machine that takes some extra skill too ride?

HD riders dont want to be normal and dull, so they brought a HD-- nice marketing

He has balls of fun-- cant have that on a jap cruiser you know

Harley riders = greatest people-- Jap riders are just not that cool, cant hang with those idiots

Going to a BBQ on the weekend, going to be fun but no Jap crusiers allowed-- cause if they are there the BBQ will suck.

lack of balls--- only a true hero can ride a HD
 
mmmnaked said:
Certain bikes (just like certain cars) evoke feelings which go beyond spec sheets and laptimes. Lots of folks spend big money on Nortons or classic Ducatis as well... bikes which are, technically speaking, completely outdated and totally overpriced. You think the owner of a Commando 961 gives a damn that he could've had a faster and lighter GSXR1000 with spare change? lol make us laugh some more please
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Exactly, this seems to be the fundamental problem with trying to explain the appeal of a Harley (or any cruiser for that matter). Since the spec sheets don't exactly hammer home the case for Harleys, there has to be some intangible appeal that is overlooked by people such as myself. But instead of putting into words the sentiments or experiences they get from the bike, Harley owners will simply say "you just don't get it", or "you gotta ride one to understand" or the ever classic "get a real bike". Of course this only serves to further isolate them from the rest of the riding community. And then we're patronizingly told how much more open-minded they are than the rest of us!

I have never understood the appeal of Harleys, and no one has ever made any attempt to explain the appeal to me, so I don't like them. I have no reason to like them. So maybe I'm missing out on some really big thing as a result, like I'm missing out on Scientology. I don't know, but if anyone ever wants to try and explain the appeal of cruiser bikes in general, or Harleys in particular, I'm always eager to listen.
 
fastar1 said:
Exactly, this seems to be the fundamental problem with trying to explain the appeal of a Harley (or any cruiser for that matter). Since the spec sheets don't exactly hammer home the case for Harleys, there has to be some intangible appeal that is overlooked by people such as myself. But instead of putting into words the sentiments or experiences they get from the bike, Harley owners will simply say "you just don't get it", or "you gotta ride one to understand" or the ever classic "get a real bike". Of course this only serves to further isolate them from the rest of the riding community. And then we're patronizingly told how much more open-minded they are than the rest of us!

I have never understood the appeal of Harleys, and no one has ever made any attempt to explain the appeal to me, so I don't like them. I have no reason to like them. So maybe I'm missing out on some really big thing as a result, like I'm missing out on Scientology. I don't know, but if anyone ever wants to try and explain the appeal of cruiser bikes in general, or Harleys in particular, I'm always eager to listen.
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Well put. I don't know that I've ever tried to explain it to anyone, especially those who might be skeptical (to put it mildly). Never really felt the need to, either, nor the need to "explain" to someone why their bike is just wrong. Lots of others who are more than willing to do that, lol.

Like so many things, it's purely subjective. I like my bike because it fits me, I enjoy riding it, it meets my criteria for a bike. I don't want another type of bike because either they do things I don't particularly want to do and/or they don't do the things I do want to do.

Just like food, music, or what we what find attractive in another person, it's undefinable and very much up to the individual. Anyone who starts preaching about the superiority of their bike over another is an *** and not worth talking or listening to.
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