New Bike

[Speedy70]

Oh I agree, if it starts doesn't even have to be in decent shape.. $$$$$$.

Believe it or not, it started before he even restored it. My dad just ran an oil line to it. It smoked a LOT, but it started! We had fans and fire extinguishers on hand, just in case.

 

[Lugnut]

I was going to say that

Not to worry, when you're ready to lean, that bike will let ya!

 

[aps45819]

:shrug: Porche has a LONG history.

True, but it's not Harley's history.
Wasn't there a lot of moaning and hair pulling by "the faithfull" when they introduced the V?

 

[_MightyMouse_]

I blame mighty mouse, talking about history and heritage on his German engineered Harley

Actually someone else started it by referring to Harley's as underpowered, overpriced, and being a part of a cult. And for you Aps, if you were ever a part of the military you would appreciate the fact that we used them in WWI for messengers. And, you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about Harley's because a rider probably stole your girlfriend/whipped your a$$...

 

[Pete]

True, but it's not Harley's history.
Wasn't there a lot of moaning and hair pulling by "the faithfull" when they introduced the V?

Actually many of the faithful hated it and it didn't sell much. Water cooled Porsche engine change happens. :shrug: I like my bike, I like your bike, even if I like Boobs bike I wouldn't admit it but I am not going to rag someone just because they have different tastes.

Oh yea for starting this shiat again.

 

[Ponytail]

True, but it's not Harley's history.
Wasn't there a lot of moaning and hair pulling by "the faithfull" when they introduced the V?

Still is. I don't care one way or another. I was hoping they'd start a new line of bikes with that motor in it, but so far the seating position is just not comfortable for me on the V-Rod.

 

[Pete]

Actually someone else started it by referring to Harley's as underpowered, overpriced, and being a part of a cult. And for you Aps, if you were ever a part of the military you would appreciate the fact that we used them in WWI for messengers. And, you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about Harley's because a rider probably stole your girlfriend/whipped your a$$...

Calm down, APS g/f got parole for theft and went back to her ex Bf and he didn't have a Harley. If he did try to beat APS's ass, APs would beat him with his cane and if that didn't work I would kick his ass because APs is an OK guy, except for the perverted really weird part, but that doesn't make him all bad.

 

[ylexot]

Still is. I don't care one way or another. I was hoping they'd start a new line of bikes with that motor in it, but so far the seating position is just not comfortable for me on the V-Rod.

I tried one with the forward controls...I couldn't see riding a long distance on it. I felt like I was folded in half. The YZF is much more comfortable to me.

 

[aps45819]

Actually someone else started it by referring to Harley's as underpowered, overpriced, and being a part of a cult. And for you Aps, if you were ever a part of the military you would appreciate the fact that we used them in WWI for messengers. And, you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about Harley's because a rider probably stole your girlfriend/whipped your a$$...

Also WWII, the two filler caps are from the days they had separate tanks. If one got shot, the other still held gas. Didn't say Harley doesn't have a long history, just thought it was funny that someone on a liquid cooled bike would brag about the heritage.
... and if some babe wants to leave me because of the brand of any thing I own, I gotta think I'm better off without her

 

[aps45819]

APs is an OK guy, except for the perverted really weird part, but that doesn't make him all bad.

The meds are helping with the behavior

 

[Lugnut]

just thought it was funny that someone on a liquid cooled bike would brag about the heritage.

I thought it was funny that those of us that prefer riding other brands must have had our asses kicked by a Harley rider to not want to ride them! :

 

[itsbob]

Actually someone else started it by referring to Harley's as underpowered, overpriced, and being a part of a cult. And for you Aps, if you were ever a part of the military you would appreciate the fact that we used them in WWI for messengers. And, you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about Harley's because a rider probably stole your girlfriend/whipped your a$$...

And in WWII the Army contracted Harley to make a knock off BMW because they wanted something more reliable to ride on the battlefield..

(BMW was still making airplanes during WWI)

 

[ylexot]

I thought it was funny that those of us that prefer riding other brands must have had our asses kicked by a Harley rider to not want to ride them! :

William H Macy kicked my ass!

 

[Pete]

And in WWII the Army contracted Harley to make a knock off BMW because they wanted something more reliable to ride on the battlefield..

Tell the truth. the whole truth.

 

[_MightyMouse_]

Also WWII, the two filler caps are from the days they had separate tanks. If one got shot, the other still held gas. Didn't say Harley doesn't have a long history, just thought it was funny that someone on a liquid cooled bike would brag about the heritage.
... and if some babe wants to leave me because of the brand of any thing I own, I gotta think I'm better off without her

Ha, if you know that a Vrod is liquid-cooled then you must've done some research about this particular Harley. By looking at your avatar (full face helmet) you don't have the appeal/fit the description to ride one either Continue to ride your Japanese GoldWing with your headset talking to your fellow Deutsche BMW rider while I pass you with your ole lady on the back

 

[Roughidle]

Speakin' on riding...time ta go fer a putt
(1976 Harley-Davidson FLH. 30 yrs of reliability...yup)

 

[aps45819]

Still is. I don't care one way or another. I was hoping they'd start a new line of bikes with that motor in it, but so far the seating position is just not comfortable for me on the V-Rod.

Gotta wonder why they haven't. It's a kick ass engine, but the ergonomics aren't the best.
Air cooled engines aren't going to last through many more updates of emission regs.

 

[Ponytail]

I thought it was funny that those of us that prefer riding other brands must have had our asses kicked by a Harley rider to not want to ride them! :

Dag...how'd I miss that?

 

[Lugnut]

Ha, if you know that a Vrod is liquid-cooled then you must've done some research about this particular Harley. By looking at your avatar (full face helmet) you don't have the appeal/fit the description to ride one either Continue to ride your Japanese GoldWing with your headset talking to your fellow Deutsche BMW rider while I pass you with your ole lady on the back

:snort:

Oh god my sides hurt!

I wish to god I could introduce todays harley riders to the ones I grew up with!

 

[Roughidle]

And in WWII the Army contracted Harley to make a knock off BMW because they wanted something more reliable to ride on the battlefield..

(BMW was still making airplanes during WWI)

Wasn't URAL born from stolen BMW motorcycles during the war?
Not that this has anything to do with Gary buyin a new bike...