The Harley Experience
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Re: The Harley Experience
I much prefer the SR&R of my Harley over the Goldwing I used to own. Sitting at stop signs, I had to look at the tach to even know if the engine was running.
The older I get, the faster I was!
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Re: The Harley Experience
Entertaining read. It's been a good while since we had a decent Harley bash/envy thread. Nice going Wally. [space] [emoji106]
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Re: The Harley Experience
Hey thanks. I've met motorcycle riders I didn't care for but I've never met a bike I didn't like.SuzyRidr2 wrote:Entertaining read. It's been a good while since we had a decent Harley bash/envy thread. Nice going Wally. [space] [emoji106]
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Re: The Harley Experience
Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Come to think of it I felt a little wobbly just sitting on it. But I will admit it felt right. We will see how it plays out.Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Here is my Harley experience.
Me: This is a nice bike. It fits pretty good.
Dealer: Hey motherf***er! Didnt I tell you get your ass off the bike unless you want to buy?
Oh wait, that was pretty much how I felt at Byron Powersports.
If I buy a Harley and I keep the Suzuki I will hate myself and wont know why. I wont wave at me anymore for sure. F**k me that arrogant sumbitch.
Evidently you haven't heard about the dreaded "Death Wobble" that is so prevalent on the Harley's
You're too scared to wave at anyone fearing that you will lose control [emoji106]
Wobbly when you sat on it.....Oh Yea That's was the pre-shake mode...it's on all the newer model Harley's...
it prepares you for the ( drum roll please ) shake rattle and roll you're going to get once you hit that starter button [emoji106]
Some women say that SR&R is better than some of their vibrators....
At least that's what some have disclosed to me
So what you are saying is if I had Harley instead of my super smooth Suzuki I might not be divorced?
If so, I am not sure if that makes me want a Harley or makes me glad I dont have one.
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Re: The Harley Experience
wally w wrote:Load your washer in an unbalanced way after it's filled turn it to spin now sit on it and save yourself 20,000 bucks.
See? [space] You are up to SEVEN pages now!Designer wrote:Oh Man! Now ya dunnit! I'd duck if'n I wuz you!
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Re: The Harley Experience
franktiregod wrote:Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Come to think of it I felt a little wobbly just sitting on it. But I will admit it felt right. We will see how it plays out.Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Here is my Harley experience.
Me: This is a nice bike. It fits pretty good.
Dealer: Hey motherf***er! Didnt I tell you get your ass off the bike unless you want to buy?
Oh wait, that was pretty much how I felt at Byron Powersports.
If I buy a Harley and I keep the Suzuki I will hate myself and wont know why. I wont wave at me anymore for sure. F**k me that arrogant sumbitch.
Evidently you haven't heard about the dreaded "Death Wobble" that is so prevalent on the Harley's
You're too scared to wave at anyone fearing that you will lose control [emoji106]
Wobbly when you sat on it.....Oh Yea That's was the pre-shake mode...it's on all the newer model Harley's...
it prepares you for the ( drum roll please ) shake rattle and roll you're going to get once you hit that starter button [emoji106]
Some women say that SR&R is better than some of their vibrators....
At least that's what some have disclosed to me
So what you are saying is if I had Harley instead of my super smooth Suzuki I might not be divorced?
If so, I am not sure if that makes me want a Harley or makes me glad I dont have one.
Yep I'm afraid so........good luck with that next bike purchase
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Re: The Harley Experience
SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET
Luck & Experience:
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You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck
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Re: The Harley Experience
franktiregod wrote:Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Come to think of it I felt a little wobbly just sitting on it. But I will admit it felt right. We will see how it plays out.Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Here is my Harley experience.
Me: This is a nice bike. It fits pretty good.
Dealer: Hey motherf***er! Didnt I tell you get your ass off the bike unless you want to buy?
Oh wait, that was pretty much how I felt at Byron Powersports.
If I buy a Harley and I keep the Suzuki I will hate myself and wont know why. I wont wave at me anymore for sure. F**k me that arrogant sumbitch.
Evidently you haven't heard about the dreaded "Death Wobble" that is so prevalent on the Harley's
You're too scared to wave at anyone fearing that you will lose control [emoji106]
Wobbly when you sat on it.....Oh Yea That's was the pre-shake mode...it's on all the newer model Harley's...
it prepares you for the ( drum roll please ) shake rattle and roll you're going to get once you hit that starter button [emoji106]
Some women say that SR&R is better than some of their vibrators....
At least that's what some have disclosed to me
So what you are saying is if I had Harley instead of my super smooth Suzuki I might not be divorced?
If so, I am not sure if that makes me want a Harley or makes me glad I dont have one.
Choose your poison !
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Re: The Harley Experience
For V-twin cruisers, yes,..........but a "whole industry"?......HARRIS wrote:SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET
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Designer wrote:For V-twin cruisers, yes,..........but a "whole industry"?......HARRIS wrote:SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET
For once, I agree with you
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Re: The Harley Experience
That's a pretty low bar.HARRIS wrote:SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET
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Re: The Harley Experience
I am gonna choose the bike and hold the side order of wife please. [emoji2]MadCow wrote:franktiregod wrote:Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Come to think of it I felt a little wobbly just sitting on it. But I will admit it felt right. We will see how it plays out.Suzuki Johnny wrote:franktiregod wrote:Here is my Harley experience.
Me: This is a nice bike. It fits pretty good.
Dealer: Hey motherf***er! Didnt I tell you get your ass off the bike unless you want to buy?
Oh wait, that was pretty much how I felt at Byron Powersports.
If I buy a Harley and I keep the Suzuki I will hate myself and wont know why. I wont wave at me anymore for sure. F**k me that arrogant sumbitch.
Evidently you haven't heard about the dreaded "Death Wobble" that is so prevalent on the Harley's
You're too scared to wave at anyone fearing that you will lose control [emoji106]
Wobbly when you sat on it.....Oh Yea That's was the pre-shake mode...it's on all the newer model Harley's...
it prepares you for the ( drum roll please ) shake rattle and roll you're going to get once you hit that starter button [emoji106]
Some women say that SR&R is better than some of their vibrators....
At least that's what some have disclosed to me
So what you are saying is if I had Harley instead of my super smooth Suzuki I might not be divorced?
If so, I am not sure if that makes me want a Harley or makes me glad I dont have one.
Choose your poison !
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Re: The Harley Experience
franktiregod wrote:
I am gonna choose the bike and hold the side order of wife please. [emoji2]
Hell yeah!
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Re: The Harley Experience
MadCow wrote:franktiregod wrote:
I am gonna choose the bike and hold the side order of wife please. [emoji2]
Hell yeah!
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Re: The Harley Experience
So that is what FrankTireGod looks like?
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Re: The Harley Experience
franktiregod wrote:MadCow wrote:franktiregod wrote:
I am gonna choose the bike and hold the side order of wife please. [emoji2]
Hell yeah!
Gangsta!!
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Re: The Harley Experience
[emoji476]wally w wrote:That's a pretty low bar.HARRIS wrote:SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET
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Re: The Harley Experience
say what you want ..bt I do miss the idle vibration of the HD ..the softail does not vibrate at idle and the new Milwaukee8 hardly vibrates at idle as well
by the statement unbalance your washer and sit on it ...I guess wally just runs at idle speeds , get out of the way of the speed demon
by the statement unbalance your washer and sit on it ...I guess wally just runs at idle speeds , get out of the way of the speed demon
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Re: The Harley Experience
Wally like me and RoadKing have a few years on the biggest part of you. We had the old shakers ,solid mount.Never owned a rubber mount or balanced Hog. They can be balanced after market by the right ones and be real smooth. It never bothered me that much but was lots younger. You just did a light grip more than any thing. Did many 600 mile days on the old soild mounts with out trouble to me. Broke a few motor mounts but so did my SR 500 Yamaha's and Triumph friends lost and broke things due to the vibs. Bikes were more prone to it of most brands back then. Honda came out with the fours and the little 350 four was just too smooth! Good old days were fun but bikes to be honest were not near as good as now in all brands . late 60s and through 70s they got lots better.
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Re: The Harley Experience
I tied that fly myself.RoadKing wrote:[emoji476]wally w wrote:That's a pretty low bar.HARRIS wrote:SAY WHAT THEY WANT, BUT HD SET THE STAGE FOR A WHOLE INDUSTRY, AND EVERYONE TRIED TO COPY THEM .... THEY ARE THE STANDARD TO MEET