Just saw a thread on here where a bunch of guy's where bad mouthing Harley riders, I've been riding Harley's all my life, until a couple of weeks ago when I bought my first FJ, when I rode my Harley I would wave at anyone and everyone regardless of what bike they where riding, Most Harley riders I have met have been decent people, There has been exceptions too, I've met some that where real jerks, Both on Harley's and on sport bike's like the FJ's, I would like to hope that most people that ride would be courteous to others no matter what type of bike they where on, we need to keep in mind that weather we ride an FJ or a Harley, or a Suzuki, or what have you, we all have the same love In our hearts, that is to ride, Thanks for reading my rant, Keep riding and stay safe, Shawn
I agree. You pass the nicest people on Harley's.
Shawn, your new so I can help you understand the HD rant. Many of us also own or have owned HD bikes and if not, at least have some appreciation for other style bikes. The HD bashing is not against simply owning one, its against the few that own them and think the HD puts them in some higher class of human that needs to look down on all others. Don't worry that you owned/rode HD bikes or even still like them, I am cool with that as many in the club will agree. This site that Marsh put together was as result of a few single minded and highly opinionated (antagonistic is understating it) members of the Yahoo site that really tainted the purpose of having this kind of venue. Marsh broke away, set up his own web site, and we now refer to it as our digital campfire. Opinions are offered freely when given with the understanding that if you would not say it face to face to another member at the campfire, then it should not be said. Rest easy, we stir up a lot of shit and things get heated but we seem to self moderate and stay mostly civil to our FJ brothers.
The South Park episode on this will help you understand the bashing... I am sure you will get a few laughs out of it. A short clip to help... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGyKBFCd_u4&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGyKBFCd_u4&feature=player_detailpage)
honestly I don't think anybody cares, I have mates who ride HD's, I usually buy them coffee but most often its cold by the time they turn up (popcorn)
Shawn, as FJ monkey said, plenty of guys here have owned or do own Harleys. The bashing goes in waves. Someone will post something, everybody else chips in, has a laugh and then it goes away again for a while.
But you must admit they do provide some brilliant material. Just look on the net.
It is all tongue in cheek, as you will realise after you get a feel for the forum.
You will also notice just as much, probably more, piss taking between owners of the various model/colour FJ's.
Your bike, your country, the state you live in are all fair game for a bit of good humoured ribbing.
The forum has a lot of light hearted banter and along with great technical experts we have some resident comedians.
Noel
"Harleys, yesterdays technology at tomorrows prices"
Quote from: crzyjarmans on April 04, 2013, 05:17:05 PM
Just saw a thread on here where a bunch of guy's where bad mouthing Harley riders
Shawn,
Since I was likely part of the "bashing", I will also speak up to clarify. I wave at scooters, Harleys, even the occasional bicycle when they wave at me. Two wheeled brotherhood I suppose, but really I just assume people are decent unless they prove otherwise... and I have no issue with Harleys.
Once you get to know the "bashers" I think you'll conclude they're just decent people (even Klavdy) ribbing each other or the brand. I appreciate the joking, join in when I can, and try to not let anything from this group offend. Monkey's comparison of our site to a virtual campfire is a good one, but it is a campfire surrounded by sometimes drunken bikers throwing shit... just take it in the spirit of fun and you'll fit right in.
Now that we know of your extensive Harley background... got any new Harley jokes to share? My personal favorite is still "Harley Davidson - State of the art technology for turning gasoline into noise without producing any measurable power" although "9 out of 10 Harley's are still on the road, the other one made it home" is a close second.
:sarcastic:
Frank
I love the south park shows, I missed that episode, on the thread about the Harley rider's ,Just would like to see everyone getting along, regardless of the name on the bike, I'm sure some that replied to that thread was meant as just humor, but some where true to there word, As one who truly loves to ride, I would like to see all who love to ride just be like brother/sisters weather they've known each other for years or just met in passing, riding is a very big passion of mine, just that it bothers me to see other who love to ride bad mouthing other who love to ride because of the bike they ride, I know I must sound like a goody two shoes, I promise I'm not, but I try to not promote hatred under any circumstance, Weather it's riding a bike or color of ones skin, any form of hatred is a form of racism, And I believe it's part of the decay of our society.
I think we all agree with you Shawn.
Carrying around hatred for __________ (fill in the blank) is like drinking poison hoping the other person dies...
But cut us some slack until you get to know us better.....we do love to tease each other....
be bloody boring if we were all the same,, who would we hang shit on,, dont mind me im further south than all of you mwahahaha :crazy:
Yeah, suck it up Mate. Believe me you`re statement has actually won you a lot of respect (from me included). I got some mates that ride Harleys and they give as much as they get. But I gotta tell ya, I don`t know if it`s the delivery, the simple content of the statement, or the mood I was in, but I have never physically laughed so much on this forum as when I read the coffee statement from springy. ... I know, I know I`m a sick simple bastard.. but with wet pants. :rofl2:
Things are getting deep around the digital campfire, hey throw me a beer! Bikes two wheels, a throttle, and most of us who ride them are damn good folks. The make of bike we ride is a choice, like everything else we do. Hey throw me another beer! Our bikes are hobbies, we love to ride, enjoy the wrenching, and chicks dig them. Some golf, some paint, and some crazy people run like Forest Gump. We all enjoy what we enjoy. Shit out a beer, keep it up on two wheels guys, it's our interest and it helps keep us insane! And chicks dig them.
I ride Harleys, Yamahas, and Hondas. I'd even ride a gsxr but the wife doesn't like me going over 180. Most of all I enjoy the people I ride with, and the beer! And chicks dig them!! Seriously
Hey I don't like when someone takes the piss out of me because I have a pink stripe on my bike :blum1: Leon they are picking on us again :ireful: bloody typical just cause they don't like pink, and can you imagine any Harley rider game enough to ride around with a pink stripe on their bikes :rofl: :rofl:
Shawn just taking the piss which is what we love to do, end of the day I don't care what you ride, if you want to wave I'll wave back I'll even talk to you no matter what you ride................. mmmmmmmm on 2nd thoughts all BMW riders are wankers :rofl2: :rofl2:
Quote from: crzyjarmans on April 04, 2013, 05:17:05 PM
Just saw a thread on here where a bunch of guy's were bad mouthing Harley riders
Shawn,
Go watch the South Park episode in question (South Park, Season 13, Episode 12, "The F Word"), then come back and join us for a laugh:
http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s13e12-the-f-word (http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s13e12-the-f-word)
You need to be aware of how Harley riders have been portrayed in mainstream media lately. Then you'll get the joke. (All the kids who watch South Park do!)
(popcorn) (popcorn) (popcorn)
Steve
While you're busy feeling sorry for yourself and put upon by those who start with the position that Harley riders are a-holes and not worthy of being part of the motorcycling fraternity.....
maybe you need to take a bit of a look at yourself and your actions that might turn folks off.
I have friends who do ride harleys, and ride them well, they seem to be exceptions to the general harley rider attitude. They are pleasant to other riders, they wave back, they stop to help riders broken down on the side of the road (even if on bikes other than H-D). They don't wear "colors", and they don't have all those (intended to be) intimidating stickers on their helmets like yours does.
You can be all passive-agressive here and have many bending over backwards to welcome you. You can claim to not understand why others may be wary of you, but I will remain wary until you've shown yourself to be unlike the stereotype of the typical H-D rider.
I also understand your abbreviated riding gear, having lived in LV many years ago, but I think you're placing yourself at high risk without some gear that will give you some protection from the road while still not adding to the heat load.
Arnie
Quote from: crzyjarmans on April 04, 2013, 08:31:20 PM
I love the south park shows, I missed that episode, on the thread about the Harley rider's ,Just would like to see everyone getting along, regardless of the name on the bike, I'm sure some that replied to that thread was meant as just humor, but some where true to there word, As one who truly loves to ride, I would like to see all who love to ride just be like brother/sisters weather they've known each other for years or just met in passing, riding is a very big passion of mine, just that it bothers me to see other who love to ride bad mouthing other who love to ride because of the bike they ride, I know I must sound like a goody two shoes, I promise I'm not, but I try to not promote hatred under any circumstance, Weather it's riding a bike or color of ones skin, any form of hatred is a form of racism, And I believe it's part of the decay of our society.
:good2: :good2: :good2:
Can I chime in? Most Harley jokes around here are in good fun. As with any group there are some that portray a bad image to the sport and cause problems. LOT's of sport bike riders that are disrespectful of traffic laws, wearing shorts, flip flops and hauling there girl friends around with flip flops, shorts and thongs riding up to the middle of there back. Ever wonder why sport bike's seem to get profiled on the highways. They are taking some of the heat off the Harley's :sarcastic:.
I am not a Harley fan, but then again I am not a Ducati fan either but I do respect all riders that enjoy and promote to sport. I don't classify people because what they ride. Life is way to short to isolate people for stupid reasons. I try to wave at all the riders that I can and try to respect everyone on and off the road as much as possible (not perfect). If they act inappropriately (hence referred to as ass holes) I TRY to just smile and move on.
George
Quote from: baldy3853 on April 05, 2013, 12:28:00 AM
Hey I don't like when someone takes the piss out of me because I have a pink stripe on my bike :blum1: Leon they are picking on us again :ireful: bloody typical just cause they don't like pink, and can you imagine any Harley rider game enough to ride around with a pink stripe on their bikes :rofl: :rofl:
FUckin Christ!
We pink stripers are the ones that carry around the biggest set of balls, don't you know!
Go PINK, or stay home, fuckin sissy girls!! :blum1: :yahoo: :rofl:
Leon
Heck I even put pictures of the chopper I built, myself and a girlie. And nobody gave me any shit. Now I'm working on my second Fj. What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks.
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
Heck I even put pictures of the chopper I built, myself and a girlie. And nobody gave me any shit. Now I'm working on my second Fj. What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks.
Didja see that?
We own Dan some shit... :biggrin:
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks.
dont you find the bars dig into the road?
or do you just do a permanent wheelie
by the way giantkiller can you build me a girlie?
Pleeeeeeeeeze
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks....
They can say all they want, but we get the chicks..... (popcorn)
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 05, 2013, 04:38:31 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks....
They can say all they want, but we get the chicks..... (popcorn)
Umm... I don't have upside down forks on my FJ.. so you're saying that's why I can't get chicks eh... Interesting..
A friend at work rides a Harley. We are constantly giving each other shit. All in good fun of course.. Just the other day he sent out an e-mail with a link to a network share asking which of the pictures we liked and which one to use for the default desktop background on new computers.. So I went out, found an appropriate picture and copied it up to the share.. :diablo: Just so happens I was working at a different location so after people started responding with "my addition" I received a phone call from him.. He was laughing so hard he could hardly breathe..
(http://media.fakeposters.com/results/2012/06/03/7q3sy5o3vj.jpg)
Quote from: yosemite on April 05, 2013, 04:01:45 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks.
dont you find the bars dig into the road?
or do you just do a permanent wheelie
by the way giantkiller can you build me a girlie?
Pleeeeeeeeeze
I didn't build the girlie, I built the chopper that got the girlies. That's why I went with the usd forks.
My chopper really doesn't have a single Harley part on it. It is all american made though.
Apparently the Harley's do pretty well at the 1/4 mile track. Or so I've heard them say.
Dan
"While you're busy feeling sorry for yourself and put upon by those who start with the position that Harley riders are a-holes and not worthy of being part of the motorcycling fraternity maybe you need to take a bit of a look at yourself and your actions that might turn folks off.....
I also understand your abbreviated riding gear, having lived in LV many years ago, but I think you're placing yourself at high risk without some gear that will give you some protection from the road while still not adding to the heat load."
Arnie
Arnie, I agree with you one hundred per cent.
Shawn's problem is perhaps not the H-D jokes, but maybe he's hiding a bald head under that big old cowboy hat.
If his FJ has a pink stripe, no USD's and he's bald to boot, no doubt he's a poor forsaken fellow...
Mr. Conlon, let us pray...
Kind regards,
Midget
Never really liked Harleys. As a kid in the 70's (the AMF years) Harleys were synonymous with crap and it's been hard for me to let that idea go. That being said, I don't like country music or brussel sprouts either. Whether it's motorcycles, music or food it all comes down to personal preference. I used to be as big an offender as anyone when it came to telling Harley jokes but I've learned to be more careful about that. As a motorcycle riding instructor, I talk to many, many people about motorcycling and nothing offends a new rider (or any rider) more than telling them that the motorcycle they love is a piece of crap or goes too slow, or is uncomfortable or whatever. If we get into a discussion about different styles of bikes and they ask about the FJ I often have to tell them that the FJ actually is a comfortable bike to ride long distances, you're not hunched over on it and it is not a crotch rocket (not that there's anything wrong with that!). What's the best bike to ride? Whichever one you are on at the time.
One of my buddies and former fellow motorcycle instructor (also going to Alaska with me on his Stelvio) had a CanAm Spyder a few years ago so we all started making fun of the Spyder and asked him if he had problems balancing. You know, the usual jokes. A couple years ago I was talking to an acquaintance, telling him about my upcoming ride to Alaska and he mentioned that his brother lives in BC and has ridden up in northern BC. So I asked him what his brother rides and he told me it is a Spyder. I immediately responded (jokingly) by asking if his brother had an inner ear problem. He said that his brother had suffered a stroke...talk about your awkward moments! I apologized (as any good Canadian would) and lesson learned!
I used to make fun of scooters. My dad is almost 77 and rides a Suzuki Burgman 650. He had a Honda Shadow Aero 750 before but since he had his knee replaced, just found it hard to swing his leg over the bike. I have ridden the Shadow and the Burgman and can tell you that the Honda would be in the Burgman's shadow every time! That 650 scooter hauls ass! So I don't make fun of scooters anymore either.
E-bikes on the other hand...
Zwartie
as im new to fj's i couldnt figure out what the pink stripe thing was all about , so i enlarged someones avatar picture and there it was, he he he. sorry
wait a minute, i really am sorry, i didnt realise mine has the stripe too.
Quote from: 1tinindian on April 05, 2013, 11:04:29 AM
Quote from: baldy3853 on April 05, 2013, 12:28:00 AM
Hey I don't like when someone takes the piss out of me because I have a pink stripe on my bike :blum1: Leon they are picking on us again :ireful: bloody typical just cause they don't like pink, and can you imagine any Harley rider game enough to ride around with a pink stripe on their bikes :rofl: :rofl:
FUckin Christ!
We pink stripers are the ones that carry around the biggest set of balls, don't you know!
Go PINK, or stay home, fuckin sissy girls!! :blum1: :yahoo: :rofl:
Leon
:lol: :rofl2: :rofl: ROTFLMFAO hit the nail on the head Leon :biggrin: :good2:
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 05, 2013, 04:38:31 PM
Quote from: giantkiller on April 05, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
What I don't like is when they make fun of us with upside down forks....
They can say all they want, but we get the chicks..... (popcorn)
Pat
In your dreams sunshine :biggrin: :good2: :rofl:
Baldy
Quote from: Mike Ramos on April 05, 2013, 08:23:38 PM
"
Shawn's problem is perhaps not the H-D jokes, but maybe he's hiding a bald head under that big old cowboy hat.
If his FJ has a pink stripe, no USD's and he's bald to boot, no doubt he's a poor forsaken fellow...
Midget
Hey I resemble that :ireful: :ireful:
:lol: :crazy: :rofl2:
Baldy
Quote from: movenon on April 05, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
I am not a Ducati fan either...
Air cooled engines, USD forks, torque monsters, and noisy as hell at idle (if you have the dry clutch anyway)... they're like an Italian FJ. What's not to like about Ducati?
Final comment on HD from me is that I find it sad the US can't field a reasonably current technology motorcycle that stands on performance merit. We've essentially given up on manufacturing anything remotely competitive in the current motorsport environment and instead focused on image and brand to sell our wares... Coming from the high tech market where we still lead the world in most ways (at least for now), this is not the way to keep our country strong (didn't our auto industry just demonstrate this pretty clearly).
Compare HD to the clone HD's from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and even Ducati with the new Diavel models... the only differentiation is the HD name which for me is synonymous with 30 years unimpeded by technological progress and a product line made up of various versions of trim and seating position. Clearly not a product I'm interested in, but many are and I'm completely happy to have them riding our roads.
I do hope HD can keep the momentum and not lose share for America's sake, but I think they're walking a thin line in losing their competitiveness...
Frank
Quote from: Flynt on April 06, 2013, 01:51:47 AM
Quote from: movenon on April 05, 2013, 10:28:17 AM
I am not a Ducati fan either...
they're like an Italian FJ. What's not to like about Ducati?
Their too Hairy!
I do hope HD can keep the momentum and not lose share for America's sake, but I think they're walking a thin line in losing their competitiveness...
Frank
This weeks Australian financial revue shows Harley sales leading all rivals in increase sales for this year @ 25% increase... :dash2: (Boat people must really want better anchors.)
Quote from: Flynt on April 06, 2013, 01:51:47 AM
Final comment on HD from me is that I find it sad the US can't field a reasonably current technology motorcycle that stands on performance merit. We've essentially given up on manufacturing anything remotely competitive in the current motorsport environment and instead focused on image and brand to sell our wares... Coming from the high tech market where we still lead the world in most ways (at least for now), this is not the way to keep our country strong (didn't our auto industry just demonstrate this pretty clearly).
Compare HD to the clone HD's from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and even Ducati with the new Diavel models... the only differentiation is the HD name which for me is synonymous with 30 years unimpeded by technological progress and a product line made up of various versions of trim and seating position. Clearly not a product I'm interested in, but many are and I'm completely happy to have them riding our roads.
I do hope HD can keep the momentum and not lose share for America's sake, but I think they're walking a thin line in losing their competitiveness...
Frank
Harleys don't have to compete with other brands. They don't sell bikes, they sell an image and market if very successfully.
Here's proof, the Pope taking delivery of his Harley themed bullet proof vest.
(http://s1.aecdn.com/images/news/harley-davidson-tanks-blessed-by-the-pope-himself-50126-7.jpeg)
If you want an American made V-twin thumper, I believe Victory are a far superior bike but that alone can't compete with the Harley image.
Noel
hey you lot BACK OFF, as long as HD buyers are buying HD's they won't be giving other brands a bad name and for goodness sake think about all those bike trailer companies that would go out of business :morning2:
Quote from: Dan Filetti on April 05, 2013, 07:13:34 PM
Apparently the Harley's do pretty well at the 1/4 mile track. Or so I've heard them say.
Dan
You're right, the guy on the inside is "really on fire tonight"
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8533/8624466760_8ff4cb0df2_c.jpg)
Last one (for now) I promise.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8396/8623365995_9221c7ffd9.jpg)
not nice to pick on the harley guys, but you do know there all torque :lol:
There are the EBRs from Eric Buell... American made, very technologically sophisticated and made podium in AMA Superbikes.
(http://www.erikbuellracing.com/wp-content/themes/EBR/style/images/bike-home.png)
http://www.erikbuellracing.com/ (http://www.erikbuellracing.com/)
CraigO
My buddy Bruce posted a link on Facebook along with the following commentary "Disgusting. This shows how Harley-Davidson trashed Buell motorcycles when they decided to drop the line, since it didn't fit their pirate head/leather tassel cruiser image. Eric Buell, you were (and are) a class act. Too bad we can't say the same about the Motor Corporation!"
Here's the link: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17257844&postcount=53 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17257844&postcount=53)
Here's the photo:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/56clubsedan/BuellDumpster.jpg)
Kind of sad, really.
Zwartie
Quote from: Mike Ramos on April 05, 2013, 08:23:38 PM
"While you're busy feeling sorry for yourself and put upon by those who start with the position that Harley riders are a-holes and not worthy of being part of the motorcycling fraternity maybe you need to take a bit of a look at yourself and your actions that might turn folks off.....
I also understand your abbreviated riding gear, having lived in LV many years ago, but I think you're placing yourself at high risk without some gear that will give you some protection from the road while still not adding to the heat load."
Arnie
Arnie, I agree with you one hundred per cent.
Shawn's actually, problem is perhaps not the H-D jokes, but maybe he's hiding a bald head under that big old cowboy hat.
If his FJ has a pink stripe, no USD's and he's bald to boot, no doubt he's a poor forsaken fellow...
Mr. Conlon, let us pray...
Kind regards,
Midget
Actually, I'm not bald, Just people with the bad attitude tick me off, and have no potion in polite society, It's one thing when people get together and slam each other in fun, but to just be means and hateful! just wrong, Oh and by the way,for the ones that say Harley's are slow, mine was tested with 130hp to the tire, very fast
Quote from: craigo on April 06, 2013, 08:58:38 AM
There are the EBRs from Eric Buell... American made, very technologically sophisticated and made podium in AMA Superbikes.
(http://www.erikbuellracing.com/wp-content/themes/EBR/style/images/bike-home.png)
http://www.erikbuellracing.com/ (http://www.erikbuellracing.com/)
CraigO
Except for the Austrian motor, Swedish suspension and Japanese brakes
crzyjarmans wrote: "Oh and by the way,for the ones that say Harley's are slow, mine was tested with 130hp to the tire, very fast"
ain't about the bike, it's about the rider. or at least my observations at the rallies.
Quote from: craigo on April 06, 2013, 08:58:38 AM
There are the EBRs from Eric Buell...
Touche, but not much American content since he stopped using HD powerplants...
My point stands.
Frank
It's designed in America by an American. It is built here in America by Americans. The money from the sale of this motorcycle stays here in America.
How many parts of a Harley are actually built here in America?
CraigO
Howdy y'all!
Well if the offended has hair & no pink striped FJ, maybe it he has a short man complex. I bet he even passes other motorcyclists on the right hand side (gees, even the F-bomb gets hurled on that one)...! There's just gotta be a reason for his having taken offense at others poking fun at 'em.
Hell, he hasn't even been insulted up to proper FJ Forum standards until he's seen Hoffman's Birds fluttering over the Cherohola...! I know 'cause I rode a long way just to see them myself...!
The Buell is an over rated collection of parts assembled in a fashion such as that found in any competent shop. It lost H-D a lot of money and the only question is why H-D let it go so on so long before they had had enough of Eric Buell's salesmanship. Yes it won races but the rules were tailored to the motorcycle.
And as far as the 135hp goes I guess the our old FJ's must have 136hp 'cause on film (on the Dragon) one is easily reeled in and (uh oh) passed on the right. And let's just wait until the poor fellow runs across Brutis or Flynt (coast to coast coverage) - shoot he'll probably end up crying in his beard, I mean his beer. It has been suggested that we take up a collection so as to purchase a mug with a H-D logo. If I may be permitted to do so, I would like to second the motion.
In summary let me close with Dean & Frank (& Arnie too) win the discussion.
So let's return to a more kind & gentler Forum. And Mr. H-D Owner, may you some day see the Birds of the Cherohola fly your way... in fact quite soon...
Keep smiling & ride safe,
Midget.
Quote from: mst3kguy on April 06, 2013, 01:14:27 PM
crzyjarmans wrote: "Oh and by the way,for the ones that say Harley's are slow, mine was tested with 130hp to the tire, very fast"
ain't about the bike, it's about the rider. or at least my observations at the rallies.
Dean makes a good point, and I too have seen it first hand, both in my state, as well during our rallies.
And on a further note, it's not the horsepower of the bike, it's how well it handles, and for the most part, the HDs I have seen just don't have what it takes to ride a spirited ride through the twisties without becoming a rolling road block for others that soon catch them.
If you are being overtaken, be aware of it and make room for a safe pass and wave them past.
It's just the decent thing to do.
Hell, I ride an FJ with other FJs during the rally, so the bikes are for the most part, equal, but I know my skills are not at the same level as maybe over 70% of the riders there and I aware of this, which makes for a more pleasant ride for us all.
Besides, I feel I learn a lot from watching the better riders, from behind, like Dean, Andy, Mike R and a host of others show me how it's done, kind of like a real-time, hands on training session.
The only thing I have to prove to myself is that I return to the campfire that night with everything still attached!
Leon
Since buying my first American V-twin engine motorcycle (I own a non Harley "factory custom" in addition to my Harley) I have increased my tool collection (and I buy thread locker in bulk). Finding a good Harley service department is like finding a Yamaha dealer that will work on our FJs.
At the Harley dealer (recall work) today, I spent some time talking to a man who was riding a 1986 Yamaha Venture. Both of us have ridden several different motorcycles over the years and we respect people who ride, no matter what brand. One of my former riding pals rode BMWs and we used to kid each other about what the other was riding. I would rather pick my riding companions based on who they are and not what they ride. Once I get to know you I may give you crap about what you ride, but I also expect to get it in return.
Hah hah I love the banter. Every single one makes a good point. There are some Harley riders that are too cool to wave at me. Who cares? When push comes to shove we all help everyone else out no matter what. There are guys on Yamaha's with an attitude problem as well. ( not FJers of course) We are so happy to see another FJ we get all giddy right?
Just the other day I saw Steve AKA (MoparMan) giving the wave to a scooter, such a nice guy to give kudos to a scooter rider.... Brings a tear to my eye...
oh and my mate with a tasty red Dyna likes to ride with me cause I carry a tool kit and its nice to ride with him cause it gives me a chance to dig the tool kit out.
Whats even funnier a few years back at a show and shine at eastern creek raceway during one of the historic race weekends he entered in the "American Iron" section his only competition was a Honda Goldwing which back then was made (assembled) in the USA.
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee445/FJspringy/P3110042.jpg)
He won but I still give him shit about it :mocking:
here is another of my mates who really gets his arm chair moving but he is a greedy little bugga and takes the whole bloody road typical HD owner :rofl:
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee445/FJspringy/P1010251.jpg)
not an HD or an FJ but this was the guy next to us at the rally, a bit over the top we thought :drinks:
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee445/FJspringy/08082009005.jpg)
and yes Baldy it was a UC run (popcorn)
so my point is .................. buggered if I know (popcorn)
Quote from: spsmith_fj1200 on April 06, 2013, 07:58:26 PM
Since buying my first American V-twin engine motorcycle (I own a non Harley "factory custom" in addition to my Harley) I have increased my tool collection (and I buy thread locker in bulk). Finding a good Harley service department is like finding a Yamaha dealer that will work on our FJs.
At the Harley dealer (recall work) today, I spent some time talking to a man who was riding a 1986 Yamaha Venture. Both of us have ridden several different motorcycles over the years and we respect people who ride, no matter what brand. One of my former riding pals rode BMWs and we used to kid each other about what the other was riding. I would rather pick my riding companions based on who they are and not what they ride. Once I get to know you I may give you crap about what you ride, but I also expect to get it in return.
Thank you, This was my only point, Maybe some missed my point when I started this thread, I like having fun with other, I just don't start off with insults with people I don't know, Just isn't my way, Maybe it is for some on here, In this thread there are some just wanting to insult me, maybe it just meant in fun, or maybe not?, I don't know, As I don't know who there are, Maybe I've insulted some here by saying that no one should insult someone else just because of the style of motorcycle they chose to ride, If this is the case?, I apologize, And if by saying that no one should insult someone else in the manor, has insulted other, I would like the mods to remove this thread
Quote from: crzyjarmans on April 06, 2013, 09:28:17 AM
Oh and by the way,for the ones that say Harley's are slow, mine was tested with 130hp to the tire, very fast
Take it to the dragstrip. I've yet to see a "very fast" streetable (no wheeliebars, no slick, gasoline fuel) harley that could even begin to keep up with...well, much of anything. I don't know if it's a lack of rider skill, excess weight, or a lack of efficency in getting the power to the ground, but a mid-11 second pass would be an amazing run from a Harley at my local track. Almost fast enough to catch some of the more modern 600cc streetbikes, even. There's a local Buell racer that does quite well in the bracket classes (where consistency matters more than outright speed), but he's running 12.3's or so.
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 04, 2013, 05:28:15 PM
I agree. You pass the nicest people on Harley's.
Thanks for the Asner, Paddy!
Harleys, eh? (http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/noharley2.html)
Quote from: Klavdy on April 08, 2013, 07:17:28 AM
Harleys, eh? (http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/noharley2.html)
IS THAT ALL!!!
SPAM ALERT the wrong Klav is here someone send out the search party he's in the cooking pot in the central highlands of PNG. :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
Quote from: Klavdy on April 08, 2013, 07:17:28 AM
Harleys, eh? (http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/noharley2.html)
Klavdy,
That's IT from you on the subject? A LINK to "THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF CHRISTOPHER T. SHIELDS" ???
C'mon mate, you can do MUCH BETTER than THAT!!! Grace us with the poetic eloquence that once flowed asunder from your fingertips.
No one here knows anything about CHRISTOPHER T. SHIELDS. We do know about YOU. We want YOUR WORDS on the matter!!!
...or are you a bit shagged and fagged from your latest bout in the bush? Corporation getting you down?
C'mon, Klavdy, VENT DAMMIT!!! (popcorn)
Disappointed,
Steve :hi:
Quote from: Steve_in_Florida on April 08, 2013, 09:01:55 AM
Quote from: Klavdy on April 08, 2013, 07:17:28 AM
Harleys, eh? (http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/noharley2.html)
Klavdy,
That's IT from you on the subject? A LINK to "THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF CHRISTOPHER T. SHIELDS" ???
C'mon mate, you can do MUCH BETTER than THAT!!! Grace us with the poetic eloquence that once flowed asunder from your fingertips.
No one here knows anything about CHRISTOPHER T. SHIELDS. We do know about YOU. We want YOUR WORDS on the matter!!!
...or are you a bit shagged and fagged from your latest bout in the bush? Corporation getting you down?
C'mon, Klavdy, VENT DAMMIT!!! (popcorn)
Disappointed,
Steve :hi:
Hey Steve,
vent?
Nah, there's no point, mate.
Trying to tell the indoctrinated Harley believer is like arguing about the imaginary friends of religious bigots.
Grown ups know it's make believe.
much like the easter bunny and satan claus, ,
Quote from: Klavdy on April 09, 2013, 03:26:32 AM
Nah, there's no point, mate.
Trying to tell the indoctrinated Harley believer is like arguing about the imaginary friends of religious bigots.
Point taken.
It's like politics AND religion, all rolled into one.
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 09, 2013, 05:19:09 AM
much like the easter bunny and satan claus, ,
Oi mate watch it there............ Oh sorry mate I thort you said playboy bunnies
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 09, 2013, 05:19:09 AM
much like the easter bunny and satan claus, ,
Funny you should mention that......the day I knew Santa was real......was when I was about 12 and it was Chistmas eve day............ so I opened up my stocking hanging from the fire place and inside, among other things was an apple..........with a little "clause" attached to it...which read........ "don't eat before Eve"........... well I quickly ran to my room and threw on my pajamas....since I realized that I was naked.......and went to sleep thinking deeply about this note.......When I arose the next morning.......I ran to my window and saw the sun rise.....while the darkness faded away.........When I went back to look into my stocking...half of the apple was gone with a new note attached to it.........it read " this is your half Adam...love Eve"
Cman
PS........ Hog riders........need love too.....
WILD HOGS Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvwmgWCJ2s#ws)
:empathy2:
Uuuuh, Kev...put the pipe down and step away from the keyboard....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on April 09, 2013, 11:46:25 AM
Uuuuh, Kev...put the pipe down and step away from the keyboard....
I surrender !!!!!! don't shoot !!!!!!!!!!! ...my hands are in the air........ :flag_of_truce:.......
Kev
ps......nice to hear from you felix... :hi: ........by the way.....they're drums..... :rofl2:
Quote from: CanDman on April 09, 2013, 11:37:45 AM
WILD HOGS Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvwmgWCJ2s#ws)
:empathy2:
I love that movie....I got a close (Dirt Bike) mate that`s seriously Harleyphobic. His birthday soon, so me and another one of his close mates (I`ll call him deafie so his secret and health stays safe for now) are turning up at Birthday boy`s place on Harleys. I got a borrowed sportster, Nazi helmet and some fake tattoos but still looking for a leather jacket with those frilley things hanging off. (Like numerous shoe laces...umm that`s what I could use-but still need a jacket - though one of those "vests" would probly do). Managed to find some shiney stars in the Christmas tree Box - Will work on an authentic Beer Gut, meanwhile. - I`ll post some pics of the sting after the event.
Deafie actually owns the brightest (yellow & Chrome) bling Harley money can buy- but keeps it under cover in a dark section of his shed. He`s seriously worried about coming out of tha closet.
Quote from: The General on April 09, 2013, 01:41:24 PM
Quote from: CanDman on April 09, 2013, 11:37:45 AM
WILD HOGS Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvwmgWCJ2s#ws)
:empathy2:
I love that movie....I got a close (Dirt Bike) mate that`s seriously Harleyphobic. His birthday soon, so me and another one of his close mates (I`ll call him deafie so his secret and health stays safe for now) are turning up at Birthday boy`s place on Harleys. I got a borrowed sportster, Nazi helmet and some fake tattoos but still looking for a leather jacket with those frilley things hanging off. (Like numerous shoe laces...umm that`s what I could use-but still need a jacket - though one of those "vests" would probly do). Managed to find some shiney stars in the Christmas tree Box - Will work on an authentic Beer Gut, meanwhile. - I`ll post some pics of the sting after the event.
Deafie actually owns the brightest (yellow & Chrome) bling Harley money can buy- but keeps it under cover in a dark section of his shed. He`s seriously worried about coming out of tha closet.
I think its about time Deafie came out of the closet ,but I don't know how Mr Harleyphobic will handle it when he realizes Deafie owns the bike. I reckon it will work in his favour that he's hard of hearing :lol:
Darran
Quote from: FJSpringy on April 09, 2013, 08:04:13 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on April 09, 2013, 05:19:09 AM
much like the easter bunny and satan claus, ,
Oi mate watch it there............ Oh sorry mate I thort you said playboy bunnies
not much difference,how much of a pb bunny is real on most of them :)
Quote from: Zwartie on April 06, 2013, 09:25:32 AM
My buddy Bruce posted a link on Facebook along with the following commentary "Disgusting. This shows how Harley-Davidson trashed Buell motorcycles when they decided to drop the line, since it didn't fit their pirate head/leather tassel cruiser image. Eric Buell, you were (and are) a class act. Too bad we can't say the same about the Motor Corporation!"
Here's the link: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17257844&postcount=53 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17257844&postcount=53)
Here's the photo:
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/56clubsedan/BuellDumpster.jpg)
Kind of sad, really.
Zwartie
You never saw this video??
Buell Blast Crush (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDsu93esQMc#ws)
Can we do embeds on here? ETA: The site does it automatically... KEWL!
i did see it, , think its a bloody waste, i actually like buell,s, although i have never ridden one,
It's just SO SAD to see ANY working motorcycle meet its demise this way.
So sad... :negative:
You never saw this video??
Buell Blast Crush (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDsu93esQMc#ws)
Can we do embeds on here? ETA: The site does it automatically... KEWL!
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Karma's a bitch ain't it. :hi: