I rode the non-trickedout version of it on several HD test rides. Funnest cruiser I have ever been on! I actually contemplated trading the 919 for it. But I can't give up sportbikes quite yet.
Sure is pretty. Some dentist will look bad ass on that thing.
lol thats awesome. i love how they roll out in their harley jeans, harley jacket, harley boots, harley glasses, halrey helmet and than they think they are some kinda 1%er or something
I rode a version of it last summer.... The steering felt so heavy that I just didnt want to take any further down the street than I already did. They are what they are and if its what you like thats cool. I'm just not in the "Harley" place yet or any cruiser type just yet..
I have friends with those type of things. They won't leave me alone until I ride it. They think they have the Harley that is gong to change my mind about Harleys. There's something about those things that put me to sleep. When I get off the blasted thing I always say the same thing. Don't make me do that again.
Last year I rode the DM's Dyna Whatsit. It was the most basic one with mid controls. Now, I wouldn"t buy one, but it was surprising how well it rode! Engine,trans and clutch worked great together. Handling was fine as was the ride within the limits of the suspension.
the dentist will look bad ass on it tho... and myself personally dont care for having my hands thumped/vibrated to death by a harley vibrator... erm motor. They need to learn how to balance em... hondas vtx1800 doesnt vibrate at all. and thats got 2 900cc coffee cans.
the picture does look nice, but 30K is a little steep....plus add the cost of all the Harley t-shirts and other costume accessories from all the dealerships in all the different cities just to look Harleyish
A guy at work just bought a Screamin Eagle Ultra..................$37K
Just think of how many bikes you could own for $37K.........a 919, a SV650, a FJR1300, & a Vmax. All slightly used but you would have all of your moods/needs covered and some money left over.
Nice apart from the seriously gay seat covering! What is it Bison or something?
30 large ones - what a joke. I'd have more fun on the new Forty-Eight Sporty and have change to burn.
If they made a 48 Sporty......
Gotta love how HD will gawd up a bike, gawd UP THE PRICE, AND THE MOST AMAZING PART IS people ACTUALLY PAY IT!
Sure I have my Harley's, but I have nowhere near 30K in ALL of them, and I love the 9er to boot.
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Bikes I own:
New addition 1978 CB750Four
2006 919
1994 home built springer
1984 KLR 600
1953 Servi-car (I gotta get this put back together)
1942 WLA (Gotta finish this one as well)
1985 Honda 200M ATC
1985 Honda ATC 70
1997 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4X4 ATV
Early 1984 Ironhead Sporty (Wife has laid claim to this bike)
1986 Sporty that I am putting a ironhead engine into
YEA BIGDAA I Gotta GUN!
It's not that I am punishing YOU, I am just taking YOUR money and giving it to LAZY Asses who refuse to get off the TIT of the Government...Obama to Joe the Plumber
Eh, you're right. I can't buy a Harley anyway due to the fact that I'm single and thus don't have a bike mechanic boyfriend to babysit the darn thing. :/
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Eh, you're right. I can't buy a Harley anyway due to the fact that I'm single and thus don't have a bike mechanic boyfriend to babysit the darn thing. :/
Isn't that blasphemy from someone who lives in Wisconsin? I thought you guys couldn't talk bad about Harleys, Happy Days or Laverne and Shirley?
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my buddy just got one, it is a sharp lookin bike, he does'nt have any issues with his hands going numb, in fact he says it's prob one of the nicest rides he's ever been on.
my buddy just got one, it is a sharp lookin bike, he does'nt have any issues with his hands going numb, in fact he says it's prob one of the nicest rides he's ever been on.
It's pretty hard to find somebody who just spent 30-40K on a bike and will admit it's a POS. Can't blame 'em. If they admit they F'd up that bad it would be pretty embarassing.
I'll never get but you got to give HD credit. Their marketing is like Jedi mind control.
You think this bike is worth twice what you are paying ................
H.D. = Hundred Dollars. Every thing you do to own one (besides buying it which costs you more than a Honda Accord) costs you a Hundred Dollars minimum. BTW love the dentist comment, funnest thing I have read in a long time.
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It's pretty hard to find somebody who just spent 30-40K on a bike and will admit it's a POS. Can't blame 'em. If they admit they F'd up that bad it would be pretty embarassing.
I'll never get but you got to give HD credit. Their marketing is like Jedi mind control.
You think this bike is worth twice what you are paying ................
That shit don't work on me.
It's one of the oldest marketing tricks, isn't it? Place an astronomical price tag on something, in this case a bike, relative to other similar products and people just have to have it because at that price it has to be outstanding, exclusive, gets you into the cool club, gives you bragging rights at the dentist convention, allows you to wear questionable gear/clothing without having your wife, friends and family wonder about you, etc., etc.
I was trying to make a light-hearted joke (post #19) and I feel like it was part of a downturn which derailed your thread into another steaming pile of hatred.
You're not being bashed here... it's not your fault.
I'm sorry if your feelings got hurt.
You can say bad things about my 919 if it makes you feel any better.
Flat black and suede/leather seats/accessories sure looks nice. But not like everyone said, not ready for it yet. As in putting around instead of zooming around.
I was trying to make a light-hearted joke (post #19) and I feel like it was part of a downturn which derailed your thread into another steaming pile of hatred.
You're not being bashed here... it's not your fault.
I'm sorry if your feelings got hurt.
You can say bad things about my 919 if it makes you feel any better.
+1 We're just having some fun. Buy or dream of buying whatever makes you happy!
Isn't that blasphemy from someone who lives in Wisconsin? I thought you guys couldn't talk bad about Harleys, Happy Days or Laverne and Shirley?
...or beer or brats or the Packers.
You are exactly right. But think of it this way...
...If you live next to the ice cream shop, it's frickin AWESOME at first. And then, after a while you get tired of seeing people walk by with ice cream cones. EVERYBODY has an ice cream cone and soon, when you see someone with an ice cream cone, you're just like, whatever.
All those loud, vibrating, spitting and sputtering ice cream cones get old after awhile.
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When I first saw the new Fatboy Low I went to the Harley shop and checked the price tag. To get it done just like the picture I saw, no chrome, only flat black and polished aluminum, was like 23k CAN$. I said screw it.
I know where I can get an old panhead from the 50's for 5 grand, I'll go get that instead.
and giggles.
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