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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: gidbg on August 07, 2008, 10:42:18 AM

Title: Harley Riders??
Post by: gidbg on August 07, 2008, 10:42:18 AM
Just wondering if there are an Harley riders on the forum?? I have an 08 Roadking post pics if you got um

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Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Robmeister on August 07, 2008, 05:10:27 PM
Paul and BootedBear are two HD riders here. 

I got to sit on Paul's in Chicago a couple weekends ago  :@`
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: gidbg on August 07, 2008, 07:53:49 PM
im new to Harley i just bought her in Feb. rode Metric for years before making the change.  I have to admit now that i have a Hog i am totally obsessed with it any excuse to go ride or buy more "saftey chrome" >:D
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: FunshinePa on August 07, 2008, 07:55:15 PM
teehee ME.. Again!!! after 3 years without my bitchster!!
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: GASlick on August 07, 2008, 09:18:14 PM
beautiful bike.  I want one and have been trying to convince the missus that I need one due to the increase in fuel prices.  So far, no go.  LOL
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: gidbg on August 07, 2008, 11:38:11 PM
if it helps i am avearging about 43 miles to the gallon right now should get closer to 50 when the bike breaks in alittle more.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Mikekoz13 on August 08, 2008, 05:02:35 AM
Former Harley rider here..... I used to have a FatBoy......... I told the wife that for my 50th birthday (two years) I'm coming home on a new Harley.......
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Robmeister on August 08, 2008, 05:49:07 AM
Former Harley rider here..... I used to have a FatBoy......... I told the wife that for my 50th birthday (two years) I'm coming home on a new Harley.......

Yeah, at some "reward myself" point, I'll get one too.  50th is 4 years out....that's a good one if business lags.

I gotta admit--and I hope this ain't blasphemy on this thread--but those big ol' Honda Aspencades with all the bells & whistles are pretty damn cool too.

We were chatting about the flat-black BMWs and Ducati's in Chicago.

There are some cool bikes out there....but there's that certain SOMETHING about a Harley. :@`
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Robmeister on August 08, 2008, 05:50:57 AM
Just wondering if there are an Harley riders on the forum?? I have an 08 Roadking post pics if you got um

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi112.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn182%2Fdrizzt3070%2F007.jpg&hash=d68cc7b866c660b5750c01cd11c0cf9a1e5fbabe)

How'bout a nice side view, brutha?

Kinda hard to get fully envious with that cutt-off, over the handle bars shot there.  can't even see the tires, man.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Bolohead on August 08, 2008, 10:22:39 AM
If I ever end up in the singles crowd again, then I will get one.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: StumpyDave on August 08, 2008, 10:34:32 AM
Britain is dominated by sportsbikes.  I guess there isn't a huge demand for cruisers as we seem to have a lot of bends here (I think that must be intentional to get as many road miles in as possible as it's only a small island).
I've never ridden a H-D.  Maybe I'm getting some sort of mid-life crisis because I quite fancy a cruiser.  However I like the idea of a Triumph Rocket.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Zeekev on August 08, 2008, 02:21:48 PM
I like the Harley's as well, my next bike will probably be the Softail Night Train but right now I'm enjoying my Triumph cruiser.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: gidbg on August 09, 2008, 11:03:49 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi112.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn182%2Fdrizzt3070%2F009.jpg&hash=05b6fb9a72364cd23029374864eeda955b2b602e) here is another pic of my "Mistress" that is my wifes name for the bike.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Robmeister on August 09, 2008, 11:22:02 AM
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi112.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn182%2Fdrizzt3070%2F009.jpg&hash=05b6fb9a72364cd23029374864eeda955b2b602e) here is another pic of my "Mistress" that is my wifes name for the bike.

Oh....now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Tor on August 25, 2008, 10:26:27 AM
No Harley here. But got a ST1300 touring bike (wife has her own ST1300). This is taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We carry everything we need, including tent, sleeping bags and other paraphernalia

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Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Robmeister on August 26, 2008, 07:48:19 AM
That's W-A-Y C-O-O-L, Tor  O0

What make of bike is that?
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: StumpyDave on August 26, 2008, 09:43:56 AM
That'll be a Honda.
In the UK the ST1300 is marketed as a Pan European.  Does it have a different name over there?
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: slyinglide on August 26, 2008, 01:13:11 PM
Funny story here,  When I was in the Army, I owned a Heritage Classic,  I was reassigned over to Germany, and I had to have the Bike shipped over there and it would take about 2 months to get it there.  One night, after bieng in Germany for about a month, I was in a local "Bar" having a beer, when in the door walked about 15 to 20 men and women in riding leathers decked out with chains and studs, patches the whole works......I said to myself, "I didn't hear and bikes pull up to the bar?  And there was plenty of room out front to park them if they did?".  I walked outside and right there in front of the bar was a whole row of scooters and Mopeds.........They were a biker gang alright!!!!!! I laughed and left............when I got my bike I rode it down to the same bar and parked it out front next to the other "BIKES" and before I could even get off the thing I was surrounded by the gang ogling my bike.......they got me drunker than I think I have ever been......
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: gidbg on August 26, 2008, 09:35:26 PM
Those are a couple of really nice bikes Tor. My wife and i are going to get her into the motorcycle saftey course sometime next year so she can learn the basics and get her indorsement. Then we will be on the hunt for a new bike for her.
Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: Tor on August 27, 2008, 08:14:58 AM
That'll be a Honda.
In the UK the ST1300 is marketed as a Pan European.  Does it have a different name over there?

Dave,
Honda ST1300 is the name in the US.

Extremely reliable,,,coming up on 50000 miles. Fully decked with Communication system, GPS, 2-way radio and everything else we need.

She rides the heck out of that bike, which is,,,close to 750 pounds loaded. Fun fun....



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Title: Re: Harley Riders??
Post by: StumpyDave on August 27, 2008, 10:14:34 AM
A fantastic way to tour.
You don't mess up your bike's handling with a pillion/company/talk the the Mrs when you want, turn the radio off when you don't/listen to your own music choice/space for carrying beer and food.
My wife isn't that keen on spending that much time on 2 wheels (maybe she would be with your setup).
I quite like my approach - it suits my introspective tendencies:
http://www.t595.net/album/album.asp?album=8563&pg=1&img=51080