Cruisers
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Cruisers
Hey guys my folks are about to jump on the Cruiser motorcycle band wagon.
My dads friend bought a v-star, His best friend (the othe rguys bro-inlaw) bought a harley. And now my folks are looking at buying a vulcan 900 classic lt.
Do any of yall own one of these. Any insights.
thanks,
Anthony (and folks)
My dads friend bought a v-star, His best friend (the othe rguys bro-inlaw) bought a harley. And now my folks are looking at buying a vulcan 900 classic lt.
Do any of yall own one of these. Any insights.
thanks,
Anthony (and folks)
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As far as Im concerned, they are only 3 brands of bikes: Harley-Davidson, Buell and Victory.
Nothing against anyone who choses to buy a Japanese bike, (they make very dependable bikes that cost considerably less than Harley/Buell/Victory) but me personally I could never have any pride in my bike unless it was an American one.
Nothing against anyone who choses to buy a Japanese bike, (they make very dependable bikes that cost considerably less than Harley/Buell/Victory) but me personally I could never have any pride in my bike unless it was an American one.
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Originally Posted by Deere_Daze
As far as Im concerned, they are only 3 brands of bikes: Harley-Davidson, Buell and Victory.
Nothing against anyone who choses to buy a Japanese bike, (they make very dependable bikes that cost considerably less than Harley/Buell/Victory) but me personally I could never have any pride in my bike unless it was an American one.
Nothing against anyone who choses to buy a Japanese bike, (they make very dependable bikes that cost considerably less than Harley/Buell/Victory) but me personally I could never have any pride in my bike unless it was an American one.
Theres alot of Harley riders, who are so cocky about their brand of bike that its discusting. Lots of wanna be's on them also, because "its a Harley"
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Harley this Harley that stuff made in USA, I bet 40% of Harley isn't made in the USA. Look at the V-Rod, Porsche designed. I never let friends with Harley's park on my driveway as it's clean and I don't like oil stains. BMW's welcomed, see 'em long before you hear 'em. 9 bikes no Harley's just good German engineering.
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I ride Harleys, I ride them because I truely enjoy the simple, Primitive nature of the engine... Its like an old flathead, its vintage in its design. The current American V-Twin in so much like what HD made in 1903, has not changed all that much (I ride a 73')
SO, with motorcycles its all about what you enjoy! I love riding my bike, I also enjoy working on it, and I enjoy the "antique" like quality.. And it is an American company as well! but, hey, my wife drives a Toyota, so I recognise the reliable nature of Japanese and German vehicles.
My Harley leaves a good size puddle where it parks... As we say, they mark their spot! I would not have it any other way..... (I could replace the bad seals, but its easier to dump some oil in once in a while.)..
SO, with motorcycles its all about what you enjoy! I love riding my bike, I also enjoy working on it, and I enjoy the "antique" like quality.. And it is an American company as well! but, hey, my wife drives a Toyota, so I recognise the reliable nature of Japanese and German vehicles.
My Harley leaves a good size puddle where it parks... As we say, they mark their spot! I would not have it any other way..... (I could replace the bad seals, but its easier to dump some oil in once in a while.)..
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From: Hudson Florida.
i'm more of a sportbike kind of guy. Honda, Suzuki Kawasaki, Ducati, etc are my kind of bikes. Nothing wrong with folks who like Harley, or any other cruiser bikes, I just prefer a bike that can take on twisty roads at significant speeds.
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WHEW! I thought I started a loyalty brand war, not to offend guys / gals and those that are confused.
So true the statement we love to ride no matter what brand or style of riding.
That isn't the case in Hollister every year, my dad was there in 47 (47 Speed twin Triumph), 97 (50th) to 2001, couldn't make 02 at 80 but rode his 46 Matchless 500 at 80 until he died.
I ride 70's BMW's, Matchless and Norton's, what a difference in attitude when not on a Harley in Hollister Last year on a 95 FSDX loaner bike, yup i'm ok that year. On the open road we exchange hand waves.
And Hollister started out as a Gypsy Tour not a Harley meet.
At the 50th in 97 more than once saw bikes with dealer plates and rider with price tag on helmet, true hard core riders.
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So true the statement we love to ride no matter what brand or style of riding.
That isn't the case in Hollister every year, my dad was there in 47 (47 Speed twin Triumph), 97 (50th) to 2001, couldn't make 02 at 80 but rode his 46 Matchless 500 at 80 until he died.
I ride 70's BMW's, Matchless and Norton's, what a difference in attitude when not on a Harley in Hollister Last year on a 95 FSDX loaner bike, yup i'm ok that year. On the open road we exchange hand waves.
And Hollister started out as a Gypsy Tour not a Harley meet.
At the 50th in 97 more than once saw bikes with dealer plates and rider with price tag on helmet, true hard core riders.
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I was just about to start a motorcycle thread, and I found this one.
I ride a Yamaha V-star and it is great, but I do wish it had more power.
Just like most wants in life, I have to go with what I can afford.
The best thing to do about finding what you would like to ride is keep talking to owners of the particular bike you are interested in.
I like Yamaha myself, I just like to be different. There are Yamahas coming out with 113" engines. That's alot of bike. Yamahas are affordable.
To be honest with you I am also building a chopper, just to be different.
I think I will spend up to 16,000 when I am done. That is what I can afford.
If someone can let me know how to post pictures. I can post some of my current build. I am at the 65% point of the build, so I have away to go.
Riding is great not matter what you ride, I don't feel that you have to break the bank to ride.
If you consider yourself a motorcyclist then just owning a bike is cool.
I ride a Yamaha V-star and it is great, but I do wish it had more power.
Just like most wants in life, I have to go with what I can afford.
The best thing to do about finding what you would like to ride is keep talking to owners of the particular bike you are interested in.
I like Yamaha myself, I just like to be different. There are Yamahas coming out with 113" engines. That's alot of bike. Yamahas are affordable.
To be honest with you I am also building a chopper, just to be different.
I think I will spend up to 16,000 when I am done. That is what I can afford.
If someone can let me know how to post pictures. I can post some of my current build. I am at the 65% point of the build, so I have away to go.
Riding is great not matter what you ride, I don't feel that you have to break the bank to ride.
If you consider yourself a motorcyclist then just owning a bike is cool.
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I know someone who bought new a Kawi. Vulcan 800 Classic back in 2000. He still has it, and he loves it. He always gets asked if it is a HD, because it almost looks like one. The only complaint he has is when he is riding with a bunch of people, the torque off the line (from a complete stop) is a little slower, but once he gets going, he actually has to keep down shifting to stay with the pack. No oil leaks, and he has not had any mechanical problems yet. But I got to admit, he is starting to look into a new bike, and he is leaning toward a HD.
If I had the money, I'd get myself a Bigdog. Love them bikes.
If I had the money, I'd get myself a Bigdog. Love them bikes.
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I bought a 2000 Yamaha V Star 650 Custom back in Jan. and it only had 1267 mile on it and was in mint condition. It's big enough for me.
I am also getting a 1976 Honda CB500T from my son who just bought a Suzuki Boulevard C50 cruiser for 5800 bucks!
I rode Honda back in the 70s and had no problems with any I have owned.
I have since put 2000 mile on the V Star and have had no problems with it. If it wasn't such a long post, I would paste my oldest sons expierence he had with his buddy at a Harley delaership where his buddy bought a new Sportster. Speaking of which when said "buddy" took the bike in for first service, they found a small nail in the rear tire. They claimed that they could NOT repair it so a new tire and labor cost him 280 bucks.
All because of the Harley name on the tire I guess.
I am also getting a 1976 Honda CB500T from my son who just bought a Suzuki Boulevard C50 cruiser for 5800 bucks!
I rode Honda back in the 70s and had no problems with any I have owned.
I have since put 2000 mile on the V Star and have had no problems with it. If it wasn't such a long post, I would paste my oldest sons expierence he had with his buddy at a Harley delaership where his buddy bought a new Sportster. Speaking of which when said "buddy" took the bike in for first service, they found a small nail in the rear tire. They claimed that they could NOT repair it so a new tire and labor cost him 280 bucks.
All because of the Harley name on the tire I guess.
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I rode a '53 panhead back in the day when people actually knew what a bike was just by looking at the engine. Most bikes today don't have any class other than BMWs with the pancake engine. If you put a naked HD up against some naked Suzukis, from the right side they are near identical. Same with some Yamahas.
Nearly every cruiser is a knock off of a hd. Sport bikes, what we used to call cafe racers, all look the same and are copies of Ducati.
regardless of what you ride, at least you're riding a sled not ridin in a cage.
Nearly every cruiser is a knock off of a hd. Sport bikes, what we used to call cafe racers, all look the same and are copies of Ducati.
regardless of what you ride, at least you're riding a sled not ridin in a cage.