Motorcycles

[LF]

So I took a plunge last week and decided to get myself a bike



Thats a pic I took from the ebay auction I bought it from, as it hasn't arrived yet so I could take my own pictures

Anyways, with the limited knowledge I have about Harley's/bikes in general, I'm curious if any of you are previous or current bike owners. I've already allotted for an additional budget for something called the "harley tax" which is basically just an upgrade in pipes. Anything else I should be looking into aside from a badass paintjob? What kind of clubs should I be looking into?

To those who have sportbikes, enjoy your windup toys that sound like they are crying when you accelerate! I plan on giving audible orgasms as I ride past everyone this summer with the deep baritone growl of a real bike! h ah ahahah a a ah

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It's a Harley so I'd also be sure to stock up on floor dry or something to catch oil based on what I see come through my store. lol

Nice ride though!

[Cojafoji]

Sorry you bought a Harley. I've heard some pretty horrific things about quality compared to other bike makers, and that they apparently survive on brand recognition alone.

But hey, it looks like a sweet ride. Enjoy yourself.

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I do agree with his sentiment about sport bikes though. They're cool but just not for me.


EDIT: I'm not sure that any bike is for me now that I think about it. Was always accident prone on a bike as a kid and always bang myself up in some fashion when I mountain bike. I probably shouldn't add a motor to the mix.

[LF]

Horrific things about the quality of a Harley? Not that I know what I'm talking about but I would imagine that they wouldn't be as legendary as they are if they had such poor quality. I would assume any bad stories about quality would come more from user error/incompetence and less from quality of the product.

The only real reason I chose a Harley was for the sound... Lots of bikes are aesthetically appealing, but only Harley's sound like they are meant to be ridden imo. To me its the same concept as to why you don't put a Hybrid engine in a sports car where a v8 hemi should be

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You've never heard horror stories about a Harley?

Probably not a "horror" story really as much at this is just an observation from years of watching people fuel vehicles.....

All riding season long I watch people spend 20 minutes checking all the fluids, adding fluids, and tweaking things on their Harley while all their friends with non-Harley bikes wait on them so they can hit the road again.

My dad used to own one, and although he still wishes he had a motorcycle, he says he'd never own a Harley again because of the maintenance involved and the mess it makes when it's parked. Notice how your eBay dude didn't take the picture in his garage or even a proper parking spot?

EDIT: The last thing I want to sound like I'm doing is shooting down your decision. I'm jealous because I really do want to get a motorcycle but I know I shouldn't! I'd probably own a Harley along with a couple other bikes if I could afford it, even with the maintenance stuff.

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Hell I hope I'm wrong about that model too ... it's a Sportster isn't it? They may be better...



EDIT: lol... its also the same colors as the Galloping Goose MC.

2nd EDIT: Came across this quote searching 'Harley oil leaks'... "Everyone knows Harley's DON'T leak oil; they just mark their spot!" lol

[Money]

i just bought an r6 get some balls faggot

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That bike isn't nearly as hawt as that pink number in the background.

[Money]

and newsflash a stock harley doesnt sound any way like u think LF, those are aftermarket exhausts and ppl riding hondas and kawasakis can have them as well LOL

[Money]

and you're beyond retarded buying a bike on ebay hope i see u on the rod so i can wheelie by u at 160

[LF]

You desperately need new tires on that bike, I wouldn't dare trying to pull a wheelie on that as bald as they are. I also have a few matchbox toys that make the same noise that r6 does when its revved up. To me those bikes sound like they are whining/crying when you ride them, totally unappealing... just like the kids that ride them thinking they are hot shit for driving like morons. I am also aware of the aftermarket exhaust, hence my mention of the "harley tax" in my first post

[Money]

rofl? ur retarded i have at least 1000 more miles left on them son

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This thread is full of shrimpy plonkers

[MaGi kOz]

I was thinking of getting a Harley also but more on the lines of this: