Hate the most about Harleys is the price.

@juans3728

9 күн бұрын

This is at the top of all lists and you cannot afford a new one or even a used one is because of the $$$$$$ and many riders will look somewhere else for another make where they save from 1/2 to almost 3/4 on a purchase.

@planetbizzaro1839

8 күн бұрын

And the fact that Harleys are SLLLLOOOWWWWW, loud, heavy, ugly AF and you pretty much look like a tool riding them.

@Embargoman

8 күн бұрын

It will happen similar situation with the Tatra car when the Volkswagen Beetle is a knock off of a Tatra Model 97, but yet the CF-Moto V-Rod knockoff will be loved by Harley haters.

@theodavies8754

4 күн бұрын

Parts prices in the UK. The parts are made everywhere from Japan for the discs to Taiwan for the chrome plating that is not very good.

@Embargoman

4 күн бұрын

@@theodavies8754 Even for parts that are made in China.

Been riding since 1974. As a die-hard biker, i really don't give a shit what you ride. You do you. Ride safe, y'all!

@user-qr7ee2cp4y

6 күн бұрын

Me too... don't care what you ride, just don't be a d-ck about it....

@user-Borgus

2 күн бұрын

Damn good point, well stated. Peace, and safe riding to you always.

No bike is worth hating. Never owned a Harley, mostly because I could buy literally any style of any other bike, ride it for a couple years, insurance, and full riding gear, buy accessories I want and still have money left over over the cost of a Harley today.

Who the hell has enough time on energy to hate an inanimate object?..

@frankcastle1183

10 күн бұрын

Unfortunately Chief it’s real and definitely ridiculous.

@frankcastle1183

10 күн бұрын

Same with a lot of truckers, I am a tanker driver and see and hear all day people belittling others because the truck they drive.

@RetNavyChiefBTC

10 күн бұрын

@@frankcastle1183 if you have gratitude for what you have, belittling others seems a bit petty, IMHO?

@user-fk2mp5xh4s

10 күн бұрын

​@@frankcastle1183If that tanker isn't HazMat, I look down on you.😂

@exexpat11

10 күн бұрын

How about not see the point or appreciate them? The New Sportster S is more like the "SON OF V-Rod" than Sportster from the EVO era. Not very versatile... yet. More Sports Bike than from the Sportster Family. People love them. The LiveWire... Electric anything is a turnoff to me. Very limiting. Some people love them. The new bike that I thought was SPOT ON was the PAN AMERICA. It hit BMW right where it hurt. So those coming off the Africa Twin or a Tiger and want to upgrade now have two choices and one of those choices is SUPERIOR.

I ride a Harley and even I can't stand the snobby Harley attitude that a lot of owners have.

@kingdl5657

9 күн бұрын

I agree. I’ve been riding 30 years. Bought my first Harley 2 years ago after lots of sports and sport touring bikes. All these Harley guys talking shit can’t even make a u turn on their bikes or come to a stop without waddling like a duck.

@user-Borgus

2 күн бұрын

Understood. Completely.

Don’t think folks hate the bikes. It’s the culture/attitude of the owners/followers that rubs people the wrong way.

@majorramsey3k

10 күн бұрын

It's like Rick & Morty: I love the show but the fans... they're the worst.

@tobyh3681

9 күн бұрын

Bingo

@norbert_engel

9 күн бұрын

👆👍

@MrDoyle07

9 күн бұрын

Yeah, you betcha. I can feel your juxtaposition in the love in your comment. Maybe you’re seeing through your HonYamKawSu glasses, or maybe you’re looking real hard to find a reason to do your own hatin’.

@paulcoates4081

3 күн бұрын

@@MrDoyle07I have a good reason to hate harleys The bikes are mechanical junk And the riders are conceited Assholes I started riding on two wheels 56 years ago Average hd rider rides 300-350 miles a year Pathetic I’ve ridden twice that in one day Every ride with a harley in the pack, we made sure to have a support truck Every time it was the harley that got dragged home broken!

I don’t hate any bike. I love them all.

V-Rod was one of their greatest motorcycles and yep Harley Riders never accepted it as part of their family

@ericwobschall8410

6 күн бұрын

That would make me like it more. Decent bike I thought. Sort of dyna sized. I seem to recall the fork being raked out a little too much. I’d get one if it came up for cheap.

@Hakken1

4 күн бұрын

I rode my father in laws V-Rod. Very good feel. One of the most balanced bikes I have ridden.

I always think of Randy Savage. Hey Brother! And of course South Park just nailed it😂🤣

Bro, get over yourself. Harleys, Hondas, Yamaha, BMW's or whatever are just TWO WHEELS with an Engine. Motorcycles are meant for fun. Enjoy it. Ride what you can AFFORD and don't worry about what other people ride!!

@christophjohnson3777

10 күн бұрын

He didn't hate on anything. There are real harley snobs out there that die on these hills.

@Motorider50

10 күн бұрын

Last year he was dead set on getting the Indian Elite. He is a fan boi.

@SmittyAZ

10 күн бұрын

What's more important, what I ride, or what YOU ride? That question will shut up a few of the morons.

@Christofuzz-hc9xl

9 күн бұрын

I rode Japanese bikes my whole life. Owning a Harley-Davidson was way unattainable for me. And there are, ALOT of Harley deuschbags out there. I have a old harley now, first one, but I hate being considered an elitist because of what I now drive. I refuse to buy shit from the dealership, do almost all my own work on my bike, don't buy and wear Harley-Davidson everything. Shit I also have and ride a 1981yamaha xs650, and a kawasaki vulcan. Anyways your right though, ride what you can afford, enjoy it, and just respect the next man fir being out there playing frogger with car traffic.

@Sc-dn8dp

9 күн бұрын

Vtx 1800 twice as fun as any Harley at around 3000 to 5000. Fast fun. And can cruse anywhere and way more reliable I own one cause Harley’s are way to expensive!

Two wheels and a motor, I don’t care what it is. Vespa, Honda, Husky, Zundap, Harley, Guzzi. Don’t matter get on it and ride!

@Embargoman

8 күн бұрын

Would you ride a Chinese knockoff of a Harley-Davidson?

@Ronald-YouTube

7 күн бұрын

@@Embargoman wish I could show you a picture of my Chinese copy of Honda 100cc -Pagsta- Captain America Chopper.

@Embargoman

7 күн бұрын

@@Ronald-KZread Well I could imagine that, to say Harley-Davidson is facing trouble right now with China, CF-Moto is working with Daimler with a knockoff of a V-Rod.

@Ronald-YouTube

6 күн бұрын

@@williamforbes5826 plus I used to have a Jawa CZ 250.

@Ronald-YouTube

5 күн бұрын

@@williamforbes5826 sounds good to me.

I think you're off base on the VRod. Harley haters actually like the bike. It's everything that Harley has never been up till that point. Fast, high tech, great handling, high revving and liquid cooled. The ones that hated the VRod the most, were the Harley purists.

@mrspeigle1

7 күн бұрын

Tend to agree, the one harley I would add to the stable.

@BruceLee-xn3nn

4 күн бұрын

The bike was meant for younger riders but they're all broke

Fact. Nobody has ever said they hate Harley’s except for Harley riders. Nobody has said sportster are girls bikes Except for Harley riders. Seems that a lot of Harley riders are very insecure.

@user-qb6yf4cf7f

9 күн бұрын

Yeah its like firebird owners- they eat each other for lunch. Fukkit sticking to Triumph Bonnies

@DaveWitham-td8lj

6 күн бұрын

Good point

It's all to complicated now, it was easy when you had a Sporster, a Superglide and an Electra Glide, those were the days !

I'm surprised Buell wasn't mentioned! As a Buell XB12SCG owner, I get hate all the time with people saying I couldn't afford a Harley badge so bought a renamed Harley everywhere I take it

@exexpat11

10 күн бұрын

Buell's Engineering was Superior to Harley. Going to a Rotax Engine was the final straw for HD. Dealers tended to place Buells in the back corner next to the restrooms thus they did not sell. Can you imagine Harley with the M8 and Revolution Engines with Buell innovations today? HD was very dirty when they sacked Eric.

@scottbowles9574

9 күн бұрын

@@exexpat11that your opinion

@jonathanward4815

9 күн бұрын

Never heard that before.

@exexpat11

9 күн бұрын

@@scottbowles9574 Buell started out as making kits for Sportsters then expanding into making a bike using the Sportster as a base in the Mid 80's. 1. Underslung exhausts Erik Buell pondered on why riders should put up with side-mounted exhausts that were non-aerodynamic, spoiled the line of the bike and made the rider hot. His answer: an exhaust mounted centrally under the bike. 2. Fuel in frame Erik’s passion for racing made him question why a race bike had to handle like a pig when the fuel level dropped. Using a bike’s aluminum beam frame as the fuel tank means the weight of the fuel remains low, so the bike handles well no matter how much fuel is onboard. 3. Mass Centralization Years before Honda spouted mass centralization as MotoGP magic, Erik Buell was building it into his bikes. It was part of a three-pronged attack to achieve handling nirvana: moving components nearer to the centre of mass, achieving the lowest unsprung weight possible and making a frame torsionally rigid. 4. Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) Braking A huge single rim-mounted disc and reverse mounted caliper that performed as good as a normal two-disc set up but with less unsprung weight. Arguments still rage on the increased gyroscopic effect. 5. Engine Oil in Swingarm Similar to fuel-in-frame concept and it increases cooling action too.

@vernleroyson331

9 күн бұрын

100% correct

I hate that harley riders dont say wasup on the road, gimme a break

@budredden818

8 күн бұрын

I ride Harley’s and all give the wave to every biker 2 and 3 wheels

@rich213sal

8 күн бұрын

@@budredden818 😊

@rich213sal

6 күн бұрын

@@budredden818 hey man, so why is it that most dont? Asking for a friend

@AwareWolfOnWheels

4 күн бұрын

I greet everyone on two wheels, especially the justeat uber moped delivery nobs, it confuses them and I get a kick out of it.

@BAsed_AFro

2 күн бұрын

@@budredden818 Depends on your location. That's very common throughout "flyover country" but much lesser so in bigger cities along the coasts.

I do not ride to please others nor make others happy I ride because I enjoy riding, could care less what you think/feel about my choice. 😮😮😮

@thollingsworth4910

9 күн бұрын

So what do you ride?

@thollingsworth4910

9 күн бұрын

So what do you ride?

@cash2unow365

9 күн бұрын

@@thollingsworth4910 1300 VTX, 1600 Roadstar silverado, had an American Ironhorse a year ago.

I am proud of my 77 XLH Sportster and my 75 Electa Glide, both AMF machines which I bought new back then. Other than the normal routine servicing and adjustments I've never had to put a spanner near the engines and no oil leaks. Proud to have helped HD survive in my small way. Keep the videos coming. I like all bikes, just some better than others.

I have had all kinds of motorcycles in my life. I own a yamaha road star and a harley road king right now. I loved them all and had lots of enjoyment from them all. Thinking about picking up a duel sport next. Would like to do a little adventure riding before I get to old. Been awhile since I have rode off road. Ride what makes you happy people. Peace✌️

@MrBigtom06

9 күн бұрын

I also ride a roadstar 03 and love it 21 years old and still runs as good as the day I bought it off the show room floor. Did some customization to it.

@Lastcallrepent

4 күн бұрын

I have a roadstar Yamaha 2007 ❤

The Pan America with the RedMax motor has so many mechanical and electrical issues it has been heavily discounted in order to move them off the sales floor and of course that affects the value of used motorcycles as well.

The Live Wire hands down …. MC blew a billion dollars on that POS

@mrspeigle1

7 күн бұрын

Yep, and it's garbage compared to other offerings in the catagory, if I'm going electric give me a energica.

Interesting video! I own a Road King and a BMW K1200rs. I like most bikes. I rode Kawasakis and Yamahas last century. First HD I bought was a 2006 Nightrod with mid controls. I loved it, but I ground the pegs constantly. More aspiring newbies wanting HDs should consider an 883 since it doesn't weigh 800 lbs. Keep riding, keep videoing. 👊

@HegshotRides

7 күн бұрын

Thanks brother

The Sturgis first came out with an 80 cubic inch Shovelhead. I bought one brand new in CA and rode it to MD.

@normangraber1047

8 күн бұрын

Was working at Fletcher's H-D when the Sturgis came out. Owner wouldn't let me buy a WG. I asked him why,"Because if anyone can break one you can." Loved the rear belt, didn't care much for the front belt. Shucked two until I figured out to vent the primary cover. The MOCO never did figure it out.

@steveadams5190

5 күн бұрын

I was wondering if anyone else caught that

I will stick to my 93 ultra classic 🇨🇦

I bought a 883 as well and put a 1250 kit on it and loved the way it rode after that .

I owners two Vrods and they rocked absolutely loved it! Haha Owned a 883 Iron it was cool, the same time I owned the VRods😎

Good video to watch at 4am, with mild insomnia. I have a 03 wide glide, with the twin cam 88,@ 1450cc. Not the newest or fastest, but for me it's all that. My speed days are over,I just like to ride the back roads, look like a troublemaker, warrented lol, and not get killed on the road. Newer engines= more horsepower &speed. Still not in my budget. I paid $3800, for mine, and that was a good entry level price that made it a reality to own a bike I thought I'd never afford. Anyways, good video,nice gun collection, your probably a good American. So am I. Have a good day bro.

@HegshotRides

7 күн бұрын

Thanks man

Never understood the hate on the 883. It's pretty much the springboard to Harley entry. A truly iconic bike that is infinitely moddable.

@greggarrot8132

9 күн бұрын

To be honest the 883 is what you buy your girlfriend or wife that wants to ride her own bike

@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits

9 күн бұрын

@@greggarrot8132 Yeah but I'd also never recommend anything Harley currently has as a beginner bike either. They kind of abandoned the starters. The dealership here sells Royal Enfield probably to fill that gap of cheap starter.

@frankmarkovcijr5459

9 күн бұрын

I love my Sportster 883 for 25 years. I have never felt the need to have anything bigger and the only bike I have that weighs 800 lb is my Euro sidecar tourist outfit.

@geraldburmeister9637

8 күн бұрын

@@greggarrot8132 Why? I would never put anybody I loved on a 550lb bike to learn on. Maybe as a second bike.

@michaelmurdock4607

8 күн бұрын

​@greggarrot8132 I hear you! An 883 is barely bigger than a lawn mower engine. Anything less than a 345 cu inch V8 boss hoss is a girl's bike! After a few months of riding, you can get rid of that little V8 and get a REAAALL BIKE with the much more usable 454.

When I first started riding 35 years ago, I started with an HD. I rode for about 5 years thinking only wimps rode other brands. Then a buddy let me ride his BMW. Wow! Years later, I’ve switched exclusively to BMW, Ducati, Triumph. However, anything anybody rides with 2wheels is awesome including HDs

Great Video. I totally agree about the bags. When I bought my Fat Boy, back in 2007, the first thing I did was put a set of Harley's Leather Bags on! Man, I used to stuff those babies, and then some! Gotta have bags!

I love all makes and models of bikes...

Hi Hegshot Rides, another great episode 🔥Hope you had a great July 4th, lots of Harley Haters yesterday, when I was cruising on my RoadGlide..mostly cars…3 lanes and they decided to tailgate me, oh well. Lastly, I can also say from a rider that started riding in 1988 on a Yamaha YSR 50, to a 92 CBR, 02 Gixxer,98 R1, 07 Hayabusa, 2012 Sportster, 2016 Street Glide and now my 2020 RoadGlide, the best and only motorcycle I will saddle up❤sadly most riders will never know, the way a Harley Davidson RoadGlide makes you feel..Ride Hard💪🏼, Be Blessed 🙏🏽, Aloha, Kenneth 🤙🏽

@HegshotRides

7 күн бұрын

Thanks man

I don't hate HDs. I looked at their bikes and spoke with some HD owners. While I was looking, the only bike that spoke to me was the Ducati XDiavel.

@josephmetiva3575

7 күн бұрын

I want to k ow what that bike said because it doesn't appeal to me at all. But if you like it that's fine with me.

@iSoldat

7 күн бұрын

@@josephmetiva3575 figure of speech... I just like the aesthetics better than the HDs.

Iron 883 was my very first bike. Never had been on a bike before that one. Got it brand new out of the dealer.. rode it 400 miles and knew I had to trade it in 😂 So I did! It did its job giving me confidence to ride so it’s a solid choice for new riders that want to start out on a Harley.

@loganurquhart11

10 күн бұрын

Well what was your second bike?

@About_that_ride

10 күн бұрын

@@loganurquhart11 went to a Softail Slim. I loved that bike! Then a RKS-almost perfection, and now a 2024 RG-better!

As seen in my picture this was my favorite Harley a 2005 V Rod with Road Glide Faring and Bags. Rode it from Florida to Sturgis and back in 2010. It was a great trip. My last motorcycle was a 2004 Honda VTX 1300C with a sidecar. Loved it too but my age got the best of me.

There is the look of a Harley that is artwork. Harley is the Mona Lisa of motorcycles.

@ericwobschall8410

6 күн бұрын

You need to get out more.

@TracyLoop

6 күн бұрын

@@ericwobschall8410 True.

@tunktrnder9957

Күн бұрын

Mona Lisa is super-expensive beyond all logic, and a realy ugly woman.

I ride an 09 Buell XB12XP and am a Harley hater because of what they did to Buell. I see the value in thier machines but i just can't get over thier business model.

@charlesrocks

10 күн бұрын

The new Buell super cruiser is really cool

@exexpat11

10 күн бұрын

BINGO!

The V-Rod was just plain weird. 😢

@exexpat11

10 күн бұрын

The Porsche Harley Davidson. Big, tube frame, finless engine. It was as if HR Giger designed a Cruiser.

@garyrice7191

8 күн бұрын

It may have been weird but it was a great motorcycle!

@BruceLee-xn3nn

4 күн бұрын

It was for the tide pod generation but they're too broke to afford it.

I love the looks of the Iron 883.

@exexpat11

10 күн бұрын

A Sportster is a Sportster is a Sportster... (Chinese voice - ALL LOOK SAME!) Unless it is a Roadster then you have a totally different animal. (Just kidding. Love my Roadster.)

The first three years of the v-rod was the best, it had a narrow back wheel and was bomb in the mountains.

I've owned many different brands and types of bikes over the years. All used and bargain basement priced. My first big twin harley was a 1978 flh shriner. The only original parts are the tanks, frame, engine, and transmission. It's been through many mods over the years. ( and I will keep it until my last breath of life) My other two bikes are Harley-Davidsons, 1991 Springer Softtail, and a 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. I like bikes that can be maintained with basic hand tools 🔧 and you don't need a computer degree to figure out what is wrong with it. The EVOS are extremely reliable, and even my AMF shovelhead is very reliable. I'm not into big hp and going fast anymore, I just enjoy getting out and enjoying back country roads and enjoying life. (61 years old) Like a good woman, take care of them and respect them, and they won't let you down. Ignore them and don't give them the attention they need, and you'll learn the meaning of (hell hath no fury like a woman scorned) hahaha Seriously though, I have an appreciation for most of my motorcycles, especially classic and antique bikes from every part of the world.

When I went to get my first Harley, back in mid 2012, I was looking at the 883 Iron. Ended up buying the last 2011 Nightster they had in the showroom. Got it for the same price as the 2012 883 Iron. I still love the Evo Sportster. Now I am chopping a 1991 Sportster 883 Deluxe that was already punched out to 1200. I also have a 1997 Yamaha Vmax.

I got a 2008 Harley sportster 883 low edition for 4,200 total, it had 14k miles, has the classic Harley logo on the tank, I’ve put over 2k miles on it in 3-4 months, I ride when I want, not when the weather permits. This is my 7th bike, 4 different brands, thousands of miles, all bike is a bike, it’s what you make it that matters to you, nobody else

Happy trails, Cowpoke

Fortunately most of us that ride Harleys honestly could not possibly care any less what folks think about our bikes.

You summed it up quite well. Personally love the Harley and have had one for over 20 years.

I love my Harley and many other bikes, I keep my comments to my self about bikes that don't suit me. But it's not uncommon to hear non harley riders making comments about harley prices, low hp, slow, grampa bike, harley tax, weight, etc. I just tell them to move on. I choose not to point out their excessive plastic.

I seriously think that the people that hate harleys the most are actual harley owners. God forbid you ride a sporster or a V rod or a softail standard. I heard more harley bash those models more than anyone.

I've had plenty of people talk shit about Harley, but no one ever said that they hate Harleys. I don't hate any bikes. However, I do get a chuckle when I see someone on a metric with straight pipes.

@wilde.coyote6618

4 күн бұрын

I don't like their crankshafts come pressed together in 3 pieces. The connecting rod bearings are actual needle bearings . Harley does a nice job on their chrome and paint.. I have a 2020 Fury, with cobra exhaust.

A Electra glide with the King of the road package in the 1970s weighed 732 lb with a half a tank of gas now they weigh 900 plus pounds

4:16 one of my brothers first bike was a 2019 iron 883, he paid about 8400 or 8500 for it came with a passenger pillion and back rest, his wife hated getting on the back of that bike she didnt feel safe and he did look big on it but he got it to learn to ride and get more comfortable after he got his endorsement. After 6 months he traded in the 19 iron for a 23 Street Glide about 2 weeks after I traded in my 09 softail for a 24 Street Glide. I think the main reason that many Harley riders call the iron 883 a girls bike is because of its small size, I test rode my brothers iron that i mentioned above and found it to be small and uncomfortable I'm 6'3 the bike had mid controls and the seating position was more aggressive than i was used to. My wife had sat on one in the showroom a few weeks ago because shes deciding whether she wants to ride or stay on the back of my bike and it was perfect size for her being 5'8 she felt comfortable on the bike plus its light weight and easily maneuverable, she also looked at a street 500 and a Sportster S. Hell even my softail is sometimes called a girls bike for the same reason as the iron, its small size. 11:25 I can definitely attest to that, I get so much flack for liking and buying the 24 Street Glide by people that have an 06-14 Street Glide mainly.

The FXB Sturgis bikes did not have an Evolution motor, the original Sturgis was made 1981-82 and had a Shovelhead. The Evolution didn't come out until 1984. It seems like you are confusing the FXB with the FXR and later Dyna.

My first Harley was 85 Sportster 1200kitted...GREAT BIKE..NOW riding a DYNA SUPERGLIDE 1450...EVEN GREATER BIKE.. about to pass it on to my Son...and stepping down to a Royal Enfield gt 650...as im getting older and looking for something LIGHTER and LESS powerful...been riding now for nearly 50years and EVERY BIKE has its JOY....SO.. Enjoy the ride as life is far too short...😊

My first harley was a v-rod muscle & I love this bike, great setup love the forward controls. People say you can't turn this bike....I can, no problems plus I have a 260 rear. I've ridden a lot of harleys & I can say it's the only harley I'll ever ride.

I ride an Iron 883. Modded it out a little bit but for me, it’s the perfect bike. Not going for killer speed and numbers, im going for reliability and fun. I get both in spades

I love my HD Softail 105 anniversary, I am a short guy 5-8, so it fits me perfect

I’ve recently discovered that Harley might actually suit me better than Indian, but i can’t justify their price tags. While they may be 20 to 30k in the US in Norway they’re 25k to 70k. One thing i wish both of them would do as well is to make some of their touring and bagger bikes into shaft drive. So for now i’ll stick with my 98 Intruder 1500 which is one hell of a underrated beast.

2018 anniversary edition Street Glide Special has the BEST eagle graphic ever!!

I considered Indian motorcycles, but after the 5 Harley-Davidsons that I’ve had, my most recent the 2022 Street Bob 114. I have to admit, coming off of a 2013 ElectraGlide it was a drastic change in comfort, but made up for In agility and power. I haven’t owned a four wheeler in quite a while, sometimes wishing to have a heater in the cooler months, or an air conditioner in these Texas summers, but given the choice to ride my scooter or a four wheeler,,, I will always lean towards the scooter. Going on 73 years old, this 5th Harley is just keeping me busy until I can come up with the funds to return to a touring scooter, # 6 !!!!

I read too much into the title and thought it was harley bros crankin the hog and hating on my scoot! Lol Never been better part of a community of all around riders who wave regardless of my little turtle!

nice wright up keep up the good work peace out

My preference has always been dirt bikes. I totally loved my Yamaha IT125. I'd love seeing HD come out with dirt bikes.

Up with Sportsters!

I enjoy all motorcycles and am glad that there are many choices and options. As far as Harley’s go, I have owned six, and currently own a near classic Electra Glide which I have owned since 2002 and will never sell. I am also rebuilding a 2005 Road King. In addition, I own and mostly ride a Honda Goldwing GL-1800. I will say that no manufacturer can match the quality and color choices of Harley paints. However, it sadly seems like Harley is pricing themselves out of the market and I can’t justify buying a new one ever again.

My wife is interested in riding. I’m thinking of getting her an Iron 883 for her first bike.

All bikes are great . I cannot appreciate intolerance . 😊

The RUB-GLIDE 💰 not into a love seat on tires.

My older brother had a 1973 AMF Sprint. A great Harley 350 I think they should make thes small 350s again

82 cubic inch? I wasn't aware of that.

Some help what’s your recommendation for a upright beginner bike and this open to the community still fairly light under 800cc

@GamePsycho123

4 күн бұрын

If you want a bit of a fatter bike look into the Honda shadow series of bikes, if you want a skinny bike that still feels like a cruiser look into Suzuki intruder, the difference is the amount you gotta spread your legs so whichever is more comfy for you. Honorable mention would be a Kawasaki Vulcan, if you look into a Yamaha V-star ask them if it’s leaking oil from the t-case yet 😂

Started on a benali mini bike,in 68. 5th gradebuddys dad was a flat trac racer,honda, cushman guzzi hodaka Harley the wind feels the same,it how yet ass feel end of 8 hrs

I was going to buy the Bronx , then well we know.

Holy hell!!!😮 One thousand a month on a motorcycle is insane. I'm sure you're figuring that payment with minium down and 25% interest rate but that's crazy.

@mattbroussard7409

5 күн бұрын

239 a month on my 2021 Road Glide Special certified pre-owned with extended warranty. I did put a good bit down though.😊

A lot of the V-Rod, and the Dyna, lives on today in the RevMax Nightsterand Sportster S. As a Night Rod fan, I want a Nightster in black, with the little fairing!

Picked up a 99 yamaha roadstar 1600 from the original owner for 2k hasn't given me any issues n rides nice, all I can ask for really.

The CVO is not a bike for everyone. It is a premium motorcycle, without a doubt.

@lawnranger3432

8 күн бұрын

The only premium about a CVO is the price,...the gismo's and gadgets are just show

I've been riding since the late 60's. As long as they ride and not doing anything stupid around me I don't care what they ride. To each his own.

People hate the one they want the most.

Willie G designed the FX in 71. In 1980 the FXB Sturgis was out to the market, it was just an FX with a belt primary and belt fianl drive. It's a sought-after bike, but really, what saved HD was the buyback in 81. The FXR was introduced in 82. The R indicated the rubbermount motor. The Sturgis only ran a few years and was replaced by the FXSB in 1983.

Can't be bothered with hd's anymore, had a 128 '18 rks that I built up from new, got bored with it. Sold it and bought a good second hand ZRX1200R. Life is good again.

When I was young I liked the little rice rockets and we made fun of Harley's but as I got older I moved to the cruiser style I want to enjoy the ride and fast is ok at times but going slow and taking it easy is where I enjoy myself the most

You didn't mention the Harley Davidson Topper. A motor scooter built 1960-65. I think a lot of folks would hate them if they actually knew about them or if Harley brought them back even in a modern-day format. What I hate the most about HD is the premium price when the features are not truly 'premium' compared with say BMW, Triumph and Ducati (with 1 exception, the Pan America). For example, even the 2024 'premium' CVOs still don't have electronic adjustable suspension, truly premium brands have done so for over 10 years. The Pan America, for example, you don't have to adjust preload whether you are riding solo, 2-up, with or without all the gear - the bike does it all for you, automatically.

If its got two wheels its good with me. Had a used 100k vrod and it never failed me for the next 37k. Think was bullet proof.

Harley owners seem to hate on every other brand. Riders on every other brand don't care about enough about Harleys hate them.

And there it is at 7:29 ish. "If it gets a girl, or a guy into riding and buying Harley Davidson" now your masters will pat you on the head and tell you how good a boy you are.

Can’t say I actually hated any Harleys! Or anything on 2 wheels. Have had Hondas, Kawasaki’s , a Norton, and Harleys. They all had me in the wind. Currently on a Softail Breakout with the 117, which I downsized from a Street Glide Special 114. BTW, that scooter you like is the Harley Eagle Eye. It’s a Street Glide Special. Only 900 made world wide. My youngest son has one!

The 883 is one good looking bike. Lacks in comfort and power, but great first bike.

You forgot the FXDR 114 it's a very fun Harley to ride.

What's not to hate? The Stealerships ruined it all when they became boutiques imo

@Embargoman

8 күн бұрын

Harley-Davidson has helped Chinese competitors sell more knockoffs of their products and also Harley-Davidson helped sell more Indians.

Sportglide, number 1 bike for me , Harley have put out. Love my sportglide

I've heard the Harley 72 got that name because that's how many miles you got on a tank of gas.

Iron Head Sportsters most hated was not on your list(or was that included in the AMF bikes?).

Good vid Like the VROD wish HD had stayed with Buell

The VRod engine was built by Porsche.

@josen2088

9 күн бұрын

No it wasn't. I worked at the Harley plant in Kansas City and WE built that powertrain.

I've pretty well decided to by a Heritage, vivid black / chrome with the 114. I'm retired, 6'3" 220 or so and will be a new rider. I'm probably going get a certified used late model with low miles rather than new. Opinions? I have considered a Street Bob but just like the Heritage more,

@evilwestsidefan9249

10 күн бұрын

Great looking bike you'll love it, power to weight pretty good.

@SCVMoto

10 күн бұрын

I am retired and also 6'3" 230. I have a 2023 Road Glide Limited and 1990 Springer Softail. The Heritage Softail is an excellent bike. A buddy I use to ride with had a Heritage. The Heritage is a comfortable bike for taller riders, lighter than a Road Glide, easy to ride, and the forward controls can be extended. You should be able to get a good deal on a used Heritage. Enjoy.

I’m looking at bikes now. I want to get an American made so looking at Harley and Indian. I used to ride with a buddy that brought a brand new Road Glide in 2015. It was in the shop 4 times in the first year. I was riding a Honda VTX 1300 never was in the shop the 4 years I owned it 45k miles. But I think Harleys are the nicer looking. Just paranoid about pulling the trigger.

@1996abbi

6 күн бұрын

Stay with Japanese bikes, you’ll never regret it. My father was a biker in the 50’s and 60’s and I’ve been biking since the 80’s ( I’ve owned dozens and dozens of bikes). My father’s only advice when I started buying bikes was “buy whatever bike you want, but never buy a Harley. They are trash”. Ha ha.

don't hate HD but I do feel bad for the people that own them

The biggest downfall of the dyna ( which i own ) is the friggin swing arm mounted to the tranny ...

V-Rod also had mid controls

In my opinion the most Hated Harley Davidson is the one that is broke down and not ridable.