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I'm not a fan of Harleys, but...

Discussion in 'Main Forum' started by Finchy, Feb 13, 2012.

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  1. Roadwart

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    :nah:

    As sporty said, they newer "evo" engined harleys are rubber mounted which, apparently, makes a HUGE difference to the vibration problem.

    As for being agricultural, the simpler the engine, the easier it *should* be to fix without specialist tools & diagnostics machines. Maybe HD still use the KISS method (Keep It Simple, Stupid!).
     
    Roadwart, Feb 15, 2012
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    After a bloody hard day at work, THIS made me grin like a loon.......thankyou :kiss:
     
    kitten_art, Feb 15, 2012
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  3. kitten_art

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    Harleys are lumbersome agricultural turds, :poop: had a go on one some years back and it was uninviting, lacked any mojo and vibrated like a fanny rabbit!
    Fucking horrible.....:nah:

    You have a fanny rabbit? :eek::eek::eek:...........that does actually explain a lot :hah:
     
    kitten_art, Feb 15, 2012
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  4. kitten_art

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    As sporty said, they newer "evo" engined harleys are rubber mounted which, apparently, makes a HUGE difference to the vibration problem.

    They are most definitely muchly improved on the vibration front......I can testify to that.....but still not worth how much they cost!
    I remember a saying from many moons ago......OVER priced, OVER rated and OVER here.
     
    kitten_art, Feb 15, 2012
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  5. HAYABUSADAVE

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    I like your bike actually Kev, But don't get any chaps will you.....As that would def' not be you......:thumbsup:
    As for the stiffy, probably if I rode it...... saying that, it looks well damped so maybe not......
    And anyway I'm not going on about your bike matey.....;) Just Harleys in general.....
    Cheryls boss man has a Harley and I haven't seen such a bloody monstocity of a frame than that has.....looks as tho' it's been nicked off the forth bridge and weighs about the same to.....:think2:
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  6. HAYABUSADAVE

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    A woman told me.....:giggle: All you women have them don't you.....if not buy a harley......
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  7. HAYABUSADAVE

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    Now come on Paul, i gotta a Triumph, so simples is good.....:thumbsup:
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  8. Roadwart

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    I`m not disagreeing there but its horses for courses though. :thumbsup:
     
    Roadwart, Feb 15, 2012
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  9. Les

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    Talking of filling pants & turds....
    Funniest thing I saw when driving thru' Greenwich years ago was a hobo who stopped shuffling in front of a shop & just stood there swaying. He held a wierd expression then shook his trouser leg & carried on. That was when we saw the turd on the pavement:eek: , poor old sod.
     
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  10. HAYABUSADAVE

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    South_Park_Harleys.jpg

    Even South Park take the piss.......:giggle:
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  11. Sporty1200

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    Seen it... Tiz very funny though...
     
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  12. HAYABUSADAVE

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    Not enough gee gees though......;)
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  13. HAYABUSADAVE

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    Look, if youre going on about vee twins, here's one to make a change......

    This one would do nicely, thank you.....

    Vee twin, simple and quick, classic.....and looks the dogs danglies.....:thumbsup:

    800px-VINCENT_Black_Lightning.jpg
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  14. Sporty1200

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    LOL.. No worries, as an HD owner you get used to it :rolleyes:. Like all bikes I think some are ugly dogs and some are gorgeous. I do tend to mock the real officionado's, but im certainly not putting my moleskin chaps on ebay :D

    Your right about weight. My Sporty is 50kg heavier than my Honda, that's nearly 8 stone :eek:. They really handle well due to a low centre of Gravity. Vibration is sorted (on new sportsters) and fuel injection makes a huge difference to performance. :thumbsup: Have i said it really handles... Moneywise, id never buy a new one, but you got to remember its also an investment with regards to resale and depreciation, they seem to hold their value well (if its looked after). Probably for the sheer amount of iron + steel involved. :MC:

    Im certainly not an HD man and if 10 years ago someone had said i would one day own one i would have laughed...
     
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  15. HAYABUSADAVE

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    Its ok Kev we still love you mate......:thumbsup:
     
    HAYABUSADAVE, Feb 15, 2012
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  16. Finchy

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    Was his name 'Alan'? He'll take great exception at being called a 'Hobo' as he has a house in Northiam.
     
    Finchy, Feb 15, 2012
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  17. Finchy

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    But where's the pretty lady? Gotta love a bit of 'dressing' on a bike. ;)
     
    Finchy, Feb 15, 2012
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  18. Finchy

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    Finchy, Feb 15, 2012
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  19. kitten_art

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    I did, but only pre rubber engine mounts.....after they were added, well, it just was not the same ;) :lol2:
     
    kitten_art, Feb 15, 2012
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  20. kitten_art

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    THAT is freaking lovely. Also worth a shyte load too.
     
    kitten_art, Feb 15, 2012
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