I think it's too late. Some here want to bash and when one thread has run it's limit. They start another. Clever comebacks and insults haven't swayed anyone to ditch their bike and go with another brand, so I think everyone wishes they'd give it a break.,
explaining the Harley Davidson fascination...
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Originally Posted By: af0h
When you can buy a Japanese car for the same price - that's twice as reliable - and good for 100k to 150k more miles before any real engine work is required (yes, I know there are exceptions)
that was funny.....thanks.
When you can buy a Japanese car for the same price - that's twice as reliable - and good for 100k to 150k more miles before any real engine work is required (yes, I know there are exceptions)
that was funny.....thanks.
Originally Posted By: Redline955
If people are that insecure that they have to worry about what other people ride or don't ride, then they have much deeper issues. This thread is comical. Get over yourselves! I've never owned a Harley, but grew up around peope who owned them. If I were in the market for a cruiser type bike, I would buy a HD. They are a great bike for slow putting with my GF. If I want a speed fix, I'll ride the Triumph.
Ride what you like and like what you ride that is why passion is important in Motorcycles
If people are that insecure that they have to worry about what other people ride or don't ride, then they have much deeper issues. This thread is comical. Get over yourselves! I've never owned a Harley, but grew up around peope who owned them. If I were in the market for a cruiser type bike, I would buy a HD. They are a great bike for slow putting with my GF. If I want a speed fix, I'll ride the Triumph.
Originally Posted By: fuel tanker man
"Help me out here, what single cylinder Honda 250 will do 100 mph? I'm having more than a bit of a problem with that one too. I'm smelling a bull in the pasture here....." it's on your upper lip from nuzzling cow bottoms. Not to worry.
Yes, the 250XL's we had in the mid 80's really did do what the speed-o showed: 100 mph. A slight down hill grade helped a bit, but they would do it--no kidding.
I believe you (and LOVE your post). I had an XL175 growing up. It was a 4 stroke and I had it up to 65-70 on the road to a trail. That was max, so a 250 could go 100.
"Help me out here, what single cylinder Honda 250 will do 100 mph? I'm having more than a bit of a problem with that one too. I'm smelling a bull in the pasture here....." it's on your upper lip from nuzzling cow bottoms. Not to worry.
Yes, the 250XL's we had in the mid 80's really did do what the speed-o showed: 100 mph. A slight down hill grade helped a bit, but they would do it--no kidding.
I believe you (and LOVE your post). I had an XL175 growing up. It was a 4 stroke and I had it up to 65-70 on the road to a trail. That was max, so a 250 could go 100.
It's all GM's fault , everything.
"I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's."
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
Originally Posted By: fuel tanker man
"I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's."
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
I find that a general trend in these discussions is that when Harley proponents have tapped out their intellectual abilities, they always resort to personal attacks. This happens with absolute regularity. One can only assume that the same personality that worships Harleys is also prone to limited intellectual skills and violent tendencies when confronted with situations that cannot be handled through normal thought processes and rationalization.
I'm beginning to embarrass myself for trying to even communicate with them.
Thankfully there are others on this forum who are capable of reasonable intellectual exchange. The problem is however, that one must wade through the waist deep pile of insults and threats to find a gem of common sense that the non-mind altered have to offer.
Well it's getting close to Christmas, so, I say bury the hatchet (not in someone's head now you HD fans), put the lights up on the double wide, bust out the Koolaid and spread some good cheer!
"I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's."
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
I find that a general trend in these discussions is that when Harley proponents have tapped out their intellectual abilities, they always resort to personal attacks. This happens with absolute regularity. One can only assume that the same personality that worships Harleys is also prone to limited intellectual skills and violent tendencies when confronted with situations that cannot be handled through normal thought processes and rationalization.
I'm beginning to embarrass myself for trying to even communicate with them.
Thankfully there are others on this forum who are capable of reasonable intellectual exchange. The problem is however, that one must wade through the waist deep pile of insults and threats to find a gem of common sense that the non-mind altered have to offer.
Well it's getting close to Christmas, so, I say bury the hatchet (not in someone's head now you HD fans), put the lights up on the double wide, bust out the Koolaid and spread some good cheer!
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Originally Posted By: fuel tanker man
"Help me out here, what single cylinder Honda 250 will do 100 mph? I'm having more than a bit of a problem with that one too. I'm smelling a bull in the pasture here....." it's on your upper lip from nuzzling cow bottoms. Not to worry.
Yes, the 250XL's we had in the mid 80's really did do what the speed-o showed: 100 mph. A slight down hill grade helped a bit, but they would do it--no kidding.
I believe you (and LOVE your post). I had an XL175 growing up. It was a 4 stroke and I had it up to 65-70 on the road to a trail. That was max, so a 250 could go 100.
Did you read the link that I had attached? It states that maximum speed is 69 mph. The 175 single you had that would probably do the close to the same speed as a four stroke 250 single with maybe a 5 mph advantage to the 250. However, the 250XL will not do 100 mph unless heavily modified. I have a KLR650 dual sport. It will do between 105 to 110 mph. That's it.
By the way, if you're getting your readings from the speedo, you cannot trust the accuracy of it. The speed could be off by as much as 10 mph. I've seen it. I use a GPS to get my speed readings.
Originally Posted By: fuel tanker man
"Help me out here, what single cylinder Honda 250 will do 100 mph? I'm having more than a bit of a problem with that one too. I'm smelling a bull in the pasture here....." it's on your upper lip from nuzzling cow bottoms. Not to worry.
Yes, the 250XL's we had in the mid 80's really did do what the speed-o showed: 100 mph. A slight down hill grade helped a bit, but they would do it--no kidding.
I believe you (and LOVE your post). I had an XL175 growing up. It was a 4 stroke and I had it up to 65-70 on the road to a trail. That was max, so a 250 could go 100.
Did you read the link that I had attached? It states that maximum speed is 69 mph. The 175 single you had that would probably do the close to the same speed as a four stroke 250 single with maybe a 5 mph advantage to the 250. However, the 250XL will not do 100 mph unless heavily modified. I have a KLR650 dual sport. It will do between 105 to 110 mph. That's it.
By the way, if you're getting your readings from the speedo, you cannot trust the accuracy of it. The speed could be off by as much as 10 mph. I've seen it. I use a GPS to get my speed readings.
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
Your problem is you're the one doing the stereotyping. Judging the old book by its cover. You have watched to many motorcycle gang movies. I have many, many friends who ride Honda, Yamaha, etc., and it's a good thing I don't judge them by all the nimrods racing down the street popping wheelies.
The answer to your question is he has one for himself, his wife, and his son. All three were custom ordered. No repos here.
The answer to your question is he has one for himself, his wife, and his son. All three were custom ordered. No repos here.
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
IM LAUGHING MY @ss OFF. I think i remember this same joke going around work a few weeks ago, only they were talking about Fords.
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
IM LAUGHING MY @ss OFF. I think i remember this same joke going around work a few weeks ago, only they were talking about Fords.
Originally Posted By: fuel tanker man
"I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's."
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
ROFLMAO.....
"I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's."
...that's the second major bashing of your relative I've read here.
I think the real issue is that your wife sort of has the hots for the guy, and it's killing you.
Dan
ROFLMAO.....
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: boraticus
It's not really about the machine. It's about the bizarre, freak show that often happens around them.
I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's. Got the rottweiler, leather gear etc., etc. Alway bad mouthing asian bikes even though he didn't ride his HD for three months this summer due to mechanical problems. You know the type. A real class act.
Maybe I'm a little too "normal" to understand what the HD masquerade show is all about but hey, Halloween is only supposed to be one day of the year right? So, what's with the non-stop Village People imitations? What's the allure to make yourself look utterly ridiculous and demand to be noticed by riding a garish, obnoxiously loud bike? Isn't that more than a bit immature?
It's nonsense and people like that which give Harley Davidson such a bad wrap and make it rough for the normal HD riders.
What happened? did he kick your [censored] off the planet...I'll bet 10 Yamahas you don't have the stones to say what you are posting here to his face....
Now, that is a typical response from an "over the end" Harley rider. I assume that you settle your domestic differences at home in the same manner.
Being that you obviously do not have the intellectual skills to discuss differences with others without resorting to thinly veiled references to threats violence, I'd like to leave you with this quote from Isaac Asimov, a well know and brilliant author:
"Violence is the last resort of the incompetent."
Now ask yourself if that applies to you? From your last comment, it's evident that it probably does. Something to be real proud of.
Get help.
Ok, so why not invite him on here so he can read what you are saying about him? Or do you always just berate people behind their back? I like your thinking...you hate YOUR relatives and that makes me a wife beater? SO, tell us how bad did he kick your butt?
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: boraticus
It's not really about the machine. It's about the bizarre, freak show that often happens around them.
I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's. Got the rottweiler, leather gear etc., etc. Alway bad mouthing asian bikes even though he didn't ride his HD for three months this summer due to mechanical problems. You know the type. A real class act.
Maybe I'm a little too "normal" to understand what the HD masquerade show is all about but hey, Halloween is only supposed to be one day of the year right? So, what's with the non-stop Village People imitations? What's the allure to make yourself look utterly ridiculous and demand to be noticed by riding a garish, obnoxiously loud bike? Isn't that more than a bit immature?
It's nonsense and people like that which give Harley Davidson such a bad wrap and make it rough for the normal HD riders.
What happened? did he kick your [censored] off the planet...I'll bet 10 Yamahas you don't have the stones to say what you are posting here to his face....
Now, that is a typical response from an "over the end" Harley rider. I assume that you settle your domestic differences at home in the same manner.
Being that you obviously do not have the intellectual skills to discuss differences with others without resorting to thinly veiled references to threats violence, I'd like to leave you with this quote from Isaac Asimov, a well know and brilliant author:
"Violence is the last resort of the incompetent."
Now ask yourself if that applies to you? From your last comment, it's evident that it probably does. Something to be real proud of.
Get help.
Ok, so why not invite him on here so he can read what you are saying about him? Or do you always just berate people behind their back? I like your thinking...you hate YOUR relatives and that makes me a wife beater? SO, tell us how bad did he kick your butt?
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Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
IM LAUGHING MY [censored] OFF. I think i remember this same joke going around work a few weeks ago, only they were talking about Fords.
My Dad was an Indian fan. That comment goes back to at least the 1930's
Another one was....
Harley Davidson, made of tin, ride 'em out, push 'em in.
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Johnny
That's real intelligent. I will be sure to tell the heart surgeon that lives down the street from me who happens to own three HD to put the lights up on his double wide.
He has three Harleys? Is that for redundancy purposes, or are they repos from the unfortunates who couldn't pay their bills?
75% of Harleys ever made are still on the road.
The rest made it home.
IM LAUGHING MY [censored] OFF. I think i remember this same joke going around work a few weeks ago, only they were talking about Fords.
My Dad was an Indian fan. That comment goes back to at least the 1930's
Another one was....
Harley Davidson, made of tin, ride 'em out, push 'em in.
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: boraticus
It's not really about the machine. It's about the bizarre, freak show that often happens around them.
I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's. Got the rottweiler, leather gear etc., etc. Alway bad mouthing asian bikes even though he didn't ride his HD for three months this summer due to mechanical problems. You know the type. A real class act.
Maybe I'm a little too "normal" to understand what the HD masquerade show is all about but hey, Halloween is only supposed to be one day of the year right? So, what's with the non-stop Village People imitations? What's the allure to make yourself look utterly ridiculous and demand to be noticed by riding a garish, obnoxiously loud bike? Isn't that more than a bit immature?
It's nonsense and people like that which give Harley Davidson such a bad wrap and make it rough for the normal HD riders.
What happened? did he kick your [censored] off the planet...I'll bet 10 Yamahas you don't have the stones to say what you are posting here to his face....
Now, that is a typical response from an "over the end" Harley rider. I assume that you settle your domestic differences at home in the same manner.
Being that you obviously do not have the intellectual skills to discuss differences with others without resorting to thinly veiled references to threats violence, I'd like to leave you with this quote from Isaac Asimov, a well know and brilliant author:
"Violence is the last resort of the incompetent."
Now ask yourself if that applies to you? From your last comment, it's evident that it probably does. Something to be real proud of.
Get help.
Ok, so why not invite him on here so he can read what you are saying about him? Or do you always just berate people behind their back? I like your thinking...you hate YOUR relatives and that makes me a wife beater? SO, tell us how bad did he kick your butt?
Yaz duzn't lik ma Hurley? I beet u up! I bet u pu......
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: PT1
Originally Posted By: boraticus
It's not really about the machine. It's about the bizarre, freak show that often happens around them.
I have a relative (by marriage thank God) that is over the deep end with the HD paraphernalia. Got the skulls all over his trash bike, wears the HD tee shirts, rings, bracelets, got the pierced ear, got the tattoos, and wears the ever scary skull dew rag over his face to go to McDonald's. Got the rottweiler, leather gear etc., etc. Alway bad mouthing asian bikes even though he didn't ride his HD for three months this summer due to mechanical problems. You know the type. A real class act.
Maybe I'm a little too "normal" to understand what the HD masquerade show is all about but hey, Halloween is only supposed to be one day of the year right? So, what's with the non-stop Village People imitations? What's the allure to make yourself look utterly ridiculous and demand to be noticed by riding a garish, obnoxiously loud bike? Isn't that more than a bit immature?
It's nonsense and people like that which give Harley Davidson such a bad wrap and make it rough for the normal HD riders.
What happened? did he kick your [censored] off the planet...I'll bet 10 Yamahas you don't have the stones to say what you are posting here to his face....
Now, that is a typical response from an "over the end" Harley rider. I assume that you settle your domestic differences at home in the same manner.
Being that you obviously do not have the intellectual skills to discuss differences with others without resorting to thinly veiled references to threats violence, I'd like to leave you with this quote from Isaac Asimov, a well know and brilliant author:
"Violence is the last resort of the incompetent."
Now ask yourself if that applies to you? From your last comment, it's evident that it probably does. Something to be real proud of.
Get help.
Ok, so why not invite him on here so he can read what you are saying about him? Or do you always just berate people behind their back? I like your thinking...you hate YOUR relatives and that makes me a wife beater? SO, tell us how bad did he kick your butt?
Yaz duzn't lik ma Hurley? I beet u up! I bet u pu......
boringatus
why do you have such a problem with other people's enjoyments ???
why do you have such a problem with other people's enjoyments ???
Originally Posted By: bonnie john
boringatus
why do you have such a problem with other people's enjoyments ???
jealous Canadian...inferiority complex and low self esteem due to the long history of poor currency exchange rates coupled with socialistic "follow the crowd" group think mentality. Unable to understand the American individualistic culture. Plus his Harley biker brother in law probably punched him out creating a deep seated anger for everything Harley.
boringatus
why do you have such a problem with other people's enjoyments ???
jealous Canadian...inferiority complex and low self esteem due to the long history of poor currency exchange rates coupled with socialistic "follow the crowd" group think mentality. Unable to understand the American individualistic culture. Plus his Harley biker brother in law probably punched him out creating a deep seated anger for everything Harley.
Wow, now we're slagging entire countries.
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