Originally Posted By: CaspianM
Originally Posted By: alarmguy
Originally Posted By: CaspianM
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I used to be like you! I always walked away for various reasons, one big one was being 6" tall I found myself a little crunched up on the Road King ... then one day ...
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(anyway, changing the seat solved that problem)
My main issues with Harley is their mass which make it hard to be daily riders. Getting in & out of garage is a serious hassle being only 145 lbs.
Another reason is I am not really a fan of V-twin. They are old, inefficient and not really fluid smooth and never high power. I really like the japs 4-in-line. But I give credit to Harley for its impeccable finish.
Well said,
Well balanced (no pun intended)
I like all bikes, they all serve a purpose for sure and honestly, if practical, I would have 1 or 2 more in my garage.
But since I have only one I have to have the one that best works for me and my type of riding.
For sure the touring bikes are beasts to push around more so in and out of tight spaces and garages, at 145 I couldnt imagine.
Im a fan of some of the new reworked 6 speed sport touring bikes, the new FJR1300, and the new Concours (I kind of want this one). I do have to have ABS as well. Also the new BMW 1600 if Im really liking.
The only thing you got wrong was efficient if you mean the metric bikes are more efficient on MPG.
My 14 Road King pretty much gets the same and better MPG then the bikes I mentioned above.
Yes and the fit and finish on the Road King is amazing.