LowRiderGhost
02-23-2008, 02:53 PM
I don’t know if this thread will be deemed appropriate for the at the time of this writing ‘empty’ Harley-Wicki, but here it goes for what it’s worth. We seem to have a great amount of new riders coming to this particular forum everyday, which in my opinion is absolutely fantastic (great!)! It says (at least to me) motorcycling in general is alive and well, and not in danger of just disappearing (such as CB Radios, Commercial Slot Car tracks, and wilderness areas SAFE to plunk at Tin Cans have?!) as so many ‘fun’ (and still affordable) things from the past have seemed to?!
I’ve always had (and always shall) have a great love for ALL friggin’ motorcycles, not caring what brand it is or where it was made. That much at least will never change. But I admittedly have always felt Harley-Davidson’s are in fact special – NOT for what social imaging makes them out to be, but for what the base machines themselves are (in reality). H-D’s are definitely NOT everyone’s particular cup of tea to be sure. IF they were in fact and everyone rode only Harleys, motorcycling in general would surely be diminished. But for those newer riders that do choose the path of H-D, I’d hope they’d perhaps at least keep in mind beforehand the following before laying they’re hard earned cash down (and being seriously disappointed later):
Despite what the factory (Harley-Davidson Motor Company) may say in your included subscription to the ‘Enthusiast’ magazine AND local dealership (at least ways here in the Black Hills and newsletter to Black Hills Harley-Davidson) that the “ONLY thing you need to bring along with you these days is a Credit Card and Cell Phone because Modern Harleys are too complex to work on” ( I swear I ain’t makin’ this schitt up!!!) don’t you believe it! Harleys are for sure better NOW (despite Corporate BS goings on…) then they’ve ever been, and are NO longer a ride that ‘excuses be made for’ (just MY opinion). Dang, they sure as heck cost ENOUGH…. They SHOULD be, ya’ know?!
But despite advances and Corporate Money Lusting, Harleys STILL remain a bike that desire and long for you’re Personal Participation into the machine’s well being! This includes daily maintenance checks as to the state of the machine (oil level, air pressure, etc.) and the like. And one that still requires (MY preference) you to participate in the machines health and well being over the Long Term. For those purchasing and sub-sequentially thinking “Oh It’s a Harley, it’s easily going to be 500% better then everybody else‘s out there” (because it sure friggin’ cost MORE…) it ain’t gonna’ happen….. SORRY!
However for those who are willing to approach a Harley with the idea of treating it with mucho Care and Respect (just as ANY bike out there deserves, REGARDLESS of Brand or Price…) and with the understanding that like any ‘Child’, the ride WILL need some very articulate TLC now and then…. You shall be surely rewarded with a scoot that will raise your spirits (and elevate you’re your very soul…) like NO other, IF it’s given the respect it deserves?! ‘Foolology’?! Perhaps…. But a belief I’ve found to be true after 36 outta’ 51 years of biking, and I see NO reason why it ain’t still true?! Nuff’ said?! ;-)
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I’ve always had (and always shall) have a great love for ALL friggin’ motorcycles, not caring what brand it is or where it was made. That much at least will never change. But I admittedly have always felt Harley-Davidson’s are in fact special – NOT for what social imaging makes them out to be, but for what the base machines themselves are (in reality). H-D’s are definitely NOT everyone’s particular cup of tea to be sure. IF they were in fact and everyone rode only Harleys, motorcycling in general would surely be diminished. But for those newer riders that do choose the path of H-D, I’d hope they’d perhaps at least keep in mind beforehand the following before laying they’re hard earned cash down (and being seriously disappointed later):
Despite what the factory (Harley-Davidson Motor Company) may say in your included subscription to the ‘Enthusiast’ magazine AND local dealership (at least ways here in the Black Hills and newsletter to Black Hills Harley-Davidson) that the “ONLY thing you need to bring along with you these days is a Credit Card and Cell Phone because Modern Harleys are too complex to work on” ( I swear I ain’t makin’ this schitt up!!!) don’t you believe it! Harleys are for sure better NOW (despite Corporate BS goings on…) then they’ve ever been, and are NO longer a ride that ‘excuses be made for’ (just MY opinion). Dang, they sure as heck cost ENOUGH…. They SHOULD be, ya’ know?!
But despite advances and Corporate Money Lusting, Harleys STILL remain a bike that desire and long for you’re Personal Participation into the machine’s well being! This includes daily maintenance checks as to the state of the machine (oil level, air pressure, etc.) and the like. And one that still requires (MY preference) you to participate in the machines health and well being over the Long Term. For those purchasing and sub-sequentially thinking “Oh It’s a Harley, it’s easily going to be 500% better then everybody else‘s out there” (because it sure friggin’ cost MORE…) it ain’t gonna’ happen….. SORRY!
However for those who are willing to approach a Harley with the idea of treating it with mucho Care and Respect (just as ANY bike out there deserves, REGARDLESS of Brand or Price…) and with the understanding that like any ‘Child’, the ride WILL need some very articulate TLC now and then…. You shall be surely rewarded with a scoot that will raise your spirits (and elevate you’re your very soul…) like NO other, IF it’s given the respect it deserves?! ‘Foolology’?! Perhaps…. But a belief I’ve found to be true after 36 outta’ 51 years of biking, and I see NO reason why it ain’t still true?! Nuff’ said?! ;-)
LRG http://www.iw.net/~praxsis/cruiser.gif