Riding m.c. V. Driving vette
03-19-2013, 09:31 AM
#81
Team Owner
Someone above has mentioned that Harleys cannot get up over 45...well I have to say that is not a correct statement...Maybe not as fast as some but its a life style and I enjoy it...Have swung my leg over just about every kind of cycle since 1960 and I can say that nothing in my life now can top my Harley or my Vette...yes I am old...57...but what the hell...I earned the right to have quality..
I also live in the town which Makes Harleys...York PA...and proud they are here..
Here is a pic of what I did for 20 years for a Hobby...Drag Racing Motorcycles...at 8.15 @ 165...i know a little bit about quickness
I also live in the town which Makes Harleys...York PA...and proud they are here..
Here is a pic of what I did for 20 years for a Hobby...Drag Racing Motorcycles...at 8.15 @ 165...i know a little bit about quickness
A guy at my track still races a few of the Z bikes. Gotta love them! He was giving me some tips with my cruiser at the track. niec guy.Most HD's around here dont ride that fast and thats ok, they are out for the "experience" as they tell me. And if they are happy I have a smile on my face for them. Just dont ride side by side with a huge group and hold up the road like they do.
Ever wonder why the dumbazz Corvette crowd still buys a car with a 1950's ohv v8? Same deal. 
Eric Buell takes a Sportster motor and put it in a crotch rocket frame. The crotch rocket crowd doesn't want it because it has a Harley motor. The Harley guys don't want it because it's a crotch rocket.
Harley didn't develope the V-rod so the Harley guys could ride the newest and best technology, they wanted to attract new customers. Where are they? They don't want it because it's a Harley. It does one thing well, like my old GS1100E, goes like hell in a straight line.
Eric Buell takes a Sportster motor and put it in a crotch rocket frame. The crotch rocket crowd doesn't want it because it has a Harley motor. The Harley guys don't want it because it's a crotch rocket.
Harley didn't develope the V-rod so the Harley guys could ride the newest and best technology, they wanted to attract new customers. Where are they? They don't want it because it's a Harley. It does one thing well, like my old GS1100E, goes like hell in a straight line.
And sorry but you are wrong about the V-Rod engine. It was designed over 20 years ago and not to attract new buyers. Anyone remember the bike, the VR1000? It was a race bike, the engine was a race engine....then was adapted for the street and thrown in to a cruiser.
I have a hoot on my Victory. I ride with a lot of HD guys and yeah, they are loud and look nice but I liked the simplicity of my Victory. I did cross shop the V-Rod with my Hammer and to be honest it was faster after about 60 mph but till then I have it pinned. Top speed also the V-Rod I was on was done at 130, my Hammer can cruise right on past that with little effort.....well, other than me hanging on. haha
All bikes are cool. I have had a few enduro's and still have a Yamaha DT175, have now had a cruiser and a group a sport bikes. Doesnt matter what you ride just that you ride.
To the OP. It depends on my mood what I decide to take.
My dad has a 2006 VTX1800 that he bought brand new. It almsot has 1,200 miles on it. lol
03-19-2013, 10:29 AM
#82
Drifting
I'll tell ya, the bike I miss most is my 1997 Suzuki TL1000S...that thing was amazing...it was a wheelie machine, so torquey/tractable and a WIDE/usable powerband...from idle ALL the way up. My Duc is very narrow, from 4K-8K, that's really it. The Duc is a BLAST though. Different style.
03-19-2013, 04:14 PM
#83
Drifting
The Buell was hardly a sport bike. Maybe a little bit like one but hardly like a *** or Italian sport bike.
And sorry but you are wrong about the V-Rod engine. It was designed over 20 years ago and not to attract new buyers. Anyone remember the bike, the VR1000? It was a race bike, the engine was a race engine....then was adapted for the street and thrown in to a cruiser.
And I am very familiar with the VR1000. What I was saying was the V-Rod motorcycle, not the engine technology, was intended to lure new buyers because that bike in all it's variations was targeted to the go fast/hot rod- bike crowd that were mostly riding other brands. All in all, I believe that bike has a very narrow market.
Although I did see one that had the Road Glide frame mounted fairing and bags fitted to it. Very interesting machine.
03-21-2013, 10:44 AM
#85
Burning Brakes
03-21-2013, 12:04 PM
#86
I have been riding since I was a kid. I have had various kinds of bikes. Back a few years ago my wife started to take the riders safety course and had a mishap. She was doing less than 5 MPH and tipped over off the training bike. She ended up breaking her wrist and knee. It took her over four months to heal. She was afraid to ride with me after that. We used to ride together all the time and since she did not want to get back on a bike I decided to sell all of our bikes. Less than two years later the bug to ride again took over and I bought another bike, a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400 Sport Touring bike. My wife finally started to ride with me again and we enjoy taking it out from time to time. We even bought a Toy Hauler camper to take the bike with us on camping trips.
About a year and a half ago after one of our camping trips we thought about getting the wife a Can Am Spyder. She thought she might enjoy riding one since it would be easier than two wheels. After seeing the prices on on the touring model she made the suggestion to look at the Vettes since at the time, August 2011, the prices were coming down. We ended up buying a 2011 1LT coupe 6 spd manual. The car is so much fun the bike gets little use. I still enjoy getting out on the bike. As one of my riding buddies said after I got back into bikes, it is just something that kind of gets into your blood. I am fortunate to be able to have the choice. As I have gotten older with more aches and pains, the Vette seems to be the choice. You still can't beat the feeling of riding though. Both have their place.
About a year and a half ago after one of our camping trips we thought about getting the wife a Can Am Spyder. She thought she might enjoy riding one since it would be easier than two wheels. After seeing the prices on on the touring model she made the suggestion to look at the Vettes since at the time, August 2011, the prices were coming down. We ended up buying a 2011 1LT coupe 6 spd manual. The car is so much fun the bike gets little use. I still enjoy getting out on the bike. As one of my riding buddies said after I got back into bikes, it is just something that kind of gets into your blood. I am fortunate to be able to have the choice. As I have gotten older with more aches and pains, the Vette seems to be the choice. You still can't beat the feeling of riding though. Both have their place.
03-21-2013, 12:15 PM
#87
Team Owner
Oh the VTX, that is one sweet machine! I had a "Blurple" (the blue/purple color shifting paint) VTX 1800 Retro...that thing was a ROCKET for a cruiser...so much power on tap, sideburner pipe...it was a blast!
I'll tell ya, the bike I miss most is my 1997 Suzuki TL1000S...that thing was amazing...it was a wheelie machine, so torquey/tractable and a WIDE/usable powerband...from idle ALL the way up. My Duc is very narrow, from 4K-8K, that's really it. The Duc is a BLAST though. Different style.
I'll tell ya, the bike I miss most is my 1997 Suzuki TL1000S...that thing was amazing...it was a wheelie machine, so torquey/tractable and a WIDE/usable powerband...from idle ALL the way up. My Duc is very narrow, from 4K-8K, that's really it. The Duc is a BLAST though. Different style.
I had a 1997 TL1000S. I will post some pics later.The VTX is a nice riding bike. This is a spec II or some crap. lol
My Victory destroys the VTX though in performance. Cruiser and performance dont go that well together.
Not to split hairs, but I can't call a Buell anything but a sport bike. Sure they later offered some variations of the original, but it is a sport bike to me. The foot controls, handlebar setup, fairing/bodywork (or lack of), basic riding position, all scream sportbike.
And I am very familiar with the VR1000. What I was saying was the V-Rod motorcycle, not the engine technology, was intended to lure new buyers because that bike in all it's variations was targeted to the go fast/hot rod- bike crowd that were mostly riding other brands. All in all, I believe that bike has a very narrow market.
Although I did see one that had the Road Glide frame mounted fairing and bags fitted to it. Very interesting machine.
And I am very familiar with the VR1000. What I was saying was the V-Rod motorcycle, not the engine technology, was intended to lure new buyers because that bike in all it's variations was targeted to the go fast/hot rod- bike crowd that were mostly riding other brands. All in all, I believe that bike has a very narrow market.
Although I did see one that had the Road Glide frame mounted fairing and bags fitted to it. Very interesting machine.
The V-Rod is a great bike, I want one. lol
03-21-2013, 12:21 PM
#89
Melting Slicks
I have been riding since I was a kid. I have had various kinds of bikes. Back a few years ago my wife started to take the riders safety course and had a mishap. She was doing less than 5 MPH and tipped over off the training bike. She ended up breaking her wrist and knee. It took her over four months to heal. She was afraid to ride with me after that. We used to ride together all the time and since she did not want to get back on a bike I decided to sell all of our bikes. Less than two years later the bug to ride again took over and I bought another bike, a 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400 Sport Touring bike. My wife finally started to ride with me again and we enjoy taking it out from time to time. We even bought a Toy Hauler camper to take the bike with us on camping trips.
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Absolutely not my favorite bike. I had buyers remorse as soon as I drove it out of the showroom and into the parking lot.
Drinks gas quickly, gobbles up tires like there is no tomorrow and God forbid you drop it, Mama Kaw will kill you on replacement plastic parts.
It is a poor mans BMW...
I should have kept the BMW I traded for the C14.
03-21-2013, 12:32 PM
#90
Drifting
About a year and a half ago after one of our camping trips we thought about getting the wife a Can Am Spyder. She thought she might enjoy riding one since it would be easier than two wheels. After seeing the prices on on the touring model she made the suggestion to look at the Vettes since at the time, August 2011, the prices were coming down. We ended up buying a 2011 1LT coupe 6 spd manual.
...ok, maybe not but I still like poking fun at it. But to the folks that ride 'em...hey, at least you are riding! 
03-21-2013, 01:17 PM
#94
Safety Car
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Started riding Harley's at 16 when Knuckle Heads, Pan heads and a few Shovel heads where around.Lived the Biker life for about 20 years until it turned into a matter of Survival with too many cars on the road and Idiot drivers.
I gave it up because IMO, It's not a matter of IF you'll have an accident, it's a matter of WHEN
03-21-2013, 01:22 PM
#95
Racer
Been riding for a lot longer than driving. I'm not even sure I could remember all the bikes I've had over the years. But as far as riding vs driving - I'm just happy to have the choice. And on a nice day, it isn't always an easy one! Often in nice weather, I choose my bike over car to save gas money and miles on the 'vette. And it sometimes comes down to how fast do I really feel like going vs. just cruising. Here's my current scoot - 2003 40th Anniversary Edition Suzuki Hayabusa.
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03-21-2013, 03:03 PM
#97
Racer
03-21-2013, 03:23 PM
#98
Drifting
Ya if you want to have an account here, and account there etc. Why can't the pictures just be uploaded like every other forum does. In fact this forum used to allow for uploading. I really am not into having my personal information spread thoughout the internet (world).
03-21-2013, 03:45 PM
#100
Drifting
Funny thing, i drove a friend of mine back to the repair shop to pick up his Goldwing when it was ready, Yea that's right the repair shop, they break down too, anyway while in the dealership all the Honda guys can do is hang around and bash Harley's no one knew i was a Roadking guy and it struck me odd how the Wingnuts are so ready to hangout and bash Harley's and when i'm around Harley people they could care less what your choice of ride is, as long as you enjoy riding, huge difference in attitude, Harley didn't get to the top of the food chain by accident.