Metric Harley etc ???

Why is it that Harley folks get so upset when we recommend a metric? I have riden bikes for over 30yrs{minbikes all the way up to big cruisers, Honda Harley yam etc...}. I have owned many types and helped build others back in the day of real "choppers". I don't have anything against Harley except that for the money spent there are better options out there. If someone is asking about buying a bike I think it is more helpfull if we can tell them about all options not just limit it to one type. Some times I really feel like bashing some of the Hardley owners{NOT THE BIKE} just because of their ego. Harley makes a decent brand bike but it is not ANY BETTER then some of the metrics. Also just because it says harley does not mean it is american....IT'S NOT !!!

Robert P I agree some of the crotch rocket owners are a pain. AMF did a # on Harley back in the 70s. My question still stands why is it wrong to recommend a metric when asked About buying a cruiser? Resale well if your a dealer then I quess resale is important, but I'm a rider so I'd rather get more for my $$$$$.

I ride a Harley dresser and a metric crotch rocket. I would try to answer your question, but i'm too busy kicking my own a**.

There is absolutly nothing wrong with recommending a "metric" or (other brand) motorcycle.

What is wrong is including a (usually incorrect) negative.

You ask a question with a built in provocation and are surprised when you get called on it.

If you really want me to think that you may have a valid opinion, ask the same question honestly, without any insults.

There's nothing wrong with recommending a metric if someone asks what kind of cruiser they should get. You're entitled to your opinion. It's when someone wants to compare, for example, a softail to a dyna, there are always a few that have to jump on the opportunity to bag on Harleys and claim their bike is superior. Whatever, this is a BS forum anyway. Why not have a little fun? That's what I do.

This is for the "resale" and "investment" people.
http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/investm...

what isn't american about Harley?...they aren't owned by AMF anymore ...get you facts straight...and it's the sport bike people that bash the Harley guys... 1 more...why is it Harleys have the best resell value of any bike made?

Most riders don't have the luxury (or common sense) of over spending for antiquated engineering.
Harley folks get upset, because they don't have a valid argument why they spent so much on so little. Peace Out ;)

GL1100 -yeah baby!

Don't everyone jump on the Harley owners for feeling their bikes are superior to everything else. Yesterday I was talking with a Gold Wing 1800 owner and he said in his opinion, there are many GW owners that are worse than Harley owners when it comes to having the superior attitude. And don't forget, that was a GW owner saying that.

20/20, please point fingers specifically at a person who is making these types of comments.

A very large number of the community (me included) don't care what the emblem is on your bike. If you ride, your one of us. This petty BS is bad on both sides! People need to relax and enjoy the ride, who cares if they ride a busa that will do mach3 or a Harley with all the dressings or a Victory because it's made in America?

We ride, we enjoy the open road on two (or three) wheels. Does it really get you that worked up that someone paid too much for a bike, or rides a bike that was not built in the USofA?

C'mon people just get out and ride, stop bashing everyone.

I think you got that a little Bass Akwards There son
Any question with the name Harley in it Here you all come with YOUR bs
Your question shows that
If your in a restaurant do you go table to table trying to tell people what they like to eat?
I like steak you eat your meal i will eat mine

Get in touch with Mag he may share his Tater Tots with you

Because with popularity and all the TV shows and pro wrestlers riding the things into the ring comes cultists and fan boys, true believers who have never even ridden on a motorcycle. Harley isn't a motorcycle it is a pop culture icon. And with that is naturally going to inspire a certian jealosouy, these people are members of Team Harley and they want to see thier team always on top. They aren't interested in motorcycles or facts about motorcycles, they are interested in the Harley as the #1 bike.

And Harley has been the #1 seller for a few years now, but back in the late 70's it seemed like the whole world was riding a japanese in-line 4, they were as common as dirt and I sure didn't wanna own one like all the other unimaginative folks who just bought what was popular. Actually I just couldn't own a bike that everyone else owned. So given the choice, I'm happy that nowdays every joe schmoe has a Harley and that my VFR is the rare bird. I'm happy to have the performance and let the bandwagon jumpers have the dog, or in this case the hog. When an ignoramus chants on about Harley being the best, I'm grateful that the tide is turned and I'm enabled to ride the unpopular Japanese performance bike for a fraction of the price.

Thank you Harley guys for making it possible. Everybody, keep buying those Harleys!!

Personally I don't care who likes what bike or if you like what I ride or not. I spend a lot of time on this site and I just do not see what you are talking about. All I see is metric folks bashing on Harley's not the other way around. I have seen Harley riders retaliate after their ride has been insulted but that's about it. I have no preference at all, I'm just telling you what I've seen on this site. I'm just glad the folks I ride with and hang out with aren't as narrow minded and hateful as many of the folks on this forum.

The Harley guys are very touchy when it comes to defending why they overpaid for a 2 wheeled tractor. Go to hdforum.com and look at how bad their own dealers treat them. Its amazing.

because harley owners have become brainwashed by propoganda...

truth of the matter is you can get a better bike by any measurable standard built by another manufacturer for much less

and to the first poster, the only production bikes built exclusively in the USA are Victory...

learn something

I honestly don't care what you ride, but if you come off with a 'tude like your bike is better, i'll show you exactly why it's not...

you bought it for the name, admit it...

edit: 20/20 it's just fun to stir the pot from time to time, and gives me a chance to be brutally honest.