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Originally Posted by motion
Denis,
I think your objective is admirable, but honestly, as a machine, Harley's really are not very good. They don't do anything really well, when compared to the alternatives. I've owned 4, and each had character, but were all pretty bad motorcycles. If you just want to cruise the frontage road at 55mph with Taylor Swift blaring on the radio, then yeah, could be a good experience. If the road gets twisty, you'll be held back by a machine that won't get out of its own way, dragging floorboards and making you work too much and giving you oh**** moments at every turn.
When I tour, I like a nimble machine with long legs. A Harley ain't it. Almost any BMW will give you a much better experience if you need 80mph quiet, efficient touring on the strada, and nimbleness in the esses.
BTW, they're a pain around town and in traffic. Loud, rough, uncivilized, etc. Maybe you just need to get one to get it out of your system  |
Motion articulated my thoughts on this. But it sounds as though you really do need to get the Harley out of your system.
Just another thought. I also don't like the look of the newer BMW's - even though they ride better than a Harley in every imaginable way. There are however lots of people around making glorious air-head customs that ride brilliantly and also are damn good to look at. In Germany these shops abound, but I know there are also some guys on the west-coast building these types of bikes. I post some sample pics below. (Boulevard, Race & Cafe) Bikes like this have it all IMO. Looks in spades. Good handling. Great cruising etc. Maybe worth giving this some thought after you get that Harley out of your system. ;-)
