I found myself having difficult conversations with my youngest son at a much younger age than i did with his older brother of 6 years. It almost felt wrong but due to changes in society & events taking place he needed to be aware of certain dangers sooner rather than later. Not fair but necessary.
I don't feel bad for HD they had the research & information about there demographic dwindling more than a decade ago. They were to proud to change. They downsized closed plants & dealerships. The costs of their bikes alone is a deterrent. Dealerships do act as if they are doing patrons a favor while the left hand is still rooting through their pockets for $. HD's big plan was to offer some bikes with options from their parts bin that they already had in matt black at a slightly lower price. This was actually a good idea but to little to late. They choose to run it all into the ground rather than attempt to change/connect with younger buyers. They cut the legs out from Eric Buell & sold everything to do with Buells including tools vehicals fired the workers & held the rights to his name even had legal action preventing him from producing any bikes for 3 years. They were afraid of competition mean while Buell was the best chance/thing they had going. Proud i like spiteful petty scarred & fearful not so much.
Mostly older riders on a vintage motorcycle group is what you would expect, I would think. All depends on the bikes. Go on the concours forum and look at the pictures of the group rides and is like looking at a picture of a box of Q-tips. Now, go on a gsxr forum and there is bunch of you guys. By the way, We are not killing Harley (I’m 33), they simply commuted suicide. Did you see how much they want for their new models they are coming out with?
Just like I stated earlier when talking about what you find in different forums, is the same thing depending which area you ride. There is a lot of young guys running around on sportbikes where I ride and the older guy on an adventure or touring bike is not as common, but I’m sure all countries have different demographics of riders.
I was actually a big fan of the VRod Night Rod and almost ended up purchasing one sight unseen... until I saw it. I'm a pretty big guy 6'3 250 and when I saw it in person it looked like a miniature version of what I saw online. Not to say the bike isnt fast or fun to ride I just didnt feel comfortable on such a small platform. I still think it looks badass.... and.... Porsche motor.
I agree, somewhat. For me the seating position was odd, and it was flat out slow. The "Destroyer" variant was an absolute joke. Flat slick and bar bike running 8's? Please......
Listen, good for you for doing your duty. I was simply saying I'm not going to be categorized with people my age for their capabilities. Are you not using the same technology as me?
How old are you I’m 34 and never consider myself a millennial.
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You are categorized with your fellow millennials, you are one. Perhaps you don't exhibit the same traits as all of them, but you're one of them, like it or not. Using technology is not the same as depending on it, something your generation (granted not all of you) absolutely is.
