When I get too old for the busa I'll be dead!
Rode my first harley today.
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I like both bikes
They are very differant rides..........
They are very differant rides..........
Where'd you get that ignorant bullsh!t?
"In 1967 the Harley-Davidson Company after several lean years was threatened by bankruptcy and accepted an offer to buy out the company by AMF (American Metal Foundries). This buyout ended sixty-two years of the private family owned company. AMF realized some of the problems the company had and decided that the way bring it back to the top was to produce large numbers of motorcycles quickly and cost-effectively. For the first time three letters appeared beside the Harley-Davidson name on the gasoline tanks, AMF. Harley was now trying to compete with the Japanese, which they could not do on their own ground, which was mass production. With the speeding up of the assembly line, it became apparent that the quality control which Harley had always been so concerned with was not deteriorating. As production increased there was a significant drop in quality. Since there was not enough space for working on this amount of machines, they were pushed through without adequate time or careful assembly. From this analysis, the only solution was to keep developing motorcycles that had built the company's success and legend, solidity, quality and reliability.
In 1981 the Harley -Davidson executives who were disappointed with AMF decided they would try to buy the company. Because the company was considered to be beyond recovery, they were able to purchase it at a good price. After the buy, some critised AMF for not taking better care of the classic company. Harley-Davidson began its new beginning and reclaimed its good name."
The reason you're getting blank stares is because you don't know what the he!! you're talking about.
I own one of each... different tools for different jobs.
The striking difference, of course, is the fact that I can sell the Sporty RIGHT NOW for what I paid for it after 10,000 miles.
I'd be lucky to get half of what I paid for the Busa right now @ 11,500 miles.
H-D's might not be fast, and they might not be sporty, but they sure are rock-solid reliable, lots of fun and hold their value better than anything else on wheels.
You'd have to be dumb as a post from a financial standpoint to buy a Japanese cruiser.
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Guess I'm a post!
What with my '83 Gold Wing, complete with a 160,000 miles, smooooth as KY jelly on linoleum motor, ready to go cross country without a second thought and its still worth the same thing it cost back then, just sitting out there in the garage making me wish it was a HD from '83.
If it's a motorcycle, there's really none that I don't like. However, when there's a third wheel added, that's usually when I lose interest.
There are different styles of bikes, and within those particular styles, there are always particular models which stand out like the busa.
If I had the resources, I'd have a garage full of just about all of em.
There are different styles of bikes, and within those particular styles, there are always particular models which stand out like the busa.
If I had the resources, I'd have a garage full of just about all of em.
not to pick sides or anything, but if i were to go out and smash the sides if my sporty tank with a hammer everyone would say cool tank! but if I did that to my beloved Busa every one would ask if I had a wreck.
if you want to ride,ride what you want, if you want to resell become a dealer.
One last sentiment, even all the Harley folks respect my Busa, but is a little strange going the hangouts on it,so the right tool for the right job motto really sticks.
30K miles and I'd still get at least what I paid for it, and wouldn't hesitate to ride it anywhere. And I did take a hammer and smash the tank!
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if you want to ride,ride what you want, if you want to resell become a dealer.
One last sentiment, even all the Harley folks respect my Busa, but is a little strange going the hangouts on it,so the right tool for the right job motto really sticks.
30K miles and I'd still get at least what I paid for it, and wouldn't hesitate to ride it anywhere. And I did take a hammer and smash the tank!
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agreed to the, different jobs and tool thing...cuz, I was at the Rolling Thunder...buddy of mine brought the HD to the perade...and soon the perade is over, he was asking us to stop by his home so he can change the bike (busa of course...
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It is all about one's taste, personal choice and etc. and no person can put their fingers and say thats no good or say bad about it...
I noticed quite sometime ago, HD ppl don't wave hands to sportbikes, at all...(is anyone agreed with me?) sometimes I just do that for my ego, but they don't except that...sad results, we all are bikers, doesn't matter goes fast or cruse...
It is all about one's taste, personal choice and etc. and no person can put their fingers and say thats no good or say bad about it...
I noticed quite sometime ago, HD ppl don't wave hands to sportbikes, at all...(is anyone agreed with me?) sometimes I just do that for my ego, but they don't except that...sad results, we all are bikers, doesn't matter goes fast or cruse...
no wonder resale value is good when you added $20,000.00 accessories and dealing with retards.
I would personally never own a Hardley just BECAUSE of it`s image. VTX, Wing, BMW... anything but HD
Wow Vic... Hopped into the Way Back Machine to dig up something to vent on???
You don't have to pick the bones bro...
And FWIW, the New 96 CI, Fuel injected 6-Speed Drive train from H-D is pretty damned cool... It's genuinely a decent motor to take you down the street... Still doesn't turn or Stop, but hey, that's not what it's all about.
You don't have to pick the bones bro...
And FWIW, the New 96 CI, Fuel injected 6-Speed Drive train from H-D is pretty damned cool... It's genuinely a decent motor to take you down the street... Still doesn't turn or Stop, but hey, that's not what it's all about.
I like your avatar, damn it. You are real patriot of this great country.Gotta love Vic,,,I'd buy him a beer anytime...
Two most important things in life...
Rev, I have no clue how I dig out this tread. I just hit new posts, as usual.
Me too.Gotta love Vic,,,I'd buy him a beer anytime...
not a thing wrong with riding a Harley IMO, it is just as fun and as different as riding the Busa.. they both have their own feel and attitude. Nothing like cruising the Busa and being able to go triple digit in just a couple seconds.. and just alike, the HD rumble and torque give it a feel all its own. The late models ride not that different than a heavy jap bike btw..
I guess I am just a die hard bike rider and every bike I have owned over the years has had good and bad points... but loved every one of them...
why the heck narrow your scope of experience by saying any one brand of bike is crap?
I think I want to try riding one of the Yamaha FZ what ever it is....
The "retro" search feature rocks.... 3 year old threads live on forever
I guess I am just a die hard bike rider and every bike I have owned over the years has had good and bad points... but loved every one of them...
why the heck narrow your scope of experience by saying any one brand of bike is crap?
The "retro" search feature rocks.... 3 year old threads live on forever
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