lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Oh ok gotcha...
What kind of car do you drive?
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Parmigiano said:
You do not really think that the BMW bike is better than a Harley. I have a relative who works for the BMW company and buys only BMW cars and he says he would never buy a BMW bike. He calls them the crap! HARLEY ALL THE WAY!
cheddar cheese
Major General
the only bikes Id have would be a Triumph, Ducati or MV Agusta.
GermansRGeniuses
Tech Sergeant
Harley = shite.
It's as simple as that - if you must have something loud and obnoxious on two wheels, it might as well look good, go fast, and be able to turn well, none of which Harleys accomplish. Buell bikes are nice for American, though.
Though I will admit to liking V8 cruisers, not that I'd own one, but the sheer ridiculous-ness(?) of them appeals to me. There's a Boss Hog shop in my town and I wanna stop by someday to get a closer look.
It's as simple as that - if you must have something loud and obnoxious on two wheels, it might as well look good, go fast, and be able to turn well, none of which Harleys accomplish. Buell bikes are nice for American, though.
Though I will admit to liking V8 cruisers, not that I'd own one, but the sheer ridiculous-ness(?) of them appeals to me. There's a Boss Hog shop in my town and I wanna stop by someday to get a closer look.
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You are completely lost. How can you say that about Harley. You have no clue about bikes man. Harley = quality, loud, beautiful and a good ride!
Parmigiano
Senior Airman
If I have to be serious I say tha ALL bikes are nice, the rest is a matter of taste.
My choice is the BMW boxer, I just like it by heart and I think is the best piece of iron ever put above two wheels!
About Harley, I think they are sound bikes with a lousy aesthetic: too much 'glamour' for my taste, and I am not a fan of loud noise either (except for racing engines)
But all tastes are good: if women would like only handsome men, I would never had f***ed once in my life... (at least free of charge)
My choice is the BMW boxer, I just like it by heart and I think is the best piece of iron ever put above two wheels!
About Harley, I think they are sound bikes with a lousy aesthetic: too much 'glamour' for my taste, and I am not a fan of loud noise either (except for racing engines)
But all tastes are good: if women would like only handsome men, I would never had f***ed once in my life... (at least free of charge)
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Parmigiano said:
Clave
Senior Master Sergeant
Harleys look good but usually shake themselves apart after a while
BMWs are awesome but somehow lack soul
Ducatis also awesome and beautiful to look at but are as hard as rock to ride
Hondas are solid but dull, with the exception of the Fireblade and the like
Yamahas are fast and kinda fragile
Suzukis are strong but not that fast - with some exceptions
Kawasakis are fast and tough but also a bit ugly
Triumphs look brutal but I guess that's ok
Righto - flame away with your dissagreements
BMWs are awesome but somehow lack soul
Ducatis also awesome and beautiful to look at but are as hard as rock to ride
Hondas are solid but dull, with the exception of the Fireblade and the like
Yamahas are fast and kinda fragile
Suzukis are strong but not that fast - with some exceptions
Kawasakis are fast and tough but also a bit ugly
Triumphs look brutal but I guess that's ok
Righto - flame away with your dissagreements
cheddar cheese
Major General
Hard ride? If you ask me a hard ride makes you more involved and part of the experience...Being uncomfortable makes me feel comfortable
Parmigiano
Senior Airman
Well CC, try to ride a Ducati (or one of those HD with seating that make your back stay vertical) for 6-7 hours and then you'll let me know about the joy of ride...
I saw people so exhausted and with such a backache that they had vision of Jesus and the Virgin Mary riding a chopper in the Motel backyard.
Ducati (and all sport bikes) gives you great and violent emotions, but if you bend 75 degrees you can't pretend to also have soft dumpers...
Ride it a couple of hours and it's great fun, go in vacation fully loaded and the transfer route will become a nightmare after 300km!
I saw people so exhausted and with such a backache that they had vision of Jesus and the Virgin Mary riding a chopper in the Motel backyard.
Ducati (and all sport bikes) gives you great and violent emotions, but if you bend 75 degrees you can't pretend to also have soft dumpers...
Ride it a couple of hours and it's great fun, go in vacation fully loaded and the transfer route will become a nightmare after 300km!
cheddar cheese
Major General
I wouldnt go vacation on a bike though!
Parmigiano
Senior Airman
Well, if you accept to bring only the basics and to be soaked from time to time it is great.
I did Normandy, Bretagne, Sicily, Sardinia and Corse and was a great fun.
I did Normandy, Bretagne, Sicily, Sardinia and Corse and was a great fun.
Clave
Senior Master Sergeant
Me and my sister did a camping trip by motorcycle a few years back, starting off in Norfolk, England then across to Holland by ferry and we rode through Belgium, Germany, Luxemburg, France, Leichtenstien, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, then came back mostly through France.
I did all the 'piloting' as my sis didn't have a licence, and it was quite tiring as we did all that in one week. But the bike was well behaved, even loaded up, I raced a Ferrari in Italy, until sis got panicky and hit me
It was an excellent trip, the only downside was the pre-Euro currency changes - we had pockets full of coins - German Marks, French Francs, Austrian Schillings, Italian Lira etc. etc. we must have done an exchange nearly every day
Two things stand out even now:
The Swiss have the best camp sites in the World 8)
Mountain passes may look nice, but hairpin bends are hellish to get round on a bike....
Oh and the bike? a Suzuki GSX600f - RIP my friend - burnt to death by an obnoxious scumbag, but that's another story...
I did all the 'piloting' as my sis didn't have a licence, and it was quite tiring as we did all that in one week. But the bike was well behaved, even loaded up, I raced a Ferrari in Italy, until sis got panicky and hit me
It was an excellent trip, the only downside was the pre-Euro currency changes - we had pockets full of coins - German Marks, French Francs, Austrian Schillings, Italian Lira etc. etc. we must have done an exchange nearly every day
Two things stand out even now:
The Swiss have the best camp sites in the World 8)
Mountain passes may look nice, but hairpin bends are hellish to get round on a bike....
Oh and the bike? a Suzuki GSX600f - RIP my friend - burnt to death by an obnoxious scumbag, but that's another story...
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Actually I find those Choppers like a HD much more confortable over a long period of time rather than those Croch Rockets that you neal and lay down on. The HD is build for comfort, never had a problem with back pains or exhaustion.
R-2800
Senior Airman
old thread but whatever........
1971 VW bug, Clemintine orange first car got it when i was 14
1973 Superbeetle Turd Brown, sitting in a field 6 years but floors are solid!! go figure!, with Factory A/C. both projects, don't have license yet but still love them!
1971 VW bug, Clemintine orange first car
got it when i was 141973 Superbeetle Turd Brown, sitting in a field 6 years but floors are solid!! go figure!, with Factory A/C. both projects, don't have license yet but still love them!
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Me - 1995 Ford F150 4x4 with only 65k on it
Wifey - 2000 Toyota Sienna Minivan with same
Don't ask
Wifey - 2000 Toyota Sienna Minivan with same
Don't ask
Nonskimmer
Captain
Alrighty then, I won't. 
I drive a 2000 Grand Am. I just had the transmission line replaced, and all is well.
Well, except for the bill that is. Merry Christmas to me.
I drive a 2000 Grand Am. I just had the transmission line replaced, and all is well.
Well, except for the bill that is. Merry Christmas to me.
R-2800
Senior Airman
yeah bet that was a pretty penny
mkloby
Senior Master Sergeant
I drive a 2006 Ford Fusion w/ a 351W with a custom... ah hell it's just a family sedan who am I kidding...
