Harleys

[ozkat]

Considering the amount of anti harley sentiment within ASF, how many H/D owners do we have here? Off the top of my head i could proberly name 10 or 12, and thats not counting Buell owners. I thought this was supposed to be a non brand site. So who here owns a Harley/Buell? Dont be scared, put your hand up. Im not being a smart arse or shit stirrer i just would like to know.

[Weaselman]

right here
48 pan chop

I had a '79 Shovel as my 1st road bike and when i'm rich enough to afford 2 bikes i'll get another shovel. Every harley hater i let ride my bike came back saying "i get the attraction now" It's a different kind of buzz to riding a fighter but it's still a buzz

[papa smurf]

I had one over 20 years ago until it got pinched.[V]
"56 pan & i loved it.

The next bike i buy will be a harley, Like Ryder said, different kind of buzz but still a buzz.

[gixkat]

Yep just sold a custom shovel,nothing wrong with Harleys, just too slow, although i wouldn't mind trying a beefed up buell.

[sharky]

Rode an FXR Shovel with FJ running gear...after the initial lunge off the start that was it....was waiting for the rush that never came...[|)]

[Anakist]

I have a new buell 1125r. Not much in common with harley though.

I did ride a Buell lightning at a demo day. It was nice, but not enough power after the new engine.

James

[Jockney Rebel]

only ever rode 2 harleys .......well one wasnt officially a harley but a rebadged italin 2 stroke 250 it was horrible and my RD took it to the cleaners ,second one was a buell lightening loads of low down grunt but my trumpy would have it after 5000rpm the only objection i have to em is they should be cheaper ,a lot cheaper why pay top dollar for antiquated engineering

[Rocket]

On my second one now.

1st one, 01 88CUI Softail, paid 27k, dumped in 20k, sold for 26k in 06.
Note the suicide clutch and jockey shift in the pic.
There's more pics there if you want to look.
http://www.phillby.com/bike/100_0071


Current one, 07 96CUI Roadking Custom, paid 32k.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/blowngsxr11/alb005.jpg

I just got off it three hours ago after a two day run down the southwest of WA, mostly around 130 to 150kph on the back roads.

The road king is a fucking dream to ride and niether bikes gave a skerric of trouble, Harleys're fucking reliable now. Ducati is the new Harley in the breaking down stakes.

Jim, I get you in relation to the cost, but remember that Evolution engined Fat Boys are still getting around 20k. They stopped making the Evo's 10 years ago.

[Tony OW31]

how anyone could own up to riding something called a fatboy I'll never know.

[Weaselman]

I agree rocket. The TC88's and the 96's are bullet proof. I owned a ducati and it was a cheaply built POS

I DONT like softails though but i do like FXR's

[Docktor]

I

[TurboKat]

Yeah, guilty [:I]
'84 FL stripped dresser, swingarm, Evo, 4sp, kicker, 3" open primary, chaindrive.
It's still in bits from its 'Winter freshen up' 3 years ago ;)
I personally don't have anything against H/Ds, usually the owners & their elitist and/or meathead attitude toward the brand are the problem.
I've done plenty of speedy rides with the Harley crew, anyone who tells you that H/Ds can't handle has never ridden one.
Choppers, on the other hand have no appeal to me whatsoever, I appreciate some of the one off engineering involved in building them but the FACT is - they're pretty much unrideable with no ground clearence, 5" wide primary belts hanging off the left side, 360 rear tyres & pizza cutter fronts, riding positions that don't let you turn the bars all the way to lock, etc. Only posers need apply.

[NakedTurboBusa]

It seems Ive found a few good quality boat anchors within the ranks........ hehehehe

cheers pete

[Fish]

quote:Originally posted by Jockney Rebel

the only objection i have to em is they should be cheaper ,a lot cheaper why pay top dollar for antiquated engineering


Spot on, and they're ugly, well except for the V-rod range maybe, they're the only thing in the harley range that has made me take a second look.

[zx12argh]

Can't afford the price tag but i've ridden a couple. If I was looking for a cruiser and the budget was there I'd definitely look at the v-rods. The engine in those things are smooth as and the torque pulls like a diesel. I know a few guys on HDs and they are all top blokes so I've never really understood the harley bashing around here either. Two wheels are two wheels. You'll get dicks in any category - streetfighters is no exception. Its the cagers that we have to worry about and focus our angst on.

[lurch]

I have a Briggs & Stratton powered mower, does that count [:p]?

[WATEVR]

look at the closet doors fly open now!!!

i have riden a few harley models from 1200 sporties to current Fatboys and Customs and i can agree that there are different buzz about crusin on one. But if i where on the market for that style of bike i would have to say my money would go into a M109R. new technology and far more refined than a harley, not to mention about half the price. i just find criusers to limiting in there abilities.

Thats why i NEED one of everything!!

[pommie]

I own a Buell. I was looking at a mates new Harley today, the thing must weigh 300kg and is fitted with a single rotor with a single pot caliper to pull the beast up, nice work!

[RUSS M8]

I don't, but I do like the look of these. And if I won lotto I would prolly buy one :)
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/626060259128513.jpg

[BANDITROD]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........interesting

[davio]

gawd i cant believe what im reading,, i rode 2 sporties and a fatboy on test shakedowns when i was at brighton kwaka
now im no fan of cruisers anyway ,but when stacked up against jap cruisers theyre a complete heap of shit and twice the price, if u want a cruiser buy that yammie 1 ,was it roadking?

[ozkat]

Looks good in black too

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/626060457120130.jpg

[HOS]

That bikes a 20 year leap forward for Harley.

Very Reminiscent of a 70s Jap bike ?

Buells are the only HD I would have. [8D][8D][8D][8D]

[Weaselman]

I wouldnt buy a modern one... Nothing newer than a shovel for me but thats cus im strange

quote:Originally posted by Weaselman

I wouldnt buy a modern one... Nothing newer than a shovel for me but thats cus im strange



Agreed, i find new Harleys about as interesting as a new Robbie Williams song but the pans and shovels get me hard even faster than they leak oil.

[gixkat]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/62606061878384.jpg


Hos old mate, that bike is based on a thirty year old Harley, not a jappa, this is a 1977 XLCR.;)

[Weaselman]

quote:Originally posted by Ryder


quote:Originally posted by Weaselman

I wouldnt buy a modern one... Nothing newer than a shovel for me but thats cus im strange



Agreed, i find new Harleys about as interesting as a new Robbie Williams song but the pans and shovels get me hard even faster than they leak oil.

I rode a Street bob recently and it was piss. Ive ridden genny pans with drum brakes that stopped better.
I dont know what the R&D department is spending their money on other than wank but as a riding bike the new ones are puss

[Gix11]

We all know the real reason Shayne asked, don't we....

[BANDITROD]

bwahahahahahahaha are you trying to soften the blow shayne

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

We all know the real reason Shayne asked, don't we....
No not at all Si, just expanding my knowledge on what other members other rides are. Tho the XR1200 looks kinda good, and a Lowrider with USD and 17in wheels and good brakes and dragbars, well you know.

[Gix11]

....it all happended that fateful day at the Gold Coast Bike Show a couple of years ago. Next thing Fimp will want one.

[ozkat]

Gee Si thats a bit harsh. [B)]

[Gix11]

What if I do this: :):D[8D]:):):):D[8D][8D]:D:D Does that make it better?

[BANDITROD]

hahahahahahahaha

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

What if I do this: :):D[8D]:):):):D[8D][8D]:D:D Does that make it better?
I was just asking about who owns what, some of you blokes get off topic so easy. :):D[8D][:o)][:o)][?][:0];)[:p][:X][^][:o)][:I][?]

[oldskool]

quote:Originally posted by Docktor

I

FAG

[oldskool]

quote:Originally posted by TurboKat

Yeah, guilty [:I]
'84 FL stripped dresser, swingarm, Evo, 4sp, kicker, 3" open primary, chaindrive.
It's still in bits from its 'Winter freshen up' 3 years ago ;)
I personally don't have anything against H/Ds, usually the owners & their elitist and/or meathead attitude toward the brand are the problem.
I've done plenty of speedy rides with the Harley crew, anyone who tells you that H/Ds can't handle has never ridden one.
Choppers, on the other hand have no appeal to me whatsoever, I appreciate some of the one off engineering involved in building them but the FACT is - they're pretty much unrideable with no ground clearence, 5" wide primary belts hanging off the left side, 360 rear tyres & pizza cutter fronts, riding positions that don't let you turn the bars all the way to lock, etc. Only posers need apply.

FAG

[oldskool]

Saw some nice leather caps at the StKilda market last Sunday for you two boys.
BBBAAAAHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHa

[suxukifreak]

Shayne, this is more you....

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/626061096101069.jpg


$15000 second hand now ;)

[Bear]

Yeh I'd go one of them ^^^
Only if I find a woman who wants to ride with me though.
The she'll have to pay for half of it. :D

[suxukifreak]

Then throw some fiberglass at it....

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/835032093157861.jpg

[ozkat]

Umm no thanks the 109s ill give a miss

[oldskool]

Yer not the best suzuki, motors age very badly :(

[HOS]

quote:Originally posted by gixkat

Hos old mate, that bike is based on a thirty year old Harley, not a jappa, this is a 1977 XLCR.;)


I thought it was ironic that the R&D guys at Harley have worked so hard to come up with an answer to the "modern" motorcycle that already looks 30 years out of date ;):D:D:D:D

Same old.... [^]

[HOS]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/83503279047092.jpg


When I said a 70s Jap bike, this is what was in my head ;):)

[Bear]

quote:Originally posted by oldskool

Yer not the best suzuki, motors age very badly :(

My apologies for hijacking the thread but what's the problem/s with the motors? I was seriously considering a Boulevard for 2-ups.

[oldskool]

Clutch's, real scary in the wet, mainly clutch's

[Bear]

Thanks Olds. :)

[Docktor]

quote:Originally posted by oldskool


quote:Originally posted by Docktor

I

FAG


Awwww, fuck i tried to take as much harley i could out of it. if it shits the bed i promise it will have a tlr engine.

[Gsxar]

NO!~! I dont have 1 & neva will ( Indian Scout is my dream putt around tho)
I love to stir Harley riders:D:D I know it:D I actually hang round a fair few compressor riders sad to admit :(
But then again a few I know really dont ride them like Harleys normally get riden :D Pretty funny to be out on a ride & have a mate on a Harley stop & say hi then leave on the back wheel, gets the sport bike riders looking lol
Like any bikes, lotsa good people ride them and along the way wankers decide they want them too;):D

[BANDITROD]

from what i hear you struggle to stay on them jojo .....lol..:)

[NakedTurboBusa]

Boat anchors, boat anchors, boat anchors............... would mind an old XR750 flat tracker though!!!

All jokes aside, the history is interesting stuff.

I just cant stand most(sic) of the fuck-wits who wank on about them!!! and there is alot of them!!

cheers

Pete

[Gsxar]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

from what i hear you struggle to stay on them jojo .....lol..:)



Turbo thats it!!! all ya secrets r gonna come out now![:0];)


Yeah learnt when I got on the back of a harley to get a lift back to the tents..... picture it... 2 chicks far to many drinks, 3 in the morning, why did we trust him:( of course he dumped us on arses[xx(]
Did you hear TURBO!!! couldnt get the grin of his face when he got to ride a gixa at the supers when his KWAKA! wouldnt go[:0];):D

[BANDITROD]

who said anything about TK .....its ok mate it happens to the best of us

[Gsxar]

Well I admit it might not have been, BUT he is the likely suspect;)

[BANDITROD]

;)

[TurboKat]

Don't blame me (this time) I didn't say jack & even if I did, nobody can prove nuthin [^]

[Gsxar]

Hmmm tempting, I do have that lovely slide show presentation of you [:0];)

[BANDITROD]

lets just say i had some spys there that none of you lot know about and i was talking to them the other day and this particular event was of the most interest to me that for sure ...i held my tongue for a few days atleast jojo

[oldskool]

quote:Originally posted by Docktor


quote:Originally posted by oldskool


quote:Originally posted by Docktor

I

FAG


Awwww, fuck i tried to take as much harley i could out of it. if it shits the bed i promise it will have a tlr engine.

You have a good brain Doc:D

[old gsxrr]

[quote]Originally posted by Weaselman

I wouldnt buy a modern one... Nothing newer than a shovel for me but thats cus im strange

yeah, i dont like the new ones except buel, favorite is the knuckle
a friend building 2 hd at the moment 1 pan with later twin disc front end and a rigid shovel

[scotty]

I've got a couple of pump around the farm and one is even as shitfull as a hd(it never fuckin starts and when i need to move it it takes 2 or more to lift it...)

[Tony Nitrous]

I thought Harleys would have been real popular on here ?

The streetfighter scene in general is going towards limp
show pony's with 360 touring tyres and 2" ground clearance.
Get your arse kicked by an old 600 ? Yeah, its OK as long as
you have plenty of bling, some trick paint and a cool exhaust.

NTB Pete's Busa is a top Streetfighter, as is Ozkats Stealth-busa,
Both cool as Fuck in different ways, but if you prefer the seppo
style Gayabusa's you might as well have a Harley anyway.

Tony Nitrous.

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous


NTB Pete's Busa is a top Streetfighter, as is Ozkats Stealth-busa,



Bullshit to the power of infinity.
How can you even put the two in the same sentence let alone the same category?

One is a magnificent feat of engineering that looks the bollocks. The other is just another ugly bus with a snail and stock plastics.

[Tony Nitrous]

....because sneaking up on someone with a stock looking
bike and 300hp is cool as fuck !

Stealth is cool.

[Cruisecontrol]

But it is definitely NOT a streetfighter.

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/59713799737790.jpg

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/59713799766915.jpg

[RED ZX]

I would own a V-ROD, night rod special to be precis, but only because of the Porsche designed motor. Heap of grunt for long 2 up days.

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/597137997179066.jpg

[HOS]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

I thought Harleys would have been real popular on here ?

The streetfighter scene in general is going towards limp
show pony's with 360 touring tyres and 2" ground clearance.
Get your arse kicked by an old 600 ? Yeah, its OK as long as
you have plenty of bling, some trick paint and a cool exhaust.

NTB Pete's Busa is a top Streetfighter, as is Ozkats Stealth-busa,
Both cool as Fuck in different ways, but if you prefer the seppo
style Gayabusa's you might as well have a Harley anyway.

Tony Nitrous.



So do bog stock engined Bandit6s 12s, Blades and really old Gixers come into the category of being gay ? Performance wise they are no big ponies compared to even a stock Busa.

wtf ?

[HOS]

So how does a Bandit12 with a paint job, some bling bits an a cool exhaust figure .... thats gay as well is it ?

:D

[old gsxrr]

a fighter has to look like it has been in battle or made for battle not a poser that idles around
flexing it's muscles in its prissy chromed chrome

[EFE 1230]

quote:Originally posted by HOS

So how does a Bandit12 with a paint job, some bling bits an a cool exhaust figure .... thats gay as well is it ?

:D


You haven't met BANDITROD in person yet have you????:D[B)]

[HOS]

quote:Originally posted by EFE 1230


quote:Originally posted by HOS

So how does a Bandit12 with a paint job, some bling bits an a cool exhaust figure .... thats gay as well is it ?

:D


You haven't met BANDITROD in person yet have you????:D[B)]


Just flaming the "logic" being expressed back there :D;)

I do`nt give a shit what people ride..... I`ll take the piss outta anything [:p]

[HOS]

People get so anal about what anyone else is riding ?

Taking the piss out of Harleys is normal practice and the Harley guys have heard it all before. :D Good natured bunch of guys by and large and they know the score.

We rip the piss out of Ondas same as :D

Same as we used to piss take with the old JAWAs and CZs comming out of eastern Europe in the 70s...

Its having a laugh and nowt nasty in it as far as I`m concerned.

Live and let live ? .... one mans bling is another mans poison ;)

Too many haters on bikes [xx(]

[HOS]

Its the height of bad class to call someone elses bike shit or gay.
Its not what I grew up with on bikes in the 70s.

In the old school way, we looked at other peoples bikes who you knew had worked their spuds off to create what they had, it may not have been to your taste, but to each his own?
A lot of guys in the past have sold their soul to keep their machines on the road, done without a lot to keep machine intact.

What happened with all this anal shit about my bikes better than yours ? Who cares ?

A rides a ride [8D]:)

[Tony Nitrous]

I was trying to make the point that the whole scene is
shifting towards "pretty" bikes more so than "tough" bikes.

I can see the point in Drag bikes, Stunt bikes, Turbo bikes,
7/11 hoon bikes, even pulling off a fairing and fitting Renthals
to a stocker for clowning about.

I've owned Dirt Bikes, Tourers, Sports Tourers, Nakeds,
Jap Classic's, Z1000, Stereo-type Bandit with a loud can and Renthals,
and even a Harley (although mine died from abuse)
All have their own niche. I personaly view Harleys as having more
in common with the Bling-Bling "streetfighters" that get trailered to
shows and hardley ridden and I see faired Turbo Busa's that kick-arse
and are sneaky to the spirit of Streetfighters.

Its useless to argue over whats a streetfighter, and your free to
ride what you like, I get enough grief for riding a Stock B-King and
a Ugly Naked Busa, but and least they are ridden hard and often, and
they do the job. I'd ride a stock bike that go's well before a show
winner with a 360 tyre and 1" ground clearance.
Perhaps im on the wrong forum ?

I stand by my original comment that Pete and Shayne's bikes float my boat.
Both have some "fight" in them.

Remember Boy's and Girls...Opinion is not fact...

Tony.J.

Feel free to give me all the shit you like.
I'll be out chasing Sportsbikes around the dam's and
through the hill's all day with a big grin on my face.

[suxukifreak]

Im with you on this Tony. :)

[BANDITROD]

since when doe's everyone here have 360 tyre's and unridden bikes .......;)

[Docktor]

we are allowed to have 360 tires on the back of our gixxas ?. Why didnt you bunch of crankers tell me that ?. Im off to the shed

[davio]

bah everyone has 360,s im puttin a 400 on mine

[Cruisecontrol]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

....because sneaking up on someone with a stock looking
bike and 300hp is cool as fuck !



quote:Originally posted by hyofighter


http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/61899348782540.jpg

[BANDITROD]

i liked your other post des

quote:Originally posted by HOS

Its the height of bad class to call someone elses bike shit or gay.


A rides a ride [8D]:)


Amen brother, all that needs to be said i reckon

[NakedTurboBusa]

Its all just words, opinions, etc.... Whatever bikes you like, love or hate..... We all shouldn't really care,,,, cause threads like this should be taken as good honest shit-stiring

Remember boys: We dont want this fine site to end up, a one eyed, narrow minded, fuck fight (like a few harley type MC's Ive seen )

And rest asured, win lose or draw, I will be lining up against Steath-busa at some stage over the fools run!! heheeh

Oh,I still want an old XR750 flat tracker......... god damm it!!!

[ozkat]

Yeah Pete hopefully ill be there with the "stealth busa" but a bit longer and a bit more power to make it interesting.

[HOS]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

I was trying to make the point that the whole scene is
shifting towards "pretty" bikes more so than "tough" bikes.

I can see the point in Drag bikes, Stunt bikes, Turbo bikes,
7/11 hoon bikes, even pulling off a fairing and fitting Renthals
to a stocker for clowning about.

I've owned Dirt Bikes, Tourers, Sports Tourers, Nakeds,
Jap Classic's, Z1000, Stereo-type Bandit with a loud can and Renthals,
and even a Harley (although mine died from abuse)
All have their own niche. I personaly view Harleys as having more
in common with the Bling-Bling "streetfighters" that get trailered to
shows and hardley ridden and I see faired Turbo Busa's that kick-arse
and are sneaky to the spirit of Streetfighters.

Its useless to argue over whats a streetfighter, and your free to
ride what you like, I get enough grief for riding a Stock B-King and
a Ugly Naked Busa, but and least they are ridden hard and often, and
they do the job. I'd ride a stock bike that go's well before a show
winner with a 360 tyre and 1" ground clearance.
Perhaps im on the wrong forum ?

I stand by my original comment that Pete and Shayne's bikes float my boat.
Both have some "fight" in them.

Remember Boy's and Girls...Opinion is not fact...

Tony.J.

Feel free to give me all the shit you like.
I'll be out chasing Sportsbikes around the dam's and
through the hill's all day with a big grin on my face.


I do`nt feel the need to want to look "tough" on a bike.
My Busas been called pretty, but hey who cares?

As I said one mans bling is another mans poison ;)

Live and let live brother.

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

I was trying to make the point that the whole scene is
shifting towards "pretty" bikes more so than "tough" bikes.

I can see the point in Drag bikes, Stunt bikes, Turbo bikes,
7/11 hoon bikes, even pulling off a fairing and fitting Renthals
to a stocker for clowning about.

I've owned Dirt Bikes, Tourers, Sports Tourers, Nakeds,
Jap Classic's, Z1000, Stereo-type Bandit with a loud can and Renthals,
and even a Harley (although mine died from abuse)
All have their own niche. I personaly view Harleys as having more
in common with the Bling-Bling "streetfighters" that get trailered to
shows and hardley ridden and I see faired Turbo Busa's that kick-arse
and are sneaky to the spirit of Streetfighters.

Its useless to argue over whats a streetfighter, and your free to
ride what you like, I get enough grief for riding a Stock B-King and
a Ugly Naked Busa, but and least they are ridden hard and often, and
they do the job. I'd ride a stock bike that go's well before a show
winner with a 360 tyre and 1" ground clearance.
Perhaps im on the wrong forum ?

I stand by my original comment that Pete and Shayne's bikes float my boat.
Both have some "fight" in them.

Remember Boy's and Girls...Opinion is not fact...

Tony.J.

Feel free to give me all the shit you like.
I'll be out chasing Sportsbikes around the dam's and
through the hill's all day with a big grin on my face.


If I was you...I'd spend the morning painting my pink shed some other colour:D

[HOS]

Hes happy ? .... [:p][:p]:D

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/80610954686636.JPG

[puppet]

Where's the love gone guys? Lets have a group man hug.
There's a fraction too much friction.

[BANDITROD]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^jacktar will be in on that

[latheboy]

I hear jacktar likes a bit of friction:D

[scotty]

quote:Originally posted by latheboy

I hear jacktar likes a bit of friction:D
And Pink bike's[:o)]

[Gix11]

Is that guy wearing a pink G-String and "Fame" style leggings?

Few issues back in SF there was a turbo GSX stock shocks 90's gsxr frontend astralite rear with a cut slick.It looked fucking brutal.Dunno where I'm going with this now. But yeah it was a cool bike

[HOS]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

Is that guy wearing a pink G-String and "Fame" style leggings?


Yeah, thats a photo I took at a local track.
I reckon it was a forefeit of some kind ? or a bet maybe ? [:o)];)
Who knows ! lol

[HOS]

Even my bum wouldnt look big on this ! ! ! !
Y`see they do have some advantages ;)

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1015052214199745.jpg

[Gix11]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/101505380548898.jpg