Is this normal?

[soulmachine_imp]

One of the things that separated the Japanese bikes in the 60's from the brit bikes and Harleys was the pipes remaining bright shiny chrome that always looked good and new. Those of us that grew up with Japanese bikes were proud of that distinction. There is nothing retro (historically) about a Honda with tinted pipes.

I have a different take (opinion) on that statement.

The difference to me was quite simple.

Oil tight. Electrics that worked. Reliability. No kick starting.

I've had plenty of earlier generation Harley's.

Functionality. Plain and simple.

That's the difference to me.

NOTHING about how one looks over the other one.

That's MY opinion, and I'm sticking to it!