07-28-2014, 08:46 AM
FWIW regarding HD quality, IIRC in the recent Cycle World long-term test, one called a Switchback had parts break/fall off. Maybe they just got the rare bad one, but that's more Tradition than I'd want to put up with.
I'll also mention that in my neighborhood, several guys have Harleys, Road Kings I think, who are absolute gentlemen, and ride them from FL to NC or Sturgis or whatever. Real motorcyclists, with no surly pretentiousness whatsoever. And my lawn guy has one, and he's the nicest, most genuine person you could ever meet. He's even invited me to come along with him to ride the Dragon-on my Honda! Crazy! So it seems it's only a nasty, insecure subset of HD owners who are a PITA.
I'll also mention that in my neighborhood, several guys have Harleys, Road Kings I think, who are absolute gentlemen, and ride them from FL to NC or Sturgis or whatever. Real motorcyclists, with no surly pretentiousness whatsoever. And my lawn guy has one, and he's the nicest, most genuine person you could ever meet. He's even invited me to come along with him to ride the Dragon-on my Honda! Crazy! So it seems it's only a nasty, insecure subset of HD owners who are a PITA.