Any Harley Riders?

snappyfish · 17 May 2015 at 15:56

Looking at a Breakout, anyone looking also? or own one already? what are your thoughts?

Snaggle · 17 May 2015 at 20:44

would rather get the bus

snappyfish · 17 May 2015 at 21:04

Snaggle said:
would rather get the bus

Interesting point you have.... Lol... So do you ride a bike to commute?

edd1e · 17 May 2015 at 21:09

Snaggle said:
would rather get the bus

genuine lol, but i'm afraid this also echos my thoughts on the subject.

ElliorR · 17 May 2015 at 21:14

I don't recall seeing anyone here with a Harley.

Freeman · 17 May 2015 at 21:20

Nothing wrong with a Harley. I only didn't get an Iron 883 because it wasn't practical (LOTs of chrome and hard to reach places) as a commuter.

Sat on a few at the bike show and felt great. Really nice bikes.

wazza300 · 17 May 2015 at 22:12

I test rode an orange 883 once,was nice

snappyfish · 17 May 2015 at 22:17

Ok, so maybe most people here are power rangers. I just wanted something to slow me down, enjoy the ride. Be comfortable.

edd1e · 17 May 2015 at 22:19

snappyfish said:
Ok, so maybe most people here are power rangers.

Yup, I don't match my bike as well as I could though.

Kreeeee · 17 May 2015 at 22:21

A lot ride naked and adventure bikes too.

It is sports bike riders who tend to be the snobbiest though

tom_e · 17 May 2015 at 22:23

It's on my list for when I've had my fill of being young and folded around a sports bike. I've already grown the beard in preparation.

Sagalout · 17 May 2015 at 22:27

I'd have one to be honest, but not one of the chrome ones - I do like the matt black 1200 sportsters though

snappyfish · 17 May 2015 at 22:28

Kreeeee said:
A lot ride naked and adventure bikes too.

It is sports bike riders who tend to be the snobbiest though

Ah well my love for sport bikes is slowly taking a back seat.. after 10 years of riding them I fancy something completely different.

Cant stop looking at this

snappyfish · 17 May 2015 at 22:33

tom_e said:
It's on my list for when I've had my fill of being young and folded around a sports bike. I've already grown the beard in preparation.

Kinda hit nail on the head.

I used to go out on my gixxer like a power ranger looking to wind it up everywhere but now feel the need to slow down and enjoy it more.

Snaggle · 17 May 2015 at 22:40

passed the power ranger stage also.. so naked all the way .. i do fancy summit more wife friendly but it will probably be jap custom rather than some pig iron

wazza300 · 17 May 2015 at 22:48

I think they only really benefit you if your going on really long journeys,and you sit rather low down near the road compared to a sportsbike

You don't have to go fast everywhere on a sports machine either,they make great daily commuters

ElliorR · 17 May 2015 at 23:00

For me this style of bike is something I'll have when I can't get on to a taller biker. I had this conversation with some random old dude in a car park the other week where he said he now couldn't get on any bike. I did say "the day I can't ride a bike they may as well take me out back and shoot me" and his slumped shoulders made me regret saying that to a bloke well into his retirement

Rilot · 17 May 2015 at 23:18

I ride a Triumph Rocket. Kinda like a Harley but with way more power.
I like cruisers, having done the sports bike thing for years. I like that on a cruiser no one tries to race you off the lights, even though they wouldn't stand a chance against the Rocket anyway.

I'd like a Harley but they are just too damn expensive for anything that isn't a sportster or a V-Rod.

Fireskull · 18 May 2015 at 09:59

Snaggle said:
would rather get the bus

LOL was genuinely my first thought...

Jokes aside I have ridden one and it was quite amusing, would never ever get one though.

I am sure we have some chopper fans on here though.

ElliorR · 18 May 2015 at 10:33

I'd not have a Harley but I'd get a Triumph.