If I recall (ha ha), the Goldwings have had recalls as well. I'm actually considering going to look at a new Ultra Classic. I think a lot of people just get sucked into believing you have to spend a ton of money on Harleys because others do. You can spend a ton of money on anything you chose to. Like someone else said, it's kind of a passion and we all have that in common.
18 Kawasaki Z900RS black
1989-1995 IC2- USN
Along with the Valkyrie, I have a chromed out 01 Springer. I have owned HD, Honda, Victory and been on all of the boards. I like riding different bikes. The "thump from a Harley" is still special---but I don't want to feel it for 10 hours straight like I used too. I also love the "Stealth Power" of the 1800 flat six. Still on the board here even though the B is long gone. One thing is common on all the boards except the Harley board. Everybody hates Harley--for more reasons than I can ever begin to list. Funny thing is that many HD guys will tell you that Harley is not even close to being the best made or designed bike. They love it for what it is--like an old dog that is way past his prime. I guess that is also the way I think.
Does not matter what letters are between your knees---it is still the same wind in your face.
"Life is hard. Harder when you are stupid"-- John Wayne[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Not bashing if you plunked down $ to own it, no one complains about Harley more than the people who own one, like myself, and have for over 30 years. The new bikes are a huge step forward...in generating more heat, yes. We say this precisely because we do care about the brand and see it going into auto destructuion. Another top down company that does not listen to the most important input you can have...the people who buy them and like me and other former and present HD owners on this board we will not buy them again. As far as dull Honda has many different models. If diversity means spending a ton of money to cook your balls and ruin a ride if you get caught in traffic I'll pass on diversity.Originally Posted by ghost
My 2007 vtx1800 r never ever had heatAttachment 25615 issues. Water and air cooled, no shaky shaky either. Tons of tourqe. Felt faster than the B but i know it wasn't.
The 2005 VTX 1800F was fast, smooth, liquid cooled, and a great bike for a V-Twin..so much better than any HD in every way and still kind of wish I kept it...Love my F6B and have no plans to change rides at this point..HD riders, in my opinion, are just like Democrats, know it all and are convinced that they are 100% right in everything and don't want to talk about any other subject except how great there cause is and how great HD's are!!!!....Regards
Trump is a Democrat?!?
Former Ride:
2013 F6B Standard, black; sold 7/2019
Latest Addition:
2016 Gold Wing Level 3, red; SCT transmission stuck in manual mode
2019 Miles:
7,900 as of 10/6
Echo the accolades for the VTX platform. I had a 1300R and never had any issues with it. Great, reliable bike.
21 years Army (retired)
...been everywhere, seen everything, done almost everything.
IBA 80537
I still have mine and still love it. Hadn't rode it in months, hopped on it yesterday and it was like I hadn't been off it. Love that bike, still fits better than my B.
I work with riders of all types and the most common thing from HD riders is either all the maintenance issues or issues with the service department. But when you mention any other riding options the denial sets in. I've ridden many different brands over the years and everyone has it's pros and cons. The ostrich tendencies of HD riders is amazing. I would give HD a chance if they made something as bulletproof and rock solid as my VTX. Haven't seen anything yet.
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