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Would someone explain to me the appeal of Harleys and that type of motorcycle. If the sports bikes are faster and more maneuverable, why a Harley? Is it an issue of comfort? If I have to tell you...you wouldn’t understand. ![[Linked Image from i.ebayimg.com]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/E74AAOSw4GdbykrZ/s-l1600.jpg) Yeah, I guess I just don't get it. Some of them look cool and comfortable. For me, I am just not drawn to a bike that is that big and heavy. I guess comfort, power and stability are their strengths. Sport bikes are faster and more maneuverable but probably less comfortable. Personally, I like dirt bikes and the lighter they are, the better in my opinion. If I wasn't a financial failure, I would have a nice Husqvarna 2 stroke enduro. I do think some of the road bikes look cool though. Maybe I'll come around as I age. I grew up in an area that was loaded with outlaw bikers in the 70s and 80s - mostly Pagans and Warlocks. In fact, 2 that went to the same high school as me (many years before) became notorious killers. When I was a little kid, I was terrified of the bikers. They would roll down the streets with insanely loud bikes in a menacing way. As I grew up, I realized that most bikers are actually just role playing. There are still some 1%ers around but not in great numbers. Most of them are senior citizens or close to it. Honestly, the Harley's are antiques that work good. At least in feel. Thoroughly modern, a bit quirky, but an old bike feel. Just the same, a guy in the 50's would think it was a rocketship with unbelievable power, ride, and reliability. They are a LOT better than the old stuff. Wouldn't mind having a sport bike, just that I'm poor, and my brains are the winner over my balls, when I see a twisty road. Still, they are fun. Just have to go 100 to start having that fun.
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Campfire Ranger
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Frankly, that guy was an artist. I would be very surprised if he hadn't raced in the past. He's definitely done track days before. For us mortals, having the ass end step out can be enough to scare us into exercising a bit more caution. He jumped right back on it with no hesitation. He's recovered a loose back end before without question.
I enjoyed that!
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Campfire Oracle
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I must be the only one in the world that opened this expecting bucking horses..... Like you I was expecting some kind of stock Same.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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I must be the only one in the world that opened this expecting bucking horses..... Like you I was expecting some kind of stock Same. I was expecting spandex.
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The dude is pretty good, but most all play riders are brutally humbled when they set foot onto a real race track with real racers, regardless of the racing surface.
Brutally. same with stunt drivers like Ken Block, who hadnt a chance in hell against Sebastián Loeb on WRC course. First time Loeb competed in Pike's Peak, he obliterated the record of 9.46 with 8.14
-Bulletproof and Waterproof don't mean Idiotproof.
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