If HD every made a bike that was appealing to me I would too. But I’ll die before they ever do that.Im buying a HD .
If HD every made a bike that was appealing to me I would too. But I’ll die before they ever do that.Im buying a HD .
If HD every made a bike that was appealing to me I would too. But I’ll die before they ever do that.
Show me one piece of mass produced Chinese product that ticks any of those boxes ...
Show me anything that’s China engineered that’s worth a damn.
They design no cars worth having that would bring me excitement to drive or own.
They design no motorcycles worth having that would bring me excitement to ride or own.
I can honestly say practically everything I own or buy is NOT China designed or engineered.
Yes I know my iPhone, my TV’s, my computer are all China made. But they are not China designed.
All my furniture, appliances kitchen utensil, cookware, diner ware, and home goods are American made. I’m aware that some of the parts in my appliances are probably made in China.
But. It makes me feel better knowing I’m helping support workers of my country.
When I have a choice, when buying something, I always check to see if it’s made in China or not.
Do I feel other countries make a better product than China?
Yes I do.
I also disagree with corporations that send business to China. Sorry but that’s how I feel. I’m happy to pay more for something just because it says made in xxxxxx and not China.
I bought my Norton’s because they are British built / assembled. I wasn’t aware at the time China made parts were used.
Now that I know, it does somewhat upset me. But not enough to want to get rid of them.
How does one know if the parts on our bikes are China made or not.
Tony you mentioned the replacement parts that you have are of better quality. How do you know where they were actually made?
At this point it could be anywhere. Including Timbuktu.
There are a few HDs that I almost like, but whenever I start to look close / seriously, I realise I don’t actually like ‘em that much!
The biggest thing about them for me is the weight, it’s an impressive feat (that’s sarcasm BTW) to make a motorcycle that heavy, I don’t know how they do it, fill the frame tubes with lead perhaps?! However they do it, it ain’t for me.
Again. It’s all talk. HD will never listen to any consumer unless it’s hog lovers. I smell bacon.
Groan................................Im buying a HD .
There are a few HDs that I almost like, but whenever I start to look close / seriously, I realise I don’t actually like ‘em that much!
The biggest thing about them for me is the weight, it’s an impressive feat (that’s sarcasm BTW) to make a motorcycle that heavy, I don’t know how they do it, fill the frame tubes with lead perhaps?! However they do it, it ain’t for me.
The only reason why they are heavy is that fat bert who stepped onto their scales 52 years ago and broke them , they never replaced them!I thought you really enjoyed riding the rented Harley on your US tour?
It's Ok to like them.
I've been a closet Harley admirer for many years, nodded my head when my Vincent buddies were slagging them.
That's all over now.
I'm saying it out Loud and Proud
I like Harleys
Goddam heavy things though
Glen
British Audio manufacturers certainly knew what it took to produce HiFi !
That’s the trouble Glen, I did like it, in fact I came home wanting to buy one.
But when I went to the local dealership, back here in little old England, with our narrow roads and busy streets, it all seemed very different!
The bike I road was a Road King... it weighs more than two of my bikes combined. I just don’t think I could get one up the side of the house and in / out of the shed!
Some still do, check out what Les at Avondale audio gets up to.
http://avondaleaudio.com/
That’s the trouble Glen, I did like it, in fact I came home wanting to buy one.
But when I went to the local dealership, back here in little old England, with our narrow roads and busy streets, it all seemed very different!
The bike I road was a Road King... it weighs more than two of my bikes combined. I just don’t think I could get one up the side of the house and in / out of the shed!
This is the HD I am probably going to buy :
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