So its summer and the ass hats on their bikes are out again.
Every time I encounter a stupidly loud bike its always a Harley Davidson. Never anything else. Why? Who the f knows, but it seems that all the asses like Harleys.
I got to say I'm glad that we don't carry around weapons otherwise I might have killed a few people on the street by now. I mean it; my first reaction is often to look for something (like a spear) I can throw at them.
In summary:
Harley Owner does not mean A hole. Though a biker rider who is an A hole is almost always on a Harley.
Is this what other people encounter?
Oh and Ive heard the 'safety' argument before and that's complete BS as the noise is projected behind you not ahead of you.
I heard that the sound was part of the harley signature style.
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So its summer and the ass hats on their bikes are out again.
Every time I encounter a stupidly loud bike its always a Harley Davidson. Never anything else. Why? Who the f knows, but it seems that all the asses like Harleys.
I got to say I'm glad that we don't carry around weapons otherwise I might have killed a few people on the street by now. I mean it; my first reaction is often to look for something (like a spear) I can throw at them.
In summary:
Harley Owner does not mean A hole. Though a biker rider who is an A hole is almost always on a Harley.Is this what other people encounter?
Oh and Ive heard the 'safety' argument before and that's complete BS as the noise is projected behind you not ahead of you.
The people I think are a-holes are the guys who drive through my neighborhood at 3AM with rap and techno music playing at full blast in their beat up cars with spoilers so large they have to be compensating for something, fart cannon brrrrrrrping so loud that it causes every dog to bark for blocks.
The people I think are a-holes are the guys who drive through my neighborhood at 3AM with rap and techno music playing at full blast in their beat up cars with spoilers so large they have to be compensating for something, fart cannon brrrrrrrping so loud that it causes every dog to bark for blocks.
I don't have that problem (which I'm grateful for) but it does sound like your neighbourhood does have a case of the a holes.
I heard that the sound was part of the harley signature style.
I do recall hearing the same thing, the chug, chug sound is a signature
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I don't have that problem (which I'm grateful for) but it does sound like your neighbourhood does have a case of the a holes.
The people I think are a-holes are the guys who drive through my neighborhood at 3AM with rap and techno music playing at full blast in their beat up cars with spoilers so large they have to be compensating for something, fart cannon brrrrrrrping so loud that it causes every dog to bark for blocks.
If they can spend so much money on spoilers and a new muffler that sounds like someone is dying of flatulence... couldn't they spend their money on a decent paint job instead? I'm sick of looking at their scratched up paint and rust covered trunk. Also, they need hub-caps. :P
Ugh we get em here to, sound like a weedeater.
Most of the Harley owners I've met here are decent folks. The ones that come off as a-holes me are the ones riding around on their Japanese-built crotch rockets, speeding through residential neighborhoods on bikes that are too light for the amount of engine power they have. That's just asking for an accident.
Agree with you, Shadowborn. I worked for a long time in the claims department of a motorcycle insurance company. I can't comment on noise, but the highest-risk demographic is the sport bike dudes. As you were saying, this is a lot of Kawasakis, Suzukis, Yamahas, and some others. Overall, Harley guys are pretty safe and sane. They are more likely to be older dudes, perhaps with a bit of money, who like having an American classic and enjoy cruising and maybe working on the bike some. The rates are sky high for sport bikes, not only because of theft but because we know that they're usually driven by some 19 year old moron, and will likely be a piece of scrap plastic within 10 minutes of purchase because he wanted to see if he could get up to 200 (in a 35 zone).
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Most of the Harley owners I've met here are decent folks. The ones that come off as a-holes me are the ones riding around on their Japanese-built crotch rockets, speeding through residential neighborhoods on bikes that are too light for the amount of engine power they have. That's just asking for an accident.
I agree. In addition, the whinny wha wha wha of the crotch rockets is far more annoying than the sometimes overly loud pipes you may encounter on Harleys.
FWIW, I know some folks that claim on the highways the loud pipes are a way to let the cars around them know they are there. The theory being those in cars and trucks don't pay attention to their surroundings and put the biker at risk.
Yeah, the crotch-rocket idiots are far more annoying than Hog riders.
As Shadowborn and jocund said, Harley riders are pretty normal. The bikes cost a lot more, so some young knucklehead isn't gonna ride one. I think they also are unforgiving, so you pretty much need some bike experience to avoid dumping the bike. There aren't a lot of young Harley riders.
True story:
A senior engineer was hired by Harley. This engineer had lots of bike experience, but only with BMWs and Japanese bikes. One of the first things the Harley team did was bring the engineer out to the parking lot and put him on a Harley. "Because when we say 'It's a Harley thing' we really mean, it's a Harley thing."
The engineer got on, fired it up, and rode around the parking lot for a few minutes. He got off, went up to his boss and teammates, and said "Well, the ride was okay, but there's something wrong with the engine! There's way too much shaking."
The response was a slight disapproving look and "No, that's how it's supposed to feel."
If they can spend so much money on spoilers and a new muffler that sounds like someone is dying of flatulence... couldn't they spend their money on a decent paint job instead? I'm sick of looking at their scratched up paint and rust covered trunk. Also, they need hub-caps. :P
C'mon, the typical male with a crap car is of the mindset that they have to have a $5000 stereo in a $500 beater and still think they're rollin' big-time. :P
C'mon, the typical male with a crap car is of the mindset that they have to have a $5000 stereo in a $500 beater and still think they're rollin' big-time. :P
Riding around in my ford pinto aint got no bass so i'm bangin on the window *boom boom boom*
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If they can spend so much money on spoilers and a new muffler that sounds like someone is dying of flatulence... couldn't they spend their money on a decent paint job instead? I'm sick of looking at their scratched up paint and rust covered trunk. Also, they need hub-caps. :PC'mon, the typical male with a crap car is of the mindset that they have to have a $5000 stereo in a $500 beater and still think they're rollin' big-time. :P
And what is with the hats? You're going to wear your local sports team hat, at least wear their colors. Pink and brown looks like baby clothes, thank you very much.
C'mon, the typical male with a crap car is of the mindset that they have to have a $5000 stereo in a $500 beater and still think they're rollin' big-time. :PRiding around in my ford pinto aint got no bass so i'm bangin on the window *boom boom boom*
Haha! Beautiful!
There's a whole southpark episode on it. called the F word. It's pretty funny actually.
I have seen quiet Harleys. Those are the best
Right, they're usually lined up neatly in rows but vacated of operators.
Well.. those too. But you can quiet your harley for riding as well. I mentioned this once when talking about what sort of bike I would like and the harley guy said 'yeah.. but why even get a harley then?'
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Big DogAh, I have seen the Big Dogs before. I thought they were just a custom bike company from the few I've seen. I've never heard of Indian though.Many people who can't tell the difference think they are Harleys.
Nope they build 'em from scratch. Until this month I was right down the street from the main store.
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Nope they build 'em from scratch. Until this month I was right down the street from the main store.Big DogAh, I have seen the Big Dogs before. I thought they were just a custom bike company from the few I've seen. I've never heard of Indian though.Many people who can't tell the difference think they are Harleys.
Ah, that explains things then. How new are they?
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Ah, that explains things then. How new are they?Nope they build 'em from scratch. Until this month I was right down the street from the main store.Big DogAh, I have seen the Big Dogs before. I thought they were just a custom bike company from the few I've seen. I've never heard of Indian though.Many people who can't tell the difference think they are Harleys.
since the 90's, I think. Indians on the other hand are a very old company that lost a lot of business and in fact did not produce any bikes at all for a number of years. They have only recently, in the last decade I believe began production again.
This is the kind of bike I would like to have
Sorry but this is a bike!. I would kill for one. Harley's are good but my old V-Max is a bit nippy.
I don't have permission to view that.
But, a 47 Indian is hard to beat ;)
I don't have permission to view that.
But, a 47 Indian is hard to beat ;)
Hardcore Cycles Hockenhiem. Have a look and drool...
Bastardos Cycle looks tasty!
Those are bad ass bikes. I think they look cool. I just wouldn't want to own one.
I don't like the look of the back tire
So its summer and the ass hats on their bikes are out again.
Every time I encounter a stupidly loud bike its always a Harley Davidson. Never anything else. Why? Who the f knows, but it seems that all the asses like Harleys.
I got to say I'm glad that we don't carry around weapons otherwise I might have killed a few people on the street by now. I mean it; my first reaction is often to look for something (like a spear) I can throw at them.
In summary:
Harley Owner does not mean A hole. Though a biker rider who is an A hole is almost always on a Harley.Is this what other people encounter?
Oh and Ive heard the 'safety' argument before and that's complete BS as the noise is projected behind you not ahead of you.
Yeah, all loud bikes are Harleys. Just like all muscular dogs who bite are Pit Bulls. *insert rolling of eyes here* You probably couldn't pick the Harley out of a pack if it wasn't sportin a shield. Just point at the loudest and that must be the Hog. Yep, yep.
Whatever.Seriously, what a complete and utter b*~$+@~& post. Just lock yourself back in your cage and crank up your nice comfy air conditioning. Turn up your radio and tune out the would around you. Really, it's ok. We know to look for idiots who don't know how to drive, so the odds of you actually taking one of us out are thankfully pretty slim.
Indians and Big Dogs?
Yeah... I just pictured a bunch of Cherokee-looking halflings riding to war on the backs of war dogs, which is way cooler than a silly motorcycle.
"What if I told you I had a Vincent Black Shadow?"
Damn... that's a pretty bike
Yeah, all loud bikes are Harleys. Just like all muscular dogs who bite are Pit Bulls. *insert rolling of eyes here* You probably couldn't pick the Harley out of a pack if it wasn't sportin a shield. Just point at the loudest and that must be the Hog. Yep, yep.
Whatever.Seriously, what a complete and utter b!#~&#@~ post. Just lock yourself back in your cage and crank up your nice comfy air conditioning. Turn up your radio and tune out the would around you. Really, it's ok. We know to look for idiots who don't know how to drive, so the odds of you actually taking one of us out are thankfully pretty slim.
Well f%#* you too.
I can tell the difference. I was looking around today when I was out for a walk and this is what I encountered:
Saw an Indian motorcycle. Decent loudness, no more then a car.
Saw a Suzuki motorcycle. Again no louder then a car.
Saw a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Again not loud.
Saw another Harley. Not too loud.
Saw another Harley. Too f-ing loud. Much louder then the muscle car that went by a few minutes earlier.
I don't normally drive and if I wanted to take one out I would have by now.
Not all Harley Owners are ass hats and I never stated anything about their driving skills.
But the majority of loud bikes are Harley Davidsons.
This may be different in your area but it seems pretty damn true from my experience.
PS: I love dogs in general and fighting dogs like pit bulls, english mastiff, chinese sharpei and others in particular. They make the most loving loyal dogs if properly raised.
PS: I love dogs in general and fighting dogs like pit bulls, english mastiff, chinese sharpei and others in particular. They make the most loving loyal dogs if properly raised.
+1
I have an American Bulldog that's 17 mos.