Harley's Anyone?

[29-1]

Nice ride 29-1. I think you should dip the front tire in the Atlantic and then dip it in the Pacific. What a trip that would be.

I agree. Just watched a Wheels Through Time Museum video about a guy who quit his corporate job and rode a 46/47 Knucklehead over 20,000 miles and touched the 4 cardinal compass points of the Continental United States. Now that takes some commitment.
Chuck

 

[sureshotbob]

Boy that is one sweet Harley!!!!
My first Harley was a 49 pan head I bought it in 73 at 19 years old .I redid it a few time's .I sold it after the bottom end burned up.

My courant ride is a 06 Ultra Classic.

 

[lrrifleman]

My motorcycle experience was rather limited, running from 2001 to 2007. I started riding at 44 with a Hundred years Anniversary Sportster 883. After about a year and a half, I upgraded to a 2003 Super Glide. In 2005, I upgraded to a 2005 Road King Classic, the best purchase I ever made. Sadly, my motorcycle ownership ended at about 7:05 am on Monday, May 21, 2007 when an inattentive motorist crossed the center line and hit us head on.

The '97 Cadillac Fleetwood that crossed the center line was totalled on the spot. The King became a parts donor for a German company in Italy, and I started my world tour of the Southern New Jersey hospitals, with the first of 24 surgeries (to date). The King, in my opinion, saved my life. As much as I would love to return to riding, I don't want to risk further injuries, since I have to be here for my children. I don't fear motorcycles, I fear a run in with another inattentive motorist.

 

[pluspea]

I chose a metric bike because of the price, I really enjoy riding and thanks for the great pic, really nice looking bike. Next week I might ride the dragon before it turns colder.

 

[CustomChevyGuy]

gentlemen, you all have some great looking bikes! I haven't owned a Harley yet, but it's been on the list for a few years. I was on my way to see one, when the owner called me and said someone else had beat me to it. A few days after that I ended up with a Chevelle..
My dad and I enjoy swinging by the local dealer when we have some free time together, to look, sit and drool a little bit. I really like the Rocker but after seeing a photo of me on the bike, it looks a little bit small for me; I'm 6'4"...I've been a huge fan of the Vrod since it came out, but I know it's a big bike for a first.

 

[BUFF]

I have never owned a H-D, but having had at least one British bike in the garage since 1969, I have shared much of the Harley-Davidson experience, leaking oil, vibration and snooty dealerships.

Gratuitous snipe: 8 out of 10 Harleys made since 1975 are still on the road. The other 2 made it back home.

Some nice rides pictured here.

 

[29-1]

I have never owned a H-D, but having had at least one British bike in the garage since 1969, I have shared much of the Harley-Davidson experience, leaking oil, vibration and snooty dealerships.

Gratuitous snipe: 8 out of 10 Harleys made since 1975 are still on the road. The other 2 made it back home.

Some nice rides pictured here.

Buff you got it right about the oil leaks. I think they call my model a Pan Head because of the pan you need to keep under the engine when its just sitting, not so much because the head covers look like a pie pan. Most of my oil comes from the chain oiler and there's little that can be done about that.

 

[ridewv]

I love riding almost all motorcycles and have since 1971. My current Harley is a 2015 Road King and it's been my best Harley yet.



My first Harley a 1981 Super Glide I bought used in 1986 for $1,500. It looked and sounded nice but handling, brakes, and power was pretty bad. At 19,000 miles it was smoking and I was told it needed a top end overhaul. Heck with that I sold it, for $4,900, and bought a new BMW K75S. Since then I've had a 2004 Super Glide Sport, a 09 FLHT Electra Glide.

 

[Maddog 521]

Still riding this one

 

[Wingmaster]

2008 Electraglide Classic.

Wingmaster

 

[BARgunner]

That's a beautiful 50EL. I started riding in 1969 on a 60FL police bike out of Chicago that I purchased for $300. Came stock with the rocker clutch and tank shift. Still have a soft spot for that set up as it's what I learned on. I sold my last vintage bike about ten years ago and now I own a couple newer ones. My back likes rear shocks and a comfortable seat better than the pogo spring and tractor seat. I haven't been without a Harley since I started riding, so yes, I'm dedicated to the brand.
Pictured is my 2003 FLHTC in southeastern Idaho coming back from Texas in late September a few years ago. 3 week trip and it rained on me every day with an occasional snow shower.

 

[Fishslayer]

Harleys, never on "top of the heap", when it comes to full-on horsepower,R P M, and top speed, excepting maybe the V-Rod; has for 2017, a new 107 engine.
Not the upped 103, and not the lowered 110, all different.

I worked in the business for a few years. What a lot of people don't understand is they can dump all the $$$ into horsepower they like but they're still pushing a 600 pound + motorcycle... probably more after they get done gluing & bolting geegaws onto it. ..and it seemed to be a competition between the owners to see who could install the most evil handling characteristics onto their Softails... some were lowered so far that I had to jury rig boards to keep 'em from high centering rolling onto my lift.

Me in another life...

The bike began life as a '78 Lowrider.

 

[DWFAN]

Did I mention I had another one? No? Residing in my garage is this 78 1/2 80 inch FLH That got torn to the ground and built back up. The only non original parts, which I still have are the exhaust, carb, cam, rear fender and seat. Took me 2 1/2 years and the only thing I didn't do was the paint. BTW I still have that Sporty also.

DW

 

[Boudiepitbull]

I've got an '84 Shovelhead FXE and an '83 Ironhead XLX (original owner). About 10 years ago I met a British girl and now I have three modern Brit bikes, two Bonnevilles (one with a sidecar) and a Thruxton. I honestly haven't ridden a Harley since I bought the first Triumph.

The transition from Harley guy to Brit bike and cafe racer lover is simple...you take the patches off your back and sew them up and down the sleeves of your jacket, then take the bandana off the top of your head and tie it across your face when riding. Add clip-ons, rearsets, and a butt stop seat and...Viola!...you're a cafe racer.

 

[JDW250]

My one and only Harley, a 2004 Road King Custom. I don't have any pictures of the bike on this pc, but here is one my wife took from the back while rolling down one of our fine Iowa highways. I love this Harley too much to sell her or trade her in.

 

[6518John]

I wish I was cool enough.

My last bike was a Honda QA 50. I was 10--45 years ago and do you know I still dream at night about riding that bike. This was in Evil Knievel's hayday and I stole an old sheet off the clothes line and colored it like Evil's cape. I got a good whippin for that but it was worth every lick. I would set up bricks and an old board for my ramps and jump mud holes. I even jumped a chicken once from a cinder-block ramp.

My son and I stop and admire every Harley we see. There are few things in life one can say with certainty, but I can say this--we have NEVER had a biker from the roughest looking, full colors, tat-covered, to the Neuro-Surgeon wanting a bit of fresh air on his expensive, top-of the line Harley be anything but kind and gracious to us admiring their machines.

 

[wuluf]

Benn riding 38 years, only owned 4 bikes. A 75 Honda 400 four, an 81 Yamaha 650 twin, a 93 1200 Sportster and this 01 Lowrider. I rode the Sportster from California to Milwaukee in '98 for Harvey's 95th anniversary. I won't do that again..

 

[Boudiepitbull]

My one and only Harley, a 2004 Road King Custom. I don't have any pictures of the bike on this pc, but here is one my wife took from the back while rolling down one of our fine Iowa highways. I love this Harley too much to sell her or trade her in.

There is something surreal about the way this picture renders the polished chrome. Reminds me a bit of Dave Mann.

 

[LTC]

I'm on my third motorcycle in my lifetime & my second Harley Davidson. I've owned it from new. 2006 Softail Deluxe.



In the background in my 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited.

LTC

 

[Fishslayer]

My one and only Harley, a 2004 Road King Custom. I don't have any pictures of the bike on this pc, but here is one my wife took from the back while rolling down one of our fine Iowa highways. I love this Harley too much to sell her or trade her in.

Great photo!