You Know NOTHING About Motorcycles If You Think Harley's Are...
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- čas přidán 2. 09. 2023
- It's obvious that you know nothing about motorcycles if you think Harley Davidson motorcycles have certain characteristics.
From the negative comments received from trolls, power rangers and arm chair critics - I put them all to the test and give them a fair trial - before calling the hanging judge.
Ride with us as the Baggers (Street Glide Special 114 & Road Glide ST 117) test their "mettle" against the mighty Yamaha R1.
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I am 65 years old and not dead...ride a Z900RS by choice. Never thought to judge someone else's ride let alone them. If somebody spends TOO much time worrying about who made the motorcycle, then they are missing the point. Whether it is a Honda Super Cub or a CVO Road Glide, just enjoy the ride!!!
Thanks, love the z900RS I had one myself for a while
You have to let people ride their ride.
I had a KZ 900 when they hit the market but i really did not like their stance so i traided up for a super glide.
Amen Brother! Ride what makes you smile 😊
I have both a 2022 street glide and a 2010 go 1800. My HD is gorgeous and fun to be on. My GL runs circles around HD even tho it is 13 years older. Both in original trim and power.
Exactly! Ride your own ride. Whatever that is, if it works for you and your style of riding then have at it and enjoy.
I have a 25 year old and a 30 year old Harley. Have a combined 160 thousand miles and love them both dearly. Many years of trouble free riding and very few breakdowns. Normal wear parts on very rough roads in the U.S and still enjoying them. Thanks for sticking up for us Aymen!
Thanks for watching, appreciated
Yeah an engine that doesn't rev past 5500 rpm should last 200k plus, my 2.5 liter car revs higher😂
I just traded my '91 FXRT with 325K miles. I did do a complete rebuild for her 20th birthday, paint, engine, the works. The only real problem I ever had was blowing a spark plug out of the cylinder and having to helicoil it. I upgraded (maybe?) to a '21 Ultra and absolutely love the 30 years of technological advances. The FXR was probably the best line ever produced, but 30 years does a lot.
@@svdoinitright7519 oh man brother that tech comes with a hefty price for repairs but good luck man, I bet she's real nice! Keep the dirty side down.
@@stangeisinger1716 First time in my life that I bought an extended warranty and service agreement. I wouldn't have done it, but my wife was there and said, that's a lot of computerized stuff on there. That was all it took.
Another spot on video Aymen! I've rode 5 Harleys 237,000 miles (9.5 times around the world) and only left stranded on the road twice. You get what you pay is a good general rule to go by. 44 years since my first Harley on the first of this month. I've loved every minute of it. ❤
Thanks again
I like Harleys but I can't afford all the clothes you have to buy.
Lol
What I look forward to most on a Sunday evening is when Aymen posts his latest video. That completes my weekend.
Thank you that's much appreciated
Copy that
Black street glide ST here. I'm loving it. Made a few mods for performance/sound and comfort. I like that I can easily customise to my tastes. I owned a Yamaha Roadstar 1600 back in 99 when they first came out. Loved it at the time and in many ways it was a better bike than the HD equivalent at the time. However I was frustrated at the lack of parts options to customise. I ended up making a lot of components myself and then supplying them to other owners in the same boat.
The ST is awesome. Very entrepreneurial well done
Torque is actually a vector that runs along an axle, but math aside, the torque you want (i.e. at the rear wheel) is determined by gearing. You can put a great big sprocket on a sportbike and get more torque at the rear wheel. In fact, it's quite a common mod for stunters who want their sport bike to wheelie easier.
Gas burns. The rate at which it converts its energy to heat is called power. If your bike is running and you're accelerating on it, it's because it's making more power than it did a millisecond ago. Torque is a component of power. RPM is the other component of power that no one seems to care about. Crank torque is a better marketing tool.
If your bike makes a peak tq of 130 ft lbs @ 3k rpm, that means your bike is making 74 hp @ 3k rpm. That's a lot of power for such a low rpm, but it ain't gonna set any lap records. It will however get 1500 lbs of bike and riders away from the stop light and up a hill.
A Hayabusa, by contrast, only has a measly peak tq of 111 ft lbs of tq, but it achieves that at 7000 rpm. So, it makes 148 hp @ 7k rpm. It also makes peak power at 9700 rpm, 190 hp.
When it comes to making power, HDs are not in the same league with bike engines that are designed to go fast. But unless one plans to use all that power to run from cops, it's of little value on the street. I just got a $240 ticket for 22 over on my 80 hp Thruxton and I doubt the throttle was cracked 10%. My HD will do 110 mph on the speedo. More than sufficient to go to jail, get a ticket for reckless op, and probably lose my license for a while.
I agree that people who think riding is all about buying a bike with the highest peak engine numbers knows little about motorcycling, but apparently there's a lot of them as that's what mfgs love to brag about.
I like my HD because if the wife and I decide to ride a few states down the road, I don't need to keep my chin on the tank and she doesn't have to hold on to the luggage. And also because it floats down the road like a magic carpet...
Thanks great comment
Nice thought out response my friend. 2014 sporty 72 and 2020 softail standard and both are plenty fast enough for me. 62yo and my speed demon days are long gone decades ago. For me it's about relaxing in the wind.
I have an 08 GL-1800 I refer to it as a "Magic Carpet" It is so SMOOTH. I have nothing agaist any bike.
Absolutely, If it gets a grin on your face riding then you have a winner. @@supermankent1041
Nailed it..!!!
I was a Harley hater and road sport and adventure bikes. I would always joke that I own a Harley is a polite way to say, " I will have to catch up so please wait for me." Now, it is my favorite motorcycle and it would take too long to explain why. I have a 2007 Road King Classic and love the retro look. I am 65 year old and miss the older bikes and the simplicity. I would go back to carburetors and point ignition since I wold need a circuit board and a scan tool to fix, but those days are gone. Harleys have come a long way and hopefully they can keep the spirit of the past and maintain customers. Our younger people as so into technology that is they don't have all the digital displays and gadgets, there not interested. Just give me a motorcycle with soul, no stereo, a great sound, and looks like a real motorcycle and not a power ranger space ship, and I am good. I have a 96 CI, stage one, and had it up to 100 mph (160 Kph, I am from the US) with no problem. Would'nt mind more, but don't need it. Its all about the ride. Nice video, Wish I had experience Harleys earlier.
Thanks for watching
I'm 60 and building an 81 Harley shovelhead
I'm 72 and ride an 06 road king classic,thats the workhorse of the HD lineup.I have 92,000 miles on it and the cam chest as never been opened up and it runs just fine.
Then the BreakOut 117 is the way to go.
I had an AMF Harley back in the 70s and the problem wasn't AMF, it was the owners. The bikes were pretty cheap and it was the start of having hundreds of options to bolt on. There was no Internet, so no real way of finding product reviews. People were buying parts from all kinds of parts from magazine ads, without any knowledge of the quality of the parts or whether it was compatible with other parts being bought elsewhere. AMF did have fit and finish issues, but I never really saw a stock AMF with mechanical breakdown problems. In fairness, I didn't see many stock AMF bikes either...
Thanks great comment
I wholeheartedly agree. I recently acquired my dream bike. After years of yearning to be back on the open road on two wheels, enduring major, life-changing catastrophes, I am now the owner of a 2004 Harley Road King Classic. 96 ci of pure bliss. It is absolutely beautiful and classic. I am thrilled every time I even look at it and pure nirvana when I ride. It's not super fast, and I don't need it to be. It's mine. It's MY dream, not someone else's. I'm 57. I don't feel old, although people see me that way (which still feels weird). After all I have been through, I finally feel free and happy again. Criticize my bike to my face at your own peril. You might find out what "Old, not dead" really means.❤
Thanks
90% of riders are like you, Dave, and Eric. It's the commonality of the experience that brings us together no matter the bike ridden. Good fun poking each other about the kit of choice and style of riding.👍
I truly like your style of video production. It's refreshing and to my eyes, somewhat new in the world of 2 wheels. Addressing haters and trolls, though not a new concept, just new to me in my 2 wheel youtube channel choices, for views and comments, keeps me watching to the end of the video. This is rare for me. So big thumbs up to your production and editing crew.
I fit one, or more of the categories you described in your vid "market flood of low mileage....". I'm 60, got my endorsement at 18, which was the minimum age at that time here in Oregon USA. Rode till life happened, then nothing until I realized I'm "OLD, NOT DEAD" yet,....and found a nice used Star V-star 1300. I should'a kept that bike, but once I discovered the world of dual sport and super moto, I fell head first into it.
I live on a main bike route. It's great fun here locally, to watch (hear first, then see) the very diverse bike and rider groups go by on any given weekend. Full dress baggers, trikes, sport bikes, nakeds, and ADV dual sports, all out for a ride to a common parking lot show or lakeside gathering etc.
Thanks wise words, appreciated. I will look in the mirror and let the production crew know also, lol
Great content as usual! I'm 70, ride 2008 Softail Custom which I absolutely love, it's the longest I've ever kept a bike and have no intention of getting rid of it. Criticism of Harleys is, in my experience, based on ignorance mostly by RUBs with their ample figures squeezed into dayglo leathers, wearing boots they struggle to walk in, with beautifully coiffured hair, riding race replicas with extremely low mileages on them. They don't have a clue what being a biker is all about! 🇬🇧B
Spot on, thanks
Softail Custom is a Beautiful bike.
And they say much the same about fat old blokes on their fat boys in their wannabe backpatch leather vests, YMCA fringed chaps & ridiculous open face helmets. That kind of prejudice is just pathetic.
I don't care what someone rides or what they wear, so long as it's decent protective gear. I'm happy to chat with anyone or ride with anyone so long as they're safe and considerate to other road users.
I'll wear my white and black race leathers and boots on my CBR600RR on track days or sometimes on the road or my black leather Rukka and Rokker jeans on my GS. Horses for courses, I don't really care what you or anyone else thinks any more than I care what you choose to wear on your bike.
Couple weeks ago, I rode 1200 miles between Texas and Arkansas. Coming back was 507 miles in 100-109F weather. Super Tenere did great. It was brutal but, great ride. I'm sure Harley could do it too. There is lots of good bikes out there. They can do more than most riders can handle.
RC 45 Hondas came out value was $14500, now worth up to $ 70 g
Yeah there a few bikes like that, but they are exceptions. Iconic bike, I rode one once, too small - not for me
Don't own a Harley but like them, your comment about cheap bikes are ugly bikes struck me hard as I own a cheap bike and it's ugly as sin (Suzuki SV650). Really enjoyed the video, thanks! Oh, and I'm up to 21 daily push ups (77 yrs old). Ride on, love the channel.
Awesome keep those pushups going, well done!
I am 76 years old and have owned many different brands of bikes in my 62 years of riding. I have owned a Fatboy, a Heritage Softball, and still own an XL1200 C.
The 2013 XL has been bulletproof.
The 2005 Heritage blew up going through a construction site at 10mph.
The most dependable bikes I have owned are my 2014 Victory Crossroads (ridden through 13 states this year alone), my 2013 XL1200C, and a Triumph Bonneville America. Nothing has gone wrong with any of these three bikes. Just normal service. You are absolutely right that you have to pick the correct bike for your intended use. I plan to keep my two bikes for as long as I can ride.
I would never own a bike with built in radio and nav. I concentrate on the road. Built in nav becomes inaccurate too fast. I use detachable navigation that is easily updated.
No ear buds or music for me either. Bike, road, environment, and flying through it all is the experience I look for.
Ben riding Harley's for 30+ years, and I have learned three truths here. 1) HD stands for hundred dollar. 2) 90% of Harley Issues are owner induced. 3) my current bike is a 2010 Ultra with 78K on the clock, While I have worked mine a bit, 108 torque and all, it still makes emissions and it goes just as fast as the bike in front of me, while still getting 49MPG.
Thanks for watching
100% correct on the owner induced. Salesman talks you into buying a stage 3 kit for a Road Glide and now it runs weird, well no kidding! You are mad at the cost of a 20k service so you don't do it and now it idles funny? No shit?! The ignorant customer is its own worst enemy. Take care of the bike and keep it within its intended means and it will put a smile on your face for decades.
I’ve owned five Harley’s and my favorite has been the 2017 RGS in Laguna Orange. I recently went to a 2022 Honda GW Tour DCT as I moved to Europe for work. I wanted the DCT for two up riding though the Alps and it has been awesome.
The GW was roughly 6k cheaper than the 2022 RG Limited I wanted (Black w/blacked out). I actually couldn’t find one and I was living in Texas at the time. All to say the GW Tech, power delivery, and comfort out the box is awesome.
Now I miss my Harley’s and will get another when I return back for the US. Your points are not wrong on all counts and I agree. The one thing I really miss is the sound and character. You can’t get that on a Honda or BMW. My wife misses it more than I do and still only wears her Harley jacket. Great video and great points. I love all bikes but Harley’s have a special place.
Thank you
I've had sports bikes and cruisers, so I'm not one sided on either. However I am noticing many councils (at least in Victoria) are dropping the speed limits from 100 to 80km/h even pushing out to the country areas. It seems like every other weekend a new stretch of great twisty road has been slowed down to conform to the lower speed limit. I'm on a HD Road King now and would not like to be on a sports bike forced to drop the speed that much. Just as well I'm on a cruiser as that is what we are being restricted to in many areas now.Oh and the big old Road King, humps along just fine.....
Yep I notice that too. See my videos on energy restriction - it's a world wide push
About 50 years ago there was a joke in Easyrider magazine. It showed a rice bike next to a couple of HD choppers at a stoplite. The guy on the ricer says "Want to Race?" a guy on a chopper says " Sure! On the same bikes in 10 years."
And Yes, I still have the same HD I had then.
Lol thanks
Love the humour , bantering and camaraderie. 😎
Thank you
I needed to get more comfortable and ended up buying a 2009 Voyager with 85K kms on the clock. It allows me to get into the cruiser ride for a pittance while I decide if a bagger is for me. I had a 2012 Concours prior so I needed to readjust my power expectations accordingly but that's OK if I can ride all day long without my knees screaming at me. At 64 my canyon carving days are behind me and there is a lot to be said for chugging along and enjoying the views.
Yep the view is often the best part
That's what it's about my friend.
Bumped into a couple of Triumph riding mates at a coffee stop. They were with a couple of their mates, all riding Triumphs. They laughingly asked if I needed to be accompanied by a van to pick up all the bits when out riding my Harley. We had a little snigger and they then proceeded to have a conversation amongst themselves about how their local Triumph dealer keeps screwing them over with outlandish repair bills. It was a conversation that I couldn't join in with as I had never had any experience of having to pay for repairs. I found the irony was rather striking, they didn't seem to get it.
Great comment!
Im cursed...sold my 79 goldwing for an 85 Harley (new from dealer). Broke down on the highway on the way home. Carb issues. Left me stranded again 6 mos later...tranny. Sold it, bought a new 86 Harley, Within a year it saw the dealer several times...leaking piece of junk. Sold it too. Bought another Goldwing, ran for 10 years like a dream, then switched to a Yamaha cruiser...smooth as silk., My other Japanese bikes have never left me stranded over the last 40 years. I always wanted a Harley, but back in the day, they were definitely lacking.....
Thanks, I think they have improved a lot since then
2009 HD Dyna FXDC 28K miles - Bought it used 5 years ago - Best Buy @ 5K $ - Love the ride!
Good choice!
Might just move to a Harley-Davidson from my current Valkyrie, simply because they don’t make them anymore. I like the “ naked” look, no batwing, bags and any other accessories, just two wheels, an engine and great suspension.
I'm 65 and long--time owner of a 1970 ElectraGlide. It's got a S&S carb and electronic ignition, otherwise it's stock. It's been a reliable bike in the 3 decades I've owned it. I would like to get a Road Glide someday for the added performance of both the engine and brakes
Thanks for watching
I’m 65 and started riding motorcycles at 49. I have 4 bikes, 2004 Honda VTX1300C, 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S, 2014 Suzuki VStrom 1000adv and 1980 Honda CB125S. I live in Cook County, Illinois (USA) so I am very close to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of Harley Davidson. When I ride locally in Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, we see that about 90% of the bikes are Harley’s. They are beautiful bikes and I’ve always wanted one but they are out of my price range . When I fly out West to ride the deserts and mountains we rent Harley Street and Road Glides and really enjoy them.
Problem with harley is the price doesn't reflect the engineering, they are getting better tho,bottom line is you ride what you can afford and enjoy it
True, thanks
All bikes are fast, it's just that some bikes are faster than others.
Yes!
At 15 I though my Honda 185 was fast, well in comparison with my push bike it was!!!
Love the Channel. I’ve recently bought my first HD 08 ultra classic. This is about my 40th bike and my first bagger. I still have a 09 Hayabusa and a 83 Honda v65. I ride them all and love them all for what they are. The HD is No Hayabusa but it’s great for what it is and I love doing some long distance rides on it. It might help me keep my license as well haha. Keep up the great work. Old not dead 💀 48 years young.
Thanks for watching!
Great video. 2003 Super Glide and 1976 XLCH owner and will happily cruise all day on my SG at 80mph all day or rip it through the twisties in my area. It does some things better than some and worse than others, but it works great and I love the feel and sound that a Harley has that others don't. Use a cruiser to cruise, a roadie to travel, and a race bike to race on a track, simple plan.
Good Fun. I bought a AMF Harley Super Glide new in 1981 . I rode it hard for 38 years. My son owns it now. I still doesnt leak oil. 0ne rebuilt top end, in 2000. Great Bikes!!! Cheers ! ( I now ride 2000 Ultra Twin cam )
Right on! Thanks
I only have one thing to say......
We should be excited that we have choices
Very true, thanks
Absolutely!!
Your comment about black Street Glides holds up. Before I knew anything about bikes, I went to the Sturgis rally to look around. Two bikes always caught my eye - the Street Glide and the Indian Chief - both best, as you say, in black. Thanks for the great videos. 👍
Thanks, apreciated
Being a broke arse pensioner, I bought second hand Street Bob 107 and love it. It already had mods that I like and it puts a shit eating grin on my face every day, I don’t give a rats as to whether others like it or not.😀
Awesome bike and thanks for watching
They're not my cup of tea but they are/can be reliable: "Former Wisconsin senator and US Marine Corp veteran, Dave Zien put a world record one million miles on his 1991 Harley Davidson FXR Super Glide. Zien began the journey in 1991 hitting the million mark on April 4, 2009. The effort earned him a place in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame." I think second place is help by a Honda Gold Wing with over 300k.
Thanks for watching
I live in North Dakota. I have a 2006 Sportster 1200. Bought it in 2008 and still riding it. 75 HP 75ft lbs of torque. Pipe change only. Is it fast, never Armor All the seat!
Value: used it as collateral 3 times since I bought it. The banks LIKE Harleys.
Lol great comment, thanks
Owned 3 Harleys over the years, Fat Boy, 2 Street Glides and a Road Glide. Never once did they break down. Only regular maintenance and upgrades. My Road Glide was a Stage 3 build and was a ton of fun. It was my last Harley. At 66, I listened to my kids (both in emergency medicine) and sold the Glide and did not ride for 3 years. Back riding again, less expensive bikes. Semi retired and have to not live like a Baller. Sold the Duc and now riding a Guzzi. Still yearn for my Stage 3 Harley.
Thanks, good to see you are still riding
It’s refreshing to see that someone finally did this. I’ve heard all the crap from super bike riders also. I just did a 131 kit on my trike and it flat hauls balls. Cheers and keep the great vids coming.
Would love to see that, awesome
I own 6 different bijes. Each has its own purpose. Dual, cruiser, vintage, etc! 😊
i just spent 5 days riding a road glide across the black hills of south dakota and was so happy to get back onboard my ultra limited back here in aus
Lol, that would have been awesome Chris!!
Aymen, you forgot the crash car (that picks up all the Harley parts that fall off) when one goes for a ride on a HD! All comments very valid, but as you say can and does include ANY BIKE when it comes to mods etc. Great vid once again man.
Thank you, appreciated
The best reason to buy a Harley is aftermarket parts. Most bikes older than 10 years, if you want OEM parts, the dealers/manufacturers don't support older bikes. There are so many aftermarket parts for Harleys, you can completely rebuild any year Harley without counting on ebay or craigslist for parts. If you are going to keep a bike less than 10 years, buy whatever you want to ride and have fun with it. If you are going to ride it for the next 25 years, buy a Harley and find a local mechanic if you don't turn wrenches yourself. That $150 sissy bar becomes a $300 mod when the dealer adds labor. The guy down the street will put those 4 bolts in for $50. I have a 1980 Sportster, dealers don't even want to look up parts for it when I need something. It is 40 years old, nothing is in stock, and I completely overhauled the engine, the only parts that actually came from H-D were the crank bearings because the right side is hand lapped and the left side is a matched set of tapered bearings. Everything else came from V-Twin, Custom Chrome, S&S, etc. MSRP on a Hayabusa is $18K, MSRP on H-D V-Rod is $18K, the Busa will do 180mph out of the box, the V-Rod will do about 150mph. Being a fat old man, I am not going to be going that fast no matter what I am on. I own an Ultra Classic, 883-1000-and 1200 SPortsters, a Honda XR650L and about half a dozen metric cruisers. There is no one bike that can sitisfy my needs. There isn't one bike to me that is better than ecverything else.
Thank you
I just completed a 4300 mile trip to Sturgis and back on a 20 year old Electraglide. Everything worked perfectly until the switch to my cruise control came apart about 2300 miles in and I had to hand throttle it the rest of the way home. I don't consider that too much of an issue, the Goldwing I was riding with lost it's directionals which was a bigger issue. On another trip I was on, my Harley made the trip with no issues but a V-Strom I was riding with lost it's front sprocket. The rider found the parts fixed it with a rock. A friend left on a trip to Colorado, the Africa DCT he was riding with lost it's ability to shift on the first day of the ride. They had to wait for it to cool before it would shift again. All bikes have issues at one time or another, but on a 500 mile day I'll take my EG any day.
Thanks great comment
It's the elitism and snobbery of many harley owners and their salespeople that turns people off
Is it? I don't see that here in Australia?
Another bloody awesome video mate. Funny I was seeing so many people arguing and comparing sports bikes to harleys on instagram lately. And this video was perfect! Hit the nail on the head. My comparison was they were comparing a luxury car "Bentley or rolls royce" to a purpose built race car.
Thanks mate, much appreciated
I currently ride a 2012 Dyna Switchback. People say it's a bike made for women or it's a Road Queen. They say real men need to ride big heavy Glides or Road Kings. So guys end up buying a bike that's too big and heavy for them to handle, so they either crash it or quit riding it and just let it sit. I say don't listen to what anyone else says. Buy a bike that you can handle and that you're comfortable riding. Last year I sold my 2020 Yamaha MT-09 that was a veritable rocket and bought a 2012 Switchback. With the lower center of gravity on the Switchback I can flick around the 718 pound Harley just as easily as I could the 420 pound Yamaha. I have had two Electra Glides in the past and to me the Switchback is just as good and a hell of a lot cheaper. I'm almost 70 and have been riding motorcycles since I was 15. So I can picture myself riding the Switchback for many more years and miles, God willing.
Just found your channel and I'm loving it. You give a lot of good, sensible information that's enjoyable to watch.
Thank you and wise words, great to see you riding at 70
Sportster Iron 883: Eur 1,100 for wires extensions if I change my handlebar for a 8" one that only costs Eur 99. Reason to change: Low back pain.
That's 13% of what I paid for an almost brand new bike, just to change a higher and cheap handlebar.
Is not only too expensive but ridiculous what the Harley dealers are charging. I have the money but I dont like to be ripped off.
Just do it yourself?
Had a Road King and GSXR at same time. Sold GSXR 600, bought Street bob, did Woods Stage 2, never looked back. Kept Road king, customized it, then traded in Bob for used CVO Street Glide, make wife more comfy! Man life is GOOD!!
Thanks Coach. Very interesting and I like your view from your background. Looking forward to seeing more about the conference.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Money is compensation for value. "You can spend all your time making money. You spend all your love making time." The Eagles. I love my Harley, I probably spent "too much" on it, but I enjoy it and all the people I've met in my adventures on it. "Time is our most valuable commodity." Thomas Jefferson Founding Father and 3rd President of the United States of America. A Harley is too expensive for someone who doesn't really want one. I'm not going to let my years fade into the daily grind, the Harley is part of living my life to its fullest. I was born with nothing and will die with nothing, you can't take anything with you, money or a Harley. Great video man, you were showing all of us all the value you get from that beautiful Street Glide, good friends, and a $4.50 coffee!
Thanks, lots of wisdom in your comment
Different tools for different applications. I own both. however nothing gives the effect on the heart and soul of a 74+ cubic inch V-Twin Harley/ S&S motor. like holding a bull by the horns and riding thunder. crack that throttle and it never gets old.
I agree!
I took a '23 Low Rider S out for a test ride a few months back and I had an absolute blast, I was chuckling in my helmet the whole time. Would I replace my Speed Triple 1050 or Honda VFR with it? No, like the man said it serves a different purpose, but I will 100% be adding a Harley to the stable at some point in the future. Great fun, great sound, great looks.
Good stuff!
I am 69, have 2 BMWs, a Kawasaki Ninja H2SX, a Triumph T214, Honda CB1100, Honda CB750 and a Rune and into my 5th Harley (a Springer), and of course many others in the past. I love them all. Just like what you said they all do different things, and give us different degrees of satisfactions.
I go to my garage every night to say goodnight to each one of them calling out their names, and thank them for giving me good and safe rides. 😊
Great selection for riding. Thanks for watching
Horses for courses, riding around Australia on an R1, not my idea of fun, if you like going 25km to get a coffee maybe get the R1, but then again a lot of Harley riders wouldn’t go much further either 😂😂
Lol great point... I ride my Street Glide 3km to get a coffee - as fast as it will go.
Can't say I am an expert since I've only been riding for 4 years so I will defer to two people I know personally and one who has a CZcams channel specializing in working on Harleys. The first is my cousin who was born into a well-to-do family so much so that he owned 10 Harleys - at the same time - who had ridden bikes of all kinds from age 16 up - and raced in Motocross on the side. I asked him what bike to buy and he said after 40 years of riding he was on a Honda VTX which would beat the Harleys off the line every time. (He would race at a track with actual timing and lights etc.) The other was a friend of mine from 1976 - a lifetime Harley rider - who said "It ain't a Harley if it isn't leaking something." He rode to Sturgis where his bike broke and had to pay through the nose to have it fixed there. But he still loves Harleys. The last is a CZcamsr who works mostly on Harleys as a how-to-channel. However he was working on a Honda (doing an oil change and plugs) and made the off-hand comment - "These things never break - I've seen them at 100,000 miles without a tear-down. They run forever." So that is what I know anyway. Harleys do have a monopoly on the cool sound though.
Thanks, lol watch my video again for the reply
I think Indians are more expensive than Harley Softails in Australia. Plus you get a lot more variety of parts (performance and accessories) for Harley.
Spot on
I guess if you pull up next to a Harley on your Yamaha and have to make excuses, it might be time for a change. But you get that same response from old timers and their shovels or pans when you show up on a twin cam. It’s all relative, but I won’t be caught dead on my wife’s purple sportster.
Lol
I like all bikes, but certain Harley riders I personally know make fun of the sportster and a bunch of other bikes. " The sportster is a Girls' Bike" or "sport bikes are Just Death on wheels" This is what turned me away from Harley davidson was the people who I personally know that ride them. I have an Indian Scout Rouge, and I'm proud of it. The guys at the Harley dealership tried selling me the nightster for $19,000 when the msrp was just $13,000 this is the dealership just outside of Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Thanks, sounds like a series of bad experiences. Sorry to hear that
@OldNotDead-Club yeah but honestly people aside Harley does make some really awesome bikes and I hope to own a Harley in the future
One of the smartest videos I’ve seen in a long time! Almost all the engine failures I hear about are from getting the biggest cam and running the bike too hard, constantly. Lastly, I do like the Batwings, but I’m a Shark every day of the week! 😂
Thank you!
I'll ride anything that puts a smile on my face and most bikes do that for many different reasons... I currently own an FXLR 107 with a rocket cam and 2 bros intake and exhaust.... goes nice. Rode Perth to Broken Hill and return in the 2nd week of ownership after doing a 1000 km in the first week so I didnt miss first service. I couldnt imagine doing that on a sports bike. My bro did the trip with me on my old Vegas 8 Ball that I put 136000 kms in 5 years. Good times.
Thats awesome, thanks for watching
Bang on!
Like you I have had many motorcycles. I have loved them all for different reasons. But I have a very special place in my heart for the Harley - I have had 3 previously and currently own two. They never fail to make me smile - and as I am riding down the road I find myself audibly saying - man I love this bike or words to that effect. They never fail to entertain, whatever mood you are in. A bike for any occasion 😊
As for the trolls. For me to respect an opinion first I have to respect the person saying it.
Fantastic video as always. Keep em coming. 😊😊
Safe rides 👍🤜
Thank you
I'm a CBR600RR rider and I fully agree with everything you have to say. I started with a Vulcan 500 as my first set of wheels and I can appreciate both styles of rides. I believe all kinds of bike styles have merit. I'd like to buy a Scout bobber purely for aesthetics, but an African Twin for utility and touring with the old lady.
Thanks for watching
Definitely with you on all of this. LOVE Indian Scouts, and Africa Twins.
65 year old here. My 97 Fat Boy still going strong, chrome and paint still good,runs like a clock.
Harley M8 copied the Metrics 8 valve heads and their new CVO 121 copying Metric liquid cooled and let that sink in. Would like to see the evolution engine in their cruiser, and touring bikes. Water ever they make people will buy. The PanAmerica turned out to be a top seller for touring adventure.
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Lol…fast….I’ve owned and ridden a 2007 Honda CBR1000RR..most rides were over 100 MPH. We would take our bikes out to west Texas in wide open places and we would fly between 150-175MPH…then to Arkansas same. I lived through all the high speed stuff without ever wrecking. I’ve had four Goldwings, a Honda Blackbird….and many other bikes. I now only ride a 2002Harley Fatboy. I get out in the country and I’m always waving cars around or I move to the shoulder as I putt between 55-70 MPH. I’ve done all that high speed stuff with full racing gear…..now I still wear my full face Aria helmet but I’m not into hyper speed stuff. I’m 60 and I savor the ride like a fine wine. With over 600,000 miles on two wheels and Father Time clicking off daily..I love loving my Harley in this moment of my life. Just thought I would share. Love your channel brother. In my opinion if you’re riding two wheels and soaking up the sun and kissing the wind then you’re a happy winner. Soak it up.
Thanks for your comment, awesome
"If I had to explain, you wouldn't understand"
You did great job 👏
thank you
Slow and steady enjoy the ride and the scenery.
I have three Harleys, 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, 1991 Springer Softtail, and a 1978 Flh.
The 78 is going through another alteration as I'm writing this.
I'm installing 1980 FLT forks (wide glide at this time) no front or rear fenders, side mount license plate and taillight, front and rear lowered (2.5 inches) LAF exhaust (LOUD AS F#@K), and a sportster speedometer.
Lepara barebones solo seat.
10" ape hangers, foot clutch, and jockey shifter.
It's slow yes (best cruise speed is 60 mph), but very loud and very fun to ride.
I'm considering different front and rear sprockets I'd like to be able to cruise on the interstates at 70 mph without my fingers going numb after 30 minutes of riding, hahaha.
Gotta love solid mount shovelheads.
I enjoy your content and appreciate your honest thoughts about the riding community.
I wanted to add, claimed maximum peak output power of 58.00 HP (42.3 kW) @ 5150 RPM this was during the 55 mph maximum speed limit here in the US.
Engine and transmission are still stock 74 cu-in (1200 cc) and 4 speed transmission.
I am in the southeastern part of the US, so I know a few things about the Harley Davison motorcycle company. And it's a known fact that thru out time they've build bikes for the time and error, just like you said your 1978 was built during the 55 mph time.
Looks like your build will be a good one, luck to you.
Just rode from Scottsdale, AZ to Lake Tahoe, CA and back on a 20' Road Glide. Comfy, fast, smooth and thoroughly enjoyable. 2000 miles with ease......
Spot on thanks
I enjoy this channel because you don't treat the trolls with kid gloves in hopes of turning them into actual riders and eventually subscribers, but simply call out BS when you see it. Haters gonna hate, and it only makes you look weak if you try to appease them. Harleys rule, but anything on two wheels is still better than being stuck behind a steering wheel. Rock on, Aemon
Thank you, appreciated
Say what you want. My turbo busa will destroy any halrey . And be comfortable.
Gotta kick out of this one Aymen! Having worked for HD and ridden with any number of riders on different brands, the #1 criticism that I've heard is about reliability. #2 is "you're just buying it for the logo/brand." My response is invariably, "well, yeah." Followed by "Is the reason you're not riding an HD is because of the logo/brand?" That usually elicits an incoherent response along the lines of "Yeah, but..." I own a Harley, I've only ever owned Harleys, but I've ridden most of the other brands out there. Does HD make me scratch my head and say "WTF?" on occasion, yep. The latest being the fudded up (IMO) decision to go with gray as their basic color rather than black. What best sums it up for me is a passage from Brock Yates' book, "Outlaw Machine." He describes Harleys as "a dreadful, irresponsible machine with no redeeming social qualities -- mechanical pornography to decent folk -- that simply won't go away despite the sheer, outrageous blat of its fuming exhaust in the face of seamless technology and the orderly, opulent, and essentially soulless brave new world."
lol thanks good comment
Harley just recalled 65,000 bikes and this isn’t the first time in recent history for a recall of this size.
whats the recall ?
All manufacturers have recalls it s a minor one and no big deal
@@OldNotDead-Club says someone who is trying to make the brand they simp for sound better. Look at the recall history of the big 4 Japanese brands vs the recall history of HD.
If your Harley left an R1 in the dust, that R1 had some serious issues. Stop sign to Stop sign that HD would be competitive. Anything after that and that second gear they never use will leave you behind.
In laguna Seca this year, the top speed in Supersport was 144.5 mph by Tyler Scott. The fastest King of the baggers HD was James Respoli at 143.1 mph. So, fully built factory supported baggers can barely keep pace with an outdated 750 Suzuki Supersport. A bagger on the road, has no ability to keep up with an R1.
I’m not a sport bike rider. Hell I ride a CB500X and a Zero DSR. I’ve owned a Deluxe, Heritage, Ulta Classic, Sportster and a Pan America. So I’ve owned my fair share of HD. I’ve owned 34 bikes in total. I’ll take a Honda any day.
And saying that you don’t see Harley guys bashing other brands/styles is simply laughable. Ride a non-Harley anywhere near your “typical” Harley guy and see how quick they shit on you. Hell, most HD guys shit on sportster riders cuz they ain’t really bikes and they want nothing to do with the liquid cooled Rev Max engines. Honestly, most non-Harley people don’t hate the bikes, they hate the stereotype ass hole riders who still live the delusion that HD is the most American, best built, most powerful bikes on the planet.
@@swarm270 Steve Jobs would know. It’s called Google.
@@zyonsdream lol, you obviously didn't watch the video - or the whole video- what part triggered you?
I’ve owned a 2017 street glide from new, I own 5 other bikes 3 of which are Honda’s the build quality is up there with theses and far better than a 2022 Kawasaki I also own. All good bikes but nothing beats the feeling (and comfort) of riding a Harley. Just returned from a 7 country 3 week trip around Europe and the Harley was faultless even 2 up on Swiss passes.
Thanks, that would have been an awesome ride
Bought 3 Harleys all broken from the factory. '04 Wideglide ( plastic cam chain tensioner....$3,000 to replace with geared cams. '09 Roadglide 114" Screaming Beagle engine built on 88cu inch lower end (weak bearings) ,09 sportster XR1200 (likes to ingest its throttle body butterflies.) I'd have to be an idiot to buy another. DONE.
Thanks, broken from the factory means you have a guarantee and they will be fixed. See my video for the reply.
@OldNotDead-Club Absolutely not!! First, Harley has to admit there is a problem. Second, Good luck with that!!!
That word “slow”…..Once upon a time when I lived in a certain country I won’t mention, I used to drive a Prius about 50km to my favourite bar and back home. In a 2 years period of doing that every single Friday and Saturday night (morning), only 2 cars overtook me and one of them was an BMW M3. And no, I wasn’t trashing the car. I know where it is and it’s running strong with a new hybrid battery. But everyone says that Priuses are slow … 🤷🏻♂️.
Thanks
Thanks Aymen for your quick wit and sense of humor. Your videos always leave me smiling :)
My pleasure 😊
i am one of those that have never said Harley's are slow. they are expensive, they are heavy, depending on the model(the new Breakout looks fantastic)they look good. now i am 68 years old, never allowed to own a bike. well everyone that matters is gone. i bought a 2019 Honda rebel 500. it may be slow at only doing 85 mph, but i can flat foot it, do the maintenance, and it's water cooled. (i live in Florida it's always hot) to each their own. take care.
Thanks and ride safe
I was riding my 1970 FL in second gear in front of the local college at about 20 mph, when I got pulled over and cited for riding through a cross walk when pedestrians were in it. I told the judge that although a couple of people had stepped off the curb they were just standing there. I thought they were watching me ride by and be cool on my motorcycle.
Case was dismissed. I'd rather go slow and look cool than go fast and be a blurr.
I ride my Harley Deluxe all day. I spoke with a guy on a sport bike, he said he generally rides 2 hours, but had ridden as long as 4 hours. Position and comfort are key.
Spot on
My wife and I ride Harley's, Ducati's & Royal Enfield's, and we love them all. I have owned and ridden many different makes over the years. I agree with you, you can't put a dollar figure on the pleasure that a motorcycle gives you. There is nothing I can think of that makes you forget about the world and immerses you in your environment as riding a motorcycle does. I 've ridden in all conditions, hot, cold, wet, dry, high and low, road and off road, urban and remote. Its all about riding. Its a culture and a personal journey that one needs to experience to understand. There are no words, there are thoughts, feelings, emotions, beauty, exhilaration, and lots and lots of pleasure. Great Blog. Here's Cheers to Bikes
All good bikes, thanks for watching and the wise words
Nothing against Harleys the bike itself. I actually visited a dealership when i decided to get back into riding. Decades of riding sportbikes the forward and mid positions felt awkward to me. The stage kit progression for performance was a turn-off. The high pressure sales pitch was what finally discouraged me.
Went back to what i know...
Brought a Hayabusa 60yrs...lol. Been happy ever since.
As a non Harley fan, I don’t judge you for riding one if you like them.
To each their own etc.
I do however think they’re a good way to turn petrol into noise.
I also like to poke fun at the dickheads who think they’re cool because they ride a Harley.
You are either cool or you aren’t, and riding a Harley doesn’t change that either way.
For the record, you guys are cool 😎
Safe riding fellas.
Thank you!
Not a HD rider. BUT, I think you’re pretty spot on. They’re beautiful machines and sound wonderful. Yes, HD are expensive. So are Ducati, Triumph and BMW and I love all three. My problem is I don’t think I’ve ever met a bike I don’t like, but I have ridden some that aren’t right for me personally.
Lol I can relate to that
These lyrics tell us what money is for: “Women were made to love, Money was made to spend. Life is something, buddy. You will never live again. Well, I hate to admit it. Joe knows how to live.”
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Might be getting seasoned but at 57 years young I find myself on a 1200 custom sporty that has almost no mods and it is very comfortable and sound awesome through the Screaming Eagle kit. I picked it up 2 months ago for $4k with 11000 on the clock. Goes plenty fast enough to get me in trouble. Chromed out, I've had some compliments....Since finding your channel, Power Rangers reference makes me laugh and glad I quit riding them decades ago...Keep it up, Dude.!
Thank you
Yeah Aymen, I have to agree. A panel of non bias voters would choose my Black Road Glide ST over a Street Glide 😂😂😂😂
My mum said so! 😂😂😂😂
Lol
What makes a harley slower than other bikes=when it can't keep up lol,love my harley,it's not just about how fast it goes in a straight line,corners are fun,and you need ground clearance for that,so yes,Harley's are for cruising like you say,most people do mods to make there harley quicker including myself,well that sort of answers the question that Harley's are slow right there,torque can get u off the line,but in a couple seconds an R1 for example will just blow right by.
Not a hater,love Harley's, just my knowledge from owning a few different bikes.
Lol didn't you see the R1 in the video?
@@OldNotDead-Club Yamaha's hey who'd have em lol
@@adamlee9071 lol
I bought my Harley 13 years ago for $20K CDN (about same as $ AUS) . I've spent a bunch of money on it. It runs better than ever. It will outlive me. I cannot measure the amount of fun I have with it over the years. I don't smoke, I don't gamble, I don't drink much, but this is how I spend my mad money. ie: It was NOT too expensive.
How does the Indian Challenger compare?
Harley 114 sports Glide Maximum Torque 158 Nm @ 3000rpm
Indian Challenger Maximum Torque 178Nm @ 3800rpm
Harley power 100hp
Indian power 122hp
Harley wet weight 379kg
Indian wet weight 377kg
Harley lean angle, right 32 deg, left 31 deg
Indian lean angle right 31deg, left 31deg
Harley air cooled
Indian water cooled
Harley Glide Special starting at RRP $43,995.00
Indian Challenger Dark Horse starting at $43,495.00
Both good bikes.
I ride a Harley my son rides a Triumph 675 Daytona. Funny we went for a ride he needed to stop after 45 min Now he is talking about getting a more comfortable bike so we can travel. Road trip he now is looking at a BMW adventure bike. I think your bike has to be comfortable or what's the point. I like riding not stretching stopping to straighten your back.
Spot on, thanks
Hey man, seen the video here in Canada. Great video, and some good points. I appreciate Harley's, and I appreciate the fact that if anyone is on two wheels. I myself love enduros and I have a 300 rally. It won't set the road on fire, but it's got more than enough power for me because just like an expensive sports car, where can you ride it other than the track?
Here in Canada you go over the speed limit by a certain amount it's called stunt driving and your vehicle is impounded for 14 days.
I love doing technical riding and it's not about the speed since half the fun is getting there!
I do laugh however that some Harley drivers will wave to me and some won't and the ones that don't are dime-store bikers.
They have money and they keep the 'image'. LoL
I love riding my bike to a dirt track not having to trailer it, or I can ride on the farm... Itall depends on whatever tickles your nutsack... Just choose your ride and enjoy!
Stay safe while riding everyone!k
I can’t even remember the last time I had issues with a Harley and I have rode all over America. Plus they hold there value better than other manufacturers. In the end ride what you want and enjoy.
Thanks, spot on
A skilled rider can keep up with most sport bike riders. I know that will offend many but the truth hurts.
Spot on thanks
Great video, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I think many think they are unreliable because back in the 90s one used to see these groups of people in the states driving around 30-40 bikes on the weekend. They were always followed by 2 vans or pickup trucks with trailers and well, usually there was someones broken down bike on a trailer. Now, a lot has happened in 20+ years.
I am watching your videos to learn more about HD, I am considering between Indian and Harley.
Good luck with your choice
@@OldNotDead-Club Thank you
Hey Aymen another great topic, I’m buying another Harley softail next week after 30 years would you get a Harley warranty? Thanks
Im 50, New to your channel n likn it, new to riding (3 yrs) n livn it, new to Harley (06' Roadking classic) FUKN LOVN IT.
Welcome aboard!
I've owned three Sportsters over the course of 40 years of riding. The last one was a 2002 883R that had an 88" kit done to it, dyno'd at 110 hp and 104 ft-lbs of torque, which is crazy for a Sportster on pump gas. I just never got the Harley "thing", and ended up selling them. I ask myself, "if Harley made an airplane, would I fly in it?". Um, no...
Great to hear people telling it as it is. Subscribed after seeing this one video
Welcome aboard!
A Harley Davidson is expensive compared to many other bikes (apples to oranges) . However compared to an Indian, it is ok. They remain more value for longer time! A few weeks ago, I was motorcycling a weekend in Luxemburg with a friend on his brand new Yamaha Tracer GT+. He said after the first day: "I am in deep awe of you how you put that machine( Ultra Ltd 2021( into the corners!? Was fun watching him get smaller and smaller many times......hahahaaa
Lol so true, I can relate to that
It’s the torque that makes Harley’s fast ,who wants to be in full leathers with a hump bent like a hairpin and having to do above 80 to stop your wrists aching 😂😂😂😂😂
Lol spot on