Comments on: New CVO Breakout and Hard Candy Custom Options Highlight 2013 Harley-Davidsons (Bike Reports) (News)

By: coleman

coleman — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:04:40 +0000

I’ve never understood the neigh-sayers against HD. Its just doesn’t matter what you think about another man’s bike. I ride a Duc M696 and I love it. I’ve ridden my friends M1100 and Mutis and 1198′s. Each bike has its aspects that I enjoy. I also ride my Dad’s 07 Street Glide every now and again, and especially if I’m planning on anything over 500 miles. I get it. Its not as fast, its not as light, but its still a cool f****** ride. Its his baby and he loves it… Its what he likes and I can respect that. My pops is not a poser… He rides 10,000 miles a year and has for the past 20 years. He doesn’t buy HD because he thinks they make him look cool. He buys HD because he likes riding them. He likes the riding position and the sound and the feel. So, if you’re a hater and think all HD riders are posers the you’re just wrong. And I don’t understand why the hell you care what another man riders. Spend your money on what you like, ride all you want, and keep your lame ass opinions on what is a better bike to yourself. People are different, bikes are different… Just accept that and move one. You haters make me sick…

By: richard

richard — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:24:25 +0000

Non Riders? seen more klms on HD touring models than any Japanese bike ive ever sold

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By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:08:38 +0000

I have a 1992 Softail custom. It still looks awesome, and its been handed down by family for the last 20 years. I get quit a few comments on how pretty the bike is.
I really like riding the bike becuase I know the history and adventures people have had on it.
If I want fast, I ride Triumph street triple or my Kaw ZX6 track bike.

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By: John Tuttle

John Tuttle — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:07:49 +0000

Dude! I’ve been looking for some chairs exactly like that!

You make a valid point that it is wrong for people to completely dismiss this type of bike, especially when some people just trash them to H#ll, verbally. That isn’t right. Aesthetics count with any bike. No one wants to ride an ugly bike.

You point out that “just because the function is different, doesn’t mean its wrong”. I totally agree. But that just doesn’t say very much. All it says is that if a particular bike or type of bike is functionally inferior, the reason can’t simply be that it is different. I like lots of different types of bikes, but with most other types of motorcycle, I do not have much difficulty identifying riding scenarios where that type of bike would be particularly well suited to that riding scenario. For example, some people dismiss adventure tourers, but I don’t, because I can easily identify a riding scenario where that type of bike is particularly well suited. I’ll leave it at that.

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By: Auphliam

Auphliam — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:57:11 +0000

Nice lookin, but I’d never dump the cash they want for CVO models. Way too steep for my bank account.

I really don’t understand the people that line up to bash cruiser models with the negative comments. “Form over Function, Useless this or useless that, slow and heavy”. So what?

Does every chair in your house look like this http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/L10703462.jpg ? Is every room painted stark white? Just because the function is different, doesn’t mean its wrong. I can’t be the only person in the world that can look at a Harley, Laverda and Suzuki sitting side by side and appreciate all 3 for what they are. WTF?

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By: J$

J$ — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:00:34 +0000

“I made a mistake and test rode the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring and now I am a few weeks away from getting one.”

And your complaining about Harley prices?? Man are you in for sticker shock on Duc parts not to mention the Multi is $$$.

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By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:49:02 +0000

Ok I can appreciate a Harley for what they are. Show. The engine design, transmission, drive system, handling, are still back in the 1950′s. A gentleman commented that he can keep up with sportbikes with his v-rod. OMG!!! like where? I live in mountains of British Columbia, where we have something called coners….lots of them!! If you enjoy going the speed of a motorhome (which is fine) a Harley is a nice cruiser. But if you want to enjoy a “spirited” ride, you will grind your floor boards to nothing. A v-rod can not do much, except go in a straight line.
Here are simple facts. ie; 2012 V-rod. 1250cc 125hp- 86lbs torque. On the dyno (cvoharley.com) HP 105.46 72lbs torque. dry weight 640lbs. 34 degree lean angle. 6.09 lbs per 1 hp
Lets compare to my 2011 KTM RC-8 (which is by no means the fastest sportbike out there)
1190 cc 175 hp 95lbs torque. on the Dyno 151.25 hp 84.65lbs torque dry weight 410 lbs
3.7 lbs per 1 hp.
So good luck keepin up to a sportbike unless you both happen to be sitting in traffic! LOL
Harley’s are about a “look”. Belonging to certain culture. But the crap about handling power, reliability,….well… I will just take my 2008 Concours and lay a spanking on anything you got!
PS Don’t drink Harley’s purple cool-aid. (Damn I guess I am not cool though)

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By: jon

jon — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:17:53 +0000

Metal flake paint job! I’m buying…..

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By: Ricardo

Ricardo — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:18:02 +0000

Get a V-Rod (I own one) and can keep up with most of the bikes on the road, even sportbikes, you will be amazed of what a wonderful machine it is and is a Harley!! I also own a Ducati 999 by the way, so I know what I am talking about on performance for a cruiser.

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By: John Tuttle

John Tuttle — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:53:21 +0000

Whatever floats your boat.

That air filter sticking out to the side and pointing to the front the way it does seems to sort of epitomize the motorcycle as a whole. But of course these bikes are certainly not the only bikes where function takes a back seat to form. But it just seems to me that with these bikes and this type of bike in general, the extent to which form is prioritized over function goes much too far. For my preferences, anyway.

But what I really wanted to say is that when I look at that air filter sticking out to the side that way, I can’t help but think that it would work vastly better if only a simple cylinder were slid over it, left mostly or fully open in front, and closed off at the back.

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