If you can read this, my bitch fell off my keyboard.
We in the D.C. area just go treated to another tiresome rolling Geritol commercial. Thousands of RUBs [Rich Urban Bikers] came to the area on their Harley Davidson motorcycles, polluting the area with the sounds of troubled G.I. tracts.…
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2076 - rodwrencher
fuck the economy is getting real fucking bad. shit at my work they have laid off 25 people since january. i used to hate my job, i still do but i thank the man above everyday that i still have it even though they have cut our hours and took away our rig revenue bonus. i can only hope that i get to keep job. fuck man this shit is ridiculous, this recession has to end soon i hope. ride safe my brothers and ride some extra miles for me, for i may sell by bike here before long.
2077 - Spunky
Dude the economy in NE Ohio is really bad too dude. 4 adults living here, one still has a job, with screwed up hours, and only because she cannot be replaced right now. Around here either rubber company or other it goes with the auto industry. We make parts for them, in metal, rubber, plastic, or even electronics, bulbs, tires, or wiring. Many of my good friends work directly for the auto industry. When they are slow so are all of the businesses in local communities, if they can even stay alive. The rest of my friends are in construction, not too much demand for new construction, or even remodeling right now. My cage is gone, my bike is next.
I'm done riding for a year or two anyway. Bad injury. Peace my bro. Ride for us who can't right now.
Spunk.
2078 - Spunky
Damn don't stop blogging now. It was 88 degrees today in NE Ohio. Lot's of bikes out. Peace ya'll.
Spunk.
2079 - fdr
hi
2080 - CBR Rider
If I could erase that series of post between Bad Joe, Tipple, and myself I would.
2081 - CBR Rider
The blog works again!
2082 - CBR Rider
The blog had to be stuck on my worst series of posts for a few days.
2083 - nhbiker
The only joke is the asswipe that wrote this that is too much of a pussy to ride a Harley.
2084 - Jim
The 2009 Harley 96 twin cam runs super lean and and super hot and produces 400 degree oven temperature heat. The bike is uncomfortable to ride and the extreme heat from this engine is a health and safety hazzard to the rider.
2085 - balerick42
Traded the 06 Superglide in on an 07 Softail Custom with a custom paint job. I figured I'd reward myself for a job well done. I've managed to get promotions that have caused my income to rise 28 percent in the last year, plus I'm working on retiring again, looking forward to a second pension by the time I am 55. People might bitch, but I figure a person should do what makes them happy as long as it doesn't hurt others. My new to me Harley makes me very happy, even after riding bikes for 30 years. Sometimes I think motorcycles are better than women.
2086 - TOORR
Ya know, RAAAAGAHH, you have the ever-common problem of believing your own press.
Sorry, but owning that sometimes-rolling irrigation pump DOES NOT make you hardcore or desirable. (Most chicks would only be around you because they think you have enough money to BUY them, since you blew that much on a hardley.) Also, no one is knocking harles down but harles. They won't change, due to MARKETING, and, therefore, will never be worth anything other than bling points. It is an accessory for white gangsta wannabes.
I'm up to 1500cc's, but I also ride all the time. So obviously, I DON'T ride a hardley. That's why I ride a Gold Wing.
By the way, sport, the Gold Wing has more American-MADE parts in it, than your so-called made-in-america male vibrator. Take that and sit and spin.
2087 - ya
hey
2088 - dave
I own one and i agree... for the most part!
2089 - CBR Rider
Balerick42,
Good luck on the police academy training. I hope it works out for you. I'll bet you a dollar that your biggest problems are going to be drunks. 33% of people in jail were drunk at the time they did the actual crime that landed them in jail...Drunks kill more people than all other criminal homicides added up together.....drunks kill as many people each year as the terrorists did when they bombed the NY trade center. Speeders are dangerous too. But when you arrest a speeder compared to a drunk the drunk will more likely curse you, spit at you, swing at you....the speeder, most likely being a young kid, on the other hand will probably be an emotional wreck...lol.
A few months ago there was an article here in Ohio that said that motorcycle deaths were rising faster than other vehicle deaths and they attributed the rise to a 40% increase in drinking and riding.
2090 - jaydee
OK here is the latest Harley rider attitude and it is common because I have had more than one report and a personal experience. The knuckle draggers will attempt to discourage or even prevent other riders from passing the Harley parade which is always too slow. These clowns are riding a beginner motorcycle and they have an attitude that can be cut with a knife. I am not indicting all of them but the stereotype is very true to form. I patrolled LA's freeways on a HD in the 60-70's and these idiots try to pretend they are hot shot riders on their underpowerd overweight too loud ancient machines. I don't care what people spend their money on but I resent their attitude and I don't understand why these people think they are such bad asses.
2091 - kingg711
exactly Frank - I ride an HD and I am embarrassed. Whats worse is how they constantly rev their engines to make noise. I guess it boosts their machoism. Do they rev their cars like that when driving?
2092 - balerick42
Thanks CBR, and yes I agree with you about the drunks. Why anyone would be so stupid to drink and ride is beyond me. Riding is already inherently dangerous, let alone when you start mixing in alcohol which messes with your abilities to control. That was one big reason why I stopped attending most poker runs years ago. So many of them are just excuses to ride from one bar to another. We had another rider killed in this area by a deer this weekend. He was 60. Ride safe all.
2093 - balerick42
I like ancient machines...reminds me......of me! LOL!
2094 - dj
Funny there's so much harley slammin' here. Some of us grew up on them. My dad rode back when it was only an outlaw thing and long before yuppies bought them. As a kid I loved that bike as much as he did and knew I wanted one someday. I'm 38 now and to celebrate my last child support payment and finishing an electronics degree, I bought one. Now I don't know if I could be considered a RUB. I rent an apartment and my bike is worth 3 times what my car is. I have no 401K or investments. I make enough to have bought a 3 year old Wide Glide that I love to ride. I wear a leather jacket and have since I was 15. I wear boots at work and riding because they serve their function for both.
Blue collar and damn proud of it. I don't need to pose because I AM A HARLEY RIDER.
I don't need a MC because I know who and what I am. And that's all that counts when it comes to anything in life.
2095 - Steve
Loud pipes let me know who to cut off in traffic. Enjoy your stained shorts Harley tards!
2096 - CBR Rider
To all of the so called Harley Davidson victims in here who think they are picked on get real! Harley Davidson could not make a water cooled engine if they wanted to due to the closed mindedness of the majority of Harley Davidson owners. You have Harley riders who say things such as "If Harley ever makes a water cooled bike I'll never buy another one." It shouldn't make a difference if Harley made another bike with a different engine so long as there was an air cooled bike for those that want it. But no, that is just how narrow minded Harley owners are.
Proof of the fact that its the Harley owners that need to learn to "just ride" is the fact that Harley Davidson can offer no other motor without alienating current Harley owners. Why in the heck should it matter if a company makes more then one motor? That is extreme close mindedness!
This country(USA) is in a big economic mess partly because everyone(GM executives and all presidents DEM and REP since Reagan) ignored the fact that Japan was building what people wanted as opposed to General Motors building people what GM wanted. So now you have Harley Davidson building what they want and telling the people what they want. I see no difference in them and GM. Harley Davidson is NOT helping the USA in two ways.
1. They are creating narrow minded people through their marketing. They have some Harley Davidson owners thinking there is something special and American about an outdated 45 degree vtwin and therefore Harley customers oppose anything else. We need to progress to maintain our high standard of living that we have in this country. Build another engine dammit!
2. They are telling the people what they want instead of listening to the people and building what the people want. Not all Americans want a 45 degree air cooled vtwin! Marketing is good but marketing is short term. Listen to the people.
I've been around the world to many different countries. America IS the land of milk and honey. I would love to maintain my current high standard of living. Harley Davidson is not helping the long term future of this country.
2097 - Dr Evil
Harley is the best ! All others are for homosexual type city boys and such.
2098 - Joe Canadian
At least we can all agree on one thing...CANADA IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! You stupid Americans are fighting our wars for us and we can just sit back and laugh at you guys getting your butts kicked overseas. We're the ones riding the Harleys...you guys are stuck in ya'll-ville without medicare.
2099 - STM
No, sorry Joe, make that second best. Mate, Australia is best.
2100 - CBR Rider
I have been to Canada a few times, on both coasts, and have always liked it. I liked the UK and Spain as well to name just a few. I like my good ole USA also. I have met some very cool people in USA in the suburbs, inner cities, and in farm land!! I've had friends and family who've visited Africa, Australia, and China and said they had a darn good time there. Different cultures are cool.....different manners, customs, and foods.
Steak and french fries are my favorite meal but it doesn't mean I want to eat it everyday.
2101 - CBR Rider
One thing the Canadians nailed is whiskey. Royal Crown whiskey is one very good smooth whiskey!
2102 - FRENCHIE
What???I thought canada was part of the USA.
2103 - Sam
9 out of 10 people who ride a harley couldn't pick that thing back up! And don't tell me "well I'm a good rider, my bike will never fall over." Because thats why they call them accidents! Harleys are slow, they don't brake well and don't handle well, So why do people buy them if its not for the image?
2104 - Jordan
Thats Crown Royal dude!
2105 - Alex
Harleys are pieces of crap from day one. They drip oil before you even fire the engine up the first time. Then the people that ride them are total pieces of crap too. I have ridden for a long time, and I've seen how the Harley guys act, they are the only ones on the road that don't wave, or talk at a red light, because they are waaaay to tough! Wow, so you are a moron and got a 30,000 dollar piece of crap that needs to be refueled every 125 miles. I'm so jealous. Oh is it raining or cold out? Aww, poor pansy Harley rider, you don't want that piece of shit rusting more than it was on day one do ya? Yeah, you are way cooler and better than I am on my Honda, why would you stoop down to me and wave or be courteous to me since I'm on two wheels also. Naaahh.. Just some dumb yuppie that now has a 30K dollar lump of turd in his garage next to the minivan. Aww, cute motorcycle gang too! Looks like you could make an awesome YMCA video together just before your gay-parade that you trailer-ed your bike out to. Yeah, Harley's and the people that ride them, are shit. If you are an actual nice "real" rider, that owns a Harley, trade it in, and get something reliable, then pay off some of your house note too.
2106 - balerick42
I disagree with Alex, I've owned 3 harleys and have not had a single problem with any of them. I put over 13K miles on the 05 Sportster I had in a year without a single problem. I like them because they are relatively simple machines, are easy to ride, look good, and are alot of fun. If you don't like them, fine, ride something else. Makes no difference to me. BTW, my 07 Softail Custom placed second in the Custom Motorcycle category at the car show here early this month.
2107 - mistermeanor
The best thing about HD is you can work on them yourself and not get raked over the coals like you do at a honda/kawa/yama dealer if you have the mechancial knowledge. That and face it, they look much cooler than any japanese cruiser... thats why when someone finally sells their ricer they try to add desciptors such as "Looks like a Harley" or "Harley looks at half the cost". Sorry ricer owners.... it don't look like a Harley or sound like a Harley. You got ripped off and that's why your selling your bike.
As far as yuppie bikers go. I laugh whenever I see them. Honestly. You stand out like a sore thumb. If you own a $30K+ car a $300K+ house and ride to Starbucks to look cool and play badass for your friends and neighbors, wear your new Harley jacket to the bar and think your tough, especially when you're not and never will be... YOU are a POSER and a joke.
2108 - ARTIMUS
HaHa! No doubt! I hate when some yup rolls by on his screamin' eagle harley trying to be tough when you know he's posin'. I see middle age guys wearing harley clothes in bars trying so god damn hard to be cool that I wanna walk up and slap that stupid ass look off their face and tell em' to go home to their perfect little suburban home and mow there yard and sit on their deck with their fat ass pathetic wives.
I like Harleys. I hate mid life crisis wannabe posers. If you bought your jacket, boots, bandana and bike on the same day you're a loser! If you wear a helmet in a state where you don't have to and you ride a Harley, you're a fucking wannabe poser.
2109 - Jade
I agree with Alex, what's up with the Harley clan thinking they own the place? We are all supposed to be 'equals' out there - watching out for the dead possum around corner #3. I have an aunt that was driven OFF the road by other Harley guys, just because she was a female on a Harley. Seriously - my 55 year old 135 lb aunt wasn't that big of a threat to you sh*theads was she? Needless to say the Harley cost more to repair, than the cost of a brand spankin' new Goldwing. I like the way Harley's look and sound, but, the people that ride them have turned me off completely. Also you are supposed to RIDE to bikefest, etc.. Not trailer your pretty-boy bike, and new James Dean Halloween costume. The damn Harleys only run now, 'cause they went just about bankrupt, then got re-designed by the Japanese anyway.
2110 - RoadGoat
Only thing I want Harley people to do is move their underpowered sorry asses into the right hand lane so I can get on down the hiway. I do not ride motorcycles to go slow. If you are so into cruising, buy a Buick.
2111 - Roadgoat sucks
You need a smack in the mouth.
2112 - balerick42
40 degrees here and been raining solid for two days, more on the way until Thursday. Is the riding season over? I ride as long as it is over 40 degrees and sunny.
2113 - Keith Stark
You know, I personally don't care what someone chooses to ride, as nothing is one size fits all. Both sport bikes and Harleys have their share of idiots with loud exhausts that need to rev at every light. I personally like a quiet bike. Over 20 years of riding, and my fair share of cagers not paying attention, yet I've never felt that extra noise was needed to keep me safe. Wearing a helmet & the rest of your gear, installing a decent horn, and driving defensively is far more effective.
The Harley hate you hear from some people comes from the attitude of some of the Harley riders. Those that metric bash, claim their bike is the only "real motorcycle", try to act like tough guys, or think they're cool when they annoy people with loud pipes, is what ****s everything up for the rest of the riders.