Hairy Posted March 3, 2020 Share I’m going to agree with the previous 2 posts.... Stay away!why you guys such Harley-Phobes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted March 3, 2020 Share Have any of you ever bought a Harley and then sold it without taking a complete bath? My brother in law and then my father in law had them. And when it came time to sell they couldn’t afford a Chinese scooter with the change!! I think once you in, you in for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Have any of you ever bought a Harley and then sold it without taking a complete bath? My brother in law and then my father in law had them. And when it came time to sell they couldn’t afford a Chinese scooter with the change!! I think once you in, you in for life. They hold their value a lil better here looking at the second hand market. WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted March 3, 2020 Share The harley thing for me is two fold. 1) Their bikes don't really appeal to me. Not sure, what exactly, but it's just not there. I understand some of their machines are eye wateringly expensive. but like with all things money does not equal taste or class. also the "ac/dc on the hifi, for everyone to hear is also a bit stale...2) The riding in formation, holding up traffic like they are some kind of guv'ment convoy is what really irritates the crap out of me. Ok so it's a little more than 2. Thanks, I do feel better now. Spokey and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted March 3, 2020 Share For you guys with bigger adventure bikes; what's the insurance costs like pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 3, 2020 Share The harley thing for me is two fold. 1) Their bikes don't really appeal to me. Not sure, what exactly, but it's just not there. I understand some of their machines are eye wateringly expensive. but like with all things money does not equal taste or class. also the "ac/dc on the hifi, for everyone to hear is also a bit stale...2) The riding in formation, holding up traffic like they are some kind of guv'ment convoy is what really irritates the crap out of me. Ok so it's a little more than 2. Thanks, I do feel better now.so it is more the people really vs the bikes that grate you....given they are rather expensive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted March 3, 2020 Share why you guys such Harley-Phobes? Do you know why they have those tassels on the handlebars? So you know when you're moving forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted March 3, 2020 Share so it is more the people really vs the bikes that grate you....given they are rather expensive too. as with all things these days, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 3, 2020 Share Do you know why they have those tassels on the handlebars? So you know when you're moving forward I always thought that the tassels were for the S&M after the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawystertrance Posted March 3, 2020 Share For you guys with bigger adventure bikes; what's the insurance costs like pm?Mine is R765.18 for a GS 1200 Adv Steven Knoetze (sk27) and Kalahari Vegmot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 3, 2020 Share why you guys such Harley-Phobes? hahaha, I wouldn't say I was scared of them... TBH my issue is that they're a little too "Murica" for me. Outdated technology resulting in slow bikes that handle like rusty Makro trolleys. For the price they're not really great at anything... except for giving others that impression that you wear star spangled undies, think gun control universal healthcare and affordable education are for the weak, and generally believe that "Murica is the greatest damn country on earth!". As was stated earlier, "they sell a lifestyle" (or I'd rather say "image"). I guess it's just not an image I'd want ...but as always, to each their own. Some ride bikes out of necessity (affordable commuting), some for the appreciation of the open road. Some ride for the technical and endurance challenge. Some for the adrenaline. There's a bike out there for everyone! Hackster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted March 3, 2020 Share For you guys with bigger adventure bikes; what's the insurance costs like pm?I am on R350 pm for a 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure. I have no idea if that is good or bad, but it is bunged on to my household, car (a few) and other bike ( 3 more) policy. Kalahari Vegmot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted March 3, 2020 Share So.......when the carbon end can sustained some percussion maintenance damage with the installation of the decible killer (not me) a wee hot spot ensuded in the possibly cracked weave. The back pressure and of course shear brute force of the Orange monster blew a gaping hole in the pipe. The photos show some of the various attempts at field repair to get home! Just as well a Remus stainless end can is on order! Edited March 3, 2020 by Spokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted March 3, 2020 Share Jeepers, i have never seen that kind of carnage before. thats incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted March 4, 2020 Share hahaha, I wouldn't say I was scared of them... TBH my issue is that they're a little too "Murica" for me. Outdated technology resulting in slow bikes that handle like rusty Makro trolleys. For the price they're not really great at anything... except for giving others that impression that you wear star spangled undies, think gun control universal healthcare and affordable education are for the weak, and generally believe that "Murica is the greatest damn country on earth!". As was stated earlier, "they sell a lifestyle" (or I'd rather say "image"). I guess it's just not an image I'd want ...but as always, to each their own. Some ride bikes out of necessity (affordable commuting), some for the appreciation of the open road. Some ride for the technical and endurance challenge. Some for the adrenaline. There's a bike out there for everyone! I agree 100% with all the comments above, BUT, the livewire really interests me.If they can get the fast charge network right it may be a viable option. Still a bit pricey though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted March 4, 2020 Share So Duct tape did not work??? What kind of reality is this? Long Wheel Base and Spokey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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