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| Posted: Sun Sep 13th, 2009 04:16 am | 81st Post |
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In response to: "why do you 'americans' chrome everything?" Why do you buy your wife a diamond ring instead of a plain ring???? Riding a bike with no chrome is like riding a dirt bike........it's ugly and dirty but fun.........a 'touring bike' requires an attitude.........it is at the top of the ladder in the motorcycle families............it is to be treated as such, just like you treat your wife when you buy her that "diamond" ring instead of an ugly ol' plain ring...............and to answer your question more directly..................."americans" put chrome on their bikes because we "can"..it's called freedom of will!!!!! P.S. not all "americans" like chrome MOD. if this is too harsh please delete it Last edited on Sun Sep 13th, 2009 04:31 am by Rooty Kazooty |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 16th, 2009 11:17 pm | 82nd Post |
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I am a previous owner of a 84 1200. I have a new 1800, one month old. I dont like it. You were very perceptive and saved yourself quiet a few thousand dollars. Way to go!!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 17th, 2009 06:25 pm | 83rd Post |
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widerider98 wrote: I am a previous owner of a 84 1200. I have a new 1800, one month old. I dont like it. You were very perceptive and saved yourself quiet a few thousand dollars. Way to go!!how could anyone not like a new 18? wow. different strokes for different folks! rick  
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28th, 2009 12:59 pm | 84th Post |
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"why do you americans chrome everything"? 1st; most of us don't. almost all of us do some upgrades to our bikes but performance and convenience upgrades (more efficient (not simply louder) exhausts, suspension upgrades, luggage, seats, electronics,) far exceed simple chrome coverings. for some it's a way to individualize their mass produced bike. Unfortunately it's been going on so long that chromed parts no longer confer any individuality but just make the rider "another guy with a chromed out HArley". A friend at a harley dealer told me the average new harley goes out the door with $4000 of chrome accessoires. the extreme case is the chromed everything "chopper" which is far more capable as a lawn or driveway ornament than an actual mode of transportation. stated simply, the chromed out bikes belong in the "more money than brains" category.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28th, 2009 05:57 pm | 85th Post |
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I had an 84 1200. Loved that little bike. Bought a new 09 1800 in Aug and sold it last week. Too much stuff, too heavy, badly needs a 6th gear. Different strokes, etc.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28th, 2009 07:35 pm | 86th Post |
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"why do you americans chrome everything"? Well right now I don't have a 'wing. But I will very soon. I'm still undecided on the 1500 or the 1800. I've ridden an 1800 and all I could say was "O M G" and a huge sh*t eatin grin. Haven't ridden a 1500 yet. My wife and I are going to start doing a bit of long distance touring, and the current bike just ain't got what it takes. As for the chrome (yes, my handle is Chrome, but it's kinda like calling a big guy "tiny"). My current ride is a V-Star 1100 Midnight custom. Very little chrome, the handlebars (custom) are even powder coated black. I'd rather do some custom paint than chrome, and the 'wing has a lot of real estate for that. Different strokes for different folks.... Just my 2c Oh yeah, first post  Last edited on Mon Sep 28th, 2009 07:37 pm by Chrome |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28th, 2009 07:50 pm | 87th Post |
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I do not like chrome. I prefer solid colors and black as the trim.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 28th, 2009 07:56 pm | 88th Post |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13th, 2009 11:38 pm | 89th Post |
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widerider98 wrote: I am a previous owner of a 84 1200. I have a new 1800, one month old. I dont like it. You were very perceptive and saved yourself quiet a few thousand dollars. Way to go!! Are the 1800's that bad?
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 03:02 am | 90th Post |
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Bozack0 wrote: Are the 1800's that bad? My suggestion would be to go ride one and see for yourself.  I absolutely love mine! 
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 03:29 am | 91st Post |
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sold mine after 1154 miles. Too much stuff, not comfortable for 6'4" guy with size 13's.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 05:12 am | 92nd Post |
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pinkpork wrote:wexy wrote:Make it a mono cycle .. one cylinder,one plug,one carb and one wheel Pinkpork- this is hysterical...um, where do I GET one?  Also, have you any advice/advise, on touring Europe, on that? I never did get to ride the GL1500- Silverfox tried but, knowing my penchant for falling over, standing still, I wisely refused! Am I a friend, or what?  I suspect the major horsepower boost came with the GL1500, as intimated elsewhere on this site. I must say though, having finally gotten a few days and 1500 miles on a GL1800, that the newest Wing is- 1) Incredibly well balanced- it handles far better than my GL1000 and my GL1100. Even with a lard-ass like myself aboard, you can run it right to the pegs, and it is rock-solid and stable. Clearly, there has been a learning curve going on, with suspension. 2) The 6 cylinder 1800 engine....that seemed excessive to me, too, until I rode one. The pay off is a torque curve that goes from nothing to infinity. If you like dancing, at high speed, down back country roads, just put it in 4th gear...you'll never leave! 3) I'm the sort who tends to tour to the music in my head, and I'm good with that. When I finally figured out (about 2-1/2 days in) how to work the stereo (you push the rocket launcher button for volume, and the surface-to-air missile button, to change station), it was an absolute joy. I've had the "Vetter Sound" thing before- one is better off, with a Sony Walkman! To be able to HEAR distant stations, loud and clear, whilst riding along at 70mph (accommodating my English mates, there) is, well...amazing! Anyone want to loan me 20 Grand???? I'm a reliable bloke, as they say.... Last edited on Wed Oct 14th, 2009 05:16 am by Motorcycle Pete ____________________ Motorcycle Pete ___________________________________ 1998 ST1100 British Racing Green- my poor UK lass- always "rode hard and put up wet"! 1982 VF750S-for sportiness sake 1981 GL1100 Interstate, 1979 GL1000 |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14th, 2009 12:32 pm | 93rd Post |
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250000 miles on a harley will do. thanks
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 08:16 am | 94th Post |
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widerider98 wrote: 250000 miles on a harley will do. thanks are ya smokin weed or whaaaaaa I dont think all the Harleys put together would have done 250000 miles .Me is beginning to think this is wind up the wing owners time ..
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 08:24 am | 95th Post |
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widerider98 wrote: I had an 84 1200. Loved that little bike. Bought a new 09 1800 in Aug and sold it last week. Too much stuff, too heavy, badly needs a 6th gear. Different strokes, etc. too heavy, too much stuff? Seems to me we are not talking about the same machine , honda is spelt H O N D A not H A R L E Y . I think you have your bikes mixed up , now go and relax and breath deep and slow .
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 12:52 pm | 96th Post |
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You need to get your own facts straight. Breath a little slower yourself. Nothing is mixed up here, except maybe you.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 01:08 pm | 97th Post |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 01:41 pm | 98th Post |
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at least I tried the other brand. I dare say you have not.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 02:02 pm | 99th Post |
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widerider98 wrote: at least I tried the other brand. I dare say you have not. OH yes I have , but I finished my penance and am now on a wonderfull wing
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| Posted: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 02:43 pm | 100th Post |
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Then have a good time!!
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