FabSwingers.com forum: Harleys - love em or hate em?

By * is the magic number OP Couple
over a year ago

leeds

There used to be a big love/hate relationship with Harleys. I've heard a lot of headstrong comments in years gone by. Is it still as prevalent? I love em btw but I love most bikes including scooters. I'm a Harley rider and love Stormin the Castle, Farmyard and Rock n Blues

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love them - sportster rider here!

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By *oxycouple28Couple
over a year ago

bexley

I'm into them. Although currently debating an Indian

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went Harley about 5 years ago. I now have 2 of them. I like em, just putt putt about. No more head down arse up always in a rush.

We love our rallies too.

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By *rinceceCouple
over a year ago

ESSEX

Love them. Sportster owner here.

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By *errymanxxxMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Heritage softail rider here, just a good all round bike,you pay your money and take your choice

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By *aughty_couple_97Couple
over a year ago

crosby

Love them have a street Bob & Sportster, also have a buell

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By *igGs19Woman
over a year ago

Castle Douglas

Hate is a strong word...

They're pretty to look at but not something I'd have for myself. Not suited to my local area (not sure I'd even get one down my drive!).

Have also found HD/cruiser riders least likely to acknowledge riders out with their class of bike. Personally will give a /nod to anyone on 2/3 wheels, can't be bothered with the snobbery from any of the different groups.

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By *istressdandsubtCouple
over a year ago

caterham

Love em have a flat Springer

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By *ichi_acerMan
over a year ago

notts

I don’t like the engine sound especially with the screaming eagle exhaust they sound like a tractor but they do look good in the car park

I much prefer the sound of a high reving engine

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By *uzanne and RickyCouple
over a year ago

Midlothian

Love them myself, I've had various models over 12 years also enjoy the social side which can come with it. I would disagree with the comments about HD riders not letting on, I wave/nod to everyone but its a personal thing not bike related. If someone is ignorant buying a certain kind of bike isn't going to change that. Love your bike whatever the make. Be safe!!

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By *ombikerMan
over a year ago

the right side of the river

Love them.

I have had a few, currently have a streetglide and a crossbones.

I also have a gpz900 and a z1000 and a gsxr1100.

But probably the first one I would jump on is the streetglide. Especially if I am going on a long trip or going to head for France or Spain

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By *nkedFun2020Couple
over a year ago

Emsworth

Harley 100% but my girl rides Honda

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By *xyBs2022Couple
over a year ago

Lancs

Question?? how come u never let on (or rarely) to non Harley riders, used to be all bikers where brothers etc not now apparently and apologies to all you nice guys on Harley who do….. James (generic name) from accounts got himself a bike now he’s a biker haha joke GS riders not far behind mind you xx gfys;-)

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By *anicmatchMan
over a year ago

Stafford

I have been riding bikes for 47 years mostly Japanese and Italian bikes but went for a test ride on a sportster 48 and fell in love so i baught one and one year later baught a soft tail sport glide and that is superb. I have noticed a lot of sport bike riders don't nod back when I nod at them so I think there is still a bit of them and us

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By *oxy502Man
over a year ago

doncaster

I love Harleys I have a street glide

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By *0FLHMan
over a year ago

Devon

I've had many Harleys in my time but I've gone back to old school with a 1970 FLP shovelhead much simpler to work on and plenty of character.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i like some of the models styles and the indians snd even victiry bikes but not for me, too impractical.

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By *asseurMan
over a year ago

Shrewsbury England not Wales

I moved from Jap bikes to Harleys, first one was a 1200 sportster and ride a heritage softail.

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By *ansexualPandaMan
over a year ago

Near You

"I'm into them. Although currently debating an Indian"

What Indian are you looking at?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have had 2 Indians then went and got a fat boy so much more better than the Indians

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love um iv got street glide special mrs as sport glide special

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By *mazon750Couple
over a year ago

Perth

Would love one, but way out of my price range.

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By *lyn2000Man
over a year ago

london

Love my fatboy

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Hate is a strong word

Agree with Deb17.

I spent some time in Atlanta. That was an eye opener.

I like golf, but dislike a lot of what comes with it.

Harleys are the same, in my opinion.

I couldn't have one as my only bike, but I'd absolutely have one in my stable. 1940's style, springer, pogo seat post, full fenders, with modern mechanicals.

Just don't expect to see me fully branded as a rolling advert.

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By *awtybikerMan
over a year ago

Barnoldswick

Like the look of them, but I’ve e never ridden one. Have always said I’d like to own one a cruiser at least once to see how I got on with it.

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By *olo911Couple
over a year ago

wigan

I purchased my breakout last year and really happy with it, so happy I’m taking it to southern Spain for the Moto gp !

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

Whatever floats your boat, personally I wouldn't have one but that's more to do with riding position and back ache.

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By *cottishpersonMan
over a year ago

east kilbride

Some of them look good, but surely you must be deaf after a long ride out, the noise of some of them is horrendous

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

I've nothing against Harley Fergusons, but a Buell is more fun.

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

not keen on them myself, no judgement on those who love them, just not my thing.

I love Nortons and Triumphs of the old variety. Each to their own.

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By *reamblueMan
over a year ago

London

My issue had always been the noise. Why do they have to be so loud? Is it deliberate on the part of the manufacturer?

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By *OODTONGUEMARKMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

You will never go back to any other bike until you ride a harley

I'm greedy I've got 3

1999 evo flsts

2010 electro glide custom

2018. 48

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By *r and Mrs lustyCouple
over a year ago

Roscommon

Love them

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By *ombikerMan
over a year ago

the right side of the river

"My issue had always been the noise. Why do they have to be so loud? Is it deliberate on the part of the manufacturer? "

With the standard exhaust they are very quite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely a lover, had a 1996 Evo Fat Boy until I got skittled down the road, now I’ve got a 2020 StreetBob FXBB heavily customised to look like the street racer bobbers of the early 50’s in New York. You can’t beat a Harley!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love a 883 Sportster

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By *aughty tradie 51Man
over a year ago

Chatham

07 softail custom and 17 fatboy absolutely love them,the sound is magic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stoming is a good rallye.

Ive Triumph R3 and love it.

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By * is the magic number OP Couple
over a year ago

leeds

"I've nothing against Harley Fergusons, but a Buell is more fun."

I could agree with the Buell thing. I've got (in my opinion) the best one, '97 S1. I love the carburetted Evo engines and have a few softails and a Sporty, in various states of build/renovation. I gave in and bought a twin cam Breakout a couple of years back, what a beast

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Market Harborough / Kettering

They don't do a thing for me I'm afraid. I'll stick to my italian V twin thanks

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By *kmaleMan
over a year ago

Bedford

Love my Harley..on my 2nd

But I'm not a bike snob...it's all the same wind

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By *oopaandchampersCouple
over a year ago

St Johns

Well I bought a S1 in 97 still got it... Red 4000 miles not many about..over 40 years I have got a few toys that I have never parted with my Moto x er 580 CCM CBX Honda 6 Triumph Triple and recently 131 Fatboy with Thunderbike grungy mudguards seat etc all quirky but anything two wheels ..or leggy lol I am hooked

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By *el13ABCMan
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Had a night train would consider another

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By *riapusMan
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

I love my softail

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By *T ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

Mandurah

Yep into my Harleys now from sports bikes. Love a chill ride music in the ears. Msg if you want a ride out. Helensburgh area.

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

No view had a couple pros and cons prefer my Thruxton

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By *DFL6828Man
over a year ago

Leicester

Was toying with the idea of a sports glide a few weeks back... But decided to stick with a Jap instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant beat the open road tunes cranked up and a trobbing v twin between your legs and i refer to my Electra glide not the wife lol

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By *mazon750Couple
over a year ago

Perth

"Stoming is a good rallye.

Ive Triumph R3 and love it."

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By *nonymousSwingerMan
over a year ago

cambridge

Borrowed a mates, hired 3 in the states and had some of the best riding ever, but those have been where I’ve been riding and who I’ve been with.

They don’t accelerate, turn, brake, absorb any bumps, are heavy, loud, all the control weights are as if from a tractor. Apart from that, they’re great…

You do look very cool while riding them in the US though, and each to their own. Part of the fun of biking that they’re all a bit different from each other still.

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By *ev257Man
over a year ago

cardiff

To me Harvey's are an American thing n I'm not American,I'm British, so I'll stick with my Royal Enfield.

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By *ovesalick123Man
over a year ago

cardiff

What year is your Enfield mate

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