DrivingTheDream Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Just wondered, I've never seen one shooting past at a high speed but they sound fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Nope. You usually lose feeling in your arms with the vibration after 80mph and let go. Nasty, horrid things. Rubber mounted handlebars - it's like driving a ruddy boat. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 No they aren't fast at all. Just as well really because the sad gits that ride them would kill themselves at the first corner because they don't handle either. Most UK Harley riders are 40-something dentists or accountants trying to be cool because they never were when they were young but they're giving it a last desperate shot now they've got a few quid. Other than that, I really like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Some cars are fast, but only in a straight line. Harleys are not even fast in a straight line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 No they aren't fast at all. Just as well really because the sad gits that ride them would kill themselves at the first corner because they don't handle either. Most UK Harley riders are 40-something dentists or accountants trying to be cool because they never were when they were young but they're giving it a last desperate shot now they've got a few quid. Other than that, I really like them! Well I'm not an accountant or dentist, but other than that I've been sussed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Well I'm not an accountant or dentist, but other than that I've been sussed You don't have one do you? My opinion of you might have just dropped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Don't tell me you've got a Harley Ewen! Sorry mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 NO ! unless you count some American dragsters which bear little resemblement to the road bikes. dont like them but they do have lots of low down torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Don't tell me you've got a Harley Ewen! Sorry mate. You may remember me posting a while ago about a V-Rod. I didnt go for it in the end, so no, I dont own one but it was a close call. Jane and kids pleaded with me not to buy it, so I didnt, but like a couple of high end Supras on here recently, I had hand hovering over wallet then chickened out. V-Rods are pretty damn sexy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 You may remember me posting a while ago about a V-Rod. I didnt go for it in the end, so no, I dont own one but it was a close call. Jane and kids pleaded with me not to buy it, so I didnt, but like a couple of high end Supras on here recently, I had hand hovering over wallet then chickened out. V-Rods are pretty damn sexy though. Isn't the V-Rod the one where Porsche were involved? Something to do with the engine I think? Anyway - regardless of that, there is far more to a bike than looking sexy (even assuming it does). I look damn sexy - but my g/f could give you a whole list of reasons why she'd rather have a different model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 The only Harley I'd want to own (not that I could ride it properly...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Your average harley is not a fast bike,however they have the fastest production bike in the world.The Harley Davidson Destroyer blows any jap bike out of the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Please dont post pictures like that:d (li>crisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 How long have you lusted after a big chopper then Ewen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 They aren't fast but the older custom ones are kind of iconic. A bit like an MGB gt you'd all appreciatte the looks but be damned if you'd ever own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 A bit like an MGB gt you'd all appreciatte the looks but be damned if you'd ever own one. OI. I had a Harley for 5 years and it was a customized chopper.I loved it,I also had a Hayabusa and I loved that too but if i had to choose one of them I'd take the old Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 How long have you lusted after a big chopper then Ewen? Since one of the Tuesday Bike Nights down Poole Quay last summer. Rows of big shiny two wheeled mechanical things...ooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Just wondered, I've never seen one shooting past at a high speed but they sound fast I've just read that the XL 1200S is capable of 12.9 Quarter mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I had an old Ironhead Harley they are not designed to be fast. I'd love a custom chopper Shame the sun does not shine enough to warrant getting one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I have had a couple, an old WLA 45 that i chopped 750cc side valve, not fast, and a 1976 Sportster, none of the older engines where quick, but the latest evo engines are, not in the same league as Jap superbikes but not to shabby, add a few tweaks + bore& stroke them and you have a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Handle like poo, as fast as poo but my god are they sexy and sound great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I've always quite fancied a big noisy cruising Harley. They're not built for speed, but for cruising. I've got the jacket, shades and moody grimace, but I'd struggle with the flowing hair though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 My father in law and his wife have matching Fatboys. He let me ride his on Christmas day 05. What a ride. Not fast at all, no, but so nice to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Handle like poo, as fast as poo but my god are they sexy and sound great too. Hi Daman, I've been meaning to ring you. Could you fit me in for a root canal sometime next week please mate? Thanks -- Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hi Daman, I've been meaning to ring you. Could you fit me in for a root canal sometime next week please mate? Thanks -- Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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