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Personally I think Harleys are the biggest pieces of junks around,always spewing oil,always braking down,and being ridden by overweight degenerates always braking the law,what gives?
The people who buy them are buying the brand, style, feel, reputation, etc...so to them, the mechanical issues aren't that important. A Honda might be more efficient and reliable but it's just not what they want. I tend to agree with you that they are overrated but whatever...people like what they like.
Come on guys were talking about American history,culture and muscle,you know where you can stick your rice burners......
I'm with you on this one...my dad was AGAINST harley's until a decade ago...in that time he has owned two. The first one he sold within a couple of years and had no issues with, however, his current...oh boy. It has 150000 miles on it to be fair but still...it's left him stranded at least 5 times. He does go cross country with it and I guess that's why he keeps it because it's comfortable but goddamn...I've had to drive to rescue him multiple times while he was on his way to visit my house. He's already had the motor rebuilt.
Is it weird that before I read the details of your post I thought of all the different people I've encountered cosplaying as Harley Quinn? But anyway, it's normal to feel that way about something if that's your experiences.
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They are not nearly as bad as they used to be, they have gone a long way from what they used to be, however, I agree there are better bikes mechanically.
Overrated? Yeah, I would agree. If you want an American Motorcycle, go Indian or victory, both made by Polaris.
I like the old 70s Hondas myself
I feel the same, but it has more to do with the Quinn type of harley that seems overrated to me.
I have only ever owned japanese bikes, thus I am not in a position to comment on the standards of Harley...sorry!