Topic: Hard to start with kicker,electric fine

[dusterdude]

I don't worry about what they Harley guys think myself.  When they do give me a hard time I say, "Ok, go get a 1972 Harley Davidson anything, or any Harley of any year 72 or lower and then we'll compare notes."

what notes do you want to compare,we can compare notes on my 49 pan if you want

[Reganator]

Ok Harley guys ok, I'll back off.

But to clarify, I can sum it up like this:  My original comment had to do with reliability, nothing more.  While I'm not a harley guy myself, I know a few and any Harley guy who is being honest will generally admit that Harleys of a certain year don't exactly tend to be the most reliable machines on the road.

Aside from that, I just think Harleys are a bit overpriced for what they offer.  I needed an inner tube a couple weeks ago.  Cost me 12 bucks at a service shop here in town.  The Harley dealership wanted 27 for the same tube.  I'm glad I waited a day. 

Aesthetically, I'm not that into the sound of their timing or cruiser style bikes in general, so they just don't quite match up with my tastes.

And finally, and I know I can't be the only one who has experienced this, when I'm out on my bike everyone waves... except guys on Harleys.  I always make it a point to wave at them anyway, but if you're going to exclude yourself I say prepare to be evaluated and excluded.

There, I said my peace.  That's all I think on the Harley subject and I've nothing more to say.  Maybe I'll get one some day, but for now things that are a little faster and more performance oriented grab my attention. 

[Vinhead1957]

Harley had its years of poor production methods and quality that opened the door for metric market.  I like the competition. In the end the consumer wins.  If you compare levers to levers brakes to brakes. Japanese bikes were built on a minimalist viewpoint. Minimal wiring gauge, minimal materials. Harley is a Cadillac. Levers are almost twice the size of honda.  Engine covers are meaty. When it comes down to it, the cost of the Harley vs Honda is getting closer. They both are fun to ride. Ride what you want,look for best in both.
That wave thing! Don't take it personal.  Happens on either rider. I wave and its like, Hey isn't great to be out riding. I start with a two finger salute, and if you don't wave back the salute reduces to one finger. I don't have time for people riding their egos.

[mronegear]

some guy told me a routine which works fine when the bike is cold...

1 turn on fuel
2 kick twice with throttle full open, ignition off
3 turn ignition on
4 twist throttle just a little open
5 kick all the way down

really works fine with my cb 550 when cold, max 2 kicks!

Sounds more like four.

damn, now you know that i must have been kicked out of school early