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Re: My Prayer
« Reply #25 on: October 12, 2005, 08:02:28 AM »
They must have put on a different seat terry. The k8 seat, now that is long distance comfort. Well I guess that shows not everyone can pick out a bike. Terry goes and passes up the best find he will get all year! Cause even if he does not like the tank, the k8 engine is structurally stronger but that is no fun i supposeif you like breaking down on them k1s! Could have always ebayed the thing! Hell if the tank was in good shape, I would have bought it!

Oh well, I suppose i should pull over and let them pre-78 Ks catch up! ;D
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« Reply #26 on: October 12, 2005, 02:11:28 PM »
Quote from: dusterdude on October 12, 2005, 05:02:31 AM
and bob,harley bashing gets so boring sometime

And I actually like Harleys, they're great bikes. It always makes me laugh when I look at the history of the Jap "Cruiser", how they tried so hard to imitate HD with their "Harley Clones" , while HD never tried to retaliate by building a "Honda Clone" etc.

To me that is a mark of their integrity, they were building V twins in 1903, and still are now. Look at the other old "Marques", the reborn Triumph looks just like a Jap bike, and even BMW are now making an across the frame four with "Hayabusa like" power.

You've got a wonderful AMERICAN Motorcycle icon in the US, and even if American riders don't appreciate their home grown product, the brand will survive because riders around the world respect the brand and embrace it's simple, honest philosophy, and the courage the company has shown to not just fall in line with rest of the manufacturers. Cheers, Terry.  8)
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« Reply #27 on: October 12, 2005, 03:00:11 PM »
Nothing wrong with harleys but they just do not have the same performance.
In many cases it is the attitude that is the biggest problem. 

See like this whole k thing. I like my K8 for the very reasons terry doesnt but i dont like k0 - 1. Now his F2, thats a different story! I like that. I think the main things i do not like on the early Ks are the fork covers and the front fender braces and maybe other odds and ends.
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« Reply #28 on: October 12, 2005, 03:40:14 PM »
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but i dont like k0

And here I am trying to defend your K8.  >:( ;) ;D
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« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2005, 12:17:47 AM »
Quote from: Bob Wessner on October 12, 2005, 03:40:14 PM
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but i dont like k0

And here I am trying to defend your K8.  >:( ;) ;D

See Bob, you extended the hand of friendship and Eldy bit two fingers off! You shoulda seen what he did to my Dove of Peace! Ha ha, Cheers, Terry. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2005, 08:13:15 AM »
no no I only snipped a finger tip!  All the Ks would be nice if they did nothave the fork covers and the double brace front fender and had the K8 engine, I only say that since that engine had all the refinements and not all the weak points like the earlier engines "supposedly" had.
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« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2005, 09:39:02 AM »
2 things on this.first,bob you gotta watch them fingers man and second,terry,it really amazes me about how many people in other parts of the world like and/or love harleys,but in the states they dont get a whole lot of respect.
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« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2005, 09:44:48 AM »
I think that goes back to the attitude many harley riders assume. Many make their bikes louder than trains almost or sit there at night revving the engine in their garage. I think that is where a lot of it comes from.
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« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2005, 10:19:17 AM »
eldar,possibly but i dont know about you,but when i ride my pan i almost get a woodie listening to the sound,i mean some folks like harleys sound and others like the high winding banshee noises a jap bike makes.i happen to like both.
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« Reply #34 on: October 13, 2005, 10:20:13 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 13, 2005, 12:17:47 AM
See Bob, you extended the hand of friendship and Eldy bit two fingers off! You shoulda seen what he did to my Dove of Peace! Ha ha, Cheers, Terry. ;D

Huh.. and I thought that was Ozzy Osborne in the photo biting their heads off...
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« Reply #35 on: October 13, 2005, 10:55:12 AM »
I dont mind the sound, it is the volume. If you can go deaf from the bike and not even be riding it, that is a little much. I feel the same way though with any exhaust. It can sound good without being louder than thunder.
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« Reply #36 on: October 13, 2005, 10:55:53 AM »
I will say the whole "biker gang" thing did not help general public opinion either.
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« Reply #37 on: October 13, 2005, 11:15:21 AM »
true,but ive found if someone doesnt like something they will use any excuse they can not to like it
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« Reply #38 on: October 13, 2005, 11:53:57 AM »
Thats true. Most people I know state the loudness as the main reason they do not like harleys.  myself do not like super loud exhaust but my main thing the performance to cost ratio. PLus I have a hard time finding a harley that I think looks nice. Chrome is ok but the fat fenders gotta go! It would also be nice if they once in a while had a pipe on each side instead of the right all the time.  It is funny but the harleys I Do like are the sportster and v-rod.
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« Reply #39 on: October 13, 2005, 11:55:59 AM »
yea,sportys are cool.i havent quite taken to the v rod yet.
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« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2005, 12:46:34 PM »
There is supposed to be a new style v-rod but I have not seen it yet.
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Re: My Prayer
« Reply #41 on: October 13, 2005, 05:58:34 PM »
Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on October 12, 2005, 08:02:28 AM
They must have put on a different seat terry. The k8 seat, now that is long distance comfort.

Just the other day Doris said" TERRY OH WISE ONE" (she has called me that ever since I brought home the K8) "have you noticed the $900.00 US  Lazy boy recliner is not as comfortable as the K8 seat?"  " Would it be possible to install a K8 seat on it so we all can enjoy the long distance comfort that seat affords you?"  So it's off to eBay to find 4 more seats so my family does not have to suffer.

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« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2005, 07:48:58 AM »
These K8 seats are hard to find! No one gets rid of them cause they are so good. I hope your wife can wait a while. She might have to share your seat!
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« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2005, 08:02:44 AM »
eldar or quail,can you post a pic of the k8 seat.i gotta see one.
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eldar

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« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2005, 08:17:35 AM »
Would but I Have not even gotten around to taking pictures of anything for a while. I bet quail has one though.
It looks kinda like this seat on ebay  4581538058

Not as much high where the passenger sits but K7-8 seats are hard to find. There was a k7 seat but it was in poor shape and poor pictures that dont really show much.
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« Reply #45 on: October 14, 2005, 09:25:04 AM »
i got to get one of them,that means i have to sell my k1 and buy a k7 or k8.ill have to see if terry in oz wants my k1.
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« Reply #46 on: October 14, 2005, 10:49:20 AM »
They are great seats. Only goof y thing was is that they opened up on the right and hinged to the left.
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« Reply #47 on: October 14, 2005, 10:50:30 AM »
yea,ive heard that i believe the f models did too.
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« Reply #48 on: October 14, 2005, 04:47:11 PM »
Quote from: dusterdude on October 14, 2005, 09:25:04 AM
i got to get one of them,that means i have to sell my k1 and buy a k7 or k8.ill have to see if terry in oz wants my k1.

You #$%*ting me Dusty, you're gonna what? Yeah, you better send me your K1 and your Hog straight away mate, I'll keep 'em until sanity and good taste returns, ha ha! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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« Reply #49 on: October 14, 2005, 07:42:50 PM »
Quote from: dusterdude on October 14, 2005, 08:02:44 AM
eldar or quail,can you post a pic of the k8 seat.i gotta see one.

Here you go............. 
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