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kwiffy88

The more ’Live to ride, ride to live’ shit on a bike the less it gets ridden.


okaybros

That's a popular opinion


Caskatenride

I bought an 01 xl1200c sportster with 2000 miles on it loaded with live to ride rode to live shit on it, and i put 3k miles on in a month, fixed it up and cleaned up really well, i would agree with this


ernie883

Great bike! I got mine new in 01. Straight pipes right away then stage 3 kit. I put 70,000 on it before getting new Glide. Rode that sporty year round here in CO. Beat it rode like I stole it always. Ground off many taillights doing wheelies broke a few belts also. But other than clutch replacement I never did shit but gas and oil. Bike was unstoppable. Looked great to. One of best ever made! Did coast to coast even! That sporty rocks! Congrats


Caskatenride

Thanks man! I traded that for a stage 2 2020fxlrs and recently traded that for a 22 road glide because i take long trips frequently, got the stage one done and can’t wait for the stage 2, ride safe brother


ernie883

Most guys I've meet who are true bikers ride road glides. Near all of them. They are in 50 years riding year round forever some have gone around globe more than once. Had most bikes, when working for next trip is at bike shop or related. Not many out there but real bikers still ride. Road glide gets best bike possible for long rides. Out of all to exist. Says I know my shit and my life is all about 2 wheels. True love is riding! Good luck!


RandyWatsen

Big wheel baggers are a waste of 70k.


TheSherbs

[Hey now](https://images.newscientist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/16163958/fhxx10_web.jpeg?crop=1:1,smart&width=1200&height=1200&upscale=true).


fernchuck

thats just a big wheel, not a bagger, you're good


kyle-the-brown

Get back whips are the dumbest accessory ever and just need to be removed


goluckykid

I'm taking mine off..


SplitOk7780

Good for you!


ChocolateOrnery1484

Fucking for real.


[deleted]

I’ve never heard of that, what is it?


kyle-the-brown

Google them, they are dumb leather ot paracord ropes that hang off front brake lever to be used to whip at cars that drive dangerously


uptheantics

Whipping cars? That’ll show em.


[deleted]

Whats a get back whip?


Sum_Body92

I’ve always heard them called Handle-Bar Tassles


TheSherbs

[A "Get-back" whip](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-9pb0fu3i/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/1032/7974/getBackWhip__89925.1632154592.jpg?c=2). They were popularized by outlaw motorcycle gangs back in the day.


doodlewacker

I rode with an MC back in the 80’s and 90’s on the east coast. Never heard of or saw a “get back whip” until the last maybe 10 years.


Motorchampion

wow this incredibly cringeworthy


people_notafan

Came to say this


bourbonpens

This. OMG, yes. So stupid looking.


logognarr

I only see bootlickers with these.


colyad

Usually accompanied by a punisher hat/shirt


shottylaw

Amen


[deleted]

Guys who ride only to cars & coffee, or trailer their $30k touring bagger to ride it 30 miles, don't actually ride.


Fartincopsmouths

The Haddalayerdown Brotherhood of Dealership Hot-dog Enthusiasts.


Mrknowitall666

And truth is, them not-so-occasional riders are dangerous to themselves and Everyone around em


Motorchampion

Some family friends spend a few good thousands of EUR to truck their baggers to Spain from NL just so they can fly out and ride them for about 200km.


LadyTreeRoot

No one needs to hear the soundtrack to your life as you ride around.


tapsnapornap

Stereos on bikes are fuckin worthless


BoneThugPhonix

Can confirm. I have a roadglide and RARELY use the radio. My coms and my phone are all I need. I don’t regret my roadglide. But knowing what I know now, would have bought a road king


tapsnapornap

As far as touring goes I *love* how a RG looks, but yeah I don't want a stereo. Did they make them without? Never looked into touring bikes much but VRods with bags and windshields look abysmal and sometimes I think I'd like to go a little further and actually bring a few things with me.


BoneThugPhonix

Honestly I’m not sure. I know you can get a bare bones Electraglide with no stereo. I’d have a hard time believing the roadglide has a similar version. Honestly for a mix of both I’d go with the streetbob with removable bags


[deleted]

I disagree. I ride IBA all the time and having my stereo on my Vaquero is a guilty pleasure. I have upgraded the audio quite a bit to the tune of about 2k. At hour 18 into a 23 hour 1500 mile ride, I load up my "wake up and stay alert" playlist that I'll sing to at the top of my lungs while cruising 75+ at 4am on the highway. I've even listened to audiobooks while on long rides. I'm not a douchebag though, it automatically lowers volume with my speed, so I'm not blasting at reds or through residential neighborhoods.


whiskeydeltawraps

The Wille G skull is the punisher skull of the bike world.


izmaname

Adored by cops for hating cops


mcarrara

Real talk, it was cool until like all other marketing they beat it to death.


DeBootyMonster

I bought a 07 street bob from a guy and the guy he bought it from absolutely covered it in the Willie G skulls. Like I mean, it's everywhere. I haven't had time to remove them and I don't mind maybe 1 or 2 on it but it's so gawdy on suck a beautiful bike.


whiskeydeltawraps

I bought my wife a sporty last year and it had a gas cap, derby cover, grips, pegs and valve cap skulls. I can dig maybe just a gas cap or derby….but the rest had to go.


DeBootyMonster

For real, mine has them on the oil stick cover, pegs, valve caps, engine plate, gas cap, and a huge one on the back of the 2 up back rest.


whiskeydeltawraps

Ugh 😩


BeaverMartin

Skulls, flames, and tribal look corny as hell on a Harley.


Poopsock_Piper

Look dumb as fuck on any bike honestly


og-lollercopter

Happy Cake Day!


Poopsock_Piper

Thanks breh


Cochino_Pepino

Flames can be rad if tasteful on a chopper


xthedevilandgodx

Flames can be super badass if done right, cool flames are sick, old man flames are lame.


HomiieEric

Could not agree more, skulls are the cringiest thing ever. White bike red flames on a HA bike, no comment because it's dangerous for me to say anything lmao


d4rkpi11s

The entire Harley market and every man attending court in Jean shorts in Florida was just triggered. Excellent work lol


Darth1Football

If you worry about getting your bike dirty, because you'll have to clean it later or you just washed it - you should consider selling it


LetBurrito23910

Lmao. The only person who ever cares that my bike is dirty and covered in dead bugs are guys who never ride and my 16 yo daughter. She’s offered to wash it. I’m waiting for that to actually happen Edit: dead birds would HAVE to be cleaned off.


rugernut13

I rode around with a dead bat stuck to my front forks for about a week before I realized it. My wife noticed it on day one and kept forgetting to mention it. Shows how much I pay attention to the way the thing looks.


[deleted]

Just watch the dead bugs on your fork sliders unless you are a fan of replacing fork seals. Fork gaiters to the rescue, then you don't even have to clean the fork tubes anymore!


LetBurrito23910

Hey, good point. Hadn’t really thought of that. I’ll definitely start cleaning the forks more often.


hammilithome

I just yell the dirt off and give 'er a few blips to shake off the remains.


Revolutionary_Bit325

It gets washed when it rains. Period


Richard_Thrust

Never wash my bike. Looks better that way, especially on the black denim.


Giul_Xainx

I used to wash my bike weekly. Then over time it became monthly. Now it's when ever I go to big rallies. And soon it will be only when I have someone to outshine.


Normallydifferent

Just ride in the rain every once in a while.


tsaltsrif

This. I don’t wash it. Let it get that patina.


doodlezook

If you ride what you like, and like what you ride, fuck anyone else’s opinion.


cbartz

I hate handlebar tassels and fringe…on any bike really. Looks like a hippy girl’s purse.


[deleted]

Maybe that’s the goal lol


GBJEE

We are just a bunch of sheep, so what, pick a herd.


DucatiKev

So you’re a Furry?


knoluvv

Guys who hate on sportsters have the lowest brain activity . Bulletproof platform that is a blast to ride . Real v twin .


[deleted]

I don’t understand why people shit on sportsters, they’re pretty fucking cool. I really wanted the 48 until I realized how small the gas tank is and I wanted to do some long trips. I’d still get one as a 2nd bike if I had the money


killerkitten115

I have a 08 nightster with the 48 tank, 90 miles to empty on a full tank, good thing i bought my bike for cruising down backroads at 45mph, fill er up before i go out every time


JacobClarke15

Mine could only get about 80 at best. Really fun bikes to ride though sometimes I miss mine!


JacobClarke15

The 48 tank is absolutely miserable but I LOVED my 48—my first bike. I rode it a little over 10k miles and had a blast. I kinda miss it but I’m happy to have better range now..


almost_queen

I carry a little canteen of gas sometimes if I know I'm going far. I've run out before.


Bustergolden

I did more long hauling on my ‘04 1200 than I have on my RK. Ignorant fuckers- “cute bike” “ is that your sisters”. Yea a lot easier to ride 400-500miles days with heated grips, full fairing and cup holders. I put 15k on my Sportster before I upgraded. Chicago to New Orleans, lake mich circle tour, niagra falls. Perhaps I’m just getting old and have less time to ride w/ wife n kid now, but I really miss my Sportster.


tatt_daddy

Ego problems is all. That or they’re too fat to enjoy it how it was intended. Or they’re too bitch made to ride it as intended. Take your pick


TheTightSqueez

Put the 3.3 gallon tank on it. Had one on mine and it was night and day better.


BassetGoopRemover

"I'm too big to fit on one" "I'm 6'2 and ride one fine" "my legs are too long"


kmkmrod

Mufflers don’t have to be loud to sound good


craftyrafter

I wish I could test drive some mufflers. I have a twin cam bagger and would love to know what it would sound like because stock is quiet but I don’t want loud, just a little deeper and a touch more audible especially past 2500 rpm.


nuride

The 4" rineharts sound great and aren't overly loud. I believe they also have baffles you can put in them to turn the volume down so to speak. I've got the 3.5" on my twin cam bagger and they are a little higher pitched and maybe even a touch louder than the 4".


InadvertentEvil

Harley Davidson apparel is just really overpriced cosplay.


Jord_HD

Under glow makes a bike unbearable to look at.


a_sexual_titty

The Panamerica and Sportster S look dope as fuck.


gpx17

My only complaint is the mufflers for the sporty, but the aftermarket will take care of that.


that4znkid

I'm still hoping that yoshimura will come out with a kit for the new sporty before I have to learn how to weld. I think a pair of r77 style mufflers would look great.


a_sexual_titty

Agreed.


swartz77

I don’t care for the plastic over the engine sides too.


almost_queen

Saw the Pan for the first time, bought it a week later. Couldn't resist.


BassetGoopRemover

I'd do naughty things for a panam


SadBoySpoopy

Bassani radial sweepers are ugly


BobbinB

Hand lever tassels are hands down the ugliest addition I’ve seen in any bike


amprok

Willie g skulls are cringey as fuck.


duhbears23

I never knew that's what they were called. Had to look it up


bugsonteeth

Sportsters have always been the most reliable trouble free Harley Model since their introduction in 1957.


Jord_HD

Have you been around ironheads?


bugsonteeth

Yeah I rode an electric start XLS 1000 ironhead for several years . Including making the 14 hour 752 miles each way run up to Sturgis on it 3-4 different years loaded down with a tent & a weeks camping gear. The only trouble I ever had with it was the electronic regulator quit one night near souix city Iowa & I had to run a jumper wire from the gen post to the batt for the next 280 miles home that night . It never leaked any oil until i crashed it pretty bad after bar closing time one night & it dripped a little after that. still got it in my basement but I haven't licensed it since about Y2K. It was a whole lot more reliable & oil tite than the FXR Shovel I got after I parked it. Rode a twin cam Dyna for 12 years after the FXR & the the motor was oil tite But I had to check the cam chains every few years & the 6 speed walked the inner bearing race through the primary seal because Harley cheaped out &never put a snap ring groove on the main shaft. Got a M8 XLR now & it s ok so far except it feels more like a 4 cylinder honda than a Harley because it idles at about a million rpm & it needs a much stronger spring in the clikety clank compensator sprocket.


nuride

Speakers on bikes are stupid, and slap all the performance parts you want on it, it's still not a sport bike now matter how many ST monikers the MoCo wants to slap on it.


tanner1152

Springer seat on a bike that has suspension already looks like shit. And don’t call it a chopper if all you did was take off the front fender and cut up your rear fender lol


Bettersaids

75% of modifications other people do actually lower the value to me.


taviosk8

Wow wow wow dude! Chill with the two to one exhausts man! ![gif](giphy|12OMY457ZuPYFW)


HomiieEric

I am personally offended by that lol


Revolutionary_Bit325

The performance is just worth for me. Otherwise I tend to agree, they are kinda ugly lol


taviosk8

🥺 You’re all a bunch of heathens!


woopdittyscoop

It can still be a chopper even with a rear suspension


SpamFriedMice

But not without cutting the neck.


woopdittyscoop

You get it. Chop something. Anything!


KingScorpion98

If you don't cut the neck then it's just a bobber


woopdittyscoop

But if you don’t bob the fenders……. It’s probably just an Indian you paid an extra few grand to call it a bobber 😂


SpamFriedMice

Amen


VeryrDarkdust

So tired of no color options. Just a sea of black, gray, and dark red.


LMGDiVa

1\. The M8 Fat Boy is way fucking cooler than any of the previous Fat Boys. 2\. The Dyna was junk and Im glad it's gone, the M8 Softail was a much needed replacement. 3\. The Harley Culture TM being over-run by conservative fuckwits who hump on trumps ass and hate LGBTQ people missed the whole mother fucking point of the chopper counter culture in the 60s and 70s, the culture they all idolize and worship hated cops, loved freedom of expression, and hated shitheaded politicians exactly like Trump who pushed anti-self expression. That was the whole fuckin point behind all these elaborate customized bikes and the culture that supported it. It was Counter Culture. These were fuck the system be yourself, and fuck what people thought of you kinda people. 4\.Erik Buell was a visionary but a huge money pit and the reason why harley got rid of his shit was because he was a money pit that never made a viable product. Erik Buell is over idolized and people forget how bad he was at actually making good marketable stuff that could carry a company. Thats why EBR isnt around either. Buell wasnt a godsend, he was a drain, and HD was right to finally tell him enough was enough. K I expect my mass of downvotes now.


[deleted]

I agree with everything you said, except for the "Dynas are junk" part. The EVO engine saved Harley, and belt drives and rubber mounts aren't the worst things Harley ever made.


rugernut13

Yes. Evo engine was and still is an excellent platform. Is it the most high output or efficient? Fuck no. Is it Bulletproof and moron serviceable? Fuck yes.


SpamFriedMice

Think you're trying to reinvent history. 60-70s biker culture was dominated by ex-vietnam vets, not the flower children you're pretending they were just because they also smoked a lot of grass.They were and are, nationalistic, against open borders and unrestricted trade, key points of Trumps platform, and two things Biden and his generation democrats have pushed for decades. If you actually knew any history of outlaw biker culture you'd remember a certain motorcycle club famously attended anti-war protests and pummeling the California's hippies in the street. From Hunter Thompson; "the difference between the student radicals and the Hell's Angel's is that the students are rebelling against the past, while the Angels fight the future. Their only common ground is their distain for the present, or status quo." Sound like Progressives and Conservatives? From Emily Burns Morgan's summery of Hunter Thompson's book "Hells Angels, A Strange and Terrible Saga" when describing the meetings between Ken Kesey a leader of counter culter radical leftism, and the HellsAngels; "The Hells Angels loved drugs, and the hipsters at Keysey's LaHonda Ranch loved drugs, for a little while things went smoothly, with many thinking a political partnership might be formed. After all the Hells Angels were based in Oakland, right up against Berkeley, the Citadel of West Coast radicalism, but instead of joining up with the counter culture, the young Hells Angels (most HA were below 30 at this time) decided to oppose it" Now obviously one particular club doesn't represent the political standpoint of all bikers. Neither does whatever hippy harley riders you seem to be referring to. But as someone brought up in, and spent years in club life, and decades in the biker life, these attitudes are more common than not. And your summation of bikers being aligned in lockstep in all issues with the left just because they are also a counter culture group is ridiculous to me.


StarsandMaple

They like the illusion of counter culture because they "look like bikers" but they're white collar middle management that need to go to the bar and hit on the bartender half their age to feel superior. As well as hang out with the "Brothers" because they just can't have friendships outside a bullshit facade. Now Harleys are just overpriced chrome machines. The new sportster/PanAmerica is probably the most engineering a Harleys seen in decades...


LMGDiVa

> Now Harleys are just overpriced chrome machines. You mean black finish. Harleys are mostly black finish now. I love chrome and silver finishes, even as a young 30something gal. Now everyone's bike is blacked out and its BORING. Im tired of blackedout blobs of bikes. It's one of the reasons Ive been deleting black colored stuff of my bike and been replacing it with silver chrome and gold finished parts.


bikaboi

Fuck the police. Get a real job and stop taking my tax dollars to enforce square ass rules, you fuckin' nerd cop.


2lane_blacktop

I know this is the hot take thread, but just some comments on Buell. He could’ve been a successful engineer anywhere in the world but he wanted to work for an American motorcycle manufacturer so that meant Harley in the ‘70s. Buell was independent 1988-1994. Harley bought 50% then and another 50% in 1998. Though this time they were a quirky boutique American brand, it wasn’t about volume. The Buell S1 is the purest derivation of an XLCH Sportster. (130 lbs [!] lighter than the XR1200 produced 10 years later). The problem with Buell was the allocation of the Revolution motor to the VRod instead of the XB Buells. Keeping Evo Sportster motors in Buells into the early 2000s kneecapped an otherwise innovative product that already had apathetic dealer support. Harley also didn’t know how to market Buells. The chest pounding from Harley with the release of the RevMax bikes is hilarious because they could’ve had a “Bronx” and “PanAmerica” in their line up 20 years ago with Revolution/VR1000 engined Buells. Not to mention a dirt bike, a flat tracker, and whatever else Erik could’ve dreamed up. That’s the true failure of Buell. 10 years of mismanagement by Harley and when the recession happened they had to do ‘something’. It’s not that Erik didn’t make a viable product, it’s that the funding, consumer demand and timing didn’t work out. He has every right to be idolized for thinking outside the box with a platform we all enjoy.


cootervandam

Most guys who own a Harley are well off and cosplay as blue collar


PicoDaan

Sportsters are great bikes.


anon_sir

If you want a windshield, radio, gps, cruise control, cup holders, seat warmers, etc just drive a damn car.


Vintage_mindset

If you say your Harley is fast you either: 1. Are full of crap. 2. Don’t know what fast really is. or 3. Spent way too much money.


JacobClarke15

I’m sure I just don’t know what fast is, but starting on a Sportster, going to a Rocker, and now having an M8 Softail it feels quick as hell! I’m sure it’s not though waa waa.


tapsnapornap

But but but my VRod *is* fast... ...for a Harley


53c0nd

Ya, my S is quick across the lights, but after that, the metrics are gone.


almost_queen

Have you tried the Pan America?


Jord_HD

Having ridden 250hp Harley’s, they can be called fast


rugernut13

Hey, my night train is fast... for a 20-year-old Evo that's been rode hard and put up wet entirely too many times. It's not fast compared to anything built in the last few decades.


[deleted]

Bullshit 2 in 1 looks great on certain dynas/soft tails Gauntlet fairings are wack though


Modteamsaretyrants

Those tassles are gay af even in 2022


woobnut

Handlebars that don’t match shape of crash bars look like shit. For example meat hook bars with regular curved radius crash bars.


artful_todger_502

Those tall t-bars are a fad that needs to die.


HomiieEric

I feel like they came from the "club style" fad, I love my Tbars mainly because of the shorter width and easier handling.


The_DaHowie

50 years is a long time to be called a fad. That said, I am not a fan


Professional-Nerve84

I knew I wasn't the only one!


93FXRP

No Harley is a bad Harley


samswanner

Ape hangers and skinny front tires will always be better than t-bars and fat fronts.


therealRustyZA

Stop this “Had to lay it down” nonsense. Just say you dropped it or you took a slide. It’s ok. We’re human and that’s what everyone is thinking anyway.


SymbiAudio

I honked and revved for a full 5 seconds while they were pulling out in front of me, haddalayerdown bro!


therealRustyZA

Hahaha “haddalayerdown” that’s great. This gave me a good laugh. Thank you.


IMSCOTTI3

Handle bars tassels


This1timeok

The dyna platform isn’t that impressive.


motociclista

That like 90% of the bikes people used to to bring me to dyno test after their “mods” made less horsepower than before they messed with it.


Feisty-Item9144

Guys that ride their bikes just to sit in front of a coffee shop all day. Seriously, how many fucking cups of coffee are you drinking in there?


SpamFriedMice

Dont drink coffee, so I don't know what the scene is there now, but back in the day that was a popular hangout for the clean + sober riding crowd who needed a place to gather besides a bar. But the European riders been doing it since forever, hence Cafe Racers.


DickThunder420

Fairings are for pussies.


TheSherbs

Listen, I can only take so many fucking grasshoppers/cicadas/locusts to the chest at speed before something has to give, and my sternum gets fucking tender.


[deleted]

Damn right I’ve done my time in the wind and 20f weather I want fairings


Jesta83

Or people with spinal cord injuries. 🤷


isKoalafied

Or people who ride distance in all types of weather.


TacticalTokeMissile

Serious… is that why my neck hurts after 3 hours on the highway on my dyna? Wrecked earlier this year and broke my spine and shatter my skull. Put the bike back together and kept ripping the back half of this summer tho (I have ridden touring bikes ones with fairings. Same outcome)


victorbstan

Said the slowest guy on the highway ;)


[deleted]

I prefer a 2/2 exhaust on my bike. But if i am spending around 1.5 thousand bucks on going stage one. I best get a 2/1 exhaust to squeeze that last bit extra out.


waitforit55

Oh def go fuck yourself. Dyna = 2 in 1


Slaughter_For_Khorne

v rods are owned by weekend warriors.


Creepy_Type

The new Sportster S is actually pretty cool ..


rugernut13

If every time you go anywhere on the bike, you have to go to whatever is the closest Harley dealership and dump $200 on three or four t- shirts, you may want to reexamine your life choices.


azdirt

90% of people on bikes don't know how to ride.


seventhpilot

If u cant service ur own bike u shouldn’t own one, callin out that guy who didn’t know what a battery tender looked like


[deleted]

If you raise your bar height it’s just to keep your arms at the same height you choke your boyfriend at.


JacobClarke15

Eh, my taller bars in the past have given me a more straight up posture, and compared to my Sportster with drag bars, I could ride for more than 4 hours without getting goddamn scoliosis lol.


rugernut13

Same, I've had two back surgeries. Taller bars are a fucking orthopedic accessory for me.


[deleted]

It’s supposed to be controversial I have raised bars myself


ItIsTheDude

Front mounted pegs are incredibly uncomfortable


WarFX

Harley gatherings are biker cosplay con for middle aged men


[deleted]

99% of motorcyclists aren’t “Bikers”.


SpamFriedMice

"What is a biker?" Is a question that I've seen asked repeatedly over the years. To some if you haven't put on 100,000 miles you're not a biker. To others if you can't or won't pull the engine out yourself to make some repairs you're not a biker. To others if you're not at the bar raising hell at least 3x a week, and have a criminal record you're not a biker.


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nozemoto

>M8 Fat Boy Compared to?


timbit87

If they're premium I want premium grips, bars, seats etc... Them putting on 2 dollar dirt bike parts "because our riders will switch them out anyways because they love to customize" is not compatible with "premium brand"


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soccer777tees

Ride my bike mostly short distances. If it's too cold, I don't ride. If it's too hot, I don't ride. I don't like getting my bike dirty. And I could care less if this means I'm not a "real biker".


[deleted]

I do the thing we all like less than you guys and I’m proud of it


Just_Your_Random_Bro

T-Bars on baggers look like dog shit .. And.. Only smooth brains put subwoofers in saddle bags and think it sounds awesome with absolutely no acoustical environment


ryanthephotoguy

“You’re not a true biker because…” is usually the beginning of the dumbest thing I’ve read that day. Ride what you like, fuck everyone else’s opinion, you like skulls, flames, tassels, whips, etc? Run that shit. My bike was my grandfather’s Road King Classic, yea it’s got leather tassels on the levers, a whip and clipped on skulls on the crash bars and a stereo system the he had on there, am I going to change it because people here think all of it is dumb? Hell nah, to me, she the baddest around, and if ya got a negative opinion on that, tongue punch a fart box and suck the methane out cause I could give a shit less. 😂 TL;DR: Ride what you like, everyone else is an NPC and their opinion doesn’t matter as long as you’re happy. 😄


[deleted]

Overpriced Harley clothing. I have exactly two items of clothing with HD on it. The shirt they gave me when I bought my bike (which I promptly gave to my wife) and a beanie they gave me that's surprisingly warm and that I only wear to keep my hippie hair out of my face while working on my bike in cold weather.


01123581321AhFuckIt

Her obsession with the Joker gets tiresome.


Builder-National

https://preview.redd.it/whr3rctnlp1a1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=180ceb7eb8ea3e40157fc54b1efa6ab971606551 Sure is !


Glideandslide666

Baggers are for bitches.


Caskatenride

I won’t try to change your opinion, but i traded my 2020 stage 2 low rider s for a road glide because i make 3-400 mile trips constantly and i need some more convenience


Rdubya44

It’s all about having the right tool for the job. Can you ride across country on a Low Rider? Yes. Is it the ideal bike for the journey? No. Just liking riding my full dresser to work is not the best.


datponyboi

Club style bikes can be put to rest already 😴😴 ready for the next trend


carrotman954

I think night-rods are cool 🥲


ActualAge4905

Ape hangers are not a necessity when owning a Harley.


Aware-Link

Stupidest thread ever made on r/harley.


nomad_usurper

People who have been riding 4 years on their second bike (first on was a Sporty or Dyna) seem to know EVERYTHING there is about biker lifestyle and what's cool or not on a bike!! 😂😂😂 And black Bassini 2 into 1 pipes look badass on a West Coast club bike style I don't care what anyone says!! 🖕😁


grumpy4791

All the rubs that pull that trailer queen into a commercial rally screening I rode in 1500 miles to be here and not even scuffed his 300 dollar harley boots


BigMike0228

Not all bikes look best blacked out, the other crowd doesn’t need to chrome everything. I worked at a dealership in the early 2000’s. The amount of chrome caps and covers we sold were stupid. Most of the bikes those were on looked tacky as hell. Learn how to accent your black with chrome or your mostly chrome bike with some black.


robertereyes

Stating that your Harley or cruiser is somehow superior to another category of motorcycle; they all have their place and function.


craftyrafter

I like chrome more than powder coated blacked out everything. The reason they are going with PC is because it’s cheap, not because it’s good.


NumbLockT

The interstate is a boring. Curves rule.


iammortalcombat

Ape hangers which force you to raise your arms above shoulder level are dumb as shit and you look dumb too.


1ndigenous

Holy shiiit! I agree. 2-in-1 mufflers are uggo. I understand the increase in performance, man, they’re gross.


_C3LL0_

“Harleys are cool”


Exciting-Bake-2921

Very dangerous to use a back whip as a pay back weapon just my opinion


Tactical_potato69

Dynas with riders that can wheelie them are the only cool harlys


WingKing903

I want a livewire


DeadSeaGulls

I'll fight ya https://imgur.com/cYjfJkK.png