Ok it's a Harley.

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I think it would be cool to have “other makes” section. The reason is that I would rather talk to you guys about my Harleys, BMWs, or any other bikes than I would like to talk to the average rider of other said makes.

Harley. Forums. Are.The. Worst.
 
Different here. It's a lifestyle. Damn little about the bike (except for tons of chrome, custom paint, super loud expensive pipes, ape hangers, getback whips, gremlin bells, fat spoked big front wheels, super wide rear tires, decorative lighting, loud speakers. Fashion show stuff. Not my thing, but more power to ya if you like it.
Then there are the riders. The self rightous people who JUDGE you if your motorcycle isn't a cookie cutter air compressor on wheels, yet profess not to judge. "Cruiser face".
Their brand of Patriotism, is to disrespect their fellow Americans if they ride any motorcycle other than Harley. "Holier than thou"
Yet, they tout "respect".
I've explained to a few who cared to listen, about some history.
My favorite, is the categorization of "rice burner" which includes anything non-Harley. Ducs, Beemers, Hinckleys, everything.
All of this is observation.
Then, there is the ride. Only 1 in 1000 ride it like a motorcycle. The rest, it's just an attention whore parade. They give dirty looks if you're wearing a full face helmet:rolleyes:
Again, no matter.

The way they ride 10mph below the speed limit is again, no worries, float along, enjoy the great weather.

BUT, they purposely block the road, don't want anyone to pass their remedial riding arse. Hypocritical "respect"....
They have no respect. Unless you too are a dawdler in a fashion show.
Again 1 in 1000 will see a bike in the mirror closing on them, tuck to the right, and give clear "body language, "come on by". Most weave & wobble purposely, crank the volume control twist grip when there is a passing zone.

I never rode a Hardley Ableson in Europe, but I rode my Tiger 1050 there. Feeling I got was a bike is a bike is a bike.

I said all that to say this: The air cooled twin is about all they have in common. I rode a Shovelhead to high school. I like the traditional engine. But to open up the forums that way, would be a big deal. There are already a bazillion Harley forums.

JMWO

Edit: yes, my Commando is accepted by most, once they identify it. As a headlight, small bike with a helmeted rider in the mirror, the shit treatment is the same as any other non-road hog.
 
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Coolhands said:
I think it would be cool to have “other makes” section. The reason is that I would rather talk to you guys about my Harleys, BMWs, or any other bikes than I would like to talk to the average rider of other said makes.

Harley. Forums. Are.The. Worst.
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Agreed.
 
Be careful what you wish for gentlemen, the www.advrider.com website was a great place for a long time for those so inclined. It has devolved into a cash cow bought by the corporate overlords. Search & read about "vertical scope forums".
Sometimes, keeping a group small & narrow minded is ok. Not for everyone, but ok.

JMWO

Note the date:
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I don't know how many of you have heard of this company yet. I hadn't until today. An old friend of mine came by the shop with what's working out to be some really bad news for some.

Here's the story. There's this company out there called VerticalScope. What they do is buy forums and then inject tons of ads and charge for 'premium' features such as private messaging and classifieds...that's after wading through all the ads. And from what I've been hearing, forum members are furious...and rightfully so. The buddy that told me all this is an admin over on the R6messagenet forums (which has been sold and should convert tomorrow). I looked into it myself this evening and it appears to be true.

Anyway, here's a partial list of new acquisitions:

1000RR.net
600RR.net
ATV-Forum.com
Ducati.ms
DucatiMonster.org
ESportbike.com
Gixxer.com
GSXR.com
KawiForums.com
PWCForum.com
R1-Forum.com
R6.com
R6-Forum.com
R1MessageNet.com
R6MessageNet.com
SnowmobileForum.com
SportbikeWorld.com
TwoWheelForum.com
V-twinForum.com
ZXForums.com ToyotaNationhttp://www.verticalscope.com/automotive/basketball.html
NissanForums
SuperHonda
DSMTalk
Hyundai Performance
Kia-Forums.Com
Suzuki-Forums.Com
BenzWorld
BimmerWerkz
Audi-Forums.Com
LandRoversOnly.Com
Lamborghini-Talk.Com
Ferrari-Talk.Com
FordForums
TunerFriends
AutoForums

There are many more, but that should give you an idea.

Fortunately, I didn't see any of the forums I frequent on there, but at the rate they're going, it's only a matter of time.

Anyway, there are so many things wrong with this, I don't even know where to start. So there...just a heads up. Hope your favorite forum (well, aside from here of course) isn't next
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Oh yeah, please don't sell ADVRider to these scumbags
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Lets be fair here... at least publicly admitting to owning one must be that first step towards rehabilitation, no???

Apologies, leg pulling only. A lot of custom HDs at the Copdock show last Sunday, some really impressive engineering..
 
Advrider was sold in January this year.
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The cute little chocolate lab avatar is a warm touch. The mods all quit.

Jerry, L.A.B., this gem we have now is loved by many. :cool:
 
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