Why harleys are junk

Harleys are the bike most people want on a ride. But if you cannot afford a Harley ride a jap bike. It is true a lot of Japanese bikes are faster but who would want to go across country bent over. Harley is overrated and lacks the performance of a lot of modern bikes , so what.

You can try and take my 16 fatboy and see what happens.. Well, being from Wisconsin and a Harley 45 was my first motorcycle, it was also my last Harley. I will say that the forte of the Harley phenomenon is image and brand loyalty, with technology aspects taking a secondary role.

Harley got smart years ago and started selling Harley Fashion items with great success. I really like the Wisconsin based Harleys and in my younger days I rode with good friends on Harleys. My Honda Shadow handles well and never lets me down. I put gas in it, check the tires, and change the battery about every 5 years.

Awesome bike. That shadow is a nice bike. However there isnt much aftermarket support for it and after 5 years dealership wont touch it. Independent shops will though.

I dont care I just love motorcycles. I agree completely, feeling good is why we all ride! Harley is overrated, but it looks great and has a great sound. But If you want to travel around, see a lot of the world and enjoy curvy roads — you need a better bike.

My Harley is 24 years old I made over , miles on it Get stuck just 2 times in the middle of the road because I get a nail in my tire But I understand is not a bike for everyone, if you are complaining for lack of power or for poor brakes or something like that is because this bike is not for you. Thankfully these days at least where I ride, most nod or wave. Trouble free.

Just starts and goes. Dont believe all the BS from haters dude. I hate articles like this. Just BS. Harley overrated? I also know I am. It unique on this. Get a grip. LMAO, well said Bill! I ride with non Harley riders.

I also wave to all riders. Never had a break down. It can be the pinnacle of lifelong bike ownership for so many.

Before you decide to purchase though, just make sure you are in the know about all of the facts, costs, and challenges of owning a Harley.

If you have considered these points carefully, then by all means go out, purchase a Harley, and enjoy the ride. If not though, you really ought to consider another bike brand. Hi, I'm Teddy! I started this site along with two other friends and fellow roadhogs, Lee and Normberg. Together we document the state of the motorcycle industry, our travels together, and other random things.

Are Harleys Overpriced Junk? Reliability and Service Costs Nobody would argue that the Harley Davidson is an amazing machine in terms of how they are designed and the power they emanate.

Declining Resale Market Very much in line with the previous points we have made is this one about the resale market for your Harley. Will Your Harley be Ridden? Final Thoughts In the end, a good Harley Davidson remains one of the most sought after and best bikes on the market.

Welcome to my Site! Essential Motorcycle Gear. Everywhere Threads This forum This thread. Search Advanced…. Search forums. New posts. Harleys Suck! Thread starter jdcamb Start date Apr 5, Tags sandy vag. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Feb 17, 17, 5, Nowhere Man! Big loud pieces of crap. Loud pipes my ass! Just another machine for foolish testosterone addled fools who need you to notice them on their loud expensive machines.

Kind of like a ricer for the middle aged set. I love the springtime so I can open up my windows and hear these aZZholes going up and down the street. Just goddamn silly to spend that kind of money for a piece of junk. Sep 21, 36, 6, IH8Rice I'm Mr. I Fail! Aug 2, 24, Im over here now. Harleys do suck and they scream white trash IMO.

What do you like about them?? The Murderous drug dealing azzholes who drive them around or their silly little machines? Last edited: Apr 5, CBJ Turbo Monkey. Mar 19, 11, 1, Copenhagen, Denmark. Harleys makes hair grow on your back. Jun 20, 5, Minneapolis. No fancy technology, nothing cutting edge, just the bare minimum and if it works, it works. Harley owners crave static, rather than dynamic, stability and lifestyles.

They belong to a time that is long since passed, a time of nostalgia and fond memory. Someone who buys a Japanese or other import bike instead welcomes change, and fully realizes that not only is their bike going to be outdated in four or five years or even less , but that the updated model will be even better than what they currently own, than what they can imagine.

They understand that they will have to remain knowledgeable of high technology, changes in the designs, and changes in trends among the various manufacturers. That is, if you buy a Ninja ZX-6R, then in five years, the model ZX-6R will make the model ZX-6R look like a stone age dinosaur in comparison to performance, weight, capacity, styling, and other essential specifications.

Such is the technological advancement and evolution of Pacific Rim and non-domestic motorcycles. Five years is a short time to rack up a lot of miles on a bike.

I liken Harley Davidson to an American television company that, in the year , is still trying to market and sell 's style black and white vacuum tube powered entertainment models, all the while claiming that these are legendary televisions, American made with Japanese vacuum tubes and power supplies inside and that since these vacuum tube televisions may cost as much or more than a brand new 40" gas-plasma flat screen TV from Japan, that it is the quality of the unit and the service of the distributor which should give you peace of mind in buying such an outdated piece of technology at ridiculously inflated prices.

Harley is the only company in the world who can make a profit by stamping out the same tired old designs year after year. Not Harley, because Harley sells non-technological stagnation, at a premium. I'm against image and sound over performance.

Quality of the ride? What quality? Oh, you're talking about the all encompassing Harley Experience tm which includes the not-trademarked-yet-but-still-trying Harley sound aka noise pollution. Do you mean the vibration and the rumble of that tired old tractor motor trying to beat itself to death in a spastic imitation of the bare minimum requirement to be considered to be undergoing the process of internal combustion? The Internet is full of horror stories of your incredible service.

I'm curious, is that kind of strong arm laden customer abuse part of the initial purchase price or do you have to pay extra for it? You said that " the quality of the ride and the service of the dealerships usually makes up for the price. Why should I pay you for the privilege of working on my motorcycle or being nice to me. That is your job , not some benefit that I want to add on like an indemnity to an insurance policy.

I'm paying good money now, here and now, for your product so why should I pay extra for service that should come standard?