Harley Riders - SV650.org

19-11-11, 09:27 PM

This isnt a Haley bashing thread so sorry to disappoint.

I'm assuming there are a couple of Harley riders lurking somewhere in the org, so own up.

I've a friend planning to do his DAS in the spring and has his heart set on a Harley. So i'm looking for any and all advice on them, which ones are good, which arent, which would be suitable for a first bike, how old can he go and still expect a decent machine and what sort of money are we talking.
Also any recommended Harley Forums...

Like i said any and all HELPFUL information. Thanks

maviczap · 19-11-11, 09:38 PM

Balky001 has one

There a Helpful reply

No Harly bashing leather chap wearing reply

andrewsmith · 19-11-11, 10:00 PM

Balky is the only one I know of.
883 is the smallest on the harleys, the xr1200 is the most sporty of the lot (the Harris spec is a must). My uncle has had one for about 6 years and loves them and its a very good 2 up tourer aswel.

Anything post 2007 (i think) are Fuel Injected. Most bikes are modded so getting a stocker will be unlikey. He could see if there is any of the MoD 350 harley specials (MT350) if he's after something totally unconventional

Avoid the bikes from the 1980's and early 90's as Harley did a very good MV, Ducati or [Insert any italian bike firm] impression

19-11-11, 10:03 PM

My only advice, don't do it.

But...triumph do better cruisers

The sportster seems to be popular and fairly cheap compared to some of them.

19-11-11, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Avoid the bikes from the 1980's and early 90's as Harley did a very good MV, Ducati or [Insert any italian bike firm] impression

Harley and Cagiva had a tie-up at one point in the 70s

dizzyblonde · 19-11-11, 10:07 PM

shhhessh, I was hoping for a bit o Harley bashing

If I can take one for a spin before I ever took a CBT, anyone can, once they've passed a DAS.

19-11-11, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Harley and Cagiva had a tie-up at one point in the 70s

Good grief, was that American know-how and Italian manufacturing quality or the other way round?! Sounds awful

andrewsmith · 19-11-11, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Harley and Cagiva had a tie-up at one point in the 70s

Yep seen that scrolling through the Wiki article.
That was strokers and the sold it to Cagiva

Mr Speirs · 19-11-11, 10:39 PM

Didn't realise you had to do a DAS to ride a Harley...I thought you had to have a HGV license. Ba doom tsshhhh.

dizzyblonde · 19-11-11, 10:47 PM

Just for the record, Cagivas handle far better than them tractors, and aren't geometrically challenged either!

19-11-11, 09:27 PM	#1
Kilted Ginger Guest Posts: n/a	Harley Riders This isnt a Haley bashing thread so sorry to disappoint. I'm assuming there are a couple of Harley riders lurking somewhere in the org, so own up. I've a friend planning to do his DAS in the spring and has his heart set on a Harley. So i'm looking for any and all advice on them, which ones are good, which arent, which would be suitable for a first bike, how old can he go and still expect a decent machine and what sort of money are we talking. Also any recommended Harley Forums... Like i said any and all HELPFUL information. Thanks

19-11-11, 09:38 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Harley Riders Balky001 has one There a Helpful reply No Harly bashing leather chap wearing reply __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 19-11-11 at 09:39 PM.

19-11-11, 10:00 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Harley Riders Balky is the only one I know of. 883 is the smallest on the harleys, the xr1200 is the most sporty of the lot (the Harris spec is a must). My uncle has had one for about 6 years and loves them and its a very good 2 up tourer aswel. Anything post 2007 (i think) are Fuel Injected. Most bikes are modded so getting a stocker will be unlikey. He could see if there is any of the MoD 350 harley specials (MT350) if he's after something totally unconventional Avoid the bikes from the 1980's and early 90's as Harley did a very good MV, Ducati or [Insert any italian bike firm] impression __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

19-11-11, 10:03 PM	#4
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Harley Riders My only advice, don't do it. But...triumph do better cruisers The sportster seems to be popular and fairly cheap compared to some of them.

19-11-11, 10:07 PM	#6
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Harley Riders shhhessh, I was hoping for a bit o Harley bashing If I can take one for a spin before I ever took a CBT, anyone can, once they've passed a DAS. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

19-11-11, 10:39 PM	#9
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Harley Riders Didn't realise you had to do a DAS to ride a Harley...I thought you had to have a HGV license. Ba doom tsshhhh. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

19-11-11, 10:47 PM	#10
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Harley Riders Just for the record, Cagivas handle far better than them tractors, and aren't geometrically challenged either! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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