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Couldn't let the Harley bashing go without a word. You're 100% right. Harley riders have become a clown parade. Most know more about Harley fashions than Harley Davidsons.
I've owned my 1941 Knucklehead for 35 years now. The frame came from Wyoming, the motor came from Nebraska, the trans and springer came from Colorado. We knew every bearing and spacer in our bikes. We wore leathers because falling off removed skin. We camped out in tents and sleeping bags. When stuff broke we stuck it back on with scraps of barbed wire, duct tape, and bent nails. When it rained, we rode, when it snowed, we rode (as far as possible). No hotels and Winnebagos for us.
I have to wonder how much modern Ducati, BMW, Honda, etc. riders know about their motorcycles. Probably not much.
By the way, I'll run my '41 against any '41 Ducati, BMW, Honda, etc. you care to bring by.
When they've been recycled back into raw materials again, mine will still be runnin'.
I own a Pantera when I could have a new Corvette.
I own a "real" Harley when I could have any bike I want.
There is a reason for this. Damned if I know what it is though!
Mooso