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Why don't you guys get a life? This is getting seriously old. I knew before I even looked at the responses exactly what would be here. If you don't like Harleys and don't have anything germane to add, please refrain from embarrassing yourselves in front of the rest of us. This is SO OLD.
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I would normally agree
I do agree to some extent, some people might care about this (I am guessing a small small percentage of the readers). That said, have you ever seen these things? To each his own, but come on, putting a supercharger, nitrous, and still running in the 10s, is just sad!!! It's like they enjoy wasting money, and enjoy having the least capable machine available. That is the only thing that gets me.
Rob
I do agree to some extent, some people might care about this (I am guessing a small small percentage of the readers). That said, have you ever seen these things? To each his own, but come on, putting a supercharger, nitrous, and still running in the 10s, is just sad!!! It's like they enjoy wasting money, and enjoy having the least capable machine available. That is the only thing that gets me.
Rob
People race lawn mowers, bar stools and all kinds of other crazy things. If it has an engine there is a racing series for it. To each his own.
Re: I would normally agree
Idiot! You obviously HAVEN'T seen these bikes run. How about low sixes at about 220mph. Get a life moron!
Idiot! You obviously HAVEN'T seen these bikes run. How about low sixes at about 220mph. Get a life moron!
Normally I stay out of the HD bashing but I have to agree it is pretty sad when you are so far behind you have to have your own race series. Who else could get away with this? I like Harleys (and really like Buells) but it seems like the most of the people who own them are people who only care about image and being able to say they ride a Harley. I wonder if they take all the signs down that show what year it is and the ETs other bikes run at these races, that way they could keep the illusion that they were not a bunch of losers who are living in a fantasy world.
What is really funny is when the HD folks act like everybody else is wrong, like they feel sorry for people who can't afford a Harley. I guess they are the motorcycle version of the flat earth society. "I bought a Harley, joined HOG and now I have a bunch of phony friends to go with my phony biker act". Yup, I'll bet the guy on the 996 SPS, Goldwing, K1200LT or whatever is just dying because he (or she) "couldn't afford" a Harley. And besides that we don't get to dress up like prostitutes, meth dealers and common thugs, O the pain!
What is really funny is when the HD folks act like everybody else is wrong, like they feel sorry for people who can't afford a Harley. I guess they are the motorcycle version of the flat earth society. "I bought a Harley, joined HOG and now I have a bunch of phony friends to go with my phony biker act". Yup, I'll bet the guy on the 996 SPS, Goldwing, K1200LT or whatever is just dying because he (or she) "couldn't afford" a Harley. And besides that we don't get to dress up like prostitutes, meth dealers and common thugs, O the pain!
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Check your stats...
Well... I'm sure you're some sort of expert, in your own mind, but according to the records, only 2 are listed in the mid to upper sixes, and no one is over 210.18. All the rest are under 180 mph and over 7.3 seconds in the quarter. Maybe you meant the guys in the 1/8 mile race were in the low sixes, because there are a few record holders there with those times. And isn't that impressive!
Well... I'm sure you're some sort of expert, in your own mind, but according to the records, only 2 are listed in the mid to upper sixes, and no one is over 210.18. All the rest are under 180 mph and over 7.3 seconds in the quarter. Maybe you meant the guys in the 1/8 mile race were in the low sixes, because there are a few record holders there with those times. And isn't that impressive!
Sorry, Rod. My comments are based on meeting the people that ride Harleys and the people who don't ride Harley but listen to the one who do.
I don't give a sh*t what you ride or why, I am very tired of holier than thou morons on Harleys ruining motorcycling. How many places will have to be closed to all motorcycles before you brain damaged wana be tough guys figure out loud pipes don't saves lives, they close roads? I'm sorry if idiots dressing up like criminals in order to build up their self esteem offends me, I'm just sensitive that way. Is it just me who thinks making icons out of dirty, sleazy criminals is offensive? I don't care how fast you ride, Kenny Roberts (Jr. or Sr.) or Jeremy McGrath is a lot better person to emulate than a felon who makes his living pimping his wife and selling speed.
And, if you are wondering, yes I know (actualy knew in the past) members of motorcycle gangs, I am speaking form personal knowledge. They are not people who should be admired or emulated.
I don't give a sh*t what you ride or why, I am very tired of holier than thou morons on Harleys ruining motorcycling. How many places will have to be closed to all motorcycles before you brain damaged wana be tough guys figure out loud pipes don't saves lives, they close roads? I'm sorry if idiots dressing up like criminals in order to build up their self esteem offends me, I'm just sensitive that way. Is it just me who thinks making icons out of dirty, sleazy criminals is offensive? I don't care how fast you ride, Kenny Roberts (Jr. or Sr.) or Jeremy McGrath is a lot better person to emulate than a felon who makes his living pimping his wife and selling speed.
And, if you are wondering, yes I know (actualy knew in the past) members of motorcycle gangs, I am speaking form personal knowledge. They are not people who should be admired or emulated.
Re: Check your stats...
ROCKINGHAM, NC - Jim McClure and Bill Furr - veteran Top Fuel racers who have staged epic asphalt battles for decades --did it again Saturday during qualifying for the All Harley Drag Racing Association's "Screamin' Eagle Performance Nationals" at Rockingham Drag.
Late in the day, as the sun was setting and the track surface was cooling, McClure blistered the quarter-mile track in 6.619 seconds at an astounding 226.01-mph - both national records.
The ET mark stood for all of five minutes. That's when Furr scorched the track in 6.589 seconds at 214.35 mph.
That gives Furr the national ET record and McClure the national mph record; although both marks will have to be backed up in Sunday's first round of JIMS Top Fuel eliminations for them to become official. According to AHDRA rules, a record must be backed up with a record within one percent of the first run.
ROCKINGHAM, NC - Jim McClure and Bill Furr - veteran Top Fuel racers who have staged epic asphalt battles for decades --did it again Saturday during qualifying for the All Harley Drag Racing Association's "Screamin' Eagle Performance Nationals" at Rockingham Drag.
Late in the day, as the sun was setting and the track surface was cooling, McClure blistered the quarter-mile track in 6.619 seconds at an astounding 226.01-mph - both national records.
The ET mark stood for all of five minutes. That's when Furr scorched the track in 6.589 seconds at 214.35 mph.
That gives Furr the national ET record and McClure the national mph record; although both marks will have to be backed up in Sunday's first round of JIMS Top Fuel eliminations for them to become official. According to AHDRA rules, a record must be backed up with a record within one percent of the first run.
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Ever heard of an EXAMPLE?
Ok genius, I want to know how many parts on said 6 second bike, are made by Harley Davidson. Pencil broken? Pen out of ink? Oh, you're done!
Those bikes are not even Harley's anymore. I am talking about the non full sponsored guys, the guys with bikes that actually run Harley engines.
I think I'll go stick a Harley sticker on my bike and go race some Harleys at the strip.
Rob
Ok genius, I want to know how many parts on said 6 second bike, are made by Harley Davidson. Pencil broken? Pen out of ink? Oh, you're done!
Those bikes are not even Harley's anymore. I am talking about the non full sponsored guys, the guys with bikes that actually run Harley engines.
I think I'll go stick a Harley sticker on my bike and go race some Harleys at the strip.
Rob
Re: Check your stats...
Where'd you get that info? Not from their website
http://www.ahdra.com/
Make it up? No date either... Hmm. Maybe just unofficial (read: doesn't count) times.
Where'd you get that info? Not from their website
http://www.ahdra.com/
Make it up? No date either... Hmm. Maybe just unofficial (read: doesn't count) times.
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Every person is different
There are bad sportbikers, and bad Harley riders, but there is one cold hard fact that I have seen to be 99 percent true.
Harley riders will not even acknowledge a friendly gesture of "Hello". Almost every single Harley rider I have met considers themselves a "Harley Rider" not a motorcyclists. It's the "We're to good to talk to you" attitude that gives Harley riders a bad rep with most sportbike riders. 2 wheels is two wheels, anyone riding any bike, is better than any idiot in a cage, but Harley riders seem to miss that point.
Rob
There are bad sportbikers, and bad Harley riders, but there is one cold hard fact that I have seen to be 99 percent true.
Harley riders will not even acknowledge a friendly gesture of "Hello". Almost every single Harley rider I have met considers themselves a "Harley Rider" not a motorcyclists. It's the "We're to good to talk to you" attitude that gives Harley riders a bad rep with most sportbike riders. 2 wheels is two wheels, anyone riding any bike, is better than any idiot in a cage, but Harley riders seem to miss that point.
Rob
As usual, you miss the point. I know some of those fine people you talk about that ride Harleys. I don't object to doctor's on Harleys, I don't even have a big problem with the real bad *ss Harley guys. Doctors dressed up is silly outfits trying to look like the bad *ss are silly and sad.
Here's quick test: Do you wear chaps and a vest? You are playing dress up like a 6 year old. Chaps do a wonderful job of protecting a horse rider's legs from brush, that is what they were invented to do. Chaps do nothing on a bike a pair of leather or synthetic pants wouldn't do better. A vest server just about no purpose, a tee shirt provides nearly as much protection and is much cooler.
You are absolutely right about Harleys not being the only ones causing a problems, heck they probably only cause 90% of the problems. When I lived in the city I seldom heard sport bikes but not being able to talk in my own living room for 30 seconds while a bunch "Heck's Accountants" sat a red light and amused themselves but playing with their throttles happened constantly on Friday night, Saturday or Sunday. Since everyone who knows me know I am a life long rider I am the one stuck trying to explain to non-riding friends that no, all bikes are not obnoxiously loud and no, there is no reason for them to do that, they are just jerks. Do you have any idea how much that p*sses non-riders off?
BTW, I am in no way defending that moronic video, if I was the cop he would have gotten a ride to jail and had to explain to Suzuki what they can't have the bike back, it would be in impound. I follow the advice I got from a cop years ago (while getting a ticket for being nearly as stupid as Minime) "I don't care if you do that stuff, just go out T___ F___ road where you won't hurt anybody but yourself.
Finally, I don't know much about Power Rangers but I understand they are good guys. If you can't see the difference between dressing in the safest riding clothing that is currently available and emulating the look of true heroes like KR or Ben Bostrom and wearing an outfit that makes no sense but makes you look like a sleazy you are not paying attention or not very bright.
Here's quick test: Do you wear chaps and a vest? You are playing dress up like a 6 year old. Chaps do a wonderful job of protecting a horse rider's legs from brush, that is what they were invented to do. Chaps do nothing on a bike a pair of leather or synthetic pants wouldn't do better. A vest server just about no purpose, a tee shirt provides nearly as much protection and is much cooler.
You are absolutely right about Harleys not being the only ones causing a problems, heck they probably only cause 90% of the problems. When I lived in the city I seldom heard sport bikes but not being able to talk in my own living room for 30 seconds while a bunch "Heck's Accountants" sat a red light and amused themselves but playing with their throttles happened constantly on Friday night, Saturday or Sunday. Since everyone who knows me know I am a life long rider I am the one stuck trying to explain to non-riding friends that no, all bikes are not obnoxiously loud and no, there is no reason for them to do that, they are just jerks. Do you have any idea how much that p*sses non-riders off?
BTW, I am in no way defending that moronic video, if I was the cop he would have gotten a ride to jail and had to explain to Suzuki what they can't have the bike back, it would be in impound. I follow the advice I got from a cop years ago (while getting a ticket for being nearly as stupid as Minime) "I don't care if you do that stuff, just go out T___ F___ road where you won't hurt anybody but yourself.
Finally, I don't know much about Power Rangers but I understand they are good guys. If you can't see the difference between dressing in the safest riding clothing that is currently available and emulating the look of true heroes like KR or Ben Bostrom and wearing an outfit that makes no sense but makes you look like a sleazy you are not paying attention or not very bright.
Re: Ever heard of an EXAMPLE?
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Re: Every person is different
I ride a Harley and wave at every bike I see. The ONLY ones who don't wave back are the "Power Ranger" types like you Rob.
I ride a Harley and wave at every bike I see. The ONLY ones who don't wave back are the "Power Ranger" types like you Rob.
Re: Ever heard of an EXAMPLE?
And NHRA funny cars don't have any parts made by Ford, Chevy or whoever. Big deal! They are awesome to watch, with the ground shaking, the smell of nitro methane and blazingly fast ETs. Hmmmm, just like the AHDRA!
And NHRA funny cars don't have any parts made by Ford, Chevy or whoever. Big deal! They are awesome to watch, with the ground shaking, the smell of nitro methane and blazingly fast ETs. Hmmmm, just like the AHDRA!
Re: Or......
So, as I guessed, unofficial, all the rest of the times well above 6.5 and below 210... I needn't say more, but I couldn't help but add this quote. How Harleyesque..
"My bike broke at about the 1000-foot mark..." said McClure.
So, as I guessed, unofficial, all the rest of the times well above 6.5 and below 210... I needn't say more, but I couldn't help but add this quote. How Harleyesque..
"My bike broke at about the 1000-foot mark..." said McClure.
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