@ doubting skeptic

Yes, I will give you the fact that there are those individuals who rev their engines to make as much noise as possible. I see them in jap cars with megaphone exhaust pipes more than I see them on a harley. If anyone buys your story about the bleeding ears part then you are a great story teller. I'm sorry she has hearing issues but it could have been due to an ear infection. Yes, there are more and more noise ordinances being invoked regarding motorcyle exhausts. Funny, the rice burners arent included nor the audio systems in some cars. Don't blame all bikers because of a few inconsderate individuals who cant control themselves. Maybe we should have some fat ordinances? Limit clothing sizes so fat people cant wear anything other than a tent. How about car or truck sizes? You have to love this blame a biker attitude. A biker takes a parking place and you are pissed that this 50 plus mile per gallon is taking up a whole parking place. Or that they can split lanes and cruise by your traffic jammed car and pass you up. My guess is you would be the guy to open up your door to cause them to wreck.

Think about this, you are in a cage. We are outside of that cage and you simply cant stand that fact.

first..it is simple. if you don't like or want or cannot afford a harley...dont buy one!

second..in case you havent noticed EVERY vehicle has parts made in different countries. there is a label that states what percentage of that vehicle was made and what country it was made in. then you would see it was assembled in the U.S. this is called a world economy.

third..no reason to call someone riding a different brand of motorcycle names. as long as it has two wheels it is ok by me.

fourth..harley changed the engine case design from vertical to horizontal split so no more oil leaks.

fifth..i dont understand the mentality of some of those riding the 'rice rockets'. it is not the bike but the a****hole riding it. splitting lanes, zig-zagging in traffic trying to go 20mph faster than traffic is moving, passing on the shoulder, all are good recipes to get dead instead of where you want to go.

i have been riding since 1970, rode japanese, british, german etc..now ride a harley. 2006 street glide(flhxi), 20,000 miles no problems. i will ride in winter if weather and road conditions permit here in n.j.. its comfortable, starts no problem, change oil, replace tires and brakes...thats it.

get on two wheels, enjoy the ride BUT ride safely and sanely. have a good time. ride safe.