Why no Harley squids?

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Trip

Again, if you ride a big bike, you better damn sure be able to manhandle it. If you can't pass a simple test on that big bike, you shouldn't be riding it.

I completely disagree with the more grown up comment. If anything they are just as fucking retarded or more so, just in a different way. They may not go around doing triple digits, but a lot of them are more than willing to ride around after a few beers. I would label that extremely less "grown up" than speeding.

I'm referring to money and respect for the machine... not riding style.

Originally Posted by Tmall

Ease of maintenance definitely helps.

Honestly Gas, how long would it take you to change both sumps on your bike if you didn't keep such detailed records? 15 minutes?

2 sumps?

An HD has 3 oil holes.

And changing the oil is never the complete amount of service.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I'm referring to money and respect for the machine... not riding style.

I agree with that, most sportbike guys beat the ever living shit out of their bikes. Cost and youth plays a big part of that as you said.