Why Harley or Why Honda

[pcombe]

Excuse me, folks, I thought this was a TRIKE board. Didn't realize it was a Harley exclusive site.
Guess I better quit.

No need to get all hurt about a little ribbing is there?

Friends always do that with each other. I usually carry a small bag of rice in my motorcycle jacket pocket for those who give me a ribbing and let them know i have extra fuel in case they run out.
I have walked out to my bike and found a rubber pigs nose on my mirror.
I still wear it now and again, just for fun.

Most of my life i have had at least one harley in the garage. The times i didn't, every time one went by me i died just a little bit and had to turn my head and see what it was.

When a Honda went by I looked and passed it over, I have always liked the Kawasaki Vulcan because of it's similarity to a Harley!

When i pull in someplace where bikes are present the first ones i go look at are Harley's, followed by the others at hand.
When i pull into a place where trikes are present i am drawn to the Harley's first, followed by the others at hand, Mostly because i am interested in all trikes.

So ask yourself when you pull into a place where bikes are, Which ones attract your attention right off the bat? Which ones do you watch go by?
The answer should let you know what you want and the rest is immaterial!
I wouldn't kick a gold wing out of the Garage, They are too good a machine, They just don't hit me where i live.

 

[msocko3]

It's because they really wanted a Harley, :gah::gah:.

For some this is a true statement, for others it isn't. Now its cheaper to buy a Harley triglide than it is to buy and trike most other brands so Harley is making some serious hay while the sun is shining because folks are snapping up the Triglides due to the factory support, warranty and lower cost.

 

[sprinkman]

I think for a lot of people they associate the Harley name with America or USA even though alot of the parts are made elsewhere. I love BMW do I own one no. I love tinkering with things got to say Harley makes so you can tinker would not trade my tri-glide for anything.

 

[SEABILL]

Today is going to be a fun day! I'm going to ride my Honda out to my brother's shop and work on my Harley.

 

[HDHoggly]

All I know on the subject is, every Honda dealership I ride my Harley by has a service department. Somehow I don't picture somebody in ther waiting to work on them like the Maytag repairman.

 

[Lizard]

I have read a lot of this thread with interest. To me, it comes down to this....if you have to ask this question, you'd be better served with a Honda. If you were a Harley guy, you'd not be asking.

 

[JIMSFLH]

Almost a year ago to the day I had saved enough to get the bike of my dreams - a Gold wing Trike. I wasn't looking for a new one per se maybe a 'gently used one'. I had made an offer on one from a local gent and I had gone to the bank to get the cash to back up my offer. When I went to possibly purchase the trike they felt the offer wasn't good enough. At the time I was totally unaware of the Harley-made Trikes. The following morning my wife sent me emails at work as she was looking on Craigslist. I found my 2010 Street Glide Trike about an hour from home and she accepted the same offer that I had given for the 'Wing. I'm not disappointed in the least ! We made our reservations last night in Spearfish, SD for Sturgis next year....That'll be a GOOD time!
Oh by the way, the last I heard the 'Wing' had not been sold. In fact they called me back in the spring to see if I was still interested... I said "No, sorry. The next morning after you rejected my offer, I bought a Harley Trike for the same money that I offered you and it's 3 years newer and has 10K miles less than your "Wing". I thought their price was high but to each his own.

 

[bike-ezy]

Thanks to all who posted. On reflection, it's not a dumb question but not the best forum to post it in.

 

[FRR]

Excuse me, folks, I thought this was a TRIKE board. Didn't realize it was a Harley exclusive site.
Guess I better quit.

You are correct. It is a TRIKE board. Don't let these guys who never want Honda mentioned on this site run you off. It is designed to share knowledge and experiences, regardless of what we ride.

 

[Sloufoot]

Thanks to all who posted. On reflection, it's not a dumb question but not the best forum to post it in.

Got a question on a trike............. Post it here someone can most likely head you in the right direction ! Welcome here !

 

[Bill Reber]

Buy what makes you happy the two bikes are not the same , one is a decked out cruiser the other a decked out luxo tourer.

 

[dfpk]

I am currently without a motorcycle but have owned a Goldwing Trike in the past. I am seriously in the market for another trike hopefully soon. Now I can make a choice of direction, Harley or Honda. ?..? Would value any input from you Harley owners. I am beginning to admire the "leaner" look of Harley, but obviously quality and reliability are paramount factors in any decision. Thanks, appreciate any responses.

Since 1976 we have owned four new two wheeled Gold Wings and have traveled extensively on them. And like other Gold Wing riders we always made fun of the Harley riders in our group when we traveled. You Harley riders know what I am talking about, need a cat box for the oil dripping, park it close to an electrical outlet so you can plug in your battery charger, etc. However, my wife and I always secretly admired the Harleys and decided that we would one day own one. In June we bought our first Harley, a 2013 Tri-Glide and are having a ball on it. It did take some getting used too and even now I still find myself leaning into a curve. Yes it is loud and a lot hotter than the Gold Wings and always sounds like something is broken in the engine before it warms up. However, we have no regrets other than we should have waited a few months until the 2014 models came out. They are really cool. As I said, no regrets. Can't wait until our first big trip.

 

[Rdkng07]

I'm a Harley guy, and have been for many years. I did own a Honda once and it was a very nice bike with lots of power and very smooth. In my opinion though, the fit, finish and paint of a Honda just does not compare to a Harley.

My brother in law, a big wing guy, took a ride on my Road King Classic last summer. When he got back he looked like an adolescent trying to hide his boner. :laugh:

 

[boots]

In the past two weeks I have sold my 2009 Triglide and my 2008 Goldwing CSC and I am waiting for delivery of my new blue/black 2014. TRI-GLide. Put 20k on Harley and 37k on goldwing. Cannot wait for my new trike.

NUFF SAID

 

[screwball]

CONFESSION:

I am a Harley snob! My first 3 motorcycles were British, 2 Triumphs and a Norton. After the military I bought a Honda for a couple of months, then a shiny new 1971 Iron Head. It has been Harleys ever since. I've owned 6, wife 4. Most were bought new. We have dropped big bucks in chrome, paint, and hop up. We have changed wheels, exhaust, cams, heads, tins, paint, bars, pegs, and God knows what else. The Trikes are pretty near stock. We have put a bunch of miles on both. Both have been in 8 or 9 states in the west and south west. We have never been stranded. We haven't crossed the Mississippi..... yet. I just can't picture us on anything else. We have riding buddies on 'Wings. they tease us, we tease them. Their trikes are faster, ours are Harleys!

 

[Burnerboy]

How in the world can anything, that SHAKES AS MUCH as a Harley, when idle'ing, be as smooth as a goldwing???????????

Think about it!

Ronnie

 

[stacebg]

did someone say they are?? lol

have you ever ridden one?

obviously not gonna get much smoother than a wing but the hd is not as bad at speed as you might think

 

[Jack Klarich]

How in the world can anything, that SHAKES AS MUCH as a Harley, when idle'ing, be as smooth as a goldwing???????????

Think about it!

Ronnie

If a Harley did not shake, I would not ride one

There is a reason they are called The Milwaukee Vibrator

 

[Lee H. Mann]

How in the world can anything, that SHAKES AS MUCH as a Harley, when idle'ing, be as smooth as a goldwing???????????

Think about it!

Ronnie

Hey Ronnie, that OP is 7 years old.

Obama was President. Gas was $4.00 per gallon. Harley's were hot too.

Some things change and some things don't.

Some men like doing needlepoint while others prefer not to ride a sewing machine.

Some people enjoy something B/C they can relate to it (understand it).

That still doesn't explain why people get married though !!:Joker3:

 

[rhino 2]

Hey Ronnie, that OP is 7 years old.

Obama was President. Gas was $4.00 per gallon. Harley's were hot too.

Some things change and some things don't.

Some men like doing needlepoint while others prefer not to ride a sewing machine.

Some people enjoy something B/C they can relate to it (understand it).

That still doesn't explain why people get married though !!:Joker3:

Just a thought on that...If prostitution was legal there would be fewer men getting married..:cxtv:

​[This post was highjacked by Bobs evil twin]

 

[Halfnormal]

Just a thought on that...If prostitution was legal there would be fewer men getting married..:cxtv:

I tell my friends that my next wife will be rented by the hour!

 

[Rev J]

I've ridden Honda motorcycles all my life and can say without a doubt are very dependable. Bought a Harley Triglide 3 years ago and so far no major issues. The main reason I choose the Triglide is it is a factory unit. My insurance company doesn't like insuring conversions. Love my Honda VTX but love the Triglide too. Makes for two up riding much easier and less tiring.

 

[ZeroG]

Good question. Both bikes will serve you well. I have a 2013 TG and love it now that I have made some minor improvements to the suspension. I like the fact that HD is the only OEM making a trike. The others are always kits and that allows some finger pointing if all does not go well with the Mod.

My trike corners as well as a two wheeler and has ample engine performance with a stage 1 kit. (High Air flow and aftermarket exhaust) I base this on my 09 Softail with a 107 Engine, stage 3 heads, 625 cams so I do understand performance and the trike will not need this kind of mods to feel good. I bought the trike in June of this year and have 4300 miles on her without any issues. I do my own maintenance and Harley will not void the warranty as long as you have records.

My suggestion is to RENT a HD Trike for the day. Put 300-400 miles on her and see if you like it.

I would love to rent one. Are you saying Harley dealers normally will rent these out?