This is a hypothetical question. It's not a trick question. Please no answers about how this would never happen and that Harleys are no good, etc. We all know there will never be only one bike manufactuer. I'm just curious how deep some people's dislike for Harleys really goes and if they would give up something they enjoy, or not.
guardrailjim
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I have never owned a Harley and I have no desire to ever own one.
I love Jap crap! LOL
If Harleys were the last bikes on earth, yes, I would own one and ride one. Why?.....because I love motorcycles.
michaelsmaniacal
That depends, would a Harley still cost as much as two Chevy pick ups? Harleys are great bikes, but they have priced themselves out of reach of most of the riding public.
Its funny, in a sick sort of way. In the old days, people rode Harleys to rebel against the establishment. It was fun to ride, get a little dirty, and scare the crap out of the banker or broker you pass while he's driving his Cadillac. Now a days only the bankers, brokers, and other establishment types can afford a Harley. Not to mention how much more it costs to insure a Harley than any other brand of bike.
I'd ride one if I could afford it. Right now I ride an 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 CSR. It's insanely fast, handles OK, and cost me nothing since it was rescued from some guy's front yard while it was waiting for the trash collector. I put $12.00 into a gasket, rebuilt and tuned the carbs, and a little electrical work and now have a comfortable, fast, butt ugly bike. I'll paint it this season and double its value to $24.00.
Couldn't ever do that with a Harley. Not now, not 50 years ago, and not even if they were the only motorcycle company left in the world.
airbrushingrafix
I own and ride a Harley that I have done over many times. Heck the only thing on it that's stock is the frame and motor. But to answer the question...I would not give up my love of riding because there were only Harley's or any brand. I would buy a bike and make that my own just like I did with the Harley.
aline
All right, seems like the question needs to be asked!! Are you asking this question because you have no idea about harleys and want to buy one. Or are you asking this question to start a debate. I think you know that No answer or response will be the same, as owning a harley is personal preference, if you want to buy the hottest Harley is the one that YOU like the most. In MY OPINION the new 2008 Fat Bob is pretty cool. Cheers Andrew
Anonymous
My wife has a 1200 Sporty and I have a Triumph Bonneville. I like her bike just fine and she likes mine too, but we each prefer our own for different reasons.
I would definitely buy a Harley if they were the only game in town. Riding is more important to me than who built the machine I'm on.
There are some Harley models I could definitely live with, starting with the Street Rod or perhaps the Nightster, or FXDX.