The I like the new Triumph engines better (actually, I like old Triumph
engines better). OK, why do both Harley dealers near me use Yama-bond to
seal Harley engines after they have had them apart? Why are Harleys so
damned heavy and gaudy. They are pure tack on wheels, like a painted whore.
I hate chrome. When I bought my Dak, I made sure I go the sport look option
with the painted grille.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 12:27 PM
Subject: RE: DML: OT: Bikes
>
> " Ah, Triumphs have a bit better electrics than they do now." What the
> hell
> does that mean? Triumphs, crap then, crap now. Its not a pig, that is
> H-O-G to you son. Lucas electrics and Triumphs...inventors of the Zener
> Diode...yes a brilliant invention of the Brits..mounted beneath the
> headlight...a heatsink to dissipate excess heat off the electrical system
> that would each alternators....brilliant. Actually, I like Triumphs..they
> kept bread on our table cause they were such lousy bikes. Triumphs..yes a
> great company..failed and then bought and run by the British government
> and
> still made lousy bikes...ahhh...the smell of capitalism...wins again.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Tom Byrne
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 10:59 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: OT: Bikes
>
>
> Ah, Triumphs have a bit better electrics than they do now. Harleys are
> heavy
>
> antiquated pigs. It's like have a Volkswagen Beetle between your legs. Way
> too heavy. People who believe that Harleys are the end all and be all are
> the same people who believe that the 70 Chevelle is the ultimate car and
> NASCAR is state of the art racing.
>
> How about an aluminum Harley with a modern engine that can actually hand a
> turn. Oh yeah, can't turn very well of one is reclined as in an easy chair
> and one' legs are extended out in front. Leather jackets with frills and
> saddle bags with studs. Do these people have velvet Elvis's on their walls
> too?
>
>
> I like a bike that I can ride low into turns and has better revving
> ability
> than a lawn tractor.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 10:45 AM
> Subject: RE: DML: OT: Bikes
>
>
>>
>> They are heavy cause iron weighs more than plastic, the "leaky"
>> reputation..not so anymore, since the Blockhead engine, but nice try...of
>> course my panhead still "marks it spot" which keeps fresh oil in it
>> anyways
>> and I don't care. Expensive, well, quality costs more. You want an
>> albatross, buy a Triumph. I was also a Triumph/BSA factory trained
>> mechanic
>> too....great handling bike, but of course you could not keep them tuned
>> for
>> more than a week...Lucas electrics...what crap.
>>
>> Next?
>>
>> Rascal
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Tom Byrne
>> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 9:22 AM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: OT: Bikes
>>
>>
>> Though I am a fan of the Sportster, there are three things that can be
>> said
>> of Harley's: heavy, leaky and costly. I would much rather have one of the
>> new Triumph Bonnevilles. Much nicer looking and lighter.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rick Barnes" <rascal@scrtc.com>
>> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:09 AM
>> Subject: RE: DML: OT: Bikes
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Maintenance nightmare? Gimme a break...I have been quietly watching
>>> this
>>> conversation, until Barry stepped in it, I was going to remain silent.
>>> I
>>> am
>>> a retired HD mechanic. I have seen Harleys with over a MILLION miles on
>>> them...we would keep those bikes at the City of Miami, FL Police
>>> Department
>>> for 10-20 years...and they stayed in service all those years. We would
>>> then
>>> auction off these bikes and in many instances actually got more for them
>>> at
>>> auction, AFTER having hundreds of thousands of miles on them, for MORE
>>> than
>>> we paid for them NEW. You will NEVER do that with any RICER, Honda
>>> included. One can still easily get parts for Harleys built before 1950.
>>> It
>>> is a challenge to find parts for Hondas or any other RICER more than
>>> five
>>> years old...I have seen cops take those bikes and use them to push start
>>> CARS...do that with a Gold Wing and you will snap the frame into pieces.
>>> Barry, if you don't know what you are talking about, (and you don't),
>>> you
>>> best keep your ignorance to yourself. Yep, I remember the lousy AMF
>>> years..and yet an AMF Harley was still better than a ricer any day.
>>> Harleys
>>> are just like American soldiers...they take a lickin' and keep on
>>> tickin'
>>> and won't let you down. So Barry, stuff it!
>>>
>>> Proud owner of a 1958 panhead
>>>
>>> Rascal
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Barry
>>> Oliver
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 11:39 PM
>>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>> Subject: Re: DML: OT: Bikes
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob, You are a cool guy and I respect you alot, but Tom should have at
>>> least one conveyance that isn't a maintenence nightmare, let him get the
>>> honda.
>>>
>>> As far as the rice goes, I WISH Hondas ran on rice...
>>>
>>>
>>> DAKSY wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey, T-Tom...
>>>>
>>>> <>Thoughts?<>
>>>>
>>>> RICE!
>>>>
>>>> <>Comments?<>
>>>>
>>>> RICE!
>>>>
>>>> <>Can I get him down lower?<>
>>>>
>>>> LOWER PRICE = RICE!
>>>>
>>>> <> Whats a fair price for a new surplus motorcycle like that?<>
>>>>
>>>> FAIR PRICE FOR RICE = YEN!
>>>>
>>>> Buy a damn Harley, dude...My Sporty (05 883C) with 9K miles is at the
>>>> dealer for $5995...
>>>>
>>>> http://www.brunswickharley.com/usedbikes.cfm?viewid=596
>>>>
>>>> Just my $.02...
>>>>
>>>> Probably can't tell that I love THIS country, huh...
>>>>
>>>> Bob (DAKSY) Smith
>>>> DAKSY2K on AIM
>>>> 2K SY Dakota Sport +
>>>> V-6 4 x 4 5 speed
>>>> 2K08 Softail Cross Bones
>>>>
>>>> http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
>>>> Averill Park, NY
>>>>
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