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That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...

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Professional Monkey

Professional Monkey

Күн бұрын

That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...
I get nostalgia, I really do. I love old ‪@harleydavidson‬ motorcycles, I love old cars, I love super basic, stripped down choppers, but I am GLAD that that isn't ALL THERE IS. Technology is cool. Performance is cool. A better ride... it's cool. The recent video I did about the new CVO Road Glide ST met with some skeptics, I get that, but some of these comments were wild and came from really just not knowing much about the history of Harley-Davidson. While the CVO Road Glide ST is a spaceship full of modern tech, it is firmly planted in the tradition of Harley Davidson motorcycles. I love it, and I think those of us that love vintage, sweet old scooters need to respect it for what it is. The best Harley that Harley has ever made.
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@jerrylyles5506
@jerrylyles5506 2 ай бұрын
Will somebody sell me their “not a Harley” for a “Not Harley” price??
@Mrsmonkey5151
@Mrsmonkey5151 2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@williambrown4657
@williambrown4657 2 ай бұрын
Dude, the pricing is only thing holding me out from buying one 😂
@jerrylyles5506
@jerrylyles5506 2 ай бұрын
@@williambrown4657 me too! Lol
@dasvtx
@dasvtx 2 ай бұрын
If I had the expendable funds - You bet I'd be at the dealership handing them my money...
@aarondrayton5160
@aarondrayton5160 2 ай бұрын
There worth every cent I have a 23 FXLRST and a road glide st on order. Worth every cent
@fastsilverado
@fastsilverado 2 ай бұрын
When i bought my 1st Harley, 2006 sportser 883, it wasn't a real Harley. Same people complained about my 08 Lowrider. Can't make everyone happy; so fuck em. Ride what you want.
@petergrey7125
@petergrey7125 2 ай бұрын
Yep, the best bike is the one you ride.. Agreed. Enjoy your ride.
@allswildmmi6228
@allswildmmi6228 2 ай бұрын
If “they” want to pay for what I ride, I’ll give them the space to air their opinion. Hence, since no one has made that offer, no one has “earned” that. So, eff em I’ll ride my choice whether it be driven by $$$ or style and fit. Last bike was a 2008 CVO anniversary road king. I enjoyed that the best of all my bikes Regardless of brand or cost. Air ride and custom seat created fit M
@raystheroadtravel
@raystheroadtravel 2 ай бұрын
1903- “THAT’S NOT A REAL BICYCLE!!!”
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@Anthony-Cavasos
@Anthony-Cavasos 2 ай бұрын
​​@@ProfessionalMonkeyI love your old man grumpy and angry Harley rider imperssionation 😂😂 "THAT'S NOTTA REAAALL HARLEY!"
@JC_99.
@JC_99. 2 ай бұрын
Back in my day our wheels were side by side...on my chariot...with REEEEEAAAAAL horse power.
@bobganger7984
@bobganger7984 2 ай бұрын
I'm not a Harley expert. At all. My last bike was a 1984 Low Rider. One reason I come here is to learn about Harleys from someone I consider an expert on the brand. Thanks for all you do to enlighten those of us who know that we don't, in fact, know it all! Be safe!
@jessel.8697
@jessel.8697 2 ай бұрын
Most of these damn trolls don't even own a Harley.
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
Very true!
@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll
@johnschoonmaker-tm3ll Ай бұрын
💯 right on
@robbiedev2141
@robbiedev2141 2 ай бұрын
It’s not what you ride that’s important, the fact that you ride is important.
@cletenorris3558
@cletenorris3558 2 ай бұрын
Dude…63yr old retired fighter pilot here….I ride a 2011 BMW R1200R (it of course is not a Harley…LOL)…..bought used from the original 70yr old owner in 2018 for $6000……I love your channel, your wit, intelligence, and humor. Keep it up and ride safe! Would love to have a beer with you someday!!
@meandean3754
@meandean3754 2 ай бұрын
I love the "that's not a real Harley" voice ProfMon!
@mrfoomutt
@mrfoomutt 2 ай бұрын
Remember what Forest said, he was right ".......stupid is as stupid does!" Even more troubling is that they spawn and multiply. Keep it up Monk, and put the fools and "experts" in their place. Maybe we should name names
@dilo777
@dilo777 2 ай бұрын
People “Harley’s are so backwards and needs to change”….. Harley changes……people “that’s not a real Harley”🙄🙄. There’s asshats in every crowd
@HDFXSB645
@HDFXSB645 2 ай бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. Let's face it, a lot of current H-D owners are about to age out of riding. H-D needs to sell to a younger audience. I think the ST lineup was brought out for that exact reason. And you don't have to buy a RG CVO ST to have performance fun, you can get a Lowrider S or ST for half the price.
@flyfshjimsinclair3981
@flyfshjimsinclair3981 2 ай бұрын
Yesterday I traded my Tri Glide for a 24 Road Glide to with my Pan America so I am already in the "not a Harley" crowd. I like the Pan Am a lot and the RG is very nice.
@scottwood1953
@scottwood1953 2 ай бұрын
The inverted fork thing is just this easy to explain. Non-inverted forks are like holding your fishing pole by the small end. I've been praying for a mono-shock bagger for some time now hopefully soon. It's nice to be back in the performance game with Harley.
@brandumbbrandumb
@brandumbbrandumb 2 ай бұрын
Low Rider ST is a mono shock bagger
@BaggerJay
@BaggerJay 2 ай бұрын
100%. I went to a challenger because of this. HD dropped the ball not making a mono shock RG, and all of them should have had inverted forks. When they do that I'll be right there taking a serious look.
@six-pack1332
@six-pack1332 2 ай бұрын
Inverted fork = less unsprung weight.... I think.
@jamesgibson5876
@jamesgibson5876 2 ай бұрын
Great way to explain it
@jamesgibson5876
@jamesgibson5876 2 ай бұрын
Tail wagging the dog thing
@PanM8
@PanM8 2 ай бұрын
People didn't want to accept the new fangled overhead valve engine (Knucklehead) in 1936. People thought the Flathead WL's VL's and UL's were as good as it got. Overhead valve was new tech. in 1936. "IT WASN'T A REAL HARLEY!" 🤣
@jean-pierred1094
@jean-pierred1094 2 ай бұрын
This was hilarious! Great way to address those moronic comments with humor. Loved it. And I love my CVO road glide ST. After almost 30 years of riding Harleys, I can confirm it is a real Harley.
@NorCalGuy
@NorCalGuy 2 ай бұрын
Agreed
@mt.shastawhat7320
@mt.shastawhat7320 2 ай бұрын
In 1909 I wore my pants clear above my belly button, that's what was in style back then,ah the good old days
@benmoore1097
@benmoore1097 2 ай бұрын
I actually do. Lol. Right at my bellybutton.
@georgedelarosa5437
@georgedelarosa5437 2 ай бұрын
I have a ‘17 Road King, and I joked about the sound. I called it a Honda-Davidson sound. I put a K n N filter in it, and Cobra NH. Now it sounds like a Harley! Love the channel, keep the rubber side down!
@MaxJW-ln4xm
@MaxJW-ln4xm 2 ай бұрын
Excellent video !!!! I love the knock that they copied Indian. With the ride modes & tech, maybe, maybe not. The fact that they push each other to get better is a benefit to every heavyweight American bike owner/rider out there. Yes, I am an Indian owner & you hear the some of the same "that's not an Indian" crap when they come out with a new innovation. Again, great video
@arthurleino
@arthurleino 2 ай бұрын
I had a guy tell me my 83 FXWG must be a Honda because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the tank. I had just repainted it.
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
Oh it must be then... HA!!
@Rif_Leman
@Rif_Leman 2 ай бұрын
The '80 - '85 FXWG's are some of the best "Harleys" that Harley Davidson ever made. I have an '84 and a '99 Softail and I love them both. The '99 is better built than the '84. But, Harley Davidson stopped making "Harleys" when the last Big Twin Evos left the assembly line. With the exception of the Evo Sportsters, All that HD has made in the 21st century are motor vehicles.
@nickb3099
@nickb3099 2 ай бұрын
Remember the old T ' shirts that read. See no evil, fear no evil, RIDE NO EVO. It will never end.
@Mrsmonkey5151
@Mrsmonkey5151 2 ай бұрын
😂
@BlindTom61
@BlindTom61 2 ай бұрын
You are right that is a real Harley. A real ugly Harley. I'll just be going now...
@TobyNorthEN
@TobyNorthEN 2 ай бұрын
OMG I WISH we could add GIFs in these comments. I see a GIF in a comment with the character saying, "You just got served!" Great video TJ!!! LMAO!!!
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@edwardminor3996
@edwardminor3996 2 ай бұрын
Here in New Jersey, they stopped motorcycle inspections around 2010.
@gregmacd2829
@gregmacd2829 2 ай бұрын
But you still can't pump your own gas....lol
@skot373
@skot373 2 ай бұрын
The same one's that see a Sportster and call it a "girls bike". I don't know about other areas, but two of the top choices for women around here was the Road King and Dyna Switchback. Those types don't realize Sportsters can be modified to get well within muscle bike territory, and they're used for quite a few styles of track racing.
@pcontiman
@pcontiman 2 ай бұрын
Haters gonna hate but Sportys are GREAT !
@skot373
@skot373 2 ай бұрын
Yes they are!
@DeathHead1358
@DeathHead1358 2 ай бұрын
Sportys are the shit. I learned to ride on a friends 883, such a fun bike.
@randywhitford288
@randywhitford288 2 ай бұрын
Stock exhaust M8s don't sound like a motorcycle to be fair. My grandma's old signer sewing machine is louder lmao but to be fair, no one keeps a stock exhaust on a Harley
@brettdavis80
@brettdavis80 2 ай бұрын
@randywhitford288 Sorry to bust your comment, but I have a 2022 Heritage 114 with STOCK exhaust and stock engine internals too. I hate noise. So, I guess my Heritage is not a REAL Harley either, cause it’s quiet…………TOO Quiet 😂
@abn82dmp
@abn82dmp Ай бұрын
@@brettdavis80 I go by "you do you..." I personally like my '94 Softail Custom, S&S cam, Drag Pipes (no baffles of course...). I LOVE the noise...since I'm half-deaf already, at least I can hear it...
@PotatoeJoe69
@PotatoeJoe69 2 ай бұрын
There's definitely validity to the M8's "not sounding like a Harley". Stock, they sound fine when they're standing alone, but put start them back to back with any other Harley big twin, and all the sudden the M8 sounds like crap. A cam really does change the exhaust sound completely on an M8.
@frankfurther3828
@frankfurther3828 2 ай бұрын
Idle like a GW
@metricwrencher8702
@metricwrencher8702 2 ай бұрын
I gotta do it...can't resist. The Live Wire isn't a real Harley. 😂
@og190
@og190 2 ай бұрын
Lol and let's not mention that vrod thingy 😅
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
I love V-Rods!
@paulwaldrop2262
@paulwaldrop2262 2 ай бұрын
@professionalmonkey My son has a 2017 750 street, is that not a real Harley?
@Hippy75
@Hippy75 2 ай бұрын
LOL "UK have emissions tests on toasters" fortunately thus far my only infractions have been 'advisories' for excessive noise.
@daveyd4000
@daveyd4000 2 ай бұрын
My opinion is that harley's haven't been real harley since the 60s and 70s. But I get what Harley is doing. They're trying to grab the younger generation so you have to change the look of the bike and The performance. Kudos to harley 👏👏
@kennycunningham8721
@kennycunningham8721 2 ай бұрын
Tennessee has no inspection for cars, motorcycle and pickup trucks.
@bradleyyounger8499
@bradleyyounger8499 2 ай бұрын
One of the not a real Harley i have been looking for is the 70s 2 stroker. I would absolutely love to find a decent one with a title to rip around town on
@Bikerbug2020
@Bikerbug2020 2 ай бұрын
Love the CVO/ST but dang cant justify the price, just bought my first Harley in October 2023 - Fast Johnnie RG. Nice Bike hoping Harley will make a Road Glide ST starting in 2025 with the 121
@martinkies6580
@martinkies6580 2 ай бұрын
Your "Real Harley" dude impression cracks me up! Spot on, move on! Thumbs up.
@davidleatherwood6228
@davidleatherwood6228 2 ай бұрын
It seems to be the same people who see you buy a roller for a chopper/bobber and say "You're not a builder, you're an assembler". As emissions tests go, I don't know about here in Louisiana, but we do have state-required inspections, so there's that.
@ericsvt1847
@ericsvt1847 2 ай бұрын
I got my 24 CVO ST two weeks ago. It is without a doubt the best bike I have ever owned. It is an absolutely amazing machine. It's the only bike Harley has ever produced from the factory that you don't HAVE to change anything on it. It is perfect the way it is. Of course I am changing a couple things. Taller risers, different seat and exhaust. But that's it. People love to talk shit until they ride one. The other half of people talking shit just can't afford one.
@mrwhite2628
@mrwhite2628 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad my 03 VROD "isn't a real Harley ". Probably why it still runs like a top. Most "Real" Harleys don't .
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
I love V-Rods, used to have one till I wrecked it. And no, Harleys are really reliable these days.
@scottforan5934
@scottforan5934 2 ай бұрын
I had the first production Harley with Inverted Forks, the 2006 VRSCR VROD Street Rod. It is about time touring bikes are starting to get them!
@sporter71
@sporter71 2 ай бұрын
What will truly bake your noodle is the thought that in 45 years from now that beautiful, state of the art 2024 Road Glide St is probably going to look like that 1980 bike. I can't even wrap my brain around that or what a bike will look like in 45 years. I'm assuming they will fly -and possibly perform minor surgical procedures.
@howdiedoodie8587
@howdiedoodie8587 2 ай бұрын
Picture a huge car battery with a seat, handlebars and two wheels on it. And I’ll have my twin cam Dyna posted for $100,000.
@thomasgraham5821
@thomasgraham5821 2 ай бұрын
Fire up a stock M8. Compare that to your 1980 Tour glide sound and cadence called us staccato EXAUST note. The last potato sound.
@fq7879
@fq7879 2 ай бұрын
Yes there is no more potato sound. I have 3 friends that had the cam changed and they now have the potato sound.
@RevSJSmith
@RevSJSmith 2 ай бұрын
"You didn't buy it at Capitol Harley-Davidson in Dimondale MI. That's not a real Harley!" Cheap plug for work lol
@markman7
@markman7 2 ай бұрын
Capitol Harley is a great dealer! My next one will come from there.
@johnblegen1150
@johnblegen1150 2 ай бұрын
FUKIN DUDE this vid is GOLD couldn't stop lmao 😂 "that's not real Harley" is priceless and needs to be said all the time now
@robbarnes3680
@robbarnes3680 2 ай бұрын
I was on the fence when I first saw them…….and then I went for a test ride on my new 24 Road Glide and promptly traded my 23 Street Glide in on it. These are incredible motorcycles! Thanks Monk for all the great content!!
@elchaconaso
@elchaconaso 2 ай бұрын
just got an 2023 softail standard (all i could afford) and wish i could afford a CVO.awesome bike.enjoy.
@zacharykelly4088
@zacharykelly4088 2 ай бұрын
The Softail Standard is a great bike! Enjoy the road!
@christophersiano969
@christophersiano969 2 ай бұрын
Just made your best "That's not a real Harley" as my notification tone. Gonna giggle every time I get an update.
@EddieFresh3
@EddieFresh3 2 ай бұрын
That's not a real Harley, there's no tank mounted shifter!
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@TheOUboy
@TheOUboy 2 ай бұрын
I think California is only state with emissions testing for bikes. Some people have issues with change lol
@benmoore1097
@benmoore1097 2 ай бұрын
Ha!!! You reminded me of one of my favorite quotes from a show. "I take it you were not burdened by an over abundance of learning"
@araneaetvelivolum1086
@araneaetvelivolum1086 2 ай бұрын
Good to see that you have not lost your enthusiasm and passion about Harley's. 😂 Those hockeyologists denying the CVO ST ( or for that matter any new HD bike not looking like an AMF glued together accident ) the bar and shield credibility will never give in. It's just the nature of the beast 😃 The good thing is that we all agree that there is only 1 real motorcycle manufacturer. Careful offending the Brits, they are fierce opponents in dual handed lifting🤣
@icemuppet361
@icemuppet361 2 ай бұрын
no emissions on motorcycles in colorado, you can also plate almost anything as long as it has dot tires, mirror and lights, great video friend. also what happened to the R1... those are gonna be collectors items soon
@codydenning9209
@codydenning9209 2 ай бұрын
I own a VROD and I’m aware of the hate on those too. Fact is that if it’s made by Harley it’s a Harley. Some people might not like it but it’s still a Harley. I own a Road Glide also and now thanks to this video I’m wanting a 2024 CVO ST now. I have to stop watching these videos before my wallet catches fire!
@Mrsmonkey5151
@Mrsmonkey5151 2 ай бұрын
I was so in love with the VROD for a while. Such great lines.
@NewHappyMe
@NewHappyMe Ай бұрын
If it's obnoxiously loud, criminally overpriced,woefully underpowered, and It's the shiniest vehicle in the whole trailer park, it's a real Harley.
@jbs5693
@jbs5693 2 ай бұрын
Great video. Don't let the haters get to you. They're always going to be some that has to think they know it all. How cares what other motorcycle it looks like either you like it and go buy one or hate it and don't buy it. All motorcycle companies have used other companies' ideals for years. If you have something that is popular and selling well, guess what another company is going to come out with a similar design.
@ringo666
@ringo666 2 ай бұрын
There's a vid here on YT that has the idle sound of every motor from the 03 single to the M8. Luv that video!
@ericmcelroy6970
@ericmcelroy6970 2 ай бұрын
Love this. You do that voice so well. And yeah, it’s the freaking government pinching the Motor Co. on sound. My ‘23 Street Glide has a S&S .475 with the Khrome Werks two into one Outlaw pipe. She sounds like a Harley and I can’t believe how fast she is now. Oh too, by the way, she’s also running the S&S chrome teardrop air cleaner. I’m 52 and had too many HD’s to count goin back to FXR’s and Evo Dynas with a few twin cams and by FAR - this is the fastest Harley I’ve ever owned. Love the M8 with that .475 cam. She’s a beast.
@glen7228
@glen7228 2 ай бұрын
When you said real bikers don't obsess over what someone else is doing, I damn near fell out of my chair, seriously funny stuff right there.
@DavidP-ue5fl
@DavidP-ue5fl 2 ай бұрын
Lol 😆 😂😅 thanks for the entertainment. I have a 79 Shovelhead, that's right AMF Era, to some so called bikers "that's not a real Harley" either. I tell ya some people's chillins lol
@cliffjaden2841
@cliffjaden2841 2 ай бұрын
none in South Dakota in fact you can license side by sides and ATV's and drive them on the streets
@dilo777
@dilo777 2 ай бұрын
When someone makes a certain bike their whole personality they say things like “that’s not a real Harley”😂😂
@carminecalucciCVO
@carminecalucciCVO 2 ай бұрын
IMHO THE 2024 CVO ROAD GLIDE ST is the holy Grail for the 24 model year!
@Richhatch-cs2wd
@Richhatch-cs2wd 2 ай бұрын
Yes you're right I'm an old motorcycle rider and I could have swore when I first seen the new Harley V-Twin somebody said that was not a Harley hahaha but when someone says the new M8 motor doesn't sound like a Harley but when I fly by them I say does it sound like a Harley now
@neonsamurai1348
@neonsamurai1348 2 ай бұрын
Other big advantage with upside down forks is they can be designed to be adjustable for compression, preload, rebound, and sag, and the really fancy ones can be adjusted electronically. Still can't say I am a fan of the new 2024 street glide and road glide. I like gauges on my classic touring bikes (something that both Indian & BMW kept, and that I really wish HD kept as well), and I am not really crazy for the look of the new fairings.
@adambarker3578
@adambarker3578 2 ай бұрын
I had a Valkyrie in 2004 that had inverted forks. The best ride ever for the year. My 2019 street glide doesn’t ride half as good. They need to get with the times when it comes to suspension and this is a good step in the right direction. This shouldn’t be a cvo option but a standard one.
@8-bitThrottle
@8-bitThrottle 2 ай бұрын
remember its "not a real Harley" unless it vibrates so much you have double vision and your fillings fall out.
@jamesgibson5876
@jamesgibson5876 2 ай бұрын
Fillings? You mean like dental work? No way ..I'm buying parts not ..dentist ..and I mean that
@abn82dmp
@abn82dmp Ай бұрын
Funny! The vibration is really good for my back pain though...feels like a good massage whenever I ride....
@BogeyBiker
@BogeyBiker 2 ай бұрын
Well done! I’m amazed at the comments some people make 🤷🏻‍♂️
@BUBBAMCMAHAN
@BUBBAMCMAHAN 2 ай бұрын
idc who does it but someone should remake the couch cushion seats imo, just with updated materials
@fearme46
@fearme46 2 ай бұрын
I ride a 2023 Low Rider S and a guy with a V Rod told me my bike isn’t a real Harley 😂
@markmasser6404
@markmasser6404 2 ай бұрын
That’s ironic, I own both a V-Rod & A Low Rider S(a 2023 also), both have paper work that says manufactured by Harley-Davidson, and the department of Motor Vehicles also says they are both Harley-Davidsons!🤷🏼‍♂️
@allancaspers6471
@allancaspers6471 2 ай бұрын
Good video. I had two Harleys in the past. Rough times now I ride a Road Star 1700 sounds like a Harley at idle. I wish I too could have one of those Harleys. Maybe someone could give me one. When horsepower goes up and speeds go up you want inverted forks, better everything. Harley is making them better than the covered wagon days. Today's race car are way better than one in the 60's. Change is hard, new stuff is only the best.
@Frostytravels
@Frostytravels 2 ай бұрын
I agree man. "Its a goddam motorcycle" and yes "its a Harley Davidson".....Tech changes and if you do not think so ....shit go back to walking or riding a horse. Harley have evolved and yup they are still Harley Davidson. Shit some people need to get over themselves. I been riding for over 50 years and one thing is true.....Harley Davidson is "A Harley"....I think some people need to get over themselves...hahahahaha shit......People need to grab the clutch and shift into gear "Prior to opening their mouth".....Such lunacy....still laughing.
@howdiedoodie8587
@howdiedoodie8587 2 ай бұрын
Why are so many complaining about the lack of Harley sound with the new bikes? I saw a guy in a forum that said he had to re-cam and get bigger injectors and try many different exhaust to get it to run and sound like a Harley. Said he spent spends a few thousand to get it where it should be from the factory. Is the reason emission standards or what’s up with this?
@Frostytravels
@Frostytravels 2 ай бұрын
@@howdiedoodie8587 Not sure why. I am not noticing sound difference. other than factory bikes (stock)j the mufflers are super quite. Still has the subtle sound of a Harley.
@DrunkenGaladial
@DrunkenGaladial 2 ай бұрын
Only 3 minutes in and I really feel this rant to my core. I am an otr trucker, which means I can ride one week in every 7 give or take, so... not a real biker I guess... not that I care. I bought a 21 fxlrs as my first Harley, not my first bike... first Harley... it is of course not a dyna and therefore apparently not a real low rider. When I was riding clapped out Hondas they weren't real bikes... apparently. Idk where I was going with this, but rants like the one you are engaged in as of 3min into your video, as well as some of your stories that you put out there to lend your experience to the biking community are why I keep coming back to your channel.... oh yeah, my semi is an automatic, so despite living the lifestyle of a trucker the last 6 years... there are probably some that would say I am not a real trucker either lol... keep being awesome and putting out videos that are real.
@ozarkloon4566
@ozarkloon4566 2 ай бұрын
Ya but,..........50 THOUSAND DOLLARS! lol
@lepe7841
@lepe7841 2 ай бұрын
No inspection at all in GA.
@sarge29477
@sarge29477 2 ай бұрын
No emissions tests in New York State. Yet. But if you have exhaust pipes that do not have baffles in them, you will not pass inspection. Why a lot of people are keeping their stock pipes throwing them on for inspection, and then switching back to aftermarket afterwards. Of course, it is up to the "officers discretion" if your pipes are "too loud" and can write you a ticket.
@abn82dmp
@abn82dmp Ай бұрын
MD is kind of the same. Baffles for inspection, though inspection is only when you first register, then never again. So baffles in for the day, then gone. No emissions here either. BTW- Wife thought bike was too loud without the baffles...a few weeks later, she was complaining about her right foot getting too hot. Without telling her, baffles "fell out"...amazingly her complaints about her foot getting hot stopped...
@OaK-_R
@OaK-_R 2 ай бұрын
I got some flack the other day from some "real bikers" about my icon jacket and full face helmet, telling me i cant use "that" jacket and helmet on my harley lol
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
Why? They’re “not compatible?”
@OaK-_R
@OaK-_R 2 ай бұрын
@ProfessionalMonkey I guess not lol 😂 I think they just saw a newer rider and wanted to dick measure.
@cooldaddio5862
@cooldaddio5862 Ай бұрын
Stumbled across your channel. 67 yr old that grew up on 2-stroke Yamaha's in the early 70's. Appreciate your info and attitude. Due to health issues now, I have to ride vicariously. Great job, enjoyed the video.
@chainshishd9127
@chainshishd9127 2 ай бұрын
I run into the supposed bikers all the time while I am riding my 2013 HD Road Glide Ultra. Oh that's not a real Harley, the one I have in my garage fixing, my 48 shovel, and yes for some reason they all always have shovels and they're always bored and stroked to 96 cubic inches and on rigid frames. I'm always like your correct it's not a Harley it is a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra. I've owned old HD'S on rigid frames and I am so so happy to have my bagger, and very blessed to have it. Love your video man and your HD collection...
@brphillips3
@brphillips3 2 ай бұрын
I have a Masters in history, teach US history, and have learned to never debate historical facts with anyone on the enternet. People are lazy and don't want to research past the first opinion on Google. They make their opinion on that one search, and nothing will change their mind. Good video, but will fall on deaf ears.
@fililoboesparza5784
@fililoboesparza5784 2 ай бұрын
lol! Back in 2016 when I purchased my new and first Harley Softail Slim S all blacked out. Everywhere I went and even at Harley bike night I was told it wasn’t a real Harley because it was all blacked out & no chrome. 8 year later I still love it and brings a smile to my face every time I go for a ride!! in🤘🏼😎
@frankavellino6659
@frankavellino6659 2 ай бұрын
Well, you do have to watch out for those toasters
@evilevilrick
@evilevilrick 2 ай бұрын
A weed eater on a wagon may not be a Harley, but it sure sounds like a lot of fun.
@lawrencedavidson296
@lawrencedavidson296 Ай бұрын
You can perfer a older Harley without mocking the new style of Harley....it has to evolve or die
@HectorMendez-iq5hy
@HectorMendez-iq5hy 2 ай бұрын
That 1980 FLT Tour-glide is not a real Harley. That’s an AMF Harley. Just kidding 😂. Really enjoying your stuff. Keep’em comming.
@Jeffy2n
@Jeffy2n 2 ай бұрын
When I hear that "Not REAL Harley" comment, it usually said by someone who likes the new stuff, but can't REALLY afford it.
@TheEmpiredown
@TheEmpiredown 2 ай бұрын
2024 is the year we are finally beginning to see American twin manufacturers push one another. Just like we've been talking about and saying would be a good thing. And then people have to start talking smack... head shaking. Manufacturers rip one another off constantly, is what it is, and we are all the better for it. I am a die-hard Indian rider. I LOVE the new Harley's this year and the trickle down from last year's CVOs. Cant' wait for more and thanks for always putting out no BS cool MC content, dude.
@scottkaufman3332
@scottkaufman3332 2 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! Love the technology Harleys bring to the v-twin. “Real Harley guys” will bitch about Harley being stuck in the past, then turn around and bitch about the new designs they put out!
@bobhendren9843
@bobhendren9843 2 ай бұрын
No emissions tests in Alberta yet but neighbouring city of Edmonton has a $1000 fine for any motorcycle louder than 92 db at idle.
@ronkuzyk3836
@ronkuzyk3836 Ай бұрын
Yeah, I know what you mean. People saying it is not a real Harley, I have the same problem with my Serial 1 E-Bike.
@ChrisVanMiddelkoop
@ChrisVanMiddelkoop 2 ай бұрын
Upside down forks are to reduce unsprung weight causing the tires to more quickly move and stay in contact with the road. It also allows easier tuning for suspension.
@JD-ww4nl
@JD-ww4nl 2 ай бұрын
The orange bike sounds damn good, matter-of-fact. I am slapping an SNS 475 cam in my street glide special this weekend… I hope it sounds as good as that thing.
@htena3099
@htena3099 2 ай бұрын
I agree with you 💯. You gotta continue the Sturgis talks. I'm going this year for the first time and want any information possible. 👍 Love the videos.
@willbe7442
@willbe7442 2 ай бұрын
They have emission tests on a toaster 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Haha
@jenniferleslie4450
@jenniferleslie4450 2 ай бұрын
Just picked up a new to me low rider so 2024 isn’t in the budget but I’m saving up!
@Biker-Jim
@Biker-Jim 2 ай бұрын
Those don't leak oil those aren't real Harleys...but SOA are a real club 🤣 Love the vids brother 👍
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@keepittwisted51
@keepittwisted51 2 ай бұрын
“When is Harley gonna come out with the latest tech? Latest suspension? More reliable motors? Better design?” Harley: “That’s not a real Harley!” You can’t win against stupid people. Harley haters will always exist. And what kills me is its the ones that don’t even own a harley, bashing on Harley!
@kenkenyon444
@kenkenyon444 2 ай бұрын
Let’s dumb it down inverted forks just make it ride better!
@old_slow_guy3337
@old_slow_guy3337 2 ай бұрын
Monk I bought a 2010 nightrod special because it wase'nt a Harley, and I got treated that way. What I say is "ride and shut up". Keep up the good work. Good luck at smoke out.
@joshward3412
@joshward3412 2 ай бұрын
I know it’s a little off topic. I wanted to drop in here just to say thank you for what your doing. Iv always wanted to get into riding but never really was able to afford it. Now that I can afford it I’m 40 yrs old with a wife and 2 kids 11yrs and 14yrs lol. A guy I work with sold me an old springer he had to learn on. So obviously the club life has pretty much passed me by but with the knowledge iv picked up from people like you has allowed me to have some pretty cool experiences around people that are in clubs and for that I truly thank you.
@Paint_Can
@Paint_Can 2 ай бұрын
I’m glad Harley finally started using inverted forks. Definitely not new tech I have them on my 99 Honda Valkyrie interstate
@deelzridesandadventrues
@deelzridesandadventrues 2 ай бұрын
I love your sarcasm man! The people like you said are jealous and ridiculous! A good video,, I hope the people made those remarks watch and see the crazy comments. Keep up the great videos!
@h.wayneb3495
@h.wayneb3495 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, you just can't win with some mentalities that are not open to changes or style.
@jhackett9482
@jhackett9482 2 ай бұрын
I like the “that’s a girls bike” if it’s a Dyna or a heritage. Men ride baggers only of course.
@Kyle-ue5uj
@Kyle-ue5uj 2 ай бұрын
In Texas we "currently" have inspections but you just go to the sticker store and pay the guy $7 to tell you "yep thats a motorcycle" and then you can register it with the state.
@ProfessionalMonkey
@ProfessionalMonkey 2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@JBTexas
@JBTexas 2 ай бұрын
Or if you go a mom and pops shop, as you pull up, old man walks up to you and Says $7 cash and only gets plate number and mileage. You’re out in less than five minutes. But to be honest, our Harley dealer ship makes you wait 15 minutes, they do go turn key, test out all lights work and horn, then go inside, make you wait to see if you buy anything, drink their coffee, then you go see if it’s ready and oh, yes sir was about to call you. BS but promise you will still pass inspection.
@Hard_Luck_Harold
@Hard_Luck_Harold 2 ай бұрын
That intro had me 🤣 😅
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