Top 9 EXCUSES Metric Cruiser Riders Make (Should've Bought a Harley...)

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[@N0mad321]

NERDS. Really? Twice? That's just dumb. As for loud pipes? At least you didn't say because FREEDOM bullshit. Aftermarket pipes on a Harley are really fucking annoyingly loud. Even Vance and Hines on a 05 Vulcan 800. I prefer a purr not a roar. I want to hear my engine, not just my pipes.

[@BnB140810]

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[@EM-ks5my]

Me saving to buy a Yamaha Niken 😅 LMAO 🤣

[@DwightTrimble]

I'm a Kanuk, so I'm not eligible to win any motos. Such sadness. :(

[@Stacy_Smith]

That last one doesn't make any sense. My cousin's Harley has WAY MORE storage space (even with my aftermarket saddle bags) than my Yamaha V-Star and he's got a longer mileage range. He has a fuel gage and mine don't. So... how is a Harley not a practical bike? I OWN a metric cruiser and I'm asking this. (I bought what I can afford, don't hate.) I will probably NEVER buy a Harley, but I won't hate on them. If I find myself in a a situation where I've replaced my truck that got wrecked, my bills are caught up, we've bought that hot tub we've been wanting, and I have a little disposal income I probably will get a Harley. (By that time I'll probably need a trike)

[@justaghost3285]

“But where is the other cilynder?” LMAO that killed me, you guys are such a perfect duo!

[@MrTheMrLol]

i love how he talks about reliability infront of a KTM, an Aprilia and a Ducati

[@parkersgarage4216]

Me 2 lmao

[@delbertgeiger2488]

So thoughtful

[@franmitch3589]

Yeah no kidding, plus dealer support in rural areas

[@intergalacticbasketballdro7186]

RELIABILITY = made in Japan 🇯🇵 💚 - Kawasaki ❤ - Honda 💙 - Yamaha 💛 - Suzuki

[@MrTheMrLol]

@@intergalacticbasketballdro7186 laughts in BMW

[@treyscott4599]

I just like motorcycles 😂 I've only had metric in the past but just bought my first Harley and I really enjoy it... honestly I don't care what you ride, let's just ride!!

[@msaint187]

Agree not what you ride but where you ride and how big the smile on your face is

[@e.s.6617]

Me, a nerd, sitting in my lab watching this, with a gas guzzling MT10 outside: hmmmm interesting

[@jarlgawain8876]

Nerds on bikes. How to be the real rebel.

[@jonjonbrock]

Real nerds buy busas

[@shirone100]

I felt the same. I got a 1983 nighthawk 650 and it loves the gas

[@e.s.6617]

@@jonjonbrock here come the busa boys in the chat

[@banana_g0llaa]

Nerd with a mt10?You're cooler than all the cool kids in my school.

[@ifrit7845]

Yammie: no nerds. Also Yammie: Lets wrap this bike in hentai stickers . lmao good shit.

[@millennialmalaise9386]

Weebs =/= nerds all the time

[@jonjonbrock]

Weebs are not nerds

[@clintcarpentier2424]

@@jonjonbrock You're right. Nerds still have aspirations of girls giving them eyes. Weebs have forgotten what girls are.

[@ifrit7845]

Sorry, I couldn't hear you over the sound of me screaming NEERRRRRDD!!!

[@FogMayonnaiseRedStarWars]

@@clintcarpentier2424 3D girls* lol

[@WOLFSENT1]

MAYBE I’M JUST LUCKY WITH THIS BIKE, but I bough a 1984 Yamaha XV 700 for under 1000 with full windscreen, real leather saddlebags, no tears in the seat or sissy bar, it has a shit ton of chrome, no dings or dents, and under 19000 miles. In one year, I doubled that, and now it’s pushing 80000. NO ENGINE PROBLEMS AT ALL! What sold me on it was the driveshaft instead of a chain or belt. The sissy bar is very usable for my trunk which can hold a 24 pack of water plus other groceries. Not to mention what I could pile in the saddlebags. I thought I would buy this until I could save up for a Harley or an Indian, but I love this bike. It has never broken down, and the famous problem with the starter clutch I solved with the removal of the spring, buying a brand new gear for around 60 bucks, and putting on a four brush starter.

[@itastemyownpreckum3061]

"Since 2015 theyve been making water cooled engines" Only 35 years behind the curve. Maybe the government can bail them out again in a few years

[@parkersgarage4216]

They started vrod development in 97 so technically since 97. 02 was first production year. So yea, they've been working on the NEW liquid cooled revolution max since 2015.

[@jppitch6734]

But they think everyone is chasing after the dying dinosaur..... ok

[@Presence_of_Mind_]

@@jppitch6734 Every other brands cruiser bikes are very obviously designed to take away sales from Harley. They do this by...and I know it'll be shocking to you...making bikes that would attract a person who likes Harleys lol. Not all metric cruisers but a fair amount albeit are probably great bikes are essentially Japanese Harleys.

[@jppitch6734]

@@Presence_of_Mind_ not at all, but good for you for trying.

[@Presence_of_Mind_]

@@jppitch6734 The same way Japan has pretty much dominated the sport bike market and everyone else chases after them within that market the same could be said about America and our cruisers, I.E Harley as it is overwhelmingly the most popular cruiser bike manufacturer in the US. You can be delusional and disagree but won't change the fact that it's true lmao. You're simply a Harley hater, and you can keep on coping because regular dudes who like bikes for the sake of bikes are looking down at you 🥱

[@johnnyrvf]

Well at least it’s not a Harley. That’s not jealousy, that’s relief.

[@samuelcalhoun299]

I love how they say "NO NERDS", but Yam and Spite are two of the biggest bike nerds on KZbin 😂, just below FortNine.

[@garysavoie4096]

Point #8: I used to own a (Yamaha) 650 cc V-Star Classic. It was a great bike to learn proper riding techniques and cruise around town. I owned it for 10 years before trading it in on a used Harley (Electroglide) Limited. The Harley weighs almost twice as much as the V-Star, 900+ lbs vs. about 500 lbs, yet I can do things on my Harley WITH A PASSENGER that I would never dream of doing (or even attempting) on the "little-ish" V-Star, like u-turns on a residential street. The big bike seems to make maneuvers such as this easy.

[@daltonsweiger5102]

Well said, I’ve been riding my vstar 650 custom for a year (first bike) and love that thing to death… but as I develop more as a rider I will probably end up doing something similar. Don’t get me wrong I got nothing against my star 650 but it’s just not quite there for the type of riding I want to do.

[@youmang]

@@daltonsweiger5102 just get a 1300 xvs, or the roadster 1800

[@tonytesoriero1242]

You make some great points but I would still rather have the Rebel 1100 over any Harley at the same price point

[@jeffjohnon4223]

Gonna get me a gang of Versys riders to together and it will be the revenge of the nerds!

[@evanward8732]

I'll join u, Versys brethren

[@ShikiKaze]

Gotta get the Katana... The nerds of nerds. Spaceship on 2 wheels.

[@TheSocialliberal]

me too friend, they needs to stop hatin

[@SuicideVan]

I'm currently caught between nerd world and dork world between a Versys 1000 and R1250 RT. I've already got my hi-viz jacket!

[@deadlyapollo]

Sons of frugality.....

[@Styre69]

The proper response to anyone making fun of your bike is to tell em "fuck off? Do you think I give a shit what you think? " and then ignore them.

[@a1081042]

I owned a HD full dresser for 6 years. It was a nice bike. Now I have a Honda, it is a nice bike and cost 1/4 of the price of the HD. Oh, and I can drive to work more than once on a tank of fuel.

[@jonsteele22]

Another great video guys! I cut my teeth on an SV650 but now that I’m an old (41) man...I finally became a Harley boi after always wanting one. I definitely got a lot of bang for my buck as I bought it gently used from a friend. I say I “rescued” it from him as it is a 2012 Softail Blackline 103ci and only had 4000 miles on it😳😳. I fully acknowledge that there are tons of more refined bikes out there, and I’m just a fan of bikes in general, but I love my bike and that’s what matters. Ride whatever you like and enjoy the road ya’ll!

[@drewb.9301]

I dunno man, I kinda disagree with a lot of this video. I got into my very first bike, a 2020 V-strom 650, looking for most of the stuff they were putting down in this list. I wanted a bike that was practical as motorcycles go (Tons of luggage options and aftermarket support), wasn't loud and obnoxious, would be low maintenance and reliable, and while I wanted it to have the power and range to go on long highway road trips I wasn't looking for a monster of a machine. I just wanted something I could use to tour with one buddy and go ride some off road trails with another while getting the most for my money. I commute to work daily on it when I can during the summer months and I think I got a solid machine for a great price. Not all folks looking for a motorcycle are lookin' to be up in everyone else's face about it, some just want to have a bit of their own fun.

[@isiahsmith9214]

Agreed.

[@dimman77]

Sounds like somebody couldn't afford a Toyota Corolla and had to compromise...

[@isiahsmith9214]

@@dimman77 That's not really saying much . . . the 2021 the Toyota Corolla was the best-selling car in America with over 1.1 million sales. Two Corollas were sold every minute. Global car sales grew from 64 million during the pandemic in 2020 to 67 million in 2021. Let's see what they do this year.

[@beyondupnorth]

I have a sportster with 1250 kit, a old cbr600f3 and now 2011 vstrom 1000, I never paid much for any of them 13k Canadian in the whole bunch. I like them all for different reasons but the vstrom is the better bike to spend a day on,

[@packersfan117]

The big thing about "I still have my hearing" is that most hearing damage on a bike is due to wind noise, not your exhaust. And now for something completely different: I bought a Suzuki M90 Boulevard because I wanted a liquid cooled engine (I live in the city, commute on my bike, and didn't want to roast my nuts; if HD had made a liquid cooled motorcycle in my budget, I'd have bought that). Looking back, I should have bought a different bike, as the aftermarket support for an M90 is garbage and that is part of the reason why I got a good deal. Even a more obscure modern HD gets tons more aftermarket support than my bike.

[@moustachio334]

Still a great bike though

[@motorcycleartist]

I'm a sport bike rider...however if I ever got a cruiser it would be a HD 883 SPORTSTER..that bike has character n soul!! Sounds ammmmazing n just looks freaking awesome!! In the cruiser world there's HARLEY n everyone's fighting for 2nd place..great review Yams !

[@samuknow]

I recently got back into riding. I am 57 yrs old and was seriously looking for something I could commute to work. My drive to with is 64 miles round trip and the Hemi Magnum was eating me alive in gas. Seriously over 550 dollars a month. I am past the point in my life for weaving through traffic and knee grinding twisties. I like the big obnoxious cruisers but did not like the price tag of the HD. I researched for about 2 months. I ended up with an 03 Honda VTX 1800S. Only 8K miles and snagged it for about 4k. It had been a while since I have mounted a bike so the weight was a thing for sure. A few months later though and I barley notice. Now I know this isn't the fastest thing out there but as they say, "no replacement for displacement". That 120 LB Ft of torque is a kick in the pants. And I feel pretty safe on the interstates with this monster. I know, should have just got an HD, but honestly, I did not want to pay twice as much for possibly a lesser bike. I have always had Hondas and they just run. Which is what I was looking for in a machine. And PS. I do have full gear. I am not into having my skin and brains all over the asphalt.

[@RichGrueber]

What put me off a Harley Davidson is the need to upgrade it with a stage 1,2,3,4 to get a decent ride out of it, where my metric cruiser rides fantastic straight off the showroom floor.

[@TheresGabe]

My VTX 1800 N, is a V-twin, and leaves 95% of Harleys for dead.

[@Ebbeebbeee]

Congrats dude nobody cares, if you're buying a cruiser for performance you're missing the point

[@TheresGabe]

@J Bar lol most people think my bike IS a Harley, until I leave them at the line.

[@Ebbeebbeee]

@@TheresGabe cope harder man nobody cares honestly someone could buy a vrod and dust your bike if you buy a cruiser for performance short of a vmax then you've missed the whole point

[@TheresGabe]

@@Ebbeebbeee lol a Vrod is a muscle bike. Again, apples to apples, I'll walk any 114 that pulls up next to me.

[@Map71Vette]

I still don't understand why chrome gets so much hate lately. It's a high luster, protective, corrosion resistant coating (like, you know, paint) with the added benefit of actually being hard wearing (unlike paint). Sure, covering an entire bike in chrome is a bit much, but for accents and accessories I don't see why people dump on it so much. It's easier to clean and less likely to scratch, the only real downfall is that it doesn't really come in multiple colors.

[@bryonmartin1386]

Yup. I have an 18 HD deluxe, covered in chrome. It takes me 2 minutes to wipe it down, and cleans easy with just steel wool. And for all the hate out there for chrome I sure do get a lot of compliments on it.

[@vincentrider7638]

It's not about pennies, dude... it's about the difference between being stranded on the side of the road vs. being on the metric that pulls over for the guy stranded on the road. That's reliability - not pennies. Assured and consistent performance. Every time.

[@Errafri]

Nerd power! The main reason I started riding was gas miledge. Thank god I did... but still... that was my step into our wonderfull 2 wheel world 😅

[@rebelpride1653]

My vstar is comfortable on my 140 mile round trip to work everyday and it Cost me $3000. As long as I’m on two wheels I don’t honestly care what the tank says.

[@amazingredkitty3605]

I'm a former Sportster owner that chose the American alternative, an Indian Scout. The Sportster was fun, but the Scout is more fun and a lot faster.

[@joshuasterling2144]

The Indian does not count, its actually cool....Though the FTR line is more my speed.

[@chefboyardee8278]

Wow yall took no prisoners with this one hahaha

[@EfferusZangetsu]

Oh Yammie... Try googling Austria or Germany motorcycle noise emitions limit. Not to mention that they want to ban motorcycles from the roads on sundays and holidays.

[@blazortheepic0384]

still being facists i see

@ blazortheepic03 it’s in zee blood.

[@jodyrogers7443]

20 year metric cruiser guy here. Very funny video and I guess if I was buying a new cruiser it would be HD or Indian. But there are so many good cruisers from 2000 to 2009 with less than 20,000 miles on them. I just can't see buying new.

[@larrysriderview6068]

Have owned 3 metric bikes and 1 Harley and loved them all. Low rider is my current ride and a Honda also. Ride what you like and like what you ride, no wrong answer 👍

[@22RoadKing647]

I've owned 2 Harleys and one metric. There was always something going wrong on the Harleys. We used to say, "If if doesn't have an oil leak, it's not a Harley". But I did enjoy riding them most of the time. When I got my metric, I really liked how light and nimble it was, and how much more advanced it was than the Harleys. Never had much of a problem mechanically. But it didn't look as good and wasn't as comfortable as the Harleys. So if I want something that looks good, is comfortable for all day rides, but is also light and nimble with modern features, I'd probably go with something like the Triumph Speedmaster as it seems like the best of both worlds.

[@hustle5150]

Have ridden many of the brands available in the states, for dirt I prefer Honda, but out riding (be it work or recreation) I will always go with Harley.

[@TheOverisel]

All Harleys should be named "Heritage Hemorrhoid Geezer Glide." They should come with a tassel and leather clad donut seat and a tank of breathing oxygen.

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

😂

[@cruption3]

Here in Australia, I bought a brand new Kawasaki Vulcan 900 because it was the best bike that suited my needs. The Harley Davidsons that also suit my needs would be the Sport Glide or the Low Rider S, as they all have the big 5 gallon tank. I spent $14000 on the Vulcan, the Low Rider S and Sport Glide cost $28000

[@caveman3859]

I got my Yamaha cause it was the right price at the right time, but I love it

[@darthtyrannosaurus946]

As long as u ride that's all that matters

[@billymack3878]

Hey that’s great! I love my Yammy big 1900 sofa liner. It looks great too.

[@nadimzabala7736]

Today I just bought my first motorcycle!! Your videos helped me a lot to commit and so far is the best feeling ever... thank you !!!

[@pb222221]

My most recent motorcycle is for taking the kids to school, and grocery shopping. . . It has a sidecar.

[@jonahraynebalaberda7455]

You're a dope ass dad

[@calebthompson550]

Father of the year here! You have much to teach us

[@BmxDieseldude]

I want a sidecar added to my stable just so I can ride places with my dog. The idea of being able to take him out for lunch, a hike, and be able to ride all in on outing seems like a dream.

[@marcofelipelopes3081]

@@BmxDieseldude yeah, same here, me and my gf are planning a long distance trip we would love to bring my dog With us, plus we would have way more Space for storage in the sidecar. But im skeptical about the the handling...

[@darkiee69]

@@marcofelipelopes3081 You need to rebuild the front, then it will handle great.

[@macxpert3588]

None of my metric cruiser riding buddies say any of the things you mention, come to think of it my Harley riding buddies don't say the typical Harley stuff either. Then again I don't live in the US.........

[@chrisdetour7857]

Harley Davidson wouldn't give me a credit limit big enough to get a new bike. Yamaha got me a line of credit so I got a new 2012 vstar 950T

[@ethanfriedersdorf]

Bought my vulcan 2000 because i wanted the biggest motor for the least amount of money lol. Its like when you buy the great value brand of something only to realize you actually like the taste just as much as the name brand but for thousands of dollars less.

[@tbehls1183]

Ive got an 06 softtail nightrain, ape hangers, no fairing, loud pipes, bored out... I still love your videos and laugh at dentist's weekend geezer glides they bought for 50k. Keep making funny videos and ride what you like.

[@johnjohnson5496]

The reasons I strongly considered metric cruisers over a Harley or Indian is just because there were waaaay more options in my area to choose from within my budget. I'd take a brand new Scout Sixty over a brand new Vulcan 900 Classic, but there are like 6 Vulcan 900's for every Scout in my neck of the woods and they all cost about $3-4k less (brand new). When we're talking about comparisons between the two, they're really the same thing, just different styling for different tastes - at the end of the day, you're still getting cruiser performance and cruiser handling.

[@gerdz101]

I think that is one reason why people like Indian/H-D. You might see 5 people riding a vulcan 900 in your town/city but you might be the only person riding an Indian or H-D in your area. Its that uniqueness it brings when you ride one. I myself want to be unique. Not just another guy who rides a vulcan.

[@johnjohnson5496]

@@gerdz101 yea I totally get that, which is one of the reasons why I'm really drawn to the Indian, and the bike I'm 99% most likely going to end up actually buying lol

[@gerdz101]

@@johnjohnson5496 nice. Grats man.

[@adamgraf9513]

Thanks for taking it easy on Harley's this time. I know they have issues but I love them!

[@jaredkalinski4062]

My first bike was a 2005 R6. Second bike was a 2006 R6 🙄 stupid fun! But stupid impractical bikes. I went to school and was certified in Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. In those early year I talked a lot of trash about Harleys. Then I ended up working for a dealership that sold all four major imports (it was an old Home Depot, it was a huge shop!). I inspected, fixed, and test rode every bike that came in on trade in, plus every bike I assembled. Needless to say, I rode a lot of different bikes. When it came time to buy a more “practical” bike than the crotch rocket, I bought a Harley-Davidson. I love Harleys because they are Harley’s. There’s nothing like them. And you like what you like. Metric cruisers are great. I love the Rebal 500. It’s a great bike! It’s one I considered buying recently. But I bought another Harley. Because i can’t shake the desire for the look, sound, and feel of a Harley. Buy what you like. Ride what’s going to give you the most joy while your ride. They are all fun because they are a two wheeled machined. Honda metropolitan all the way up to the Harley Road glide. .

[@jaredfunk7941]

The only one I relate to is not having a loud exhaust. I do have to worry about loud exhausts in my area for decibel machines with cameras that will ticket you for noise. And I have to leave early in the morning and home late, and my neighbors are all old retirees who would put in a complaint. Not about "not having fun", but it is not the reason why I ride

[@undeadlurchgaming1383]

Ridden harleys, yamaha, indian, kawasaki, honda. When you sit on a bike and it just doesn't feel right for you. Main complaint i could think of for some: Harley - Sportster - felt 2 small for me/ turn signals seperated price Triglide - you dont lean/ more arm work/ turn signals seperated price Indian- Springfield, chieftain, Price/ little to no dealerships/ few mechanics that know how to work on one in the area scout - felt 2 small for me Yamaha- vstar 650- felt small for me vstar 1100- getting closer to proper size vstar 1300- proper size/ not a comfortable seat raider - heel shifter needs extended size 11 shoe would fit but a 12+ gets stuck between, turn radius is minimal kawasaki- 500 - turn radius was minimized due to knees hitting bar concours 1400 - not flat footed honda- cb- carborator + cold = long warm up to start riding rebel - all are 2 small for comfort including 1100 cbr - lean forward + back = short rides only st1300 - seat gets warm after a bit of riding (cold ride its a blessing, hot rides its a curse) grom- no hwy/ weight (350 limit/ should the bike weigh more or less than the rider) goldwing - automatic....really , whats this button dooo....(number of buttons) Gas only becomes a problem when you are getting closer and closer to E Loud pipes vs quiet prices load if dealing with alot of traffic/ daytime, quiet pipes if you dont want to wake up the neighbors 3 doors down when its in the early morning/ late at night, not having to yell to tell the person next to you something if no comms (WHAT?!?!) Nerd- so an awkward enthusiast....

[@YoungShag]

“You’re not gonna match the line of bikes out front of your favorite bar” is a crazy way to start a point where you end with “it’s hard to be a rebel when you look like everyone else”

[@thorroberts-scarlett8063]

I've had two metric cruisers (HARDLY Davidson's if you will...) I was sure that this time around I would get an HD to see what the hype was all about. But the hype costs money and in the end I grabbed a Yamaha Raider because on the used market, your dollar really does go further

[@ryano.5149]

Just opening a couple tabs in my browser, you can get the Suzuki C90T: their mid-level cruiser with a touring package, all 1462 cc's of it, with windshield, bags, the works: $13,049. Compare that to a bare-bones soft tail standard...just the bike alone, no windshield, no bags - I don't even think it comes with a passenger seat - it STARTS at $13,949! That's just one example, but if you don't care about the name on the tank, it's really a no-brainer!

[@hoodiepapa7344]

I actually want a versus 650 lt lol. I ain't ashamed!!

[@jcwheat71]

It is a great bike. I own one. If motorcycling is about vanity for you, as it is for Yammie, the Versus is not the bike for you.

[@hoodiepapa7344]

@@jcwheat71 I appreciate versatility.

[@l88ch3r]

@@hoodiepapa7344 I love mine.

[@johnnythemenace9926]

As a Harley fan boy I must say fuel economy is the best indicator of the engines health

[@MrZiggypop]

I have an 06 Suzuki s50 no fuel gauge no traction control duel carbs and a drum rear brake . It's the only bike I've ever had and I love it

[@Jagknorr]

Versys 650LT is life! It rides over the vibrating bones of terrible cruisers with its awesome suspension and power wheelie’ing fun.

[@Randolini]

I rode a Wide Glide with a Thunder header for 15 years. Now I have a Versys X300 and it's much more pleasant to ride. I rode from Van Alstyne to Denison one night doing 75 on U S 75 and it was great. Smooth as as a new born baby's butt at 9000 rpm. 61 mpg is nice also, as is the weight. I will be 75 in Sep. so I'm thrilled to be riding my 62nd. year. Keep them videos coming and I'll keep watching.

[@donttalktome4696]

Everyone should have a j cruiser for when the harley breaks down.

[@expendable4h002]

Be a man and fix your bike when it breaks down. LOL

[@MrNegative57]

Thought of that all by yourself ?

[@callumjohnson9433]

@@expendable4h002 men don't say and I quote "lol"

[@expendable4h002]

@@callumjohnson9433 They dont. Shit.

[@callumjohnson9433]

@@cowmath77 if you could please your woman she wouldn't be looking for extra help

[@just-another-guy]

95% of Harleys are still on the road since being built. The other 5% made it home lol. BTW I hated my Sportster. Mostly cos it was the 79 AMF hahaha. Though I do have a 78 XS1100 now so I'm quite happy. Great vid as always chaps.

[@88tcoupe]

NO NERDS! Love it!

[@jordanclark7625]

My Yamaha XV1700pcm is like a Harley Davidson that made love to an R1. Best muscle cruiser ever made.

[@racerrr2231]

Beautiful rebel 300

[@screddot7074]

2007 Honda VTX1800T. $8,700 new. Bring your own seat belt.

[@stevenkim5688]

I just bought my first motorcycle, a 2011 Yamaha Vstar 250, 10 days ago and have been riding constantly (so much fun) and when somebody doesn't wave back it's almost always been a Harley rider. Why so serious? 😅

[@adamlanglois563]

The littlest V star reminds them of the entry level bike they should have put out 30 years ago but didn’t

[@ilovemotocicleta]

I ride an indian at this moment but anywho, on the quiet exhaust part I keep mine stock (quiet) for stealth camping. Plus makes long days easier instead of hearing droning

[@MalfosRanger]

Yeah. If I ever change out the exhaust on mine, it'll be less about the sound and more about upping the performance.

[@jimmefz3328]

I see Diavel was never allowed to enter the chat.

[@seanbutler2291]

It's a sport bike with cruiser ergos. Let's b honest here. And it's not a "metric". It's a euro bike. And that's like a class of its own.

[@hovaflightschool5954]

So, after years of procrastination, I decided to get another bike. I bought a police Electra Glide Ultra Classic at a yard sale. Went to my ace mechanic and went from bow to stern (some boat jargon) and had it mechanically updated. For around 7 grand I have a gorgeous machine and it rides tremendously. I still want to ride the Honda 1100, but for now I have style and profile.

[@MiikeyLawless]

Me who commutes by motorcycle everyday: 😌

[@bradramirez1244]

sameee

[@sketch2002]

Yea, almost feel personally attacked for intentionally buying a CB300F to be economical. Guess I need to go buy a busa.

[@howieso]

Spike: “Hard to be a Rebel when you look like everyone else” Me: looks at my Honda Rebel... Ffff... Also me: [does mirror flip]

[@davidrayner9832]

Australian here. Back in 1980 I bought a 1977 Shovelhead because back then, H-Ds were almost unknown in Australia. You might have seen one every six months or so. By the late '80s, they were everywhere so I sold mine and have never owned another one. There's nothing wrong with them but I just like to have something different which is why I bought a H-D when no one else had one. Back then, I had to justify why I bought a tank that didn't go, didn't handle, and didn't stop. A mate and I went to the Black Hills Rally in 2015, renting bikes from Eagle Rider in Las Vegas. He chose a H-D Electra Glide and I chose an Indian Chieftain purey because I knew there'd be thousands of H-Ds there but very few Indians as they were new on the market at that time. These days, my first choice for a cruiser would be a Triumph Thunderbird and I'd feel no need to justify that to any H-D owner. BTW, I'm building a hot rod at the moment and it's not a Model A, '32 or '34 and it doesn't have a Ford or Chevy V-8 engine. I like to be different. Also, if H-D defined the cruiser, then surely Ducati defined the sports bike back in the '70s with their SS-750 so if something like a Suzuki Boulevarde is an imitation H-D, then a Buell (or even a Yamaha R-1) must be an imitation Ducati. Did Buell owners ever have to justify their choice of bike to Ducati owners? Maybe they did, I don't know. What's clear to me is that no brand 'owns' a certain style of bike. This doesn't apply so much is car world. The first muscle car was the Pontiac GTO. Is any other muscle car an imitation GTO? Does the owner of a Toyota Land Cruiser have to justify his car to the owner of a Jeep? Does anyone who buys the latest Corvette have to justify that and make lame excuses to the owner of a Ferrari? I wouldn't.

[@Mayjay87]

Suzuki Boulevard C50T here, I think it's all hilarious. Get yourself a bike you like, don't rag on anyone else for their choices, it's that easy 😂 just because you picked it, it doesn't mean it's there best option for everyone. My Dad has a 1200 Sporter, I rode it and felt cramped, the air cleaner dug into my knee and I'm only 5'8. It was a blast to ride, though, just like any motorcycle. My first bike was a Suzuki DR350, and my Dad says "when you gonna get a real" bike (at this time he was a Kawasaki fanboy) and I said, "can you take a bagger down trails like you can a dual sport, because that's a real bike." Either way, just have fun riding.

[@weshammermeister9044]

Why I didn't by a Harley? When I walked into the dealership in 2015, I wandered around for about 15 minutes before I was even acknowledged by the sales person. After talking to him, he decided that I could not afford it, so I went to the Yamaha dealership across the road, was welcomed there immediately. Fell in love with a used 2012 Roadliner, (was looking to buy new, but what the hell only had 4000 KM on it) Paid cash drove it home and called the Harley dealer to let them know my impression of the way the do business. I guess I wasn't the right fit for them. Won't darken a Harley dealership again because of that.

[@nak1067]

2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 , Run perfect and never see a Mechanik in 17 years, 😍

[@spencerjohn5188]

The amount of adjectives that are finding their way in front of a Harley's engine keep getting better and better.

[@ThisIsHazo]

This is the best opener I've seen for the rebel series y'all have been doing 😍

[@christians131]

When talking about older bikes, I’ve been told the reason to buy a Harley over a metric cruiser is the availability of parts

[@jonjonbrock]

That’s about the only thing HD is good for lol. Their bikes are so unreliable they make more money selling replacement parts than they do bikes....

[@SuicideVan]

@@jonjonbrock the irony is they are fairly reliable bikes in stock configuration, but they generally perform like crap so putting on aftermarket parts is a given.

[@christians131]

@@jonjonbrock to give them credit, I do know of any brand in history who sells culture better than Harley Davidson. People actually get the HD corporate logo tattooed on the body and I don’t know of any other company who has reached that level of clout🤣

[@devo3243]

Holy hell, yes. My 1400 intruder is stupidly reliable but my local dealerships don't even sell spark plugs for it anymore, because it uses a very uncommon type.... 😂

[@gunnerscustoms]

I am a sportbike guy too and have, actually, had a few decently handling cruisers. One, that is very surprising given the dimensions and tire sizes, is the Yamaha Raider S. It had decent power, for a cruiser, and turned in well, due to the weight kept low to the ground and offsets of tire widths, I believe? Not sure, but it just worked. Another, is the Kawasaki Mean Streak. Decent handling and ground clearance if you don't mind sacrificing for a little less power and torque. Great channel. Carry on! Lol

[@StirbMensch]

Yeah, I'll take my Shadow 600 over the Porkster 883 any day, any time, anywhere (I have some mild respect for the 1200, though)

[@kajstorms9210]

I got a 2007 Shadow 750 for $2100. It has been my only form of transportation for 4 months. Super reliable when you need it and very practical with a tail bag. Great for commuting and nice on long trips. A comparible sportster would have been over twice the price and performed not nearly as well. Have never regreted my decision.

[@tylerwalsh7587]

I get what you’re saying, but sportsters are super reliable. By far HD’s best bike. I do the bare minimum maintenance on mine, and the only issue I’ve had in two years was my negative battery terminal rattling loose, and my rear engine isolator spacer falling off. That’s it.

[@VileProject]

I have a Honda Shadow 600 (my starter bike!) and a Yamaha 1300 V-star. I bought both of these for less than half of what a comparable Harley would cost, and I have 100% of the fun. In my opinion there's only one reason that truly matters here, and it's Money. I've ridden a few Harleys, and honestly, it's just not worth all the extra money, especially with used bikes. Edit: Also, I'm a nerd. Suck it.

[@cstarr3240]

Reliability; if Harley riders cared about it, the V-Rod would still be with us. And thinking about fuel economy while riding a motorcycle is like thinking about meiosis while having sex.

[@ZombieZim713]

They ARE reliable and get pretty good MPG if you keep you're wrist out of it to enjoy the stump pulling torque.

[@DefZen343]

@@ZombieZim713 ive seen more metric cruisers broke down on the side of the road than Harleys 👀 more than any type of bike, even more than clapped out crotch rockets 😹

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@DefZen343 What are the sales figures for metric cruisers vs Harleys?

[@DefZen343]

@@aaronleverton4221 probably pretty high considering how fast people are scrapping them 🤔 bmws, japanese touring bikes like a versys650 or similar and harleys are always in good shape, no matter the miles and the age, guess most people who buy a metric cruiser has no intention of maintaining them 😔

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@DefZen343 The reason I ask is because if there are more of one kind of bike than another then you are going to see examples of that kind of bike broken down more often. That's just how numbers work.

[@fuggoff5277]

It was Suzuki's large Intruder that, with its 1360 cubic centimeters, was the first Japanese chopper to just exceed the capacity of the fat 1340 Harleys in the second half of the 1980s. What mattered even more: She was taken seriously even by the die-hard Harley fan base.

[@That90sKid]

Noob and Spite both woke up together one morning and said. Well hot dangit its time to meme. I want Spites face on a shirt. Make it happen.

[@CRGmotors]

I definitely feel the get more for your money thing kinda works better in the used market... because the metrics tent to tank in value far faster than harley. I got 100hp/130+ftlbs 2053cc of 04 vulcan 2000 for under 5 grand... the same year and priced harley is an anemic 88ci couch. To get similar performance and ridability I was having to look at 103 and 107 bikes. Am I wrong?

[@rafewaldeck7358]

Just not a Harley guy, Yam. Got 2002 Sabre 1100 and I love it. My dream bike is an '86 Shadow 1100. Just really like the style of it. In my experience, a lot of "Harley Boys" are condescending elitists who just want to shit on anything that isn't a Harley and make somebody feel less than because they didn't buy the "Sony of the motorcycle world". Not my style, man. Ride what you like because YOU like it and enjoy yourself.

[@daveburrow5831]

I'm on my 2nd Harley. Rode a Dyna wide glide for a long time. Now I have an Electra Glide ultra limited. Love em both. But I rode Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki before. I've also been a cruiser oriented rider. I prefer the relaxed style of riding as opposed to "attack" mode. I've ridden street bikes. Ninja and liter bikes, and yes, I have ridden my buddy's "boosa" several times!! Nothing like the feel and handling and performance of a street bike. But for a 400 mile day of scenery intake and fun with a group of riding buddies, a street bike would require me 4 trips to my chiropractor and possibly traction to recover from that attack riding position. As far as preference, I preference the relaxed ergonomics and riding style. I know that the trade off is handling and overall performance, but I'm good with that for creature comfort and ridability for me personally. Its not what you ride or where you are going. It's all about the experiences and the ride there. Keep up the great work and I love your videos. Very informative and often just funny as hell!!

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

I've ditched thinking my first bike should be a Versys 650 and I'm going for a secondhand Tiger 800. :) Thank you Papa Yam for showing me the light..

[@zurn56]

Even with fuel economy, my Scout got about 50 a gallon and my Chief gets about 47 so.... I really don't care as long it goes vroom

[@bestgeeksmd]

The only reason I bought my Honda CTX1300 and did not go for the Harley at that moment was the sticker Price. Let's be honest I got a bike with ABS Traction control Bluetooth side and top bags that was new 15995 and I got it for 7995 it was the last bike that they have and Honda only made it here in US for one Year so I was "Lucky" to get the last new stock from 2014 in 2018. To say that I'm completely happy with my bike it will be a lie. There are things that I hate on it such as mirrors, wind deflection and Tire size. Next Year I'm planning to replace it with something a bit more powerful and smarter, I was looking in to Road Glides but I cannot justify spending 27995 on the bike and additional 13000 to make it look and run good so I will probably be going with BMW K1600B. After your review of R18 it basically sealed it for me. Yes I know service is expensive on BMW and they do have some issues with electrical but that is why there is a warranty and dealers to fix it

[@Muppetfanforevah]

Metric cruiser girl here. And a nerd. I love watching Fortnine's analyses of all sorts of bike topics with actual physics. Plus I enjoy the occasional game of DnD with friends. So big time nerd, but I'm a chick who rides, soooooo I think that balances out the nerdiness, yeah? Honestly, if money were no object I probably would have gotten a Harley for my first bike. As a kid I rode on the back of my brother in law's HD and thought all bikes were HD until I was a teen. Always wanted one and now, I'm not so sure. I purchased a 2004 Honda Shadow 750 and I love her! She was far easier to handle and ride than the Harley I learned on during my MSF. The clutch and throttle were both very forgiving and I didn't feel like I was sitting on a child's bike. She is loud and beefy enough for me. Also, it's a shaft driven bike which takes the chain maintenance out of the equation. I know we are discussing new bikes for newbs, but I cannot help thinking that beginners should not be buying new anyway. Off topic, I appreciate you having a lady rider join your show. While I love you and Spite, and you two are a big reason I finally got up on 2 wheels, why not add a weekly or even a monthly show where it's just her. Ya know for us gals. A woman has unique needs on a bike. Like a lower seat height for example. And it seems she digs cruisers. Most of the female riders I see are on street bikes, so it's cool to see another girl on a cruiser. Also I love, love, love that you have been leaning into cruisers!!!

[@marka2510]

All Harley's have belt drive since the mid 1990's. I have owned 7 H-D's and in over 250K miles of riding have never had to replace a belt.

[@MrPhoenixPhotography]

[@NandoWasabi]

I got my first metric cruiser Honda vtx 1300r for a good deal. I would love about everybody thinks it’s Harley. Except for the Harley bros. They can see my metric cruise a mile away.

[@jorgepalermo4091]

I have 3 motorcycles, a 1983 susuki GS, a 2013 yamaha TTR 230 and a 2018 kawasaki z900RS I just love riding regardless of what kind of bike but hopefully soon I will get a Harley trike since I'm not getting any younger

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Cant it just be, I bought the bike I bought because, I like it. Harley don’t do it for me. Why do people by Rebels, Vulcans, Shadows, V Stars? They start with the small ones because they are easy to ride and are good beginner bikes. After riding a bike you enjoyed, It’s a natural choice to get a bigger one from same make because they liked the bike they learned on. If Harley made a better beginner bike more people would by it. I ride a Triumph because, I like it. It appeals to me. Rebels, Vulcans ect didn’t. Enjoy your ride. I kind of like the Versus or V Strom. They have good fuel economy.

[@somebiker3459]

You buy a Harley because you want a Harley, when you spend a lot of your younger life around harleys like me it’s hard to not get sucked into it by family members, love the video you guys show do more like this

[@parkersgarage4216]

Exactly, I grew up around them as well. When it came time to purchase a bike harley it is. Do I have any regrets absolutely not.

[@somebiker3459]

@@parkersgarage4216 exactly, don’t get me wrong though from watching yammie I’d love to try ride many other types of bikes, harleys are just my go to

[@parkersgarage4216]

@@somebiker3459 I fully agree, I'd like to try them all tbh. I've owned a grom and ridden a car 600rr and gsxr 600 so far. I like all bikes to be honest.

[@gerdz101]

I feel like when people say "My X bike is more reliable, fuel efficient and only got it for x amount of dollars compared to your Harley" is like weird flexing their riced Honda Civic against a Mustang.

[@massomarcos]

Spot on brotha

[@kennyphelps1160]

The mt109 Is no ricer lol

[@spenceriavello753]

Well it’s funny because I have a Suzuki boulevard m90 and I’m working on going from that to a Harley because I realized I was kidding myself chasing that Harley feel without the Harley badge

[@johnortiz6780]

This video is awesome I’m happy I went Harley Davidson don’t regret it one bit 💪🏼

[@cliffordmeyers3688]

I bought a Vulcan 800 and I love it, yeah I get trash talk from other riders....but it’s my bike and I didn’t buy it for a look. 20,000 miles with a smile the whole time, still rocking a carb and a chain.

[@mickstafford456]

Honda used gear driven cams in it's VFR750. The reason, was that they had, had issues with the automatic cam chain tensioner on earlier bikes not working. Resulting in a slack cam chain eating large chunks out of the engine casing. Gear driven cams are, compared to chain, or belt driven, cams. Maintenance free.

[@yamaharider8014]

Everyone has to do that which makes them happy. If it has 2wheels, and runs well, has decent brakes/tires on it, I'm good. I'm not into the hype. My current ride is a Yamaha Super Tenere, with the crappy stock seat, with gelpad so I can ride it for more than 45mins...👍😺

[@shnarklevonbarkle110]

As someone who has loved Harleys my whole life and been riding and working on them for almost three decades, there's one serious problem that I've never encountered on any of my Japanese bikes, i.e. you can't let a Harley sit very long before they just rust to pieces. Harley owners today are basically the exact same people who bought Harleys 50 years ago. The younger generations don't want to spend all morning washing and polishing all that chrome before they take it out on the road which is probably why Harley is building all these blacked out no-nonsense bikes now. Even so, I don't think that's going to save Harley. As much as I practically idolized the bikers and gangs thundering down the highways when I was a kid, the novelty has worn too thin for me to take these clowns seriously anymore. After hanging out on poker runs or riding only a few miles with these guys I suddenly realized that the vast majority of them are complete imbeciles.

[@impaledface7694]

Liked the chill tunes. Got my metric after riding a sportster. Liked both bikes. Might try one as my own later.