Ugly Secrets, Why Everyone Buys Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Harley Davidson dominates the large motorcycle market - why everyone buys Harley Davidson motorcycles looks at the five main reason why -- and the bonus reason that's most important of all.
Is this the mad rambling of a fanboy or do you agree? (Once you see the last reason you will buy one straight away)
What's your favourite reason? -- or maybe you hate Harley's? Let me know in the comments.
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[@Yeahabouthat]

I was born and grew up in the UK . One day in 1962, shortly after buying my first bike, a 200cc, Triumph Tiger Cub, I was on holiday in South Wales and saw a Harley Davidson parked in the carpark of a small village railway station. Back in the 1950's and 60's Harleys weren't trendy, they were virtually unknown in England. Even as a 20 y/o biker I'd never even heard of Harley Davidson, but that day I just stood there in that car park staring at it in complete awe. I had no idea what it was, just that I had to have one ! My life took many twists and turns around the world since that day but finally in 2012 I bought myself a 1986 FXR for my 69th birthday. It had been over 40 years since I'd last ridden a motorcycle, a 1958 Bonneville cafe racer with a full wrap around fairing and clip-ons, so adapting to a bike twice that size and weight and with forward controls and ape hangers was a bit of a learning curve. I rode that FXR for 10 years only finally succumbing to my "kids" constant safety concerns and selling it last year ( 2022 ) just before my 80th birthday. I got old, but that feeling you get , feet up, kicking back and cruising along the highway in an open face helmet with a 75 mph wind in your face, accompanied by that Harley engine sound, that never gets old. You can't explain it, you either get it or you don't. 🤟😎🤟Ride safe and don't be afraid to be cool 🤟😎🤟

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you, it certainly is a unique feeling

[@colnuttall9035]

You’re still breathing, get yourself another Harley. You can put electric or hydraulic ‘landing wheels’ on it. Unless you are unable to ride, of course. It’s not over till it’s over. There’s always trikes, or good forbid, side cars. Good luck A.

[@BrizBiker]

Ride what makes you happy, doesn’t matter what others think.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

True and wise, thank you

[@jerzywoking1699]

Unless you ride a Harley, in which case owners will dismiss every other marque of bike.

[@metcruza5536]

@@jerzywoking1699 More respect for the dude that rides his scooter rain, some whatever...than the bloke who jumps on his CVO or Breakout on a sunny Sunday and locks it away on winter.

[@stuartosborn4785]

I have a yamaha 1200 super tenere and a harley superglide custom and NOBODY takes a blind bit of notice of the Yamaha but LOADS of people comment on my gorgeous immaculate harley . They are just beautiful.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for the comment - I agree with you.

[@adingman9798]

I've been riding since 1965. I've owned almost every brand out there, some good , others not so much. I never owned a Harley up until about 7 years ago. I decided one day I'd get a Harley and try it out. I found a flawless, low mileage '04 Dyna Super Glide about 2 1/2 hours away from my place. The price was right so I trailered it home. NOTE: "This Dyna will never be sold" it's that nice.. Since then I have added 3 more H-D to the herd and maybe a 4th very soon.I love the ease of maintenance, dependability and overall looks of these bikes. And more importantly , I've never had to walk home from a ride.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Wow, you are lucky having a stable. Whats your favourite Harley?

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@markjaycox8811 sounds like you have a long history of fun, well done

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@markjaycox8811 lol, I,m not game to write up my stories here.

[@adamakins9748]

03 Dyna Low rider with 92,777 miles on it, 80K of which I've put on since 2014 it as well will never be sold. I also own a 2014 streetglide special with 30.288 miles that won't be sold, I am adding a 2022 Yamaha MT07 which I've never even test ridden

[@davidcook7816]

Bought my first Harley Davidson for my 80th birthday. 82 now and lovin' it!!! Yes, they have soul.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Wow, you are a legend and inspiration. Keep it up and ride safe

[@backcountrybob]

Man, you nail it with every video. It's hard to comment because you have already said it all. There is nothing like an air cooled, push rod, V twin. I don't have movie star good looks, but when I'm on my Harley I have beautiful women coming up to talk to me all the time. It really makes me laugh. There is also the instant "street cred", it's all quite funny. None of that happens to me riding any other brand. I don't ride my Harley for any of those reasons, I just ride it because I love the bike. The rumble stirs my soul and we could all use some soul stirring. Thanks for all your hard work and keep these great videos coming.

[@johnblegen1150]

Just found your channel yesterday on the pushup challenge and subscribed because of my budget I've rode a 04 Honda 1100 for a few years and loved every minute of riding. This winter found a great deal on a 19 breakout and will never look back it so badass

[@OldNotDead-Club]

oh yeah the breakout is def a badass looking bike - love it -- and welcome to the channel

[@motorcycleden]

Heard about your channel from Kraken's Garage. Enjoyed your video about Harley-Davidson and I agree with all your points. We've only owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 2018 but they've been 4 great years!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Welcome to the channel - doesn't matter how long you have been riding - as long as you enjoy it

[@tjab1715]

Your video is one of the best evaluations ever to be made. Great channel!!! Keep up the great work!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you that's much appreciated

[@jackpeters9048]

I've owned north of 30 bikes in my life...Seven brand new Harleys...I can say with the utmost certainty, it is indeed a club thing...It's like all the glitter people going to a glitzy fitness center because "that's what the cool people do." I've watched Harley fall into the same sham of a thing...I've recently bought a new triumph and my 8th new klr 650 for back road adventure..bought both for what I would have paid for a Harley...Are Harleys cool? Yes....Are they over priced? yes...Is that their appeal? Yes........In short....If you absolutely need the bump in ball size...Sweet...You found your disguise...If you want the "best" bike for the task at hand, there are definitely better bikes...And one final note for the narrator..I've also owned a new Gold Wing...Aint no Harley as comfortable!!!!!....period....Ride Safe...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for your input. I tried to buy a Gold Wing once. Was impossible to find one in the show room let alone test ride therefore no sale. -- you can make Harley's pretty comfortable.

[@chrisvantassel8867]

Man, I disagree whole heartedly. I own many bikes and many flavors of bikes. When I chose my Harleys they were for a reason and it was after test riding the competition for that respective model. That being said, I would take my Road Glide Special over any Goldwing. Goldwings are sterile and boring in my opinion. The RGS is the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden, mine has a Russell Daylong seat which does help even more. My other Harley is a Low Rider S which is a smaller more manageable, fun cruiser. I have since put a stage 2 on it so it is also very fast and torquey. Nothing feels like a Harley and their unique feel, comfort and vibe make them interesting and fun to me. I also Own many others that for me personally do what they do best in their respective category including: Gen 1(1985) and Gen 2 (2019) VMAX, MT10, Super Duke Evo, Husky 701, Beta 390RR-s and BMW R1250GS. I purchased all of these after test riding the competition so they were all chosen for a reason. These, of course, are what fit me best and may not fit others. These would be my personal choices as best in their category. If I needed to travel there is no question in my mind I take the Road Glide, Cruising I take my Low Rider S, for pure ballistic burnouts either Vmax, for sport touring the GS, for adventure riding the Husky, for canyon carving the MT10 or Super Duke, for trails the Beta. I do think that Harley is over priced but then again, they have provided me with bikes that you can't match in their respective categories so maybe they are priced right. One thing Harley is good about, when supply chain issues are not at hand, is negotiating on the price. I left the showroom floor with a brand new RGS and an extra seat for $25k out the door all fees included. The BMW and Super Duke are not far off from that. My one caveat though is that I hate older Harleys. I have owned many and sold many but when the new gen of engine (M8) came out the entire Harley Line improved. I test road the RGS in 2017 and it was SO much better than the previous generation in every way so I base my opinions on the newer Harleys. The newest 114/117 motors are even better.

[@jackpeters9048]

@@chrisvantassel8867 groovy.....just groovy dude....

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I agree with you

[@theonlyredspecial]

I’ve had a goldwing in pearl white a few years ago and loved it. Got a road glide cvo limited and I prefer the Harley. It’s beautiful paint and all metal. Build quality is amazing. Love both engines the goldwing flat 6 is super smooth and you can do massive miles on it. The 117 cvo twin engine has loads of character and I’ve found myself able to do just as long rides on it as the goldwing. I like the highway pegs too. They can help with longer runs in the saddle. Don’t see why we need to attack one or another. Both great touring bikes. Second hand bikes I’ve owned he their value great too in uk/Ireland. Hard to get your first one but they keep value well. Some really weird posts here with people claiming to say there is a very bad mentality with Harley owners. I know a lot of really cool people who ride them and they aren’t against other bikes at all or arrogant. Maybe that’s an American thing I don’t know.

[@brianwessel2291]

Really enjoy your videos...good content and well presented!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks very much - it's appreciated

[@xromeox7]

Imformative and extremely Well put together Ayman cheers mate🍻 #TeamPirate

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much

[@joshcooper86]

I use to have a ZX6R and use to ride it everywhere… always super sore, shoulders etc. Now own a Harley Breakout FXBRS 114 2018 with air ride suspension, high handle bars… so nice to ride 😍 Great video, keep it up 👍🏻

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you - breakouts look so cool, love them

[@graemekent1124]

I have 3 Harleys in the garage and ride at least 1 every day. A little bit of obnoxious intimidation goes a long way to help keep you alive.😁👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Best comment so far - if it was a competition with give aways - you win. Thank you (that's an idea) I find it's helped me enormously in traffic

[@neiluscook2283]

Love those reasons! Esp. The Cool Factor - backed up by the rest. Took the words out of my mouth lol. For me it's a no brainer, the customization is endless, and keeps your heart pumping thru winter months here in the Pacific northwest. I have 3. Comfort, reliability, low maintenance, parts availability, custom stuff, the brotherhood on the road - anywhere - the black leather ambiance! Cool mate Way Cool. People all take note. "Chrome don't get you home, but makes you look good going there!"

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@APOMonaHarleyInMiddle-Earth]

As a younger bloke I grew in the north east of England. You saw very few Harleys about. It was all sports bikes , commuters or tourers… The motorcycle press rarely gives HDs a fair review, and often comparing them to other bikes brands is like chalk and cheese. Comparing a sportster to a fireblade is just dumb. But a big bagger might get a fair review against a Goldwing… So the appeal of a HD to a younger rider is low, hes after speed, handling, ‘excitement’ … and wanted a ‘crotch-rocket’… as we called them… The younger rider also probably cant afford a HD, and the idea of keeping something for years coz you dont really need to update it each year to keep up with the trends, is made null and void when you look at maintenance costs due to erosion rusting due to salted roads in cold climates…. After 3 years or so things are looking pretty rough, so time to trade in for a new bike… before corrosion kills any value it has. But then theres the fairer sex , and do they want to be perched clinging on for grim death on the back of a plastic missile on an inch of foam pad and a singe leather strap to hang onto if lucky… That’s where the cruiser comes in… but even then , in the UK a HD is probably not the best choice due to cost and corrosion issues… My own journey was Yam XJ600 Diversion, Suz GSX600f, Kwaka ZX9R (c1), meets wife to be… gets Yam 1600 wildstar… emigrates to NZ… gets a Fatboy. I love my Harley, but being husband, dad, business owner working 5.5 days a week, with a acre section to maintain… the chance to get the bike out and go for a spin is rare… fair weather biker, no fun in riding in the rain… I always joked I ride my lawnmower more frequently than my Harley ☹. Hopefully that’s about to change as kids are off to Uni, and were looking at sliding into early retirement… time to get bike done up and back on the road. The Mrs might even come too! Keep up the videos, I enjoy them!

[@charlesstatkus]

Always wanted a Harley, but my first motorcycle was a BSA 650 Lightning. We started to get away from camping so I traded our camper for the BSA. Rode it in the Chicagoland area for about 10 years until we moved to Florida where we sold the BSA. Thirty years later we retired to Kenosha Wisconsin. One day while riding up to Racine, Cathy asked me; “When are we going to get a Harley?” WOW, where did that come from!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stopped in the local Harley Dealer and told them I had 10 years of experience and I wanted to have my feet flat on the pavement and I wanted 1200 CCs or better. I was standing next to a new 2014 XL1200T. While sitting on her, the dealer started her up. My pen jumped right out of my pocket into my hand. In 2019 I traded up to a new 2019 FXLR, 107 M8 with a HD torque cam Stage 2. Most of my riding is country roads around 45 mph. Couldn’t be happier with my LowRider and at 80 years young, it will most likely be my last motorcycle.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for the comment. If you are riding at 80!! you are a legend - well done and safe travels

[@saddle8bag]

I've been riding 45 yrs and never cared for, nor owned an HD until 3 yrs ago. I have owned a couple other cruisers. In 2011, I bought a Victory Cross Roads and thought that bike was the cat's meow, particularly for traveling, though it was a great commuter too. Functionally, that bike was superior to HD. Fit, finish, paint, not so much, but I still thought it was a great looking thing too. So I planted it in a deer in 2014 and that was that. Then came 2017. Polaris kills the Vic brand and HD announces the M8. Ironically, Polaris goes backwards and makes an overly hot running, two valve big twin that starts wheezing at 4k rpm. Meanwhile, HD jettisons their overly hot running lump for a four valve, cool running bike with a decent suspension and brakes. They brought back everything I loved about my Cross Roads and it had all the premium touches of an HD. Brilliant...except that they had terrible infant mortality. Engines sumped, brakes were failing, and tranny oil was getting sucked into the primary. Bummer. Always hopeful, I checked into the forums from time to time to read the latest banter. Lo and behold, in 2020 they gave the M8 an updated oil pump, vented the primary, fixed the brakes and created a bike I'd buy. And I did. And 3 yrs later I got 40k miles on it (one of two bikes I own). It's been nearly flawless and the easiest thing to maintain since the Victory. The only issue I had was coming come from a trip, I hit some terrible potholes and the exhaust broke. Called a local dealer and they fixed it under warranty. No hassle at all. Took them a while to get it right, but they did and I'm now a genuine fan.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for your detailed comment - same reason i purchased a 2020 M8

[@thejerseyj5479]

I'm a Harley Davidson man and my '07 Road King looks as good as new. And I ride it alot. That's one of the best things about Harleys, they hold up extremely well. Also the "cool factor", my first nike was a Yamaha V Star. A really good motorcycle but, if a Harley would pull up next to me at a light I would feel myself shrinking. And by the time the light changed I was 5"'3 and 36-22-36.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Love the RK, I understand what you mean

[@johnasbury9915]

Ride my Road King when I wanna have a relaxing time,my 4:06 Concours14 when I feel the need for speed and my little F650GS when I just wanna putt about and possibly down a fire road or three.. all bikes are fun and I love em all.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for the comment and I do agree - all bikes are fun

[@arlanwade3268]

"Pirate gear vs Power Ranger gear" LMAO! Never heard that one before, that was choice. A tip of the hat to Aussies; I prefer the Mad Max look with a full-face helmet

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol, that always gets a laugh but it's true

[@arlanwade3268]

Occasionally I'll see one of those Rossi-wanabe clowns fully geared ala MotoGP, cruising like a Prius on their shiny new SS on a hot day. I'm thinking; "Hey jackass! No racetrack for 100 miles, the Highway speed limit is 70 and it's reckless driving if you get there too quick. Are you afraid you might fall off your bike and get a booboo? Man up Super-dweeb"

[@sidgrover8628]

I’m 66 yrs old just picked up my first Harley..it’s a beautiful showroom quality 2004 Dyna wide glide low miles 6200…I also own a 84’ V65 Magna and a 2006 VTX 1800R….I love them all for sure

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great bike the wide glide and you are lucky have a few bikes to choose from, thanks for watching

[@smilingscottsman]

Good morning sir. I've watched 4 of your videos so far and may I be so bold as to suggest that during recording you increase your microphone gain so we don't have to turn our volume up so much to hear you clearly.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you - the older videos had problems. I think this is fixed on the newer ones?

[@rodzimmerman1979]

I had sport bikes before I bought my first Road king. I always had to be wringing them out to avoid boredom. I can enjoy slow riding my Harley's, it's just a different experience and the comfort level is off the chart in comparison. No other brand has the sole of an H-D. Indian is probably the closest but with a glassy smooth idle and vibration free experience its just not the same.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for your comment, I know what you mean and I agree

[@tax905972]

So you’re a racer instead of a touring rider?

[@gareerabaza6904]

Great video Aymen 👌🏼… when I started riding my mrs said I will never get on your bike unless it’s a Harley

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much

[@hondanut7564]

Great video mate !! I think you pretty much nailed it !! I am sure the Goldwing is a better bike from factory, but unfortunatley I don't qualify yet for purchasing, as I am only 51

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol - maybe? Thanks for the kind words.

[@michaelelwell7476]

I had pretty much written off Harley Davidson in the 1970s and rode Norton, Triumph and BSA bikes. I now ride a 1996 FLHPI and have completely changed my mind about the brand. It is dependable and practical for the road. I live in a rural area in the Northwest USA and it is at least a hundred miles round trip to go to a big town. So I am very appreciative of my old dependable road bike.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I love the road king, why did you buy a Police model?

[@michaelelwell7476]

@@OldNotDead-Club well, I am a guitar maker and one of my customers got the bike for me a few years ago so I would make him another guitar. He saw the bike advertised and thought it would suit me, so I didn’t actually pick it out myself. I’m happy with it.

[@tax905972]

We in the United States 🇺🇸 call the big bikes from Roadking to the ultra limited as a touring bike. The soft tails down are cruisers.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, didn't know that

[@dogrunnerlive1]

Love it mate, great to see some more aussie content. Subd to your channel, love the bikes and the mental health content also in your other vids. Watching a few of your vids in the cave and chillin' with a couple of rums, cheers.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks mate, much appreciated, have a great night

[@dogrunnerlive1]

@@OldNotDead-Club no worries, will do. Might make it to one of your rides one day hopefully✌️

[@Garrett1986]

Fun video mate. Figured I'd chime in 🤷‍♂ why not. I've been riding since 1998. Got my start on Honda, first with a 72 SL125, then to an 07 Shadow Spirit, then to an 06 VTX, before I got into my first Harley with a 2010 RKC and now a 2012 RG. There are a few things I miss about my old Honda's...primarily that in the American south (GA, FL, and TX), full water cooling is SO NICE. Was also nice in the winter time; the cylinder heads were cool enough I could just lay my gloved hands against them to help warm them up. That being said, I don't miss that aspect enough to go back to Honda. My Harley's are so much easier to work on, maintain, and customize than my Honda's were, and there is something about a 45º twin...not sure exactly how to put it to words. It feels more natural, almost organic; ironically it feels smoother to ride, there's less of that feeling of a staccato. I think maybe my comfort with the "loping" cadence may come from my upbringing raising and riding horses. Metric bikes to me have the feeling of a horse's trot (an even 2-beat gate) which is the most uncomfortable gate for the rider, whereas the lope (or canter for y'all English riders out there) is this uneven 3-beat gate, like du-du-dum-pause-du-du-dum-pause, and it's way more comfortable for the rider. Harley's to me feel like they have a "loping" gate to them. No real point to any of that, just a bit of a flow on consciousness. Whatever you ride, enjoy it; ride fast, don't die.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you - you hit the nail on the head, most bikes are great but there is something special about the Harley v twin

[@fxrst_anvers6976]

Love my Harley like your channel 🤙🏻

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you - that's much appreciated

[@snukissnukis6381]

I live in Northern Ireland, part of UK. One Harley dealer just over here. Price of street glide 2018 with 5000 miles is crazy £22.500. Where in main land England same bike, same miles cost £18.500.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Wow big difference! Make sure the mods are the same sometimes one has more

[@coloradobiker8483]

I like the 114 m8 with the s&s 475 cam chest kit and d&d 2into1 tuned with power vision sounds amazing and rips nicely!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Agree, that's similar to mine

[@guyfuller1369]

New subscriber from Saskatoon, Canada, in the heart of the bald-assed prairies. Kraken sent me. I’m an Indian owner, but I won’t hold your HD preference against you. 😉 Much, if not all of your analysis applies exactly as well to the Indian cruisers. Love the big HD bikes and would’ve had a Harley but for the unscrupulousness of the local MoFoCo dealership. Cheers!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Hi and welcome to the channel. Look forward to doing something on Indian bikes in the future

[@mrharleypup]

Best sounding HD engine? Surely has to be the Twin Cam. Although I may be biased. The boys can tell when I'm riding up just by the sound. They are pretty distinct. Great video!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

It's a great point - the Twin cam does sound great - and I had an Evo once that had an awesome sound, and lol...

[@Jonathan_Knight]

Almost bought a Harley...the dealer lied to me THREE times...I bought an Indian Challenger Dark Horse and never looked back. Not part of the "Me Too" Harley riders...still like the look of the Road Glide....don't tell my wife..please...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol, i have a black street glide so I'm deep in the heart of "me too" Indian bikes are awesome lol and are nearly Harley's so you are in the club with me.

[@Jonathan_Knight]

@@OldNotDead-Club I still REALLY like the Road Glide...

[@mrgundog_07]

Im about to turn 50 and just bought my first bike. A Harley. I didnt even consider another brand. I did look at a couple Harley models due to cost, but as soon as I laid eyes on a slightly used Heritage Classic, I had to have her. 🤙🏼

[@StreetSinner]

I was riding my ZX10R on the road between Dixon and Paradise in Montana when in the oncoming lane came a man on a cherry vintage late-70's shovel, raked, 16" apes, upswept fishtail pipes crossing the tall chrome sissy bar, shirtless, maybe early 20's in age, native american dude, lean and dark, cowboy boots and jeans, probably pulling about 90mph with a huge smile on his face and about 4 feet of jet black straight hair trailing horizontally and chaotically behind him. With that moment burned in my memory, it's inevitable that I'll ride a harley someday.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Makes an awesome image

[@stratolestele7611]

Best sound of all of my Harleys? Was my 100% S&S (evo) stroker motor in an aftermarket Softail frame. Not one HD I encountered could touch it.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

That would sound awesome!

[@Peteslife]

I bought mine online during the lockdowns.. hadnt owned a bike for 25 years, hadnt ridden for about 10 to 15 years and that was just a quick ride of dads last bike before he sold it. Hopped on and felt at home straight away. I bought the harley as I needed a low bike (hip injury).. Love it.. got the bug and already dreaming of a bigger tourer.. done nearly 60k kms in under 2 years.. lots more kms and destinations I want to go explore.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for the comment -- it looks like you are on your way to a lot of fun. Which model do you have?

[@Peteslife]

@@OldNotDead-Club fatboy lo.. I thought I needed the lowest bike there is.. turns out I can go a little higher, bigger and more comfy.. and I had never even sat on a harley before this one arrived in the van.. I was so nervous.. but it was the best thing I have done.. love it.. also bought the cheapest with ABS and an alarm. That was the 3 requirements, low alarm and ABS. I would love a pan american and explore some dirt roads.. but cant.. ohh well enjoying the bitumen and staying in motels.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I love the Fatboy Lo. I used to own one, regret selling it

[@Peteslife]

@@OldNotDead-Club it might be this one.. haha the previous owner had done 20k in 10 years. So I set a goal of doing 20k in 1 year.. i got to 22k at the end of the 12 months. (Total 42k kms on the odo).. its now nearly up to 80k kms In 23months..

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Breakout is an awesome looking bike

[@victorgonza4528]

On point my man, HD cool factor undeniable.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@fuujinmugen]

Nice one 😎 Thanks for Posting 👍 Harleys are great! Got a few in my ‘stable’ Favourites are the Springers, ride my Cross Bones as often as I can 💯 You ever ride a Harley with the Springer Frontend? Thanks again, regards from S Africa 🤘

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I love springers - they look cool

[@stratolestele7611]

The guy that said "you can't wear that with a Harley" is really over thinking this whole thing. I started out that way maybe 35 years ago, but I couldn't give a rat's a** about what people think or really anything for that matter. Esthetics are in the mind of the rider. This is coming from a long time rider in Texas where many Harley riders wear t-shirts, shorts, Chuck Taylor's and no helmet. I've done it too. I just stopped caring. I'm riding a new Kawi z900rs café and am having a absolute blast. Sure, I might add back another Harley at some point, but I ride for myself - as I, personally, think everyone should. This is sounding a bit like a newbie channel.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I have had a z900rs, great bike. Take from the channel what you wish, its a forum for discussion

[@shawnchase5573]

I think what I love more than anything about my Harley Davidson street glide is exactly what you said the comfort and styling of the bike Harley's are amazing quality it's true what they say with price comes quality

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching - spot on

[@tonyj8947]

NIce detailed video. Since i was young i always wanted a Harley heritage softail. Then, during the 80's my brother bought a low rider with the AMF engine and he was always repairing the bike, something always going wrong with it. So, now i wanted a metric bike because i want to enjoy my bike not fix it. I bothered my brother and tell him that "HD are unreliable, if HD had an airplane i would never fly in it, LOL."..Fast forward to 2020 and HD came along way with reliability so i bought myself what i always wanted, Harley heritage softail in vivid black V107.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you. The heritage is a nice looking bike and a great ride. I have had Harley's since the early 90's with no problems at all.

[@colnuttall9035]

HD under AMF had poor quality issues, not to mention rumours of employee sabotage. Since the Willie G. and the executives bought the company all that changed, becoming the Harley Davidson we know now. We got better design, hugely improved quality and enthusiasts running the company. Now those people got old and we have more corporate types in control. They haven’t always got it right, but name me a company that has. In my view HD are doing well in a tough environment.

[@chrisrestifo7010]

It's been my experience here in the USA, given good condition, the older the bike , the higher the resale.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@vzmax]

What I like a lot on Harley's is the drive belt. What I really don't like is the too frequent engine oil changes. And gearbox !! With 3 drain plugs. On my bike, one oil, one drain plug and that's all.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Fair enough

[@martincvitkovich724]

so you are ok with clutch debris circulating in your motor?

[@vzmax]

@@martincvitkovich724 Not really. Actually, I just don't know the reason why the clutch is inside the oil, it's not like that on a car engine !

[@geoffhall7827]

When it comes to comfort. With me and my scoot, 2010 fatty. I have lepera bare bones. The only reason I got this seat is the fact it moulds great to the bike. Follows the strut tight. But I want to have it moved back a few inches and also bring the back up a bit for lumbar support. As for my scoot , like you I have 475 cams 107 top end new oil pump and plate. Good pipes fire sweeps Bassani, 14 inch apes. All S&S

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol, I've had a "bare bones" before, I wouldn't call it comfortable?

[@OutbackOutlaw]

Kraken sent me. I’ve got an Indian and a Harley. My dream bike is a Heritage Softail. One day I will own her!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

welcome to the channel, where are you in the outback? Heritage is a great bike - which Harley do you have now?

[@OutbackOutlaw]

@@OldNotDead-Club I live 200kms north of broome on cape Leveque. I purchased a street 500 trike conversion the last of the 500s for my Missus. I’ve ridden it but it has no guts but that’s because I’m a big fella and it’s a little one.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@OutbackOutlaw wow, that would be an experience living up there?

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I rode motorcycles for decades before I bought a HD Sportster. 25 years and counting.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Well done, thanks for watching

[@adamakins9748]

My favorite sounding Harley is my 2003 Dyna low rider, Carbureted with stock head pipe with Vance and Hines 3" slash cut mufflers 92,777 miles.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

That would sound great and looks like it's going strong

[@mpojr]

oh the reason l like Harleys im a little guy and can touch my feet flat to the ground so they are comfortable Harleys just flat out look tough and have a commanding presence.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Spot on! I agree

[@benjaminblanchard3687]

I bought a indain challenger way more comfortable than a harley and I didn't have to spend 10.000 more on my suspension to make it comfortable way faster just over all a better product period

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, see my comments about Indian motorcycles in the "ripped off" part 2 video

[@Jonathan_Knight]

I love my Challenger Dark Horse...not part of the "Me Too" Harley riders...nice bikes...but "Hey I got a black road glide!" "Yeah! Me Too!" anyway..congrats on your awesome Indian.

[@danielb3462]

That's a good peace of mind when traveling

[@terrymartens-vs4cl]

Great videos your putting out but 1 thing that got me into Harley Davidson is the brother hood of ppl. Seems other ppl will give you the shirt off their backs to help a fellow Harley guy out and I found not so much with my metric bikes. This is only my opinion though

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I think you are spot on - it's a great community

[@MRTPR]

Hello Mate, I am in Adelaide. I have never ridden a Harley . I have a Suzuki GSX S 1000, I would love to ride a Harley some day ! The breakout does look very inviting. I do love the deep rumble of the bike, however some of them are a little over the top. That "cool sounding "Harley was very nice, I must admit. I do like the Induction sound on my GSX. I agree I love lots of low down torque, it is just so much fun. The comfort does sound very inviting. I have modified the seat and have added handlebar risers to increase the comfort on the GSX as I am old. You are right they are cool and they do have loads character. Great video, and have done very well in a few short months Mate. Love the South Park clip. My wife would be very unhappy if I picked up other women, so I might need to sick with the Suzuki 🤪. In the end whether we ride Harley or any other brand as long we are on two wheels, all good.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Welcome to the channel. I love Adelaide, beautiful city. Thanks for the kind words about the video

[@colnuttall9035]

Agree with everything you said Amon. However my Ducati SD900 Darmah was bought, low mileage and used (one previous owner for about a year) in 1980 and I paid $2,000. On Bike Sales current prices are typically $20-35,000. I even saw one for $60,000. Are they achieving these prices, who knows. But it’s a good hike however you look at it. My Munch Mammoth (admittedly not your normal iron) bought in 1984 for $10,000 now regularly command $200,000. Wish I’d kept that one. But love my Hog for all the reasons you mentioned.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, sounds like you are the Warren Buffet of motorcycles, great choices, well done

[@colnuttall9035]

@@OldNotDead-Club Sounds that way, sure, but I’d be making claims above my station in life. You have to actually realise the sale. I did manage to do quite well on the Mammoth, but I should have hung on to it longer. Never mind, I’m sure the new owner enjoyed it. Still got the Desmo, so who knows. Cheers from Warren, sorry I meant Col (I had delusions there for a moment).

[@colnuttall9035]

My dear old Dad never quite got the hang of negotiating, and it sometimes hurt to watch him lose money on things as a kid. So I determined to change things. I heard of an interesting book. One day I went in to the Technical Bookshop in Swanston Street, Melbourne. There it was on a shelf at $20. So I got in line for the cashier. When I reached the head of the que , I said, ‘I’ll give you ten bucks for it.’ The cashier looked at me with disdain, ‘I’m sorry Sir, we don’t do discounts.’ Being basically clever at seventeen years old, I said, ‘if you had agreed, I wouldn’t have bought it.’ I paid the $20 and left. People in line behind me started to peer out at the commotion. When they caught sight of my books title, a huge chortle erupted around the room. You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Coen. That book was the beginning of my education in commerce.

[@harleyhawk7959]

my 05 ultraclassic is immaculate. 100k miles. had my motor rebuilt, 103 geared cams, 10.5-1 pistons. balanced S&S crank, ported. and other goodies. lowered. I get nothing but compliments on it.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

They last - almost - forever. Sounds like a "hot" bike

[@keithmyles7086]

I'd like to see your opinion on different types of seats. It's a massive issue and I'm up to seat number four in three months trying to find the right one. Just ordered a Mustang with backrest after trying Saddlemen step up which is like a park bench

[@OldNotDead-Club]

In my experience the hard seats take a while to break in. I'm using a Lepera at the moment. Difficult to review seats because I dont have access and I always buy seats that are pushed back a couple of inches.

[@arfifteenguy]

My wife just over heard this video now she wants me to sell my Harley!!! :P ..........I road Honda VTX 1300 for the first 4yrs after I got my endorsement and now I ride a Harley Road King and the experience is night and day. I loved my VTX but there is just something about a Harley that is different (Maybe placebo effect).

[@tex9280]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Harley Davidson forever... Keep Living the Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@cisa1622]

The bike is a good road bike that fits the purpose. A tall person or short person can customise this easy. The space + space for pillion. The fit and finish. It a brilliant bike. Good talk mate.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks very much and I agree with you

[@DPapas]

I remember a episode of Happy Days where Fonzie was explaining to Richie why he was cool. He was a nerd until he bought a motorcycle. The original bike he rode was a sportser (knucklehead). In later shows the bike was switched to a Triumph. Therefore if you want to be cool you have to ride a Harley. My first bike was a Kawaski KZ650 in 1979. Cool starter bike, but not like my like my Harleys. In have a Dyna, for city rides and a CVO Ultra for long distance. There is some beautiful roads in Canada when it's not snowing. Lol

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you, good comment

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Subbed ya.... The Kracken (Eric) sent me

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Hey, welcome aboard - hope you enjoy the channel

[@arlanwade3268]

You nailed it. All I would add is Harley Davidson is as much a status symbol as it is a ride; like owning a Mercedes Benze, the Classy styling (even the non-traditional but badass styling of my V-ROD Muscle) tells the world "I make good money and I have good taste". A side note; I use to own an FUULY customized & punched out 03 YAMAHA FZ-1 (to this day I wish I hadn't sold it). My wife didn't mind riding with me but it scared her a bit because she sat so high and the bike was a throttle rocket. But after I took her for a ride on my first V-ROD I asked her "Well, what do you think of this ride?" She said "I loved it! It doesn't scare me like your other bike. And the vibrations hit me in the right area and gave me pleasure." You could've guessed, she wants to go riding with me much more often now, and it usually leads to a 2nd ride afterwards (and I'm not talkin' bout wheels)

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol, you have to go easy with your girl on the back

[@arlanwade3268]

@@OldNotDead-Club She'll be alright. As you know, women can handle multiple orgasms. That's why fourplay is so important: After 10-15 minutes of male performance, I usually throw in the towel and head to the fridge for 2 cold bears and a sandwich. At 58 I'm no longer the Energizer Rabbit I was in my 20s. I'm SURE you fellow gray-heads can relate. Heh, heh!

[@johnasbury9915]

It is a status symbol of sorts. And people like Harleys… even non riders.. we’re about the same age and have had the same Sort of motorcycling journey it seems. Ride on!

[@janbrittenson210]

The torque at low rpm also means you get a nice sound while riding casually.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol true!

[@adingman9798]

@Old Not Dead - the ride is extremely harsh and I've backed everything off there was to adjust. I have even contemplated replacing everything or going to an aftermarket air ride system. FYI- I had it at the dealer I bought it from day two of taking delivery and they tried and failed to soften up the ride...............BTW - My 32 year old son loves the harsh ride so he may be the new owner come spring.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yes i understand - i like the suspension on the hard side too

[@ash2250]

Hi from the UK, 60 this year been riding Harleys for 40 years got a street Bob 114 now and nothing comes close, never has. God save our new King.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yep it's an awesome bike

[@clairebelle8389]

Correct on all counts 😊 ... and yes they are alive, do have a soul & presence on the road. Pirates win😂 Harley all the way ❣️🌸

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks Claire good to see others are on the same page!

[@kell7195]

You need a wireless mic, your voice audio is like a mouse whisper punctuated by ear splitting exhaust tracks, your well spoken it's a shame to miss it, audio is the number 1 factor in any videos success

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I have lifted my game in later videos

[@haeata5778]

Video content is always interesting but can you please improve the audio. It goes from to quiet to very loud. Cheers

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I will do my best to improve this.

[@digbysdownunder]

Well I'm definitely not everyone.. Gidday sent over from Kackensgarage. I will ride with anyone no matter what brand.. about to hit 100.000 klms on my 18 Indian Road Master in 4 years. My ultimate dream bike.. bikes are a personal choice.. enjoy your content.. see you out there.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, great to see you here. I agree I wioll ride with anyone on any brand also

[@kylefng]

I have a 2020 road king for the classic cruise and long ride. I have a zx14 for the face melting speed. Love em both, but favor the styling and feel of the Harley

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I'm a Kwaka fan too!

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

awesome video and i do have and ride 3 Harleys and love all of them 👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Very nice - which Harley's do you have and which one is your Fav?

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

@@OldNotDead-Club i have a 1988 Sportster XLH1200, 07 Dyna Super Glide Custom and a 2020 Softail Standard. and it's hard to pick one as a fav as i love all of them 👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@BillTheHarleyGuy awesome

[@RonInNapa]

In California, the 2018 Sport Glide was in the dealerships for $17,000 USD with no miles. At my local dealership, there is a 2018 Sport Glide for $18,000 with 29,000 miles. So five years and 29,000 miles later, the motorcycle sells for $1000 more than brand new.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Same colour, same mods etc?

[@RonInNapa]

@@OldNotDead-Club Yes, almost completely stock in vivid black.

[@silkycherry]

Nailed It!👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much

[@stensballe3683]

i always saw harleys as an investment bike. it can gain value over time because of care/rarity like a ferrari car. much more than any brand imo.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching, it depends on the bike and location

[@caseyclifford8536]

I keep hearing you make fun of the Power Ranger attire. I’m a real rider, not a weekend warrior. I ride to work and ride for fun on the weekends. I have to wear business attire to work. So the only gear I can wear over my business clothes turns me into a Power Ranger LOL.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

All done in jest because they do the same to HD riders. I have had periods where i needed to wear business attire also. No stress

[@geoffhall7827]

Evo has the best sound. The horse cantering.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

They sound great!

[@jamesarcher3065]

The thing is now they all look the same to me , V-twin Japanese looks so much like the newer H-D's it's all just all the same. They even have the same sound ( like a lawnmower with a loud muffler ) it always get me how the older machines make the ground shake and get your blood pumping while the newer Harleys are like ridding a lazy-boy chair will wheels. j-d

[@OldNotDead-Club]

I know what you mean.. but the whole point of a Harley is to modify it -- personally I've never had a Harley with a standard engine or other mods. The new Harleys go really well - i mean really well with minor tweaks

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

👍🏻👍🏻🤓 I’ve owned sports bikes and now a Harley Davidson road glide ST 🇺🇸

[@OldNotDead-Club]

The ST models -- especially in the grey -- look awesome

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

@@OldNotDead-Club I went super original and got the Black ST lol

[@OldNotDead-Club]

@@sixwheelcarlisle8491 lol I have a black street glide - we are original -- no one else would have a black one lol

[@sixwheelcarlisle8491]

@@OldNotDead-Club Exactly 🤣 great minds think alike!

[@danielb3462]

The sound is called Patato.. Potato.. here in the USA

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, it's difficult to convert to the written word

[@thelatenightbar]

HA HA HA great talk. Love my Heritage Classic,

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much - Heritage is a great bike

[@michaelruff9206]

I have only just started to ride a Harley Ultra Limited last year after a 30 year brake from riding, for me I really enjoy the brand and yes I do agree it certainly does attract the opposite sex.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Congrats on your return to motorcycling - it's fantastic fun!

[@ElectraWillem]

Today I'am 66 years old and stil ride a heavy 380 kg Harley. It's my favorit way of transport since the '70's and will be, until I crash it sometime in future. 🤣

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for the comment - or you may have a safe riding experience forever - no crash

[@elrumcajs777]

I bought my Low Rider S about 5 years ago for 450k Czech Crowns (vs 520k new) and I could still try to sell it now for the same price or ever 10k more if I don’t keep the accessories I’ve put on it. Even if I had bought it new, I’d be losing only 70k. That’s about 3000€

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, they often hold value well

[@breakoutpete210]

Harley-Davidsons are timeless designs…and works of mechanical art on 2 wheels…nothing has the street presence of a Harley-Davidson…🇨🇦✌️😎

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Spot on!

[@699669king]

"Mechanical Art"....Nailed It!!

[@mpojr]

they hold their value here in Texas you can pay well north of 20k for a 3 or 4 year old Harley in really great shape now most of those are touring bikes.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, is it like that during normal economic times?

[@mpojr]

Yeah harleys hold their value Durning normal and abnormal times Here in texas they might change A little but not much

[@noname-fx6qf]

A couple bikes that not only hold their value but will increase in value are the Kawasaki Z900 & mid 70's Ducati 900 ss . More sportster 1200 content would be cool.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

You are correct about those two bikes. Would love to do more on Sporties - I will have to find some

[@jerzywoking1699]

Over the last 20 years I had owned quite a few v-twins from Aprilia (RSV's, Dorsoduro), Ducati (SS900, 998) Moto Guzzi (V1200), Suzuki (V-Strom 1000, SV 650, TL1000), Honda (NT650V) and KTM (RC8 and RC8R). Mostly sports bikes, and all did serious mileages travelling in Europe on them. Had to scratch the itch of owning a HD. Bought a mid 90's 1200 Sportster. Edelbrock heads and inlet manifold, Mikuni carb, Andrews camshaft, S&S exhaust system, Dynatek coils, Lockhart oil cooler, and so on. Hopeless and also terrifying. Chassis and brakes were appalling, doubt they would have been anything more than capable with just the stock power. Sold it after just 400 miles of agony, terrible riding position. I'm a fanboy of no make, I own bikes that I can use-one for on all the gravel tracks, one for thrashing through the local mountain roads, one for distance work riding across Europe, and a scooter (shock horror) for local trips into town. All from different manafacturers too.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yeah in particular with the older Harley's (don't know Sportsters) you have to make changes - especially if you have ridden sports bikes

[@tonysmith6219]

Well spoken mate you no your shit a lot of knowledge

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much Tony, I hope you enjoy the channel

[@danielb3462]

Early Twin Cam Boys ! That's the ticket!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great bikes, great sound!

[@charliejones7574]

I baught mine because I believed in American Made....of course now I realize that not all are "Made in America ".....I still ride it because of the original concept

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@barrett2022]

One thing about a Harley compared to any other motorcycle is that people will always look twice at a Harley !

[@OldNotDead-Club]

That's very true

[@joshjosh1780]

I think the easiest way to think about it is like a pocket knife. Which pocket knife are you actually going to carry with you and be happy to use every day, I see people ride their Harleys every day, and these people have sport bikes like CBR 600's S1000rr's, they even have sport versions of Harley Davidson, e.g. V-rod, sportster s etc., and they still ride their cruiser more often. I think that really says it all. Is it the best possible knife for the job? maybe not, but will you have it with you when you need to cut open a box? yes.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, spot on, great comment

[@ianward3278]

bought my BMW r100 cs in 83 for 6500$ then ten yrs later had an accident and insurance gave me 6000$ I would say that was pretty good

[@OldNotDead-Club]

$500 for 10 years use (even accounting for inflation) is great!!

[@chrisanddinacrago4410]

I live here in Australia I have a 2016 year heritage with 70 thousand kilometres on it have been every were , it has never missed a beat , rain wind heat dust never broke down once ,I think they are the most reliable bike ever my mates bike is 25 years old 160 thousand on clock never broke once , and last thing the girls love them 😆

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great to hear, you are spot on!

[@chrisrestifo7010]

At least on the older bikes, the " sound" is ,' potato, potato, potato'.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great sound

[@cmii9966]

I watched to the end, that says something

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

The cruiser riding position is uncomfortable for long trips. All weight on your seat and little to no weight on pegs is just wrong for long distance touring.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

yes that's a good point and I actually like leaning forward a little so some weight is on the bars - but hard to use the pegs/floorboards on a cruiser. See my next video (out this week I hope) where i talk about this very issue.