I know there isn't much love for HD in this thread, but this is interesting.
I've owned and ridden a number of Harleys back in the day, but I never looked down on whatever anyone else was riding. I'm just a motorcycle enthusiast. As a matter of fact, I've also owned a few Hondas, Triumphs and even a Kawasaki. From dirt bikes to sport bikes to cruisers. Just ride what makes you happy.My house has a lot of love for Harleys. Jim.
I'm absolutely cool with the fact that you love Hondas. You'll catch no flak from me. Like I said. I'm just a motorcycle enthusiast in general. No brand snob here. Never have been. Happy Trails.
Nice Honda Fury. I've been around long enough to know the difference and that it makes no difference to me. I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen sharing some of the same pavement. I've seen a number of your posts in this thread about your experiences with your motorcycle of choice and I dig your enthusiasm for what you've got.I'm used to people saying "nice Harley" when I ride my Honda. Some even lose interest when the find out it's a Honda.
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That’s pretty much how I learned to ride a street bike as well after my brief foray into dirt biking with a Suzuki RM 250. That thing was a legit 2 stroke motocross torque monster. I quit riding it after I damn near killed myself. My oldest sister’s boyfriend at the time had a Honda CB350 street bike that he let me ride. I was really into those old classic Honda CBs and Kawasaki KZs back in my early days after that.Partial to Yamaha myself.
I learned to ride on a ‘74 Honda CB350-4. Then rode a V45 for awhile.
Now I just enjoy my vintage FJ1100.
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth restoring an old Yamaha RD350. It’s all cafe’d out with period parts.
I'm used to people saying "nice Harley" when I ride my Honda. Some even lose interest when the find out it's a Honda.
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Partial to Yamaha myself.
I learned to ride on a ‘74 Honda CB350-4. Then rode a V45 for awhile.
Now I just enjoy my vintage FJ1100.
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth restoring an old Yamaha RD350. It’s all cafe’d out with period parts.
Thanks. Coming off a sport bike I had sport bike riding gear. I also ride the Fury more like a sports bike than a cruiser. I still like the security of a full face helmet and the armoured jacket seems fine to me. My snazzy leather sport bike pants have become too snug over the years so I'm shopping textile/jeans pants this spring.I'm not much of a cruiser guy, but that's one cool looking bike. I could find a way to work that into a few trips.
To me Honda means more reliable and way more affordable, especially in the used market.
Touchy question, but what kind of a lid and jacket do you wear on that? No judgement, but those sexy cruisers look like they are no or minimum helmet sort of bikes?
Is that Jim's old RD?Partial to Yamaha myself.
I learned to ride on a ‘74 Honda CB350-4. Then rode a V45 for awhile.
Now I just enjoy my vintage FJ1100.
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth restoring an old Yamaha RD350. It’s all cafe’d out with period parts.
Do it!I’m trying to decide if it’s worth restoring an old Yamaha RD350. It’s all cafe’d out with period parts.