What's your favorite comeback line??

[SWVA_08V2k]

Originally Posted by Bill Braske

I make eyeglasses for a living. Harley Davidson is one of our more recent brands, and the company is making a big push because the signage is so recognizeable (and readily available). When we see someone (they seem to come in couples) come in dressed in their Garanimals, we know they're only interested in looking at one brand, and it's almost always true.

Funny thing, most frames have the country of origin labeling silk-screened on like the rest of the frame markings. HD frames have a tiny "Made In China" sticker applied. Presumeably so the consumer can remove it. Same with the case that comes with the glasses.

I got a set of HD frames that I got a few years ago that have an old prescription in them, and when I read this I pulled them out and look and sure enough on the inside of one of the arms in REALLY SMALL LETTERS is says "Made in China".

[doubleminded]

I dont say anything.I have owned 2 harleys.it does no good to argue with a die hard harley fan.harleys are designed to fail.Planned obsolescence.More money for them.less riding time for you.

[Chuck Stardust]

I am always told that Harleys are American and that AMERICAN is the best...I reply that mine is an Allie bike and that ALLIE bikes are incredibly reliable and very affordable. It may not seem strong, but they always walk away with a strange look that implies MAYBE I'm actually on to something!
One time I asked this question...
American women are gorgeous, NO DOUBT, BUT how do they treat a man? How do Japanese women treat their men? My girl (Bike) is Japanese, THEREFORE she treats me GREAT!!!

[Vandy]

Yup, that sure is custom!!! What's up will the skulls?

[doubleminded]

One thing you will never see.A guy that owns a harley trying to make his bike look and sound like a kawasaki.A friend of mine and i who are senior citizen riders have both owned harleys,one I had incredible amounts of money in,he had over $25,000 in his.Both were beautiful,both were comfortable,both had great sound, but they both needed expensive repairs more than once.Even though i had warranty as did he, it gets expensive even paying the copay but more problematic and irritating is the down time with no bike.And if you break down in claude texas, or bumfuk michigan what you gonna do? Jap bikes could do that also, but statistically they do that much less often than harleys.Thats my 2 cents.

[Phil in Maine]

Originally Posted by pcarrell

I'd venture to guess that HD makes WAY more profit on the stuff then they do the bikes.

I can certainly speak at the dealership level that their motorcloths are quite profitable, especially in higher traffic stores. As well as parts and accesories.Used bikes though are mission critical at the dealership level.

I am a CPA and the firm I worked for last had a bunch of HD dealerships as clients so I have spent a lot of time with their books.

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[CycloneRider]

Love this one too:

Originally Posted by whoaru99

I bought the Kawasaki because I was a little leery of buying a motorcycle at a clothing store.

I usually say one of these:


"I couldn't commit to the sleeve and mullet"
"a fool and his money......"
"do-rags look stupid on my head"
"nice bike...was your outfit financed too?"

I wish I could kiss my mom(RIP) for making the decision to not train me to dress myself with garanimals so I could someday handle it on my own.

I have been a life long Kawasaki fan since I was about 4 or 5 and surprisingly I do not own a single t-shirt, jacket, gloves, tattoo, toothbrush or overpriced limited edition pickup with green K's all over it.