Just got back from a five hour HD rental ride. All I can say is WHY!?!?!?!?
The HD was a Road King with a handlebar windscreen, saddle bags, and NO POWER. It had the 88 inch motor, and when I tried to pass a car, it took ALL I could give it to get over 75 MPH from 50MPH. Granted, it was an older one with the 88 inch motor, and a carb. But after talking with the guy at the rental place, here in Kaui, I don't think the newer one would be much different.
I needed to ride, as the time in a car was getting too me. The Harley was available, and not THAT much. I did notice I could NOT go into high BELOW 50, without having the bike complain!! I also needed to shift all the time, as the speed on the island is 25 to 50MPH. I know my XS1100 would be in fourth all the time, because of the 750 final drive. the big difference would have been the handling, torque, and horse power the HD DIDN'T have.
I now now, and my girlfreind agrees, NO HD in my future, unless they do more to make it a RIDABLE bike.
JMHO
The HD was a Road King with a handlebar windscreen, saddle bags, and NO POWER. It had the 88 inch motor, and when I tried to pass a car, it took ALL I could give it to get over 75 MPH from 50MPH. Granted, it was an older one with the 88 inch motor, and a carb. But after talking with the guy at the rental place, here in Kaui, I don't think the newer one would be much different.
I needed to ride, as the time in a car was getting too me. The Harley was available, and not THAT much. I did notice I could NOT go into high BELOW 50, without having the bike complain!! I also needed to shift all the time, as the speed on the island is 25 to 50MPH. I know my XS1100 would be in fourth all the time, because of the 750 final drive. the big difference would have been the handling, torque, and horse power the HD DIDN'T have.
I now now, and my girlfreind agrees, NO HD in my future, unless they do more to make it a RIDABLE bike.
JMHO
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