Should I do it?

[MAXIMAN]

I rode my green missile down to Texas a few months ago and saw the funniest darn thing at a cafe in west Texas. Some guy on a ZX10R Ninja had these HUGE decals down the sides of his lower fairings that boldly stated:

MADE IN JAPAN

I laughed so hard I cried. I guess because of what a Harley rider told me on my way out to Reno last September. He was flying an American flag off the back of his hawg. I've never really understood this but seen hundreds of mostly Harleys doing this sort of thing. Ya don't see people flying flags off the back of their cars.

So I asked him why he and so many of his Harley brothers flew the flag off the back of their hawgs. I truly figured he would say something patriotic. But no...he said something utterly idiotic...go figure. He looked at Zilla and sneered "Cuz thayz made in Amurka!"

I nodded and bit my lip as I turned and walked rapidly away so he would not see me laffing my butt off. I suppose these idiots actually think their hawgs are built in "THE USA". They have no clue that a lot of the parts come from Germany, Japan and even China, because Harley has been totally incapable of building carbs and electronics that will work!

So just as a "jab" I've been trying to build up the nerve to do this just to piss off the "Harlots".

[Geezer]

You left out shocks. Both front and read suspention on new hawgs are made by Showa. The same company that makes the same parts for most Japanese bikes.

Geezer

[John]

Made in America...with foriegn components. That has been my rant for many years. Hell, the metric cruisers are all built here. Made by Americans. The most American car is the Honda Accord. Over 90% of it is sourced in the US. The Ford Crown Vic was considered an import, as it was assembled in Mexico.

[MAXIMAN]

True that. The Concourse (one of the longest runs on any production model) has been built in Lincoln, Nebraska for decades.

But the Q remains the same. Should I make my next road trip with the rising sun flapping in the breeze? hehehehehe

On second thought maybe at the next XSive Rally we should all be sportin' Jap Flags!

Can't help it...I'm just a wise guy...

[Parr8hed]

you guys are all 100% right, still don't think that I could sport anything other than old glory though. just would not be right.

[MAXIMAN]

Yeah...I couldn't either...

But geez wouldn't be hilarious...

[DiverRay]

How about get a bunch of flags for a ralley, and put them on just before going past a "Harley" hangout?? Should make for some fun, even more if they try to catch the XS
Ray

[trbig]

This is funny. Just tonight I had a buddy tell me how I should buy a Hardly. He said it was nothing aginst my bike, but he just likes American stuff. I told him that first, I like to be able to merge with traffic, not have people braking to let me in. Second, I like to be able to hear myself think. And third, my YammerHammer has put more American money into the system for 24 years than his Pig (Sorry.. swine? What was the word??) ever thought about. I also pointed out that my bike is mine, and that the bank owns his bike more than he does!
I couldn't fly a Japanese flag either. Somewhere deep in the psyche, the memory of that sucker punch at Pearl Harbor remains. I do somewhat enjoy the ribbing from other riders. It's always been good natured.... and you can always end with, "You know... you're right. Lets just race for pink slips!"

Tod

[MAXIMAN]

The fact that US banks own the majority of Harley's in most garages is symptomatic of the American consumer. Few people "pay" for anything anymore.

I have to finance enough crap in this life (houses and some cars)...I ain't financing a steenkin toy. But I digress.

Now back to the original theme of this thread...

HARLEY BASHING!

ridning an XS, bashing Harleys, or sex...I can't decide which I like better...hehehehehe

[Parr8hed]

I agree, if all else fails, just bash Harleys.

[webbcraft2150]

My polite response to the Hardly Ableson crowd when they ask why I ride a "ricer". "Hardly Ableson does not offer the performance envelope I require of motorcycling"
My other favorite is " Why would I want to ride a bike that measures 0-60 times with a sundial?"
Actually, I don't really have anything against Hardlys, there great for what they were designed to do, but then again, so is my 4-banger Cavalier.

[Pat Kelly]

I usually point out (to those that preach Harley to me) that most Harley sub-assemblies are assembled in other countries. How many metric bolts are on that new Harley. And If I wanted a bike that was wholly manufactured and assembled in the USA it would be a Goldwing.
Harley or any other brand, I'm NOT going to pay $15,000 for a motorcycle.
When the occasional HD fan tries to raz my XS I tell them I only paid $60 for it and it will go faster, quicker, and farther and as far as attracting girls.... I'm married and she has her own bike, a Yamaha, that will go quicker, faster, and further.

[trukleon]

harley

As mosty threads of this nature I try to stay out of,,,,are we forgetting the ride to freedom????HHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMM????HOW BOUT WE JUST RIDE AND LET EVERYBODY AND THEIR OPIOINS JUST GO??Most people I know ride harley's,,so what???I have watched this thread with utter disgust,,ride just ride the freedom alone is there!!!!!! Lets all just put our differences aside,, if not ignore others,just ride!!!!As far as flags,, I can't fly an japenese flag I am an american, ride a japanese bike but work is done by american in america!!! Truk!!

[webbcraft2150]

Uh-oh, now I"m grounded.

[Pat Kelly]

I'm not ragging on HD... I just return the razzing. I do the same thing to Chevy owners .
It's the same with sports teams, if everyone liked the same team then what's the point?