Why Did I Buy A Harley-Davidson - As A 30 Year Old...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- In this vlog I chat about why I decided to buy a Harley-Davidson. One of the biggest misconceptions is that Harleys are slow and handle like crap... Which is simply not true and I chat about the reasons why. I give a few reasons why I think Harley Davidsons are awesome and few perspectives into my decision making. I love all motorcycles but I do think Harley Davidsons get a bad wrap.
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00:00 Intro
02:27 Why I got one
04:45 Main Point
08:11 Other Reasons
10:32 Price/Speed
14:07 Why I ride
15:40 What's not to like
18:06 Outro
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I’m 32, just coming off a Ducati and had sport bikes and supermotos my entire riding life since I got my Moto license at 18. I also purchased my first Harley just over a month ago and for me personally, it’s completely changed my attitude toward riding. I was an absolute squid for the last decade, was one of “those guys” who didn’t signal, cut off traffic, blasted between cars at 100+ mph in the freeway, always just made it a point to get to where I was headed as quickly and obnoxiously as possible. This dyna has completely chilled me out. I find myself just purposely getting lost and wandering home and even commuting to work more as well. It’s probably and unpopular opinion, but the sport bikes felt like a chore to ride? They’re not really good around town, they’re super uncomfortable to sit on (especially for me with kinda sub par knees) and I always knew I’d do something stupid at some point during my rides so I’d almost talk myself out of riding most of the time and just take the car everywhere. It got to a point where I was beginning to lose interest in riding all together. Now with the Harley, I’m the complete opposite and wanna ride the thing till the wheels fall pff. People shit on Harleys because they’re slow and have massive engines that struggle to make any kinda decent power numbers, but idk. I can’t even begin to put into words how different this feels from anything else I’ve ridden. I’m hooked now
Mate this is a bloody perfect explanation of I'd say how most of us coming from sport bikes, sport touers etc feel. I actually feel abit silly not making the change over earlier haha what an amazing experience it is to be riding a hsrley. Enjoying the journey and feeling the soul ! Love that you find yourself getting lost and just enjoying the commute now. And feeling like a chore to get on a sporty too accurate mate. Very uncomfortable machines but they have their purpose. In my mind it's just the track... I don't find them practical for any street situation. Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed reading your experience. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Also, as a lady harley rider and a grandma. My bike gives me confidence, courage, and makes me feel really cool in my own lunch box.
Haha that's bloody awesome ! Glad we can all share the same love for riding 🧡🖤🤙
Last three years I have been going through toughest times in my life struggling with mental emotional and physical wellbeing after long Covid and my father passing away while I was seriously ill the only thing which kept me going was my Harley Davidson 2019 softail slim. Even I struggle to go for long rides but still enjoying local rides around London or Home Counties . Keep on riding and smiling. From London England 🏴
Mate I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Just know he is on those rides with you and you can chat to him anytime. Riding is such an amazing thing for our souls. Hope you're doing better now mate. Keep on riding enjoying the elements and the rumble of your harley !
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
31 years old here. Rode sport bikes since I was 18 and spontaneously bought a Harley last year. I sold my sport bike this year 🙃
Oh hell yeah mate, we have seen the light haha. They are very misunderstood aren't they. Once you open your mind and experience them I don't think you can go back. Although I'd love to own all three types of motorcycles haha.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I have a Harley because it has always been a childhood dream. Life always too busy and a little hectic to even think about buying one. As a 13 year old kid, I was introduced to these amazing machines. Back then, I would odd job for people, I knocked on the door of an Australian couple here in the UK. The bloke had two Harleys and I can remember thinking how amazing and cool they looked. This bloke was a millionaire so as a kid, always thought these bikes would be way out of my league. Had bikes most of my life but 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with Cancer. Bit the bullet last year and bought my first Harley. Love it for all of the reasons you have mentioned. This is more than a motorcycle, this is a Harley.
Wow mate, what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing mate, That's bloody awesome that's you finally got your dream bike !!!! Riding free and enjoying life on the amazing chariot.
Sorry to hear about the cancer mate, hope you doing better and fighting it. The harley will definitely be helping, making the body and mind happy with all the elements! Hope you have a great Easter and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I picked up my first ever Harley January 2nd of this year! I’ve always wanted one! Found one second hand that was very well looked after! It’s my 2nd bike! I also own a 2022 MT-10. I got into quite a bit of trouble last September and can’t behave myself on the MT-10 because that bike just wants to go and I want to enjoy the limits it allows me to soar. Going into the Harley process I have always wanted a bobber style and picked up a 1200cc 2014 Sportster 48. Coming from my MT-10 I thought it would be a lot slower and keep me out of trouble. It packs a punch and I absolutely love my Harley! I intended on keeping it for the season and kicking it down the road once my trouble cleared up November 28th of this year. Riding the Harley home for 30 miles in 28 degree weather did something to me I was completely blown away with how well it rode and developed a bond with it I had no idea was going to to happen! The Harley is here to stay! It’s like the old school muscle cars from the mid to late 60’s! Yes my MT-10 is far more comfortable to ride but there’s something so raw about the Harley that I enjoy! The Harley will keep me safe compared to my MT-10. I can let it hang out on the Harley and not worry as much as if on the MT-10. Loved your video!
Mate that's bloody awesome thanks for sharing !! Think I lost my lisence twice on a bike when I was younger 🤣 I totally understand them getting you into trouble. MT-10 is an absolute missle hahaha. Glad you've seen the light and had an opened mind. I was the same. It's crazy how much soul and character Harley's have !!! Keep on enjoying it mate and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
As a guy who, like you, had a bit of all of em. Harley is just the best built, the best feeling, the best sound...but like you said, the best community. It's freedom to ride with such a great community.
Mate you are bloody damn right ! Such an amazing community that's for sure. Glad you can relate, Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hey Matt, thanks for another video. I’m 62 and ride 2021 BMW S1000rr and in the back of my head I want to try a HD. Your video has caused a shift in my thinking and more than ever I want to experience what you have , riding a Harley. Thanks mate.
G'day Kerry! You're welcome mate glad you're enjoying the vlogs. Wow you're on an absolute weapon of a bike, love the RR. That's awesome, definitely give them a go mate, they have awesome character and soul. (Funny saying that about a machine) plenty to choose from so Definitely start test riding a few 😁
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
If you have the Harley and the BMW sitting beside each other I can almost guarantee you which bike you're going to throw your leg over.
Totally agreed. I love Harley's. Have owned many different bikes over time. I do not prejudice against any bike. We all take the same risks on the road, and we all share the same passion. Mental health is our connection. Always my happy place. But I have also notice I rarely gets nods back on the road. I will nod to everyone. I small nob could really make someone's day who needs it. I will keep nodding till tthe cows come home. That's my happy place.
Glad you can relate, that's exactly right all motorcycles are good by me. Love them all !!! Very good point, the nod is apart of it for us all. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching the vlog 🧡🖤🤙
Keep nodding…. Stop for a bro on the road side … all good .. keep the old culture alive ….don’t matter what you ride .. if it’s two wheels it counts …
Harley’s are also more comfortable as you get older it’s what your looking for, waking up with aches n pains then to get out on your Harley puts a smile on your dial.
Yeah that's true mate haha. Maybe I'm getting old quicker... either way they are bloody amazing machines bro.
Sure does mate. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I like your straight no BS opinion. I'm 53 and returned to riding 5 years ago. Don't own a Harley, but I sure hope to before I die. Love riding ! Cheers !
Thanks mate, really glad you enjoy me trying to keep it real ! Hell yeah mate, definitely try and get your hands on one you won't regret it. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Got my first Harley last year at 60. A FXSB Breakout,and it's fucking brilliant !
Life is short just buy the Harley.
You’re 💯 spot on Matty with why a Harley it’s so much more than a apparently ….. evil handling slow noisy etc etc 🤙😎
Cheers mick, thanks for that mate. They definitely get a bad wrap that's for sure. All hear say isn't it ! 🤣
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I'm 26 years old and bought the Street Bob 2023, and I love it 🥳
Oh hell yeah man, it's good to see some us younger blokes getting into them early ! Street bob is a bloody awesome bike too. Good choice. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I understand completely. I'm on my 28th motorcycle. I currently have in my garage, the three best bikes I have ever owned. A Royal Enfield classic 350. A gen 3 klr 650 and a 2023 114 street bob Harley. All these bikes make me smile, literally! When I purchased the Royal Enfield my mates thought I'd gone crazy. Only 20hp but my god it's fun to ride.
The Harley scene is awesome. You make friends wherever you stop. Cheers from Townsville.
Oh wow mate you've experienced them all then !!! That's bloody awesome. I love royal Enfield weirdly enough haha. I road one along the great Ocean road, was alot of fun. Klr is cool, take you anywhere ya want. Street bob would awaken your soul i bet mate haha.
Lol that's bloody awesome thanks for sharing & Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hey Matt... I just checked all your videos.... and this last one looks like it's your 4th most viewed video!!! You didn't even do any riding and you still got that many views!! People are/will most likely still be watching it later today or tomorrow or even next week!!! I feel it's because you come across as someone who is real and genuine, and a caring person!!! I hope for the very best for you always Matt!!! John...
Thanks mate, surprised me actually I was abit bummed it was raining and couldn't ride but decided to have a chat and everyone seems to enjoy that aswell. Thanks mate, just being myself and enjoying the journey!!!
Thanks again for watching 🧡🖤🤙
As i was starting my riding career i always told myself i would never own a harley. I always liked the way they looked and sounded just never really wanted to pay the prices. One of my freinds owned a 2009 crossbones and it sat for a couple of years. I asked if he would be willing to sell it and he said yes. I took it for a test ride and had to have it. Ive now had it for almost 2 years and 16,000 miles and wont ever let go of my black pearl. Its taken me on multi state rides and back and forth to work. I always smile while im on it. Much love from Texas, Usa. Keep killin it mate
Haha i was the same mate. Never thought id own one... I tell you what!!! I seen a crossbones recently and absolutely fell in love so I totally understand why you got one. They are so cool and unique! Alot of character and soul in that one mate. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I grew up around Harley’s all my life with my dad and his friends. Been in absolute awe of the machines ever since about 5 years old. Watching him kick the ol Shovel for about twenty minutes on a winter mornings 😂😂 Now I have the pleasure of riding with him and enjoying the freedom and unforgettable memories. You have some passion Matty!!!
Love your uploads 🤜🏻🤜🏻
Wow that's awesome to hear the memories you have. Funny how we cherish and remember the little things. (Glad I don't have to kick start my harley 🤣) that's awesome that you ride together and enjoy these beautiful machines. Cheers mate, thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Mate I agree with what you are saying. I have had bikes all my life and bought a Harley 15 years ago and now have 2 and absolutely love them. True about the weather and is driving me nuts.
That's awesome mate, cool to see how many people in the comments have changed over and absolutely love it and wouldn't go back. Love all bikes still !
Man it's driving me crazy... this rains needs to F off 🤣
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I retired at 54 due to health issues. I told myself I would buy a Harley since the kids had grown and gone from home plus I needed to do something so I got a new 18 Fatboy and then 3 years later I bought a new 21 Tri Glide so the Mrs could ride along. It’s a lifestyle! I am 63 and love HD and my Caddy.
Oh hell yeah mate that's bloody awesome ! Better late than never right !? The tri glides look sweet, you are correct it is definitely a lifestyle 😅 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Lol, I bought my first Harley in 1978. It was a 1976 FLH. It is the biggest piece of you know what imaginable. But, in the day for my commute it was like riding a sofa and couldn't be beat. Fast forward to today, my '20 RG with a 131" crate motor is the best tourer ever and my '91 FXR with a 120" engine is the ultimate bar hopper
Oh wow that's a huge difference haha. Damn... 131 !!!! That thing would be an absolute animal. Dude you've got some serious machines there!!! Very nice. Harley's are bloody awesome.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
The Harley vibe is a real thing. I have a 2014 Sportster. It rumbles, and makes its presence known. And I get lots of compliments. It’s not a sport bike, but it rolls along fine. Sounds amazing too. And it doesn’t leak. Enjoy the ride. I do.
That's it mate, rolling thunder haha. It's all the character and soul they have isn't it. Love the look of sportsters mate they are bloody cool. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
After years of racing motocross and having sponsors in my younger days, I stopped riding and 20 yrs later at 52; I thought well it’s either now or never so decision mate within hours and bout a new breakout last year, love it
Oh wow that's wild mate, and what a bloody good choice that is. Absolute weapon of a bike. Best looking harley for sure !!! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Amen brother, not to mention the beauty in these amazing machines! But I ride for all the same reasons you mentioned my friend!
That's it mate, beautiful majestic chariots hahaha. Glad you can relate, thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Picked up my '23 Fatboy last Sept. It was "used" because after putting 867 miles on it, the original owner decided that bike wasn't for him. He traded it in for a bagger. I bought it for 18k U.S. I'm from Chicago and got to ride it until it got too cold, which wasn't long after purchasing it. I'm excited for this upcoming summer so i can really enjoy her. Stay safe out there!
Oh hell yeah mate, that's abit of a bargain wow. I have heard the winters over there can be wild, I bet you can't wait for the warm weather. Have fun mate, ride safe ! & thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
The reason I like and got a harley
I have always been a muscle guy, love V8 and love the sound, my second car I got was a VE SSV manual it was the best I loved that thing it was a pure beast,
I always saw my mates cruising around on their bikes, my house mate had a Ninja and when I saw him ride he always looked so uncomfortable, I always liked the look of the harley and the sound.
When I first rode a harley I felt comfortable, laid back and chill, I love the relaxing feel of a cruiser and the way you can just sit back and just pull the throttle back and it just goes.
My dream bike I will hopefully own by the end of this year is a Harley Fatbob.
The look the sound and the ride (I've test rode the fatbob more times then I can remember) I love the freedom and the community around harleys
Hell yeah mate, glad you can relate.
Definitely had that vibe to them doesn't it. The torque and sound like a v8 but in bike form haha.
The comfort is definitely a bonus isn't it.
Hell yeah mate that's awesome to hear. The fatbobs are definitely under rated machines !
Thanks for sharing your experience and opinion, always interesting.
And thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
(Just got home from a weekend with my 1% club, at a hotel/motel that we stayed at, with the locals, with the publican's 12 year old son, with the whole pub staff. They know we're more trust-worthy, more honourable, more protective than most.)
That's it mate, what you see is what you get with most harley riders. Straight forward and will tell you how it is. Definitely an awesome community to be apart of mate. Hope you had a great weekend away ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Harley Davidson is an Icon,I’ve loved Harley’s ever since I was a young lad,I’m 56 and own a 03 Heritage Softail and love the bike,Harley Rules🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
100% mate, they are just something else. Every feeling is so different to other motorcycles. Love heritage softails mate ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Family ! A sense of belonging , being part of something bigger! The sound , the smile wile riding! Far out the list goes on! The history
That's bloody right mate !!! The list keeps on going. Such an awesome community to be apart of. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Man you described the feeling that is being on a harley perfectly! It is just the best thing in the world! Cheers bro i subbed!
Haha thank you, done my best to express my raw feelings about harley. It definitely is the best thing in the world haha. Thanks for watching and subscribing 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley Keep it up bro!
It's so good to have an Australian HD enthusiast. You're a good guy
Thanks mate, absolutely love them mate and when I was younger I never thought I would. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
50 years of riding and I've had 'em all over those years, Japanese sports bikes and sport-tourers, Italian, German, a raft of British stuff. I always took the pee out of Harley's, slow, heavy, overpriced, garage queens, weekend toys for the rich. Bought a Dyna Street Bob just over a year ago ..... within a mile of riding it .... I finally understood, I got it! I ride alone, not interested in HOG meets or rallies but it rides like nothing else I've owned. It shakes at idle, it vibrates, it does nothing brilliantly but it feels 'alive'! I know I'm on a motorcycle when I'm riding it, biking like it used to be!
Hell yeah mate !!!! That's bloody awesome to hear you described everything better than I could haha. I had all those exact feelings and thoughts towards Harley's also.
The soul awakening machines !!!!
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
This. I rode triumph for 15 years, went to HD 4 years ago, best bikes I’ve ever owned, love riding them. They have character like no other bikes.
Lmao, you got one thing right, it does nothing brilliantly..... Except make people hate you and assume you're a horrible human being.
I agree with you the V8 of the motorcycling community is the Harley. I just wanted to cruise & enjoy the road, the sound, just love it.
Cheers mate, it's the best way i could put it haha. Spot on and that's what it's all about ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Absolutely therapy
The sound & comfort
My 22 roadglide runs sweet with the star racing 30/30 cam
Bloody oath mate ! Nothing better in my opinion. Would love a road glide mate, very nice. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hey Matt, classic vid bro.
It's pretty simple to understand, Harley's are like having a hot rod, heaps of chrome and black , loud and lumpy, and most of all you can just jump on relaxed and enjoy all it has to offer and without breaking the speed limit. On the other hand, as soon as you start a sports bike your adrenalin is already pumping, your blood pressure is also on the up and you're forever stressed looking for either 1. Mobile speed cameras 2. Police with laser and radar..... to me that's alot of hidden stress. I've had more sport bikes than Harley's but let's be realistic, on the racetrack 100% sport bikes in their element, on the road very hard to ride safely at the speed limit..
So many guys have got onto Harley's after doing the whole sportbike thing and have never looked back mate for exactly the reasons you mentioned.. great vid as always bro, whatever the two wheels preferred, get out enjoy the soul food and get the machine back home as it left..
At least with a hog you can sit and Mr Sheen all the chrome and sit back and enjoy the sparkle, instead of lubing a chain lol
Take care mate 👍 23 Fatboy bro 😎👊💪🤙
That's it mate, everything has there purpose doesn't it. I do agree with you. Very stressful always 2 seconds away from death but Would be good to have the best of both worlds. I'd love a track bike that would be so much fun, but for the road it's not for me anymore.
That's exactly right, bloody love anything with 2 wheels mate. Hahaha don't miss doing the chain at all 🤣 Mr sheening the bike is very satisfying!!! Nailed it mate. Glad you enjoyed the vlog and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
You said it all brother. 👏
Don't reckon you left anything out!
Yes, it's a heavy noisy lump (I've heard Harleys referred to as Tractors 😅), but wouldn't have it any other way...
My Fat Bob is my 'Escape' 'Happy place' and 'Smile maker'.
Looking forward to your motorcycle camping vid when you get the chance to get out and make that one Matty 😊
Cheers bro !!! Haha I tried to cover everything but kept getting excited 🤣 gets me harder than a slab of concrete this bike 🤣 dude I'm fine with the tractor name because it means it just keeps on going.
Bloody oath mate, smile maker for sure !
Thanks mate, can't bloody wait I tell ya haha. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I had 12 UJM bikes from 1968 to 1981…got my 1st Harley in 1982…now on my 10th, a 2018 Road King. I’ve ridden al around the US including Alaska & Canada. Good luck with your camping efforts! Safe Travels Y’all 😎
Wow mate, that's a real testimate to harley for keeping you around then ! I'm really keen to give the road king a review mate to see what all this fuss is about 😉 can't wait. You've done some amazing trips I'd love to visit the states some day and ride !!!! Thanks mate you too. & thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Matt I just bought my first Harley last year. A Twin Cam Street Bob and everything you described in this video is exactly how i feel about it! Especially after doing the Stage 1. You Aussies are some badasses! Your channel is kickass dude! Cheers from the States! 🍻🤙
Oh hell yeah mate, bloody twin cams are the best 👌 love the sound of the twin cams. Glad you enjoyed the video. Tried to explain it the best way I could 😅
Thanks for all the kind words I appreciate it & thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
You nailed it with Harley's are like the V8s of motorbikes👌🏾 I've said that too.
I also don't understand why people hate on Harley's. I love Harley's but enjoy riding anything on 2 wheels. Ive owned a moped and still enjoyed riding it everyday😂😊
Cheers mate, haha that's the best way I can explain it hey.
Yes !!! That's exactly right. Anything with 2 wheels is right by me. I've had the most fun on bikes and it doesn't matter what brand or size motor.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
After many years of riding hyper sport motorcycles, I realized that unless I was riding very aggressively I did not enjoy the bike. Also it is not safe anymore to ride in the manner. My first Harley Davidson was a 2022 Nightster which was very fast and also it was a lemon. I purchased a 2023 Harley Davidson Street Bob which is still a Harley but in a smaller size. This bike is totally different than my past motorcycles and it has its own personality. RIDE WHATEVER BIKE YOU LIKE AND THE HELL WITH ANYONE ELSE.
That's it mate, better to be comfortable and enjoy the journey !!! Rather than it feel like a chore. The street bob would be abit of a weapon mate. 100% agree. As long as you're having fun that's all that matters. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Riding a Harley just makes my smile! That's it!
That's it mate !! Enough said really haha. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Totally agree with the mental health thing. Motorcycles help distract from the grind & setbacks in life. I got back into riding in 2021 after a bit of being off of them. I too owned all sorts of bikes, along with a couple Harley Spotsters. When I got back into it, I got another Sportster. But since sold & bought a Softail Street Bob 114 & it's no joke. She screams with a little open exhaust & retune. No hate for other bikers. I like bike!! 🚲😅
It's so good for the soul isn't it, just being out in the elements all the noises and chaos disappear as the wind hits our faces. That's bloody awesome, still yet to try out the new street bobs but they look and sound amazing !
That's it ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Like the saying goes “Bikers are a rare breed,Hardly riders are a dime a dozen.” Been there done that. But if it puts a giggle in your wiggle that’s all that matters
Bloody oath mate ! It's about getting out and enjoying life doesn't matter what is attached to them 2 wheels. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Well said mate. I used to ride a Bonneville. I loved it but too old to fit it in with the hipster cafe racers! I tried a few Harleys within my price range. Sport glide..most comfortable bike I’ve ever been on. Not sure what it is. The engine, the comfort, or the fact I don’t need a fast bike to kill myself. There’s just something about em and you don’t get it till you ride them.
Thanks mate. Really appreciate that. Still yet to do a sport glide review, good to hear that you loved it mate, I'll have to give it a crack. That's exactly right, it's about getting out and enjoying life. Even better if you're comfortable. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Great summary about your passion for the bike. I think we can all relate. Great vid.
Thank you, glad you can relate and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Man for me it’s the way a Harley sounds. I don’t own one but my old man does. They just sound awesome. ❤️👌 And they look cool too
Thanks mate, yeah that's it the bloody rumble of thunder !!! What's not to like haha. Awakens the soul.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley all good mate. Nothing compares to the rumble 👍
Love the way you put into words the experience riding a bike like this! I own a Low Rider ST and just love chilling out on my commute to or from work and burbling along. I actually feel the same way about the modern classic lineup of the Triumphs, that Bonneville engine is just so good and perfect for burbling along. Want to get the Triumph Scrambler 900 as a sort of different style to compliment my Low Rider
Thanks mate appreciate that. Dude low rider ST is an absolute weapon I'd really like to own one haha. That's awesome mate, dude the scramblers are so cool. My mrs partner owns a motorcycle hire on the great Ocean ride and that's one of the bike they have! Good choice for a second bike I say. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Good topic mate, struck a chord with me, currently bikeless and not sure what's next. But its on my mind alot 😅. Take care mate and keep at it!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the vlog. Definitely go give some a test ride, as soon as I jumped on mine I was in love with it haha. Good luck with your search and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Great vid mate. Love the Harley's, the sound, looks, just cruise. Always brings a smile to my face. Clear the mind after a hard day or week. Just love the Harley's & the community as they are all a great bunch of blokes & ladies.
Thanks Aaron, they are soul awakening chariots aren't they haha. Totally agree with you mate, alot of amazing bloody humans that ride Harley's. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hello Matt!!! This video is perfect! It just goes to show you don't need to be out riding to make something special! I think it's just you yourself that makes your channel so special! You could be talking about watermelons and people would watch! Like you... I'd have to admit Danny got me interested in the Harley Davidson brand! His videos are really amazing what he has done for both the Harley Davidson brand... and what he has done to help people in the mental health field. I still like watching his videos, but you have something special about yourself which others can see too that makes you a special person!!! Perhaps it's your magnetic personality... don't know, but I truly enjoy watching you and your adventures!!! I have always been a sport bike rider. have always owned the fastest motorcycles on the road. I presently own a 2011 Kawasaki ZX14 Ninja. More speed than I will ever use, but what fun it is to open it up! I got the 2023 Harley Davidson Breakout with the 117 Milwaukie 8 in it. This motorcycle will pull your damn arms out of the sockets!!! The power this Harley makes is so impressive!!! I know you test rode one of these... so you have a pretty good idea of their power! I'm not much of a person that goes sliding around corners... so the Breakout is perfect for me. Point me in a straight line and hold on!!! I usually always wave or nod to all motorcyclists, but rarely get a wave or nod back. I don't care... I'm having a good time by myself. I get so many complements on my Breakout too. Love it when I'm at the Harley dealership and the salesmen come out and tell me how special my Breakout is. They all love the Baja Orange color and all the chrome. You're a great guy Matt!!! Wish I could go out riding with you one day! John in Oregon USA
Mate thanks so much for all the bloody kind words ( as always !!!! ) glad you're enjoying my vlogs and me keeping it real and raw. Mate a zx14 is no bloody joke ! My old man used to have a hayabusa and they gave him a run for his money haha the tables turned.
That's a good way to put it haha, I remember the torque on the breakout was bloody awesome 👌
Mate, the Baja orange is just unreal !!!! You definitely picked the best colour they had to offer. Thanks so much again for all the support and watching 🧡🖤🤙
Mate your bang on correct regarding the Harley community. I'm currently trying to visit every dealership in Australia. I've done all SA all Vic 80% of NSW. Every dealership has welcomed me and supported me. . Now just bought a street glide so I can hit up WA Qld and NT.
Great channel mate.
More people go from sports bikes to Harley's .
Once you go Harley you will always be gnarly. Lol
Can I ask where's your gremlin bell. Look up the story on the gremlin bell. Have a discussion on it I have one on all my bikes. Given by loved ones to double my protection.
Petere that's bloody awesome mate, I'd love to do that same thing one day. That's good to hear they are all nice and welcoming. Congratulations on the street glide be very comfortable !
Hahaha love that 🤣
I was given one by a mate of mine but I haven't put it on.
Mate, what a fantastic vlog it was like we were chatting together, but you couldn’t hear me. Lol . To the point, I have dirt bikes, a sport bike, and now I have a Harley I never thought or even wanted a Harley, but this one belonged to my late brother-in-law he was a decorated navy man who I had to deepest respectful when he passed, my sister was gonna sell it. I couldn’t let anyone else ride that Bike, so I quieted it I have a back. I have not been on my dirt bikes, sports bike since I’ve got the Harley there is just something about it, and with its history means something to me. I know this is a bit long-winded, but I thought I’d share that
Haha cheers Greg I'm glad you enjoyed our convo 😉
Yeah wow that's a bloody cool story to tell eith the history of the bike. Would be very special. Add an extra element to being out on it as if he is with you while you're riding. It's abit like that isn't it... I jumped on a sporty recently and was just so uncomfortable. ( I want to enjoy riding ) haha. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I grew up around Harleys and always knew I'd own one (but my first bike was a 1977 Honda CB750, i got for $200.00 in 1991
.loved that bike!!). To me, Harley is like the muscle car of bikes, the sound, the feel, the power, the attitude, and so many different ways to customise them. I've never understood the disdain from other style bike riders, but it goes both ways. I've known some Harley riders that bag on sport/cafe bikes as well. To me, it doesnt matter. You ride what suits you, whats most comfortable for you. Ive never ridden a sport bike, yet, so, i cant speak on them. If you're on 2 wheels, you're in the same family/community as i am, regardless of what you ride, and i give respect to them all (as long as they aren't riding in a way that puts others in danger). I'm getting ready to put a new seat, 12" ape hangers, new grips, sissy bar on my '01 Softail Deuce (Medusa) Its an older bike, but it's tough and have never had any leaks or issues with her. Very reliable, loud, fast, and fun, AND THERAPEUTIC....its hard to put to words the feel of riding a Harley, it's special. Stay safe, brother, and hopefully the rain will let up soon! Its the same here in GA, first day of spring, and been raining most of the week!!
That's bloody awesome mate, thanks for sharing that. 100% mate I agree. Anything with 2 wheels is fine by me !!! It's all good for the soul and it creates a great sense of community. Spot on with Harley's being the muscle cars of bikes too. Loud angry things they are! Isn't it beautiful haha.
Dude that sounds pretty sick, you've got it all planned out I love it.
It is hard to put the words into it isn't it. Soul awakener is the one I've got with haha. Thanks for watching and ride safe also 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley Soul Awakener is a good name for a bike! Enjoy the weekend!!
@@Jaysonic3423 cheers mate, and to you too
Always more fun to ride a slow bike fast than riding a fast bike slow 💪😎
Furthermore Harleys have their power in low Rev range, which is where most people drive on the daily. A gixxer needs loads of revs, before it makes it's power and people don't ring out when commuting or driving casually 😇
100% mate, even when I go out and ride first bikes I'd much rather be on the little 110s or 150s etc can have way more fun !!!
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Good vlog and spot on mate
Cheers mate, really appreciate that. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I have worked in mental health for over 20 years, and I have to say, nothing like wind therapy to fill up your tank. Agreed, just starting up my Harley puts a grin on my face, and my brain.
That's awesome mate, thanks for your service honestly just an important job ! That's it mate. Can't be motorcycle therapy !!! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
30 degrees no rain plenty of great jobs over here in WA and our motorcycle community is huge its a big ask or a no brainer. like the way you encourage us to comment.
Hahaha oh idk about that mate... I think the flys would carry me back to the Sunshine Coast 🤣🤣 definitely keen to come over that way and check it out some day ! Always enjoy the feedback from the more experienced. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hell yes Matt , it’s the sound ha ha 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍
Haha the bloody crack of thunder !!! Really makes me feel alive 🤣🤣 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Why did I get a Harley…? Firstly, I love the classic old school motorcycle aesthetic. I think Triumph and Harley-Davidson do this best. As a short rider, the low and narrowed seats on a Harley were the most practical option for my initial comfort. But the raw, rugged, visceral power that you hear and feel from a Harley is unmatched. The bikes almost feel alive, and they certainly awaken the spirit. And the seemingly unlimited customization options from after market sellers adds to the Harley owner experience. There’s a lot to like.
Mate some bloody good points there that's for sure ! So much soul and character and there is a harley to suit everyone. Haha the customisation is ridiculous! Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
For me, a Motorcycle is like a beautiful woman. I’ve been lucky to have a few…and I love them all. I really love my HD.
Haha that's a bloody good statement mate 👏 Harley's are amazing aren't they. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I agree with what you're saying. It's kind of like Muscle cars vs Porche/Ferrari. Yes that Porche, Ferrari, Lambo is going to overall outperform that Camaro/Mustang/Challenger etc. But it's not going to have that low lope and shake at the stop light and roar. Yes that sport bike is going to outperform a Harley...but it's not going to shake and growl. It's viceral. It depends on what "speaks" to you. No right or wrong answer here.
Perfect explanation randy ! Bloody love how you put that mate. And I love all motorcycles and they all have a different purpose that's for sure. It's that crack of thunder and rumble that puts a smile on my face and that's why I love Harley's. Each to their own for sure mate, as long as you have 2 wheels and are getting out enjoying life that's all that matters. Just wanted to share why I personally got one and love them. Thanks for the analogy mate and thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
you hit the nail on the head mate
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the vlog. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
It is not how fast you get from point A to point B , it is the quallity of the trip !
That's exactly right mate, it's all about the journey not the destination. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I have a Honda CB650F and a Honda CRF300L. I love both those bikes for different reasons, but I have wanted a Harley. I'm drawn to the Lowrider S. It's more in line with the old minimal style. I'm 74 now, so old styling resonates with me 🙂. I haven't been able to make it a reality yet though due to prices. Even used (4 or 5 years old) Harley's are around $20,000 Canadian. Just not in my affordable range, sadly! I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts.
That's awesome mate, both are cool bikes ! You can't go wrong with a Honda mate. I don't think you can kill those either. The low rider S is definitely one of my favourite looking bikes that's for sure. Yeah it's abit wild they seem to really hold there value ! I don't think you'll regret your purchase. Hope you find one soon mate. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
You got it bad. I feel the same about HD I retired at 54 and bought my new Fatboy 2018 then I bought a Tri Glide new in 21.
I love HD and Cadillac. I own the Best for me.
That's bloody awesome mate, love that ! They have soul and character, just like the Cadillac 😁 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
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I hadn’t riden for about 15 yrs, my last bike was a aprillia rs250 and still had my lams licence. A mate at work got a new low rider st so I started looking. Always wanted to get a Harley and seen the 23 breakout so I got it September last year then had to get my big boy licence 😂😂 I love the thing
Oh wow that's wild mate, definitely a big step up ! And what a choice you've made, the breakout is such a sick bike !!!! I think that's my favourite looking harley. Congrats mate & thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Yep spot on, going for a ride now! 😂
Hell yeah mate !!!! 👌 your soul will appreciate it 😁 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley but i have to charge the battery first so maybe later now lol #garagequeen
Nice vid mate, definitely know what you're sayin. I come from sports bikes (still own a 2017 MT09) but something about the Harley drew me in. I've always appreciated a cool looking bike, be it Harley or sporties etc but was never really too interested in HD previously. My bro even bought a Night rod I think it was years ago and at the time it still didn't grab me too much.. Strangely though many years later I was playing Days Gone on the playstation, and rolling around on a 'kinda harley' sounding bike made it really enjoyable for me and it was then that I started taking more interest in HD and started following guys like Blockhead. Back then I started lookin at things like Irons and sportsters but I was always a little unsure about the size of them etc. The idea kind of fizzled out and whilst I'd still enjoy watching some HD content on YT that was about the extent... then I was just browsing online at various bikes, saw a kick ass looking streetbob for sale at an affordable price and it stirred everything up again... and now I have a beautiful 2015 Fat Bob and loving it !
Very different style of riding but definitely puts a smile on my face just hearing that thumping that comes out of the pipes and enjoying the comfortability that comes with the riding style. Yet to make a group of riding friends over this side of the country since moving over a couple years ago, will have to get out some more for sure (I've been lazy!) Might have to give putty road a look again this weekend maybe!
Mate I was exactly the same as you haha. Thought they were big weird loud machines. Little did we know hey !!! Haha look where we are. Absolutely stoked. Thanks for sharing your experience and story. Would love to own all three styles of bike but unfortunately it's not a perfect world haha. They all have there own advantages.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Oh man I miss putty road haha !!!! Have fun mate
Yea, Im itching for a ride too, Im not too far away from you so we getting all this rain too ...
Had a few bikes myself, dirt bikes, road bikes and a sports bike but only 2 Harleys.. a 2007 Sporty and a street 500, riding the Street now as I got rid of the sporty and looking for something else.. But have to agree your points about the Harley, especially at my age and not interested in sports bikes, just like the comfort and relaxing ride... Cruisin' ...
How bad is this bipolar weather mate !
Ahh okay awesome, it's always cool hearing people have given them a crack an fell in love with Harley's as we have haha. That's it mate, made for cruising and for awakening the soul !!!
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
💯 ya do feel a Harley in ya soul I love mine I also love my dr650 aswell but the hd is a different feeling to anything else
Oh mate !!! I've had a couple of dr650s and I absolutely loved them. Another bullet proof machine haha.
That's right hey. Everything has it purpose and Harley's are to awaken the soul ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Yeah broski! 🤘💪
Cheers mate, thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I own 23 Fatboy and 22 cbr 1000rr , I ride the one for the mood I’m in.
That's awesome John, I'd definitely love to have both if I could afford it, any motorcycle is a good one in my opinion and all have a different purpose, thanks for watching mate 🧡🖤🤙
Bro exactly what you talked about is the reason I bought a Harley the first time I rode one I got it……lol now I’m about to buy my second tomorrow
Hey Matt, thanks for watching and glad you can relate. Just bloody hits different doesn't it !!!! They are F**KING AWESOME ! haha congratulations on baby number 2 😉. Hopefully I can get a second one day. Thanks again 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley i love the feeling I get everytime I look at my bike, unfortunately I don’t get to keep two 😂😂 just upgrading because I love them so much
@Mattdana26 that's it mate, they are just beautiful majestic things aren't they haha. Ahh bugger !!!! I'm torn I'd love to upgrade but my fatbob is my baby 🤣
@@Gnarly_Harley mate I’m struggling to part with my superglide……but I think a week of a road glide and I’ll be dyna who 😂
@Mattdana26 hahaha this is true, the comfortable will hook you 🤣
Harvey Danielsons all used to leak & during the AMF days (Shovelheads) quality was way below par. This was all sorted when the Harley employess, including Willie G. Davidson bought the company from AMF. They were the ones who designed & built the Evo, the most reliable Harvey Danielsons ever built
Some of my best memories are riding in the rain. You won't melt like sugar. I promise you.
The whole point is most motorcycle riders are not as good as they would like to be. They are not Casey Stoner. So a sportsbike is never going to be used to its full potential. & they are too uncomfortable for long cruising rides. That's why we buy & ride a Harvey Danielson. To cruise all day in comfort & style. Of course disregard everything above, in regards to my Flathead Chopper!
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Happy trails, Cowpoke
Harvey Danielsons hahaha.
That's true, I did read that but ever since has been sorted out. I've never actually ridden an evo but I'd love to.
Haha the hardest part is leaving the garage while it's raining but I have no issue when it starts while I'm already on the road 🤣🤣
Spot on mate, everyone thinks they are in the moto GP these day 🤣
Wouldn't change it for the world doing big kms on the harley.
Loving it !!!!!
Cheers cowpoke & thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
AMF actually saved Harley ..pumped money into it and had developed the evo and what became the V Rod … that’s why there was a family but back .. cos they actually had something to buy …
@@deantaylor1512 that was ot the arguement, but go you
@@MicahBell_1860 I remember seeing a plans for a 4 cylinder water cooled v engine being developed by AMF Harley in Cycle World … that actually became the V Rod …..
I even read an interview with Willy G and he said if the evo wasn’t already in development and a serious restructure wasn’t ready to go they would never have bought back the company…
Let’s face it .. why would they ..
I have been riding since 1974. Had sports bikes for 5Yrs. Then it was BSA's, Triumph's & Norton's. Bought my first Harley in 1982 a Sturgis Shovel Head. Since that first experience , i have only owend Harley's. My first new one was the 2021 LowRider s . Never looked back. To me they are the king of the road. All you said is a 100%. Love your Vlogs Brother. People with Harley's are a breed of their own. They rock & Live To Ride & Ride To Live . Cheer's . 🍺🍺
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Keep on keeping On..
Wow that's bloody awesome, you've had them all mate. I had to google a sturgis shovel head but it looks like an awesome bike. Oh wow what a bloody good choice the low riders are such amazing bikes. Thank you. Glad you could relate. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you're enjoying the vlogs 🧡🖤🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley The 1982 Sturgis was the first of all Belt drive line. Wish I still had it. I owned a couple of Evo's & 1 Iron Head Sporster.once you have a Harley Davidson, you can't go back. Alway's riding on the edge Brother.... And The Sound. Well That Speaks For Itself . Ride Free Brother .
@tazzytiger3548 wow that's awesome, I never knew that thanks for sharing. Learn something every day haha. Cheers mate, my harley journey has only really just begun. Thank you and ride safe also
I've had sports bikes Ducatis, Blades, Gsxr's ect a BMW Gs currently and about two years ago got a Fatboy,,,,,, the ride,,,, I enjoy riding it so much man ,,,,,the Sound ,,,, the sound and the feel are just Biblical ,,,,
Yeah wow mate, definitely had a go of them all! The bloody soul awakeners mate !!!! It's awesome that everyone can relate to this. Haha that's accurate.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Yeah...you have some valid points!
Cheers mate, bloody love all motorcycles but I never thought I'd love Harley's so much, thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Mental health is the hardest topic here but the most important
Yeah that's definitely true mate. I think majority of people ride to help with there mental health
To all of your supporters Matt, the supporters are what makes up your channel and you take notice as what they say thanks to you all for listening to this wonderful man and for the effort and content and the backing he has from other tubers don’t stop backing this wonderful dude , who is trying his best to give you all great content , get on board and support him , I’ve been with him from the day he started and I know people in big places who have great faith in in ie Harley Davidson support this great man cheers kel aust Brisbane thanks Matt
@kelvindavis7060 thanks so much for that kind message kel and lou. Really really appreciate the support 🧡 🖤
Just trying to keep everything as real and as raw as possible because that's how life should be !
Seriously, THANK YOU 🧡
Hopefully one day I get fly over to the US and see where it's all started
@@Gnarly_Harley you put into content what I struggle with thanks Matty
Best description ever why Harley.. SOUL AWAKENER! .. so true.. everything u described is everything I feel when I’m on the bike..even just starting the fucker in the garage!😂.. 22 Fatboy.. 30 mods.. 💪🏻🏍️🌈
Thanks mate, best way I could describe it hahaha. Glad you could relate mate. That's it as you seen I got very excited 🤣🤣 oh hell yeah. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Harley Davidson: tha original outlaw, No bike gets close to that experience. F.T.W
This is very true mate, such awesome bikes too. Loud and proud haha thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
So true, my 2011 with my performance upgrades eats up some smaller sport bikes and for a cruiser it handles pretty damn good, but yeah the Harley has Identity and heratiage , something about a Harley.
Hell yeah mate, that's what I like to hear. Definitely handle better than most people think... ( some models ) lol.
They have bloody soul and character don't they ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Other riders pettiness comes from jealousy, of what exactly I don't know, but there is SOMETHING going on in the background with those people.
Yeah that's true mate. It's always going to be a mystery... can't we all just get along hahaha. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Gnarly .... I ride a Yamaha Bolt, A naked V-Twin Cruiser. By Design, it is supposed to replace some of the market demand for the now defunct HD Sportster line up. Looks like a Harley Sportster , Rumbles and sounds like a Harley...... But it Aint. lol. Larger than the 883, it rocks speed, agility and the best of the "V-Twin" looks. I won't be trading up anytime soon with this beast.
Stay Safe
Oh hell yeah man, I love what some people do to the Yamaha cruisers. Super rad ! Love that's mate, they definitely sound cool too. I'd say kind of unique? Anything with 2 wheels is awesome man. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Dude people don't understand , Harleys really do something different to you . Life changer . I love my Harley and the Harley community specifically chopper community are the shit !!
They really don't untill they give one a go. Very misunderstood machines !
Massive life changer mate, I need to get into choppers I reakon. Haven't experienced one yet. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙 🙂
I agree. They are the best.
Definitely underrated that's for sure ! Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I find as I get older I'm choosing slower bikes for all the reasons you describe here.
Slow is the ultimate luxury imo. Not that they're slow as you say 👊
Bloody oath mate, way more character and soul ! I never said they were slow haha that's what other people say. I always ask people why do you compare a sport bike to a harley.... would you compare and F1 race car to a luxury Bentley... usually they go quiet haha. Thanks for watching mate 🧡 🖤 🤙
I stare death in the face on most corners riding with the lads. They just back off and lean over while I'm braking hard trying not to lock up a 300kg chunk of metal and downshifting dodging any sort of deviation in the bitumen. Haha you defiantly feel alive
Haha that's a beautiful bloody feeling you have described. Couldn't have described it any better hahaha. Such beautiful majestic beasts the Harley's aren't they. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
😂 I like anyone to ride my 117 FXLRS and say that it's slow and heavy. I can say this with certainty because I'm American, it's true we don't care what anyone who hates Harley Davidson thinks and it requires no explanation why we love these motorcycles, their heritage, pedigree and feeling you get when we ride these steel machines. 🤘
Hahaha 100% mate !!!! They are weapon's. Very well said mate, all soul and character. Stuff what anyone else says. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Love your passion bro!
That an old Fat Bob?
Thanks mate, sure is ! 2008 model. She's an absolute weapon I love this majestic beast haha. Might upgrade some day but I wouldn't know what to get I love this bike too much.
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley cheers from Arizona brother!
I don’t fit on a sports bike lol I love that I can make my Harley mine with endless modifications and it’s different to everyone else’s. I still get a chubby every time I ride it 😉
That's it Bert neither do I 🤣 yeah that's a good point. I used to think all Harley's were the same... boy was I wrong when you actually have a look at them 😅
Oh so that's why sporty riders call us G*Y because we all ride around with chubbies 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love it. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I nod to all riders, and HD riders rarely nod back. Shame, but it's not going to stop me from buying a lowrider after I get off my LAMS.
Hell yeah mate, that's the go ! We will change the scene 1 person at a time hahaha. I've ever done a double hand wave to really throw people off 🤣
Thanks again for watching 🧡🖤🤙
Had sport bikes when was younger had a big break , then in my late 40s took a sport bike for a test ride my thoughts im not 25 anymore i will go one way & the bike will go the other Nek Minute hospital. I brought a harley instead but what impressed me was centre of gravity at low speed been a big bike. I now own a street glide gone to Darwin , centre of Australia travelling. But i have nearly been taken out by some sports riders especially on weekends when they get out & about & go to hot into the corner. At times i have kept up with some of them in corners & im on a 370kg bike. I enjoy your comment scraping the pegs , when i do that im laughing my head off but i also enjoy the straights as i can open up & let rip. Enjoy
Yeah it's abit like that isn't it, I had about 5 years break lol now I'm 30 and feel too old for a sport bike. They are so damn uncomfortable it's not funny !
It is absolutely a dream a low speeds, I think that's what shocked me too mate, good point.
Wow definitely sounds like it's ridden not hidden that's awesome !!! I'll never understand why they treat the road like a track, the track has no trees and other riders to come hit coming the other way and you can go as silly as you want...
Haha that's awesome mate, keep ripping and thanks for watching 🧡🖤🤙
It’s a different feeling on the HD. I’m unfortunately a “one bike at a time” owner and owned different HD’s for years, decided to try a GS1250, AWESOME motorcycle but after a few years with the GS, I made the mistake to try a HD again, and was like oh shit…
Now own a Low rider ST. 😆
It is isn't it, they touch the soul don't they haha. Oh wow, that's a huge difference. I do love the GS, I actually had a super tenere 1200. I guess you could say it's similar. Love the adventure riding scene but HD is just something else.
Now that's a bike !!!!! Love the low rider ST so much. I'm jealous haha
Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
I just got a night rod after being on super sports for 14 years. Sold my 1290 superduke and don’t regret it. There’s just something about Harley’s that have soul and character. I know what you mean by people not waving, I think it’s just sport bikers egos missing out on the brotherhood of cruisers.
That's bloody awesome mate, 1290 superduke !!!! Holy cow what a change haha that would of been a wild ride. But as you know the soul & character of a harley can't be matched. Haha thats true mate good point. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Thanks Matt cheers kel and Louise Brisbane
When I ride , I don’ think about nothing, just me and my machine and how I get in tune with it and my surroundings 55 yrs of riding, think I’ve got it right
That's it kel & lou, it's such a beautiful feeling isn't it ! Nothing beats it in my opinion. Bloody love it. Thanks for watching as always 🧡 🖤 🙏
That’s funny, yes I guess certain things you don’t talk about at gatherings if you don’t want to end up in arguments, politics, Jesus or Harleys, haha classic thanks, I’ve loved all my Harleys including my 16 Road Glide, my favorite was my Heritage Softail, wife wanted better seat and luggage space for trips so traded in for the Road Glide, but I had tears in my eyes all the way home, but the Glide is great, thanks
Hahaha that's true mate, you can use that reference now just gotta pay me 50 cents 🤣🤣 mate I absolutely love the look of a heritage but the road glide has to be the king of comfort right ?
Oh now, surely you can get a second bike ? 😉 Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Hahaha that's true mate, you can use that reference now just gotta pay me 50 cents 🤣🤣 mate I absolutely love the look of a heritage but the road glide has to be the king of comfort right ?
Oh now, surely you can get a second bike ? 😉 Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley comfort yes, remember you don’t sit on a road glide you sit in it, that’s what the salesman said anyway hahah
I’ve been a dirt bike and adv rider, and at 35 I wanted something that just “cruised”. I’ve kept my adv bike but today I picked up my low rider s and I couldn’t be happier.
I test rode lots of more road orientated bikes, but they had no soul, no character. On a Sunday drive do you take the Camry or the Torana? The Harley to me is the Torana.
Side note: Also Sunshine Coast based, hating this weather man!
Hell yeah mate, that's bloody awesome to hear. Congratulations Very very good choice too !!!
Such weapons the low rider s.
Glad you can relate, that's bloody right. You absolutely nailed it mate. Take the soul awakener out on the weekends !
So much character, they definitely don't lack that haha.
Mate... it's been an A hole right!
Thanks for watching and im sure ill cya round 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley Saturday morning, suns out, hogs out 🤙🏻
Rainshine Coast !
Hahaha that's too accurate unfortunately 🤣 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
i fully get it
Cheers mate, thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
Morning outlaw man, a lion does not lose sleep over the opinions of sheep, shiny chrome loud pipes and low and slow thats me.😁
Good evening !!! ( for me lol ) that's exactly Chrissy. All the rights feelings and noises to keep the soul happy 😁 thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
'''....anyone who owns a harley, doesn't really care what anyone else thinks....'' top trolling man, haha....
nobody buys a harley for the way it handles, speed, or the way it stops.... it's all about posing, which is fair enough
motorcycling is for posers, but some of us are not embarrassed to admit it
enjoy your new ride
Well we don't really haha, because it's all about getting out on the road for our mental health and enjoying the elements. Well for the rest of us it is...
Agree with you on that, none of us got a harley for the handling or speed... I never claimed that either. Just that there is a big misconception about them.
As I said in the video maybe there are some who buy it for status and thanks for admitting that. But for me I ride to feel alive. Thanks for watching 🧡 🖤 🤙
@@Gnarly_Harley amen