Question about Bikers (Harley Davidson)

[big_bad_buff]

It’s kind of interesting to me that Harley Davidson is in a class of its own. It’s not like Nike and Reebok, or ford and Chevy, it’s like to “riders” there is Harley and everything else is inferior, I never really understood that, I product that makes lifestyles, a product that molds an individuals personality and who they are. It’s hard to fathom for me, I get the whole freedom and open road etc, but it’s just amazing to me for people’s lives to revolve around a product, it’s like the product makes the person. I know it’s not like this for a lot of people, but the majority of “riders” are affected this way. what's the big deal? what's the difference between a doom clan online and a biker gang?

 

[seizer]

Are you on shrooms? This seems like some sort of ramble I would expect from a shroomie.

 

[big_bad_buff]

nah, few shots and 2 hours of studying for class.....you honestly don’t get what I’m saying? like a bike, makes the person, basically I’m talking about bikers, and the whole lifestyle, who would these people be if there was no such things as motorcycles? lol

Are you on shrooms? This seems like some sort of ramble I would expect from a shroomie.

 

[RADAR]

HD is just about the only product you will see tattooed on a person, I garuantee you surely won't see maytag, or sears!


They are in a class by themselves!
RADAR

 

[hardrock]

Funny thing is Harley basically started the lifestyle. Now it's all about custom bikes, or at least thats the way it's heading. More and more Harley dudes are rich dudes who have never lived the "life" of a biker. It's getting to be like a status symbol. They might get a tattoo, but only after their wifes permission. Just my outlook on the future of the "Hog".

 

[Deterass]

I guess i am a "Harley" guy but anyone who loves to ride will enjoy almost any motorcycle.Imo the popularity of Harley has deteriorated somewhat in the past few years with all of the custom bikes being built.It seems that everyone wants a custom bike, including myself.

 

[Gambino]

It’s kind of interesting to me that Harley Davidson is in a class of its own. It’s not like Nike and Reebok, or ford and Chevy, it’s like to “riders” there is Harley and everything else is inferior, I never really understood that, I product that makes lifestyles, a product that molds an individuals personality and who they are. It’s hard to fathom for me, I get the whole freedom and open road etc, but it’s just amazing to me for people’s lives to revolve around a product, it’s like the product makes the person. I know it’s not like this for a lot of people, but the majority of “riders” are affected this way. what's the big deal? what's the difference between a doom clan online and a biker gang?

I totally understand what you are saying. Harley Davidson has done what every business attempts to do, make their product a part of someone's lifestyle. Their marketing strategy, it would seem, is responsible for the companies succes...accordingly it is not their product quality (heard numorous accounts of harley's breaking down, need fine tuning whereas a jap road bike is a lot more reliable). Def. seems shallow to base your existence around a companies product, though I'm guilty of it as well...

 

[PBR]

it brings them an identity....to identify with other people who seek the same thing...it becomes a lifestyle, with the image and clothing etc. ive done the Harley thing in the past...no other form of motorcycle riding sucks you in as fast as owning a Harley...you can take that kind of bike anywhere and it will attract someone- somewhere...there is an "aura" that goes with this machine...

 

[pitbullstl]

I totally understand what you are saying. Harley Davidson has done what every business attempts to do, make their product a part of someone's lifestyle. Their marketing strategy, it would seem, is responsible for the companies succes...accordingly it is not their product quality (heard numorous accounts of harley's breaking down, need fine tuning whereas a jap road bike is a lot more reliable). Def. seems shallow to base your existence around a companies product, though I'm guilty of it as well...

The "lifestyle" has been around quite a bit longer than the branding of Harley Davidson into mainstream America.

I get along with everyone who rides, my ride of choice is a balls out fast 300 rear tire custom, but if a R1 passes me on one wheel, I give a thumbs up, instead of the insults my fellow riding partners might toss around.

Two reasons for that:

1. Anyone who rides does it for the same reason (barring trendy fucks), the autonomy, and solitude that is afforded one when the only noise you hear is your exhaust note, and the only thing on your mind is the road ahead.

2. It's impressive...as long as you aren't endangering my life or others on the road, dance on my super bike brothers.

 

[PBR]

The "lifestyle" has been around quite a bit longer than the branding of Harley Davidson into mainstream America.

I get along with everyone who rides, my ride of choice is a balls out fast 300 rear tire custom, but if a R1 passes me on one wheel, I give a thumbs up, instead of the insults my fellow riding partners might toss around.

Two reasons for that:

1. Anyone who rides does it for the same reason (barring trendy fucks), the autonomy, and solitude that is afforded one when the only noise you hear is your exhaust note, and the only thing on your mind is the road ahead.

2. It's impressive...as long as you aren't endangering my life or others on the road, dance on my super bike brothers.

here's to you my good bro...