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From: svoboda@rtsg.mot.com (David Svoboda)
Subject: Testriding
Organization: Motorola Inc., Cellular Infrastructure Group
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 19:45:30 GMT

In article <1992Sep01.203101.6335@gecko.uucp> ed@Tekelec.gecko.uucp (Ed Campbell) writes:
|Many HD dealers (unlike the imports) will
|let you take a test ride. I suppose this is because the
|HD dealers know you will realize how good their product
|really is, and the other dealers know that too (only how
|good theirs isn't).

I don't know if you really believe this, or if you are just
trying to draw some flames, or what.  THIS IS NOT A FLAME.
(I was tempted to crosspost this to r.m, as it is of general
interest, but I suspect your comment might kindle a flamewar 
there (and here).)

I don't know where YOU live, Ed, but most places in the
country won't allow someone unknown to walk in
with a license and helmet and ride a bike out, without
a significant outlay of cash.  Most places do not even keep
the floor bikes wet (ready to run).

I yearn for the unfortunately past days when you could ride
up to any neighborhood bike shop, drool over one of the
showroom bikes, and the dealer would walk up and offer you
a ride on it.

Recently (last year) I recieved a brochure from BMW asking
me to go take a supplied coupon to my local BMW dealer and
get a testride, and he would stamp the coupon for a free
tire guage.  So I went out looking for a test ride, and what
I received was an education.

After talking to many BMW shops in the area, each and every
one of them refused, directing me to one specific shop for 
test rides.  "Okay," thought I, and I drove an hour to the 
shop (Lew Fox, in Naperville, IL) and got my testride (after 
some *serious* talking).  When I asked the dealer that gave 
me the test ride why nobody else would, he simply said, 
"Some dealers just don't deserve the BMW name."

I later had the opportunity to speak to another BMW dealer,
some Japanese bike dealers, an Italian bike dealer, and an
American bike dealer.  Each and every one turned me down for
a test ride.  The common thread was that allowing testrides
requires a specific kind of liability insurance, a very
expensive kind that most dealers forgo.  Thus, almost the only
time the general motorcycling public is allowed to testride
a new motorcycle is when the company testride van comes
around.  This liability insurance is so rare, that a BMW
dealer on the other side of the next state referred me to
Lew Fox.

It has nothing to do with quality, it has to do with the
willingness of a particular dealer to risk, and to forgo
profits for the goodwill of potential customers.  Few 
dealerships do that, regardless of national origin.

Dave Svoboda (rubis@gagme.chi.il.us)        | "I just can't take
90 Concours 1000 (Feeling poorly)           |  this weird shit
84 RZ 350 (Ring Ding) (Being bored)         |  before breakfast!"
AMA 583905      DoD #0330    COG 939        |   -- Evo Woman
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: groh@omicron.cs.fsu.edu (Jim Groh)
Subject: Re: Dealing with the Dealer
Reply-To: groh@nu.cs.fsu.edu
Organization: Florida State University Computer Science Department
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 11:35:33 GMT

In article <Btt4LM.9HB@news.cso.uiuc.edu> crsg9887@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Chad R. Sandstrom) writes:
>Oh joy, a no nonsense usenet group (thus far)
>   about a no nonsense motorcycle marque (excepting those silly HD socks)
>
>   My question:
>After owning a couple of used bikes, I'm going in debt to buy myself
>a New Harley.  	I'm going out in style on a Heritage Softtail, or a 
>new Nostalgia if the wife has her way.
>  Okay now here is the question:
>If I don't crab too much about price (it's not my money anyway) what
>level of other goodies can I expect to extort from the dealer? What 
>should I go for?  toolkit? (why aren't they standard?), lock? (are HD
>locks good enough?), cover?, some spiffy socks? (yeah sure.), etc???

The last few harleys I have bought from my pusher (er dealer) have included
a cover, a HD lock (works for me), t shirts.   YMMV

>
>thanks.
>
You're welcome.
>--
>chad sandstrom
--
Jim Groh     groh@sig.cs.fsu.edu  | DoD #0356  |   Hog# 0437643 |new  improved
1959 XLH 900  **  1982 FXR  **  1989 XLH 883  **  1990 XLH 1200 | smaller sig
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From: dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com (chris dehahn)
Subject: Re: '78 FLH ?s
Reply-To: dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 18:15:01 GMT

--
<<<<<<<<<<<<   Ninety eight....don't be late  >>>>>>>>>>>>
Chris deHahn....CdH....Digital Equipment Shrewsbury MA USA
dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.comIn article <la7kjdINN9b1@west.west.sun.com>,
randy@capitan.West.Sun.COM (Randy Smith) writes:


|>I'm considering a `78 FLH. The motor has been rebuilt,
|>aluminum rods, 440 cam etc., Has a belt primary drive and

Aluminum rods on a shovelhead? I don't think so. Aluminum pushrods, 
sure.  Especially if they used solid tappets with the 440.

Belt drives are great for stock bikes. The Sifton 440 is a warm cam
but not too big to affect belt life. In my area a clean shovel dresser
will fetch between $4500-6500 depending on condition.

Good luck,

CdH

<<<<<<<<<<<<   Ninety eight....don't be late  >>>>>>>>>>>>
Chris deHahn....CdH....Digital Equipment Shrewsbury MA USA
dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com
From: gt@prosun.first.gmd.de (Gerd Truschinski)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: WANTED: 1985 XLS Roadster
Date: 28 Aug 92 18:54:51 GMT
Organization: GMD Berlin (FIRST)

In article <1992Aug28.141526.11210@ryn.mro4.dec.com>, dehahn@strokr.shr.dec.com (chris dehahn) writes:
|> 
|> |>Hi, by the way
|> |>
|> |>is there anybody in the states willing to write down, what the pricing of
|> |>1200cc sportster is, new ones and up to 5 year old. I am thinking
|> |>about going to the origin to buy one, but I don't know if it pays for me?
|> |>In germany a new 1200cc is going for about 11.600$ and I think this is
|> |>a little bit heavy, isn't it?--
|> 
|> Used 1200 Evo sporties go for between $5-6.5K in the Northeast US. 
|> Shipping and crating is about $1K. Where they're gonna nail ya is 
|> the duty. To the UK this is about 30% of declared value, and the UK
|> Customs people are quite aware of US prices.
|> 
|> You cannot add 5 gears to a four speed sporty gearbox. Why would 
|> you want to?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   (all words with ? I don't know if they are right(I'm german :-))


Hate it to follow up to my own posting, but I like the idea to have 5 to 6
gears(?) in my bike. What I want to do to the sportster is something like
the coffee racer. I want something like the old motocycles but with new 
technologie. But thanks for the pricing, hope that others are following.
/gT/

|> 
|> CdH
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu (Ron Moritz)
Subject: RE: Heritage Softail
Reply-To: rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu (Ron Moritz)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 13:51:54 GMT


In a previous article, fdeignan@vax.clarku.edu () says:

>>The last time I looked, the Heritage was exactly what I wanted.  What kind
>>of price and options are going on these puppies now?
>
>In June of 1991 I paid $11,775 for my Heritage.  In 1992 they went up
>about $500.  I suspect that 1993 will bring another $500.

That's pretty accurate, except that I got a slightly better deal
and the custom color paint (H-D claims that's about a $600 goody).

>As far as options, you really don't need to start with any ... the bike
>comes pretty complete!  But everyone knows that you can ALWAYS add
>something to a Harley, right?

The Heritage, like all H-D scoots, is far from complete.  Had to add
a high flow air breather, high spark ignition module, oil cooler for
those hot days, and, of course, new pipes (factory pipes are too
damn quite and don't look good with that crossover).  Factory pipes
are also too restrictive (air flow) so that when adding the above
(minor) things I was able to add between 5 and 10 HP (that's more
performance for those who thought HP may be Harley Power).

H-D stock is limited (although the mid-91 and 92/93 cv carbs are
decent) due to emission regs and other EPA rules (noise, etc.).
Can't add all the same stuff in Cali (so they say) but the Harley
ain't a Harley if it doesn't sound like a Harley (or something
like that).  Oh, don't forget to rejet the carb after you add all
the stuff above (and that's just what I could afford this year!).

Out the door (tax title a bunch of do-dads) I spend a shitload
of money (got a great deal, IMHO, at $14,000).  I've had offers
for my ride at $15,000+.  Not looking to sell, though, so don't
ask.
-- 
Ron Moritz (rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu)
Associate Director / Information Technology
Case Western Reserve University
DoD #1992
From: bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (bob pasker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: EVO carb
Date: 25 Aug 92 16:40:14 PDT
Organization: Disorganized Organization

In article <BtK77w.3Ft@wilber.rich.nt.com>, jcombs@nrchh023.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Jim Combs) writes:
>His story was that the additives used here in Tejas
> to make super-unleaded eat the rubber stuff in the carb.  The bitch that 
> sold me the bike said to use nothing but super-unleaded.  What the fuck?

at the risk of getting suckered in, i'll answer this question.

i think your harley mechanic is giving you a load of crap.  if, perchance,
you had a 1937 spaglethorpe or some such odd old beast, then i could 
imagine it.  but a 1991 american bike not being able to tolerate "modern"
american gasoline?  nahhh....

-- 
-- bob pasker
-- bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us 
-- "if you flame me and i don't respond, its not because i didn't see your
--  post, but because i didn't think your silly ass was worth my time."
--
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: twang@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Tony Wang)
Subject: Need info on locking Gas Caps
Organization: Columbia University
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 17:59:51 GMT

Hi guys. Guess it's time for my question. As some of you know, I'll be
riding my Sportster almost on a daily basis from now on, and in NYC,
one issue I need to be concerned with is vandalism (OK, theft is up
there also). Does any one know where I can get a locking gas cap for
the Sportster. I know it's not a HD sanctioned item, and I've looked
through lots of magazines, and catalogs, and haven't run across one
yet. Any leads will be useful. Thanks in advance.

Tony Wang

DoD#0122					This sig under construction
AMA#450147				
					
twang@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu
From: bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (bob pasker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: I want one! ... but maybe a sportster?
Date: 25 Aug 92 15:32:27 PDT
Organization: Disorganized Organization

In article <1992Aug24.180834.342@halfdome.sf.ca.us>, bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (Bob Pasker) writes:
> IIIIIIIIIII WWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTT AAAAAAAAAAAA
> FFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

actually, i'll probably not own a fat boy for many years, if ever.

i have seen, however, roland smith's ~'90 xlcr (new bike, old bodywork), and
its very pretty.  and, with tom's sportster in mind, i find myself peeking at
the harley ads, looking for a basket case to revive. 

-- 
-- bob pasker
-- bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us 
--
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: EVO carb
From: Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford)
Date: 26 Aug 92 09:00:50 -0600
Followup-To: rec.motorcycles.harley
Distribution: world
Organization: MSUS

In article <BtK77w.3Ft@wilber.rich.nt.com>,
jcombs@nrchh023.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Jim Combs) wrote:
> 
> So my 91 Sporty 1200 started running rough at about 1100 miles.  The guy
> at the local Harley shop told me it was due to running her on super-unleaded
> gasoline (~92 octane).  His story was that the additives used here in Tejas
> to make super-unleaded eat the rubber stuff in the carb.  The bitch that 
> sold me the bike said to use nothing but super-unleaded.  What the fuck?

Naw.  You might have problems with Gasahol (alcohol & gas) but nonleaded
itself shouldn't do this.

The 91 Sporty is, indeed, prepared for nolead.  Use it.  Loose the dealer.
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: DHANSEN@cmsa.gmr.com
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Why do Harlies make so much noise?
Date: 4 Sep 92 17:11:59 GMT
Organization: GM Research Labs

In article <1870c3INNi4b@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>
bz206@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Joseph Hack) writes:
>
>I've always wondered about that.  Are they loud because:
>
>1) Harlie riders like to be obnoxious.
    NEVER.
>2) To scare old ladies.
    yes.
>3) To get better gas mileage.
    we own the wells.
>4) To go faster.
    we ride at our own pace.
>5) So you don't hear that piston slap as much.
    what the hell are you talking about?
>6) Harlie engineers were never made aware of the invention of the muffler.
    wrong. that's why you never hear a stock exhaust HD
>7) None of the above.
    correct.
>8) All of the above.
    also correct.

If you like the sound of your music, don't you play it loud enough to hear it?

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: lawrence@lynx.msc.cornell.edu.UUCP (Lawrence H. Smith,E20 Clark,56064,2726746)
Subject: Re: Fork Locks (Re: Dealing with the Dealer)
Originator: lawrence@msc2.msc.cornell.edu
Organization: Cornell-Materials-Science-Center
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 00:38:20 GMT

From article <1992Sep2.154722.12823@ttinews.tti.com>, by troeger@sequoia.tti.com (Jeff Troeger):
.....(deleted).....
> After reporting the theft, the Police pretty much confirmed my theory by 
> saying that there was a group operating in the area that used a big van (like
> the kind the MAC tools guys drive) with a roll-out hoist and it would take
> them about 30 seconds to pick up the bike and move on. Had much better luck
> with my second one (-:
> 
Let this be a reminder that: 
a) it doesn't do much good if you don't lock it _to_ something larger,
   heavier, and less mobile.
b) it doesn't do much good anyway. Cutoff wheels and bolt cutters make
   short work of chains and locks. If it's really too tough for a _big_
   pair of bolt cutters, it's too heavy to carry, and you can still go
   through it with a cutoff wheel in something under 30 seconds - often
   under _5_ seconds.
c) the only hope against anything other than amature joyriders is a good
   pager alarm, that is not easly cut off, which does not depend on the
   bike's battery to work, and which will actually reach you. Furthermore,
   it must not false so much that you don't come in the less than 30
   seconds that you have.

Locks keep honest people honest. A fork lock or fork/ignition lock does
perfectly well for this, and is easy/trivial to carry. Serious theives
_will_get_ your bike if they want it, and the number of 10 lb case-hardened
titanium padlocks you have on it matters not a whit. Move to a lower crime
area. Encourage the local authorities to take _vehicle_ theft seriously,
prosecute it aggressively, and lock 'em the f**k away. Better yet, how about
just plain taking _theft_ seriously, locking them away, not suspending
sentences or letting them out on parole in a month. Also, make sure that
you are not encouraging them by buying the "slightly used spare parts
at an impossibly low price from a source that probably got them from thieves"
If theives can't sell bike parts, they won't steal bikes. If the scrapyard
that sells the alternator from VIN012646ftrg3636 5 different times to 5
different people is shut down, thieves hurt. Make _damn_ sure you have
a reputable source that deals with other reputable sources. If they
haven't got it today, but might tomorrow - did they get it from another
yard, or did they (or the other yard) call up "friends" with an "order"?

-Lawrence Smith, MSC Computing Staff - E-20 Clark Hall(next to the donut room)
 lawrence@msc.cornell.edu lawrence@crnlmsc2.bitnet 5-6064 [(607)255-6064]
-Cats, Coffee, Chocolate... Vices to live by. 
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: Re: I want one!
Organization: Programmers Who Say Ni
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 16:54:29 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.135436.15828@cbnewsm.cb.att.com> shz@garage.att.com (Keeper of the 'Tude) writes:
+In article <1992Aug24.180834.342@halfdome.sf.ca.us>, bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (Bob Pasker) writes:
+> IIIIIIIIIII WWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTT AAAAAAAAAAAA
+> FFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTBBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
+
+Me too!!!  

I didn't realize that there was so many Terminator fans around.

____________________________________________________________________________
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            Transaction Technology, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
From: carlp@frigg.isc-br.com (Carl Paukstis)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: apropos: Harley means...
Date: 29 Aug 92 21:32:21 GMT
Organization: ISC-Bunker Ramo, An Olivetti Company

Stafford@Vax2.Winona.MSUS.EDU (John Stafford) writes:
>  Consider, too that Harley has not
>introduced one significant technological improvement to
>the machine since it became HD after AMF.  

While I don't argue with much of what you say, consider:
-) Evolution engine (though some claim it was designed by the tail-end 
   of AMF's reign)
-) New Springer front-end  (OK, the technology is only applied in 
   improving an old idea, but it's a decent, modern, technological
   response to the demand of the market for a nostalgic look)
-) Dyna-Glide chassis.  This is certainly new HD, maybe you consider
   it "style" instead of technologial improvement, but 'tain't so.

>Usenet ain't real life, after all.

Now THERE's a phrase to live by!
--
Carl Paukstis, RRR&RSG           | "Good men must not obey the laws too well"
 ISC-Bunker Ramo / Spokane, WA   |    -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
 Phone: +1 509 927-5439          |  
 Mail: carlp@frigg.isc-br.com    |  My employer accepts no responsibility...
From: stafford@msus1.msus.edu
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: hd non-cruisers
Date: 30 Aug 92 09:48:26 -0600
Organization: Minnesota State University System


Regarding comments about Harley's recovery from AMF and their
commitment to R&D...

	This thread has gone around before with no resolution,
	and I still maintain that the evo was AMFs R&D baby.
	I find it highly unlikely that Harley could roll out
	a new engine in a few short years, especially considering
	their history.  

	If somebody could find John Warren, formerly of Anaheim,
	he could tell us.  He was often behind the R&D doors during
	that period. 

	I'm not pressing this issue merely to perpetuate an opinion,
	but really to exacerbate the issue to find the darn truth.

 john, the intolerant (a hard-core Harley builder now riding a BMW, too)
From: leighann@sybase.com (Leigh Ann Hussey)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: Chroming, powder coating, lower ends
Date: 28 Aug 92 00:01:35 GMT
Organization: Decades of Decadence

In article <1992Aug25.124652.22902@westford.ccur.com> cvr@dweezil..westford.ccur.com (Chris von Recklinghausen) writes:
>I also had my heads done and jugs bored, glass beaded, and painted

There's just GOT to be something lewd you could say about this, but I
sure can't think of it at the moment...

	- Leigh Ann


Leigh Ann Hussey 		leighann@sybase.com
DoD#5913	AMA#624549      
"And they ride, and they ride/ And the White Hounds run beside/ And they'll
seize the night and shake it by the throat."
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: groh@omicron.cs.fsu.edu (Jim Groh)
Subject: Re: Kill File
Reply-To: groh@nu.cs.fsu.edu
Organization: Florida State University Computer Science Department
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 92 14:17:55 GMT

Christ!!, first day and already two entries for my kill file. Sad
--
Jim Groh     groh@sig.cs.fsu.edu  | DoD #0356  |   Hog# 0437643 |new  improved
1959 XLH 900  **  1982 FXR  **  1989 XLH 883  **  1990 XLH 1200 | smaller sig
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Subject: Re: apropos: Harley means...
Organization: Black Belt Motorcyclists Association
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 02:01:06 GMT

In article <1992Sep2.180027.15146@rtsg.mot.com> svoboda@rtsg.mot.com (David Svoboda) writes:
+In article <carlp.715123941@frigg> carlp@frigg.isc-br.com (Carl Paukstis) writes:
+
+|-) Dyna-Glide chassis.  This is certainly new HD, maybe you consider
+|   it "style" instead of technologial improvement, but 'tain't so.
+
+I have a question about the Dyna-Glide chassis.  What exactly is different
+about it, and what does the new technology accomplish?  Stiffness, engine
+isolation, marketing?  What?  (All the mags I read rave about it, but they
+only say "better", not how much better, or why better.)

I may be in the minority, but I don't think that it is better.
I own an FXLR (Low Rider Custom).  I was the highest collector of donations
for Love Ride last year & won a trip to Daytona for Bike Week that included
use of a Sturgis.  The Dyna chassis has two rubber mounts compared to
three on the rubber evos... and they are different mounts witrh different
rubber.  I find that at idle & low speed, it shakes quite a bit more
than my LR... it smooths out once you get going... Perhaps smoother
(maybe not), but overall, I like the feel better on mine.  It has one
advantage: if you need to replace the belt, you don't have to drop the
swingarm... but that is not done very often.

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From: bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (Bob Pasker)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
Subject: Re: I want one!
Date: 25 Aug 92 10:06:31 PDT
Organization: Disorganized Organization

In article <txd.714759677@Able.MKT.3Com.Com>, txd@ESD.3Com.COM (Tom Dietrich) writes:
> bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us (Bob Pasker) writes:
>>[and no snide remarks from you fatboys!]
> Careful...

very...

> 
> **********************************************************************
>                                Tom Dietrich  
> 			   '72 1000cc Sportster
>                     "Get on your bad motorscooter and ride!"
>                                                    R. Montrose
> e-mail txd@Able.MKT.3Com.COM                    Ma Bell (408) 738-8301
> **********************************************************************

tom's sportster is customized for that *bad motorscooter* look.  so
is his .sig: he also has a pink SUZUKI concours which seems to have been
left out because it might tarnish his image in these here parts.

-- 
-- bob pasker
-- bob@halfdome.sf.ca.us 
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: fdeignan@vax.clarku.edu
Subject: Heritage Softail
Organization: Clark University
Date: 26 AUG 92 20:53:02 GMT

I've been riding motorcycles for thirty years now.  I've owned Hondas,
Suzukis, and Kawasakis.  Last year I bought a Harley Davidison Heritage,
turqoise and cream!  It's the best bike I've ever owned!  I get more
stares, comments, and thumbs up than I've ever gotten before.  To me
it's a MOTORCYCLE!  Looks like one ... feels like one ... and sounds like
one!  People warned me about the solid mount engine, told me that I
would really dislike the ride.  Not so!  Again, it feels like a motorcyle.
If you want a smooth ride, buy a Lincoln Continental!  This is the BEST
and most FUN motorcycle I've ever owned!  Highly recommended!