That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- That's Not a Real Harley! And Other Stupid Things People Say...
I get nostalgia, I really do. I love old @harleydavidson motorcycles, I love old cars, I love super basic, stripped down choppers, but I am GLAD that that isn't ALL THERE IS. Technology is cool. Performance is cool. A better ride... it's cool. The recent video I did about the new CVO Road Glide ST met with some skeptics, I get that, but some of these comments were wild and came from really just not knowing much about the history of Harley-Davidson. While the CVO Road Glide ST is a spaceship full of modern tech, it is firmly planted in the tradition of Harley Davidson motorcycles. I love it, and I think those of us that love vintage, sweet old scooters need to respect it for what it is. The best Harley that Harley has ever made.
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Will somebody sell me their “not a Harley” for a “Not Harley” price??
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Dude, the pricing is only thing holding me out from buying one 😂
@@williambrown4657 me too! Lol
If I had the expendable funds - You bet I'd be at the dealership handing them my money...
There worth every cent I have a 23 FXLRST and a road glide st on order. Worth every cent
When i bought my 1st Harley, 2006 sportser 883, it wasn't a real Harley. Same people complained about my 08 Lowrider. Can't make everyone happy; so fuck em. Ride what you want.
Yep, the best bike is the one you ride.. Agreed. Enjoy your ride.
If “they” want to pay for what I ride, I’ll give them the space to air their opinion.
Hence, since no one has made that offer, no one has “earned” that.
So, eff em I’ll ride my choice whether it be driven by $$$ or style and fit.
Last bike was a 2008 CVO anniversary road king. I enjoyed that the best of all my bikes Regardless of brand or cost. Air ride and custom seat created fit
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I just traded in a cvo roadglide for a low rider st. I will never let anyone tell me what’s “real” or not lol
Most of these damn trolls don't even own a Harley.
Very true!
💯 right on
I'm not a Harley expert. At all. My last bike was a 1984 Low Rider. One reason I come here is to learn about Harleys from someone I consider an expert on the brand. Thanks for all you do to enlighten those of us who know that we don't, in fact, know it all! Be safe!
1903- “THAT’S NOT A REAL BICYCLE!!!”
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@@ProfessionalMonkeyI love your old man grumpy and angry Harley rider imperssionation 😂😂 "THAT'S NOTTA REAAALL HARLEY!"
Back in my day our wheels were side by side...on my chariot...with REEEEEAAAAAL horse power.
Dude…63yr old retired fighter pilot here….I ride a 2011 BMW R1200R (it of course is not a Harley…LOL)…..bought used from the original 70yr old owner in 2018 for $6000……I love your channel, your wit, intelligence, and humor. Keep it up and ride safe! Would love to have a beer with you someday!!
Remember what Forest said, he was right ".......stupid is as stupid does!" Even more troubling is that they spawn and multiply. Keep it up Monk, and put the fools and "experts" in their place. Maybe we should name names
I love the "that's not a real Harley" voice ProfMon!
OMG I WISH we could add GIFs in these comments. I see a GIF in a comment with the character saying, "You just got served!" Great video TJ!!! LMAO!!!
Thank you sir!
The inverted fork thing is just this easy to explain. Non-inverted forks are like holding your fishing pole by the small end. I've been praying for a mono-shock bagger for some time now hopefully soon. It's nice to be back in the performance game with Harley.
Low Rider ST is a mono shock bagger
100%. I went to a challenger because of this. HD dropped the ball not making a mono shock RG, and all of them should have had inverted forks. When they do that I'll be right there taking a serious look.
Inverted fork = less unsprung weight.... I think.
Great way to explain it
Tail wagging the dog thing
I have a ‘17 Road King, and I joked about the sound. I called it a Honda-Davidson sound. I put a K n N filter in it, and Cobra NH. Now it sounds like a Harley! Love the channel, keep the rubber side down!
Yesterday I traded my Tri Glide for a 24 Road Glide to with my Pan America so I am already in the "not a Harley" crowd. I like the Pan Am a lot and the RG is very nice.
This was hilarious!
Great way to address those moronic comments with humor. Loved it.
And I love my CVO road glide ST. After almost 30 years of riding Harleys, I can confirm it is a real Harley.
Agreed
People didn't want to accept the new fangled overhead valve engine (Knucklehead) in 1936. People thought the Flathead WL's VL's and UL's were as good as it got. Overhead valve was new tech. in 1936. "IT WASN'T A REAL HARLEY!" 🤣
LOL "UK have emissions tests on toasters" fortunately thus far my only infractions have been 'advisories' for excessive noise.
Ha!!! You reminded me of one of my favorite quotes from a show. "I take it you were not burdened by an over abundance of learning"
Love this. You do that voice so well. And yeah, it’s the freaking government pinching the Motor Co. on sound. My ‘23 Street Glide has a S&S .475 with the Khrome Werks two into one Outlaw pipe. She sounds like a Harley and I can’t believe how fast she is now. Oh too, by the way, she’s also running the S&S chrome teardrop air cleaner. I’m 52 and had too many HD’s to count goin back to FXR’s and Evo Dynas with a few twin cams and by FAR - this is the fastest Harley I’ve ever owned. Love the M8 with that .475 cam. She’s a beast.
I gotta do it...can't resist. The Live Wire isn't a real Harley. 😂
Lol and let's not mention that vrod thingy 😅
I love V-Rods!
@professionalmonkey My son has a 2017 750 street, is that not a real Harley?
People “Harley’s are so backwards and needs to change”….. Harley changes……people “that’s not a real Harley”🙄🙄. There’s asshats in every crowd
You hit the nail on the head. Let's face it, a lot of current H-D owners are about to age out of riding. H-D needs to sell to a younger audience. I think the ST lineup was brought out for that exact reason. And you don't have to buy a RG CVO ST to have performance fun, you can get a Lowrider S or ST for half the price.
In 1909 I wore my pants clear above my belly button, that's what was in style back then,ah the good old days
I actually do. Lol. Right at my bellybutton.
Just made your best "That's not a real Harley" as my notification tone.
Gonna giggle every time I get an update.
Here in New Jersey, they stopped motorcycle inspections around 2010.
But you still can't pump your own gas....lol
It’s not what you ride that’s important, the fact that you ride is important.
There's a vid here on YT that has the idle sound of every motor from the 03 single to the M8. Luv that video!
no emissions on motorcycles in colorado, you can also plate almost anything as long as it has dot tires, mirror and lights, great video friend. also what happened to the R1... those are gonna be collectors items soon
FUKIN DUDE this vid is GOLD couldn't stop lmao 😂 "that's not real Harley" is priceless and needs to be said all the time now
I had a guy tell me my 83 FXWG must be a Honda because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the tank. I had just repainted it.
Oh it must be then... HA!!
The '80 - '85 FXWG's are some of the best "Harleys" that Harley Davidson ever made. I have an '84 and a '99 Softail and I love them both. The '99 is better built than the '84. But, Harley Davidson stopped making "Harleys" when the last Big Twin Evos left the assembly line. With the exception of the Evo Sportsters, All that HD has made in the 21st century are motor vehicles.
Excellent video !!!!
I love the knock that they copied Indian. With the ride modes & tech, maybe, maybe not. The fact that they push each other to get better is a benefit to every heavyweight American bike owner/rider out there. Yes, I am an Indian owner & you hear the some of the same "that's not an Indian" crap when they come out with a new innovation. Again, great video
Your "Real Harley" dude impression cracks me up! Spot on, move on! Thumbs up.
I had the first production Harley with Inverted Forks, the 2006 VRSCR VROD Street Rod. It is about time touring bikes are starting to get them!
It seems to be the same people who see you buy a roller for a chopper/bobber and say "You're not a builder, you're an assembler". As emissions tests go, I don't know about here in Louisiana, but we do have state-required inspections, so there's that.
Upside down forks are to reduce unsprung weight causing the tires to more quickly move and stay in contact with the road. It also allows easier tuning for suspension.
If it's obnoxiously loud, criminally overpriced,woefully underpowered, and It's the shiniest vehicle in the whole trailer park, it's a real Harley.
I was on the fence when I first saw them…….and then I went for a test ride on my new 24 Road Glide and promptly traded my 23 Street Glide in on it. These are incredible motorcycles! Thanks Monk for all the great content!!
There's definitely validity to the M8's "not sounding like a Harley". Stock, they sound fine when they're standing alone, but put start them back to back with any other Harley big twin, and all the sudden the M8 sounds like crap. A cam really does change the exhaust sound completely on an M8.
Idle like a GW
Good to see that you have not lost your enthusiasm and passion about Harley's. 😂 Those hockeyologists denying the CVO ST ( or for that matter any new HD bike not looking like an AMF glued together accident ) the bar and shield credibility will never give in. It's just the nature of the beast 😃 The good thing is that we all agree that there is only 1 real motorcycle manufacturer. Careful offending the Brits, they are fierce opponents in dual handed lifting🤣
Other big advantage with upside down forks is they can be designed to be adjustable for compression, preload, rebound, and sag, and the really fancy ones can be adjusted electronically.
Still can't say I am a fan of the new 2024 street glide and road glide. I like gauges on my classic touring bikes (something that both Indian & BMW kept, and that I really wish HD kept as well), and I am not really crazy for the look of the new fairings.
I got my 24 CVO ST two weeks ago. It is without a doubt the best bike I have ever owned. It is an absolutely amazing machine. It's the only bike Harley has ever produced from the factory that you don't HAVE to change anything on it. It is perfect the way it is. Of course I am changing a couple things. Taller risers, different seat and exhaust. But that's it. People love to talk shit until they ride one. The other half of people talking shit just can't afford one.
Remember the old T ' shirts that read. See no evil, fear no evil, RIDE NO EVO. It will never end.
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You are right that is a real Harley. A real ugly Harley. I'll just be going now...
Stumbled across your channel. 67 yr old that grew up on 2-stroke Yamaha's in the early 70's. Appreciate your info and attitude. Due to health issues now, I have to ride vicariously. Great job, enjoyed the video.
What will truly bake your noodle is the thought that in 45 years from now that beautiful, state of the art 2024 Road Glide St is probably going to look like that 1980 bike. I can't even wrap my brain around that or what a bike will look like in 45 years. I'm assuming they will fly -and possibly perform minor surgical procedures.
Picture a huge car battery with a seat, handlebars and two wheels on it. And I’ll have my twin cam Dyna posted for $100,000.
My opinion is that harley's haven't been real harley since the 60s and 70s. But I get what Harley is doing. They're trying to grab the younger generation so you have to change the look of the bike and The performance. Kudos to harley 👏👏
I agree man. "Its a goddam motorcycle" and yes "its a Harley Davidson".....Tech changes and if you do not think so ....shit go back to walking or riding a horse. Harley have evolved and yup they are still Harley Davidson. Shit some people need to get over themselves. I been riding for over 50 years and one thing is true.....Harley Davidson is "A Harley"....I think some people need to get over themselves...hahahahaha shit......People need to grab the clutch and shift into gear "Prior to opening their mouth".....Such lunacy....still laughing.
Why are so many complaining about the lack of Harley sound with the new bikes? I saw a guy in a forum that said he had to re-cam and get bigger injectors and try many different exhaust to get it to run and sound like a Harley. Said he spent spends a few thousand to get it where it should be from the factory. Is the reason emission standards or what’s up with this?
@@howdiedoodie8587 Not sure why. I am not noticing sound difference. other than factory bikes (stock)j the mufflers are super quite. Still has the subtle sound of a Harley.
When someone makes a certain bike their whole personality they say things like “that’s not a real Harley”😂😂
Tennessee has no inspection for cars, motorcycle and pickup trucks.
Stock exhaust M8s don't sound like a motorcycle to be fair. My grandma's old signer sewing machine is louder lmao but to be fair, no one keeps a stock exhaust on a Harley
@randywhitford288 Sorry to bust your comment, but I have a 2022 Heritage 114 with STOCK exhaust and stock engine internals too. I hate noise.
So, I guess my Heritage is not a REAL Harley either, cause it’s quiet…………TOO Quiet 😂
@@brettdavis80 I go by "you do you..." I personally like my '94 Softail Custom, S&S cam, Drag Pipes (no baffles of course...). I LOVE the noise...since I'm half-deaf already, at least I can hear it...
IMHO THE 2024 CVO ROAD GLIDE ST is the holy Grail for the 24 model year!
"You didn't buy it at Capitol Harley-Davidson in Dimondale MI. That's not a real Harley!"
Cheap plug for work lol
Capitol Harley is a great dealer! My next one will come from there.
One of the not a real Harley i have been looking for is the 70s 2 stroker. I would absolutely love to find a decent one with a title to rip around town on
That’s not a “real” bald cap your wearing!!! Oh wait, yes it is- I’m wearing the same one!!! 😂😂
Lol 😆 😂😅 thanks for the entertainment. I have a 79 Shovelhead, that's right AMF Era, to some so called bikers "that's not a real Harley" either.
I tell ya some people's chillins lol
Yeah, I know what you mean. People saying it is not a real Harley, I have the same problem with my Serial 1 E-Bike.
I run into the supposed bikers all the time while I am riding my 2013 HD Road Glide Ultra. Oh that's not a real Harley, the one I have in my garage fixing, my 48 shovel, and yes for some reason they all always have shovels and they're always bored and stroked to 96 cubic inches and on rigid frames. I'm always like your correct it's not a Harley it is a Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra. I've owned old HD'S on rigid frames and I am so so happy to have my bagger, and very blessed to have it. Love your video man and your HD collection...
Only 3 minutes in and I really feel this rant to my core. I am an otr trucker, which means I can ride one week in every 7 give or take, so... not a real biker I guess... not that I care. I bought a 21 fxlrs as my first Harley, not my first bike... first Harley... it is of course not a dyna and therefore apparently not a real low rider. When I was riding clapped out Hondas they weren't real bikes... apparently. Idk where I was going with this, but rants like the one you are engaged in as of 3min into your video, as well as some of your stories that you put out there to lend your experience to the biking community are why I keep coming back to your channel.... oh yeah, my semi is an automatic, so despite living the lifestyle of a trucker the last 6 years... there are probably some that would say I am not a real trucker either lol... keep being awesome and putting out videos that are real.
Ya but,..........50 THOUSAND DOLLARS! lol
I got some flack the other day from some "real bikers" about my icon jacket and full face helmet, telling me i cant use "that" jacket and helmet on my harley lol
Why? They’re “not compatible?”
@ProfessionalMonkey I guess not lol 😂 I think they just saw a newer rider and wanted to dick measure.
The same one's that see a Sportster and call it a "girls bike". I don't know about other areas, but two of the top choices for women around here was the Road King and Dyna Switchback. Those types don't realize Sportsters can be modified to get well within muscle bike territory, and they're used for quite a few styles of track racing.
Haters gonna hate but Sportys are GREAT !
Yes they are!
Sportys are the shit. I learned to ride on a friends 883, such a fun bike.
No emissions tests in Alberta yet but neighbouring city of Edmonton has a $1000 fine for any motorcycle louder than 92 db at idle.
When you said real bikers don't obsess over what someone else is doing, I damn near fell out of my chair, seriously funny stuff right there.
I'm glad my 03 VROD "isn't a real Harley ". Probably why it still runs like a top. Most "Real" Harleys don't .
I love V-Rods, used to have one till I wrecked it. And no, Harleys are really reliable these days.
That 1980 FLT Tour-glide is not a real Harley. That’s an AMF Harley. Just kidding 😂. Really enjoying your stuff. Keep’em comming.
Love the CVO/ST but dang cant justify the price, just bought my first Harley in October 2023 - Fast Johnnie RG. Nice Bike hoping Harley will make a Road Glide ST starting in 2025 with the 121
Well done! I’m amazed at the comments some people make 🤷🏻♂️
I had a Valkyrie in 2004 that had inverted forks. The best ride ever for the year. My 2019 street glide doesn’t ride half as good. They need to get with the times when it comes to suspension and this is a good step in the right direction. This shouldn’t be a cvo option but a standard one.
The orange bike sounds damn good, matter-of-fact. I am slapping an SNS 475 cam in my street glide special this weekend… I hope it sounds as good as that thing.
just got an 2023 softail standard (all i could afford) and wish i could afford a CVO.awesome bike.enjoy.
The Softail Standard is a great bike! Enjoy the road!
Well, you do have to watch out for those toasters
idc who does it but someone should remake the couch cushion seats imo, just with updated materials
I think California is only state with emissions testing for bikes. Some people have issues with change lol
none in South Dakota in fact you can license side by sides and ATV's and drive them on the streets
I’m glad Harley finally started using inverted forks. Definitely not new tech I have them on my 99 Honda Valkyrie interstate
No inspection in Florida. I remember the good old days in 1972 . Getting a motorcycle inspected. Consisted of blowing the horn turning on your low and high beams, applying the rear brake. Then inspection guy was standing in front of the bike. Tell you to grab the front brake in a pull on your front forks.. Sometimes I wondered what would happen if I let go of the front brake? Then they put the sticker on your left front fork. From my point of you, you better not get that sticker crooked. It needs to be on there correctly.
They have emission tests on a toaster 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Haha
No emissions tests in New York State. Yet. But if you have exhaust pipes that do not have baffles in them, you will not pass inspection. Why a lot of people are keeping their stock pipes throwing them on for inspection, and then switching back to aftermarket afterwards. Of course, it is up to the "officers discretion" if your pipes are "too loud" and can write you a ticket.
MD is kind of the same. Baffles for inspection, though inspection is only when you first register, then never again. So baffles in for the day, then gone. No emissions here either. BTW- Wife thought bike was too loud without the baffles...a few weeks later, she was complaining about her right foot getting too hot. Without telling her, baffles "fell out"...amazingly her complaints about her foot getting hot stopped...
Yes you're right I'm an old motorcycle rider and I could have swore when I first seen the new Harley V-Twin somebody said that was not a Harley hahaha but when someone says the new M8 motor doesn't sound like a Harley but when I fly by them I say does it sound like a Harley now
Fire up a stock M8. Compare that to your 1980 Tour glide sound and cadence called us staccato EXAUST note. The last potato sound.
Yes there is no more potato sound. I have 3 friends that had the cam changed and they now have the potato sound.
I remember looking around in 2011and there we were, Harleys, Indians, Yamahas & Suzukis all rolling down the road together, thinking: Times sure have changed. Maybe not so much or we turned on our own 🤷♀️
Excellent video! You’re right, most people don’t do any research before defecating from the mouth lol
I own a VROD and I’m aware of the hate on those too. Fact is that if it’s made by Harley it’s a Harley. Some people might not like it but it’s still a Harley. I own a Road Glide also and now thanks to this video I’m wanting a 2024 CVO ST now. I have to stop watching these videos before my wallet catches fire!
I was so in love with the VROD for a while. Such great lines.
Amazing how far Harley has come in 100 years
I know it’s a little off topic. I wanted to drop in here just to say thank you for what your doing. Iv always wanted to get into riding but never really was able to afford it. Now that I can afford it I’m 40 yrs old with a wife and 2 kids 11yrs and 14yrs lol. A guy I work with sold me an old springer he had to learn on. So obviously the club life has pretty much passed me by but with the knowledge iv picked up from people like you has allowed me to have some pretty cool experiences around people that are in clubs and for that I truly thank you.
Couldn’t agree more! Love the technology Harleys bring to the v-twin. “Real Harley guys” will bitch about Harley being stuck in the past, then turn around and bitch about the new designs they put out!
In Texas we "currently" have inspections but you just go to the sticker store and pay the guy $7 to tell you "yep thats a motorcycle" and then you can register it with the state.
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Or if you go a mom and pops shop, as you pull up, old man walks up to you and Says $7 cash and only gets plate number and mileage. You’re out in less than five minutes.
But to be honest, our Harley dealer ship makes you wait 15 minutes, they do go turn key, test out all lights work and horn, then go inside, make you wait to see if you buy anything, drink their coffee, then you go see if it’s ready and oh, yes sir was about to call you. BS but promise you will still pass inspection.
I just love it when the kids start to complain. Makes me look for the aspirin.😁😁😁
That is a sexy bike, you definitely should add it to your stable. I'm sure your buddies over at Harley would hook you up lol.
Still waiting to see that vintage TourG on a road trip with the likes of Adam Sandoval and Shadetree!
Love your shit!😂
I like the “that’s a girls bike” if it’s a Dyna or a heritage. Men ride baggers only of course.
I ride a 2023 Low Rider S and a guy with a V Rod told me my bike isn’t a real Harley 😂
That’s ironic, I own both a V-Rod & A Low Rider S(a 2023 also), both have paper work that says manufactured by Harley-Davidson, and the department of Motor Vehicles also says they are both Harley-Davidsons!🤷🏼♂️
A weed eater on a wagon may not be a Harley, but it sure sounds like a lot of fun.
I own an Indian Challenger. I love my bike. But I'm willing to say that Harleys answer to it is really cool. Harley did a great job! That's why competition is good for everyone.
That's not a real Harley, there's no tank mounted shifter!
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There's no emissions test in CA. However, if you live in CA like I do, you can't get certain tuners and you certainly can't get a 2 into 1 without a catalyst. There is a loophole where some smaller distributers (so not Dennis Kirk or J&P) will sell you a Thunderheader etc. when you fill out a "hold harmless" form that states that you're intention is to use your bike for race purposes only.
There is a motorcycle emissions test in Texas, but if there's not one in California, I can't think of where else one would be.
@@bobganger7984 It's wild that there's one in Texas. In CA all they do is just try to prevent exhausts for bikes newer than 2007 from being shipped into the state.
You should do a video on Harley coming out saying in the future about going full electric and your thought and opinions on it!
No emissions test for bikes in the UK (yet). I’m sure it won’t be long as we are looking at a fully Pinko government in July :(
I want to say Arizona had motorcycle emissions i believe up till 2010-2015 somewhere around there. I think when they say HD copied Indian it was the headlight they somewhat look alike but like most people it grew on me i like it. If i could i would get the white CVO ST i think it looks bad AF with the red accent although it could be because i have a 22 Electra Glide Standard and have add red accents to her as well and yea she’s a real Harley 😂 😎✌🏽
Great video. Don't let the haters get to you. They're always going to be some that has to think they know it all. How cares what other motorcycle it looks like either you like it and go buy one or hate it and don't buy it. All motorcycle companies have used other companies' ideals for years. If you have something that is popular and selling well, guess what another company is going to come out with a similar design.
No inspection at all in GA.
Honey does this new 2024 Harley CVO ST make my ass look too big ? 😂
People are too much into their feelings now a days 😂 You’re probably right, mostly jealousy. Harley knocked it out of the park with these new bikes!
I do know for a fact, while out riding my 2013 FXDBP, I came across 4 different riders on the side of the road since March 24 . I stopped to see if I could help them in anyway. All were in brand new bikes and they all said that their bikes just shut down and wouldn’t restart. I have heard of this happening a lot all across the country. I think I’ll stick with my old bike and let someone else buy the new and improved versions for $40-$50,000 dollars.