@BigSmitty very well put. Do I agree with everything HD says or does.....No. I don't agree with everything anyone says or does 100% of the time. I have a 2008 105th Anniversary Ultra Classic because I love it not because of what their latest opinion or social stance is. I love it because its the bike I connected with & its a connection between myself & my best friend who passed last year. ALL Companies have a stance they believe in & back just not all are as publicly known. Ride what you want & can afford because at the end of the day being in the wind is what its about & no bike or anything else in this world is going to make you a better person than you already are inside. Just my 2 cents worth.
First off my condolences on losing your best friend. That shit ain’t easy to deal with. I agree just ride what you like and enjoy the wind! Companies are gonna do what they do no matter what. Great comment and thank you for watching!
Hello smitty I have two bikes in the garage, one a 2019 hd touring bike and the other one is a 2007 Yamaha Fjr. The HD is for a specific purpose but I love and would rather ride the Yamaha. The Yamaha is a funner, smoother, lighter and more powerful bike. The HD might look and sound good and the better bike for longer rides but other than that it doesn’t inspire. After the amount of money spent on the damn thing you almost have to keep it because you will loose both of your ass cheeks when you sale it.
I’m telling you, you spend too much money to get rid of it or sell it at a loss. Both of your bikes are great machines! Congratulations on having two very nice bikes. Thank you for the comment and for watching!
You nailed it, nobody is just going to sell their Harley's because of this. If all companies would just focus on making the best product possible is what we all need lol. Great point of view man the ride looked great! 🤘
Agreed sir. This is nothing new. My decision to support or not support is my decision. Your decision is your decision. I’m also registered as an independent.
I bet they would love it if someone walked in and said "Big Shitty sent me" lol . I'm a Gen X'r that likes to joke and play around. Things thing were funny 10 years ago would not be taken the same way these days. I do not want to make people uncomfortable or feel excluded. I've attended those trainings. They have not changed me, that's not go the goal. Just make me aware of those around me. Great intro! ride safe.
I’m with you Jerry! We gotta be careful with what we say and do at work these days… Gen X ain’t no joke! I appreciate you watching and commenting my friend! Btw your Pan Am is awesome!
Went for a ride the other day with one of my best friends in this world. I was on my electric glide and he was on his Yamaha road star. The ride Was great, The food was great and we got home without anybody bleeding.😂😂 We could not have had any better time if we would Have both been on Harley's or both been on Yamaha.😊😊
I’m with you. I don’t care what you’re riding if you’re out with good friends in the wind it’s just awesome! Brand doesn’t matter, just good people enjoying the wind together! Thanks for watching and ride safe!
Well said! People get mad and that is fine but geeze. haha So many videos. The comment sections got pretty rough too. As for the people selling or destroying their bikes, the company already got your money. Why destroy something that brings you some joy? I like my RGS. Lately though I have been thinking it may be time for something different but that has nothing to do with what is going on. Just bad timing? :) It will all pass. Hopefully sooner than later. Be well!
I think we all get the itch for something new from time to time. I know I’ve fought the itch for a while. But I fully believe that quite a few people got really fired up over nothing. I say just enjoy riding and have fun on whatever bike you choose. Thanks for the great comment and for watching!
Always entertaining. No, I'm not crazy about some of the choices HD seems to be making, but no I'm not boycotting/abandoning them either. The only thing I am losing sleep over is when will they update the Ultra to the new Street Glide batwing! Will they discontinue the Ultra all together?
I hope they don’t discontinue the Ultra. That’s a great long haul bike and a great bike for grocery trips etc. I hope they revamp it but not discontinue it! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I entirely share your views. This you have to pick a side is bs. I pick what's good for me and my family. HD will be fine, I think they just have to slim the portfolio. Get rid of those models that don't play in their cost plus 10%. We don't need the DEI shit because we have our constitution. And reading it very carefully should open the eyes of even the most stubborn people. Just my .02$. As for the production move to Thailand or any other low costcountry, I hate it. If you think you have to do that, don't build that bike - period. The impact to the bottom line is so low that it doesn't matter. HD = American market. Ride safe, boss 🤙👍🇺🇸
I fully agree with you! The constitution is there for a reason and it’s done a damn good job! I appreciate you watching and for the support! Ride safe!!!
I ride a Honda scooter with a Chinese motor. I have no horse in this race. But honestly, who gives a damn?! If you like bike, then ride bike 🤷♂️ but who am I to judge from my small, slow, foreign, two wheeled vehicle lol 🛵💨😂
Imagine that! Me having the nerve to ask people with opposing views points to listen to each other and have civilized conversations! I mean I ride a Goldwing so I’m pretty much senile anyway! Thanks for watching Ben!
Well, the hate that you feel that way. Sportys are good bikes and a pretty reliable platform. I mean if you aren’t set on Harley there’s a ton of other bikes out there that you might like more. Hopefully you get to ride plenty and enjoy the wind. If you make a change let me know what you get. Thanks for watching!
There was a time who you voted for and your sexual preference was taboo. You didn't just open a conversation with it. Those were things you only discussed with close friends and family. We need to go back there. You know a great man had dream of a day when "a man would be judged by the content of his character..."...everything else is noise. Good job Smitty!!!!
Thank you Sean! Yeah, we’re way too open with things that should be kept private. I’d like to blame social media but honestly it’s a change in the way people behave across the board. Thanks for the comment and for watching my friend.
@larry68hd11 yup. That’s pretty much what I said in the video. These companies will continue to do so and just do it more quietly. Thanks for watching.
@BigSmitty very well put. Do I agree with everything HD says or does.....No. I don't agree with everything anyone says or does 100% of the time. I have a 2008 105th Anniversary Ultra Classic because I love it not because of what their latest opinion or social stance is. I love it because its the bike I connected with & its a connection between myself & my best friend who passed last year. ALL Companies have a stance they believe in & back just not all are as publicly known. Ride what you want & can afford because at the end of the day being in the wind is what its about & no bike or anything else in this world is going to make you a better person than you already are inside. Just my 2 cents worth.
First off my condolences on losing your best friend. That shit ain’t easy to deal with. I agree just ride what you like and enjoy the wind! Companies are gonna do what they do no matter what. Great comment and thank you for watching!
Personally, i dont give shit what others or corporations are doing. Just leave me alone! 🤷🏾♂️😆
Amen! I agree! My job doesn’t force stuff and I just do what I have to keep a paycheck coming in. Thanks for watching my friend!
Sooo.. I ride a real American bike now.. fuck yeah.. lmao. Great video man. I absolutely agree with you
Thanks brother! You ride a badass bike fo sho!
I'm 62 years old and I say what's on my mind. If it pisses someone off oh well. I was raised to speak my mind and I do !😂
I’m with ya! Better off to say what you feel and get it off your chest! Thanks for watching!
Hello smitty I have two bikes in the garage, one a 2019 hd touring bike and the other one is a 2007 Yamaha Fjr. The HD is for a specific purpose but I love and would rather ride the Yamaha. The Yamaha is a funner, smoother, lighter and more powerful bike. The HD might look and sound good and the better bike for longer rides but other than that it doesn’t inspire. After the amount of money spent on the damn thing you almost have to keep it because you will loose both of your ass cheeks when you sale it.
I’m telling you, you spend too much money to get rid of it or sell it at a loss. Both of your bikes are great machines! Congratulations on having two very nice bikes. Thank you for the comment and for watching!
100%! Thank you Big Smitty.That was a Microphone drop moment. Well said.
Much appreciated my friend! Thanks for the support and for watching!
Simply put, well said!
Thank you very much Eric! Much appreciated!
Classic intro 😅😅
Thank you my friend!
You nailed it, nobody is just going to sell their Harley's because of this. If all companies would just focus on making the best product possible is what we all need lol. Great point of view man the ride looked great! 🤘
I agree, all companies need to focus on making a quality product and keeping customers happy! Thanks for the support and for watching my friend!
Keeping it real. That's why I watch. Spot on!!
Thank you very much sir! Much appreciated!
Awesome video as always my friend
Thank you very much my friend!
Agreed sir. This is nothing new. My decision to support or not support is my decision. Your decision is your decision. I’m also registered as an independent.
Oh I love me some independent party candidates! I've voted Libertarian several times! That makes em mad! Thanks for watching my friend!
I bet they would love it if someone walked in and said "Big Shitty sent me" lol . I'm a Gen X'r that likes to joke and play around. Things thing were funny 10 years ago would not be taken the same way these days. I do not want to make people uncomfortable or feel excluded. I've attended those trainings. They have not changed me, that's not go the goal. Just make me aware of those around me. Great intro! ride safe.
I’m with you Jerry! We gotta be careful with what we say and do at work these days… Gen X ain’t no joke! I appreciate you watching and commenting my friend! Btw your Pan Am is awesome!
Went for a ride the other day with one of my best friends in this world.
I was on my electric glide and he was on his Yamaha road star.
The ride Was great, The food was great and we got home without anybody bleeding.😂😂
We could not have had any better time if we would Have both been on Harley's or both been on Yamaha.😊😊
I’m with you. I don’t care what you’re riding if you’re out with good friends in the wind it’s just awesome! Brand doesn’t matter, just good people enjoying the wind together! Thanks for watching and ride safe!
What do I think? If you have a motorcycle, go ride.
If you do not have a motorcycle, go buy one.
Now that is a statement and a stance that I can absolutely support!!!
Well said! People get mad and that is fine but geeze. haha So many videos. The comment sections got pretty rough too. As for the people selling or destroying their bikes, the company already got your money. Why destroy something that brings you some joy? I like my RGS. Lately though I have been thinking it may be time for something different but that has nothing to do with what is going on. Just bad timing? :) It will all pass. Hopefully sooner than later. Be well!
I think we all get the itch for something new from time to time. I know I’ve fought the itch for a while. But I fully believe that quite a few people got really fired up over nothing. I say just enjoy riding and have fun on whatever bike you choose. Thanks for the great comment and for watching!
Always entertaining. No, I'm not crazy about some of the choices HD seems to be making, but no I'm not boycotting/abandoning them either. The only thing I am losing sleep over is when will they update the Ultra to the new Street Glide batwing! Will they discontinue the Ultra all together?
I hope they don’t discontinue the Ultra. That’s a great long haul bike and a great bike for grocery trips etc. I hope they revamp it but not discontinue it! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I entirely share your views. This you have to pick a side is bs. I pick what's good for me and my family. HD will be fine, I think they just have to slim the portfolio. Get rid of those models that don't play in their cost plus 10%. We don't need the DEI shit because we have our constitution. And reading it very carefully should open the eyes of even the most stubborn people. Just my .02$. As for the production move to Thailand or any other low costcountry, I hate it. If you think you have to do that, don't build that bike - period. The impact to the bottom line is so low that it doesn't matter. HD = American market. Ride safe, boss 🤙👍🇺🇸
I fully agree with you! The constitution is there for a reason and it’s done a damn good job! I appreciate you watching and for the support! Ride safe!!!
HELL YES .
ABOUT THE WAY I SEE IT !!
LIVE LOVE AND RIDE H -D
STAY SAFE!
How dare you not fall into one of the 2 prescribed categories! Geez, man. Also, #GenXIsAwesome
😂 I tried! I tried to fall in line! But being a free thinker got me! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Said nicely. I ride what I like.
Thank you very much! Ride what you like! Thanks for watching!
I ride a Honda scooter with a Chinese motor. I have no horse in this race. But honestly, who gives a damn?! If you like bike, then ride bike 🤷♂️ but who am I to judge from my small, slow, foreign, two wheeled vehicle lol 🛵💨😂
IDGAF what you ride! If you’re happy with it then rip that sucka! And your scooter is waaaaaay cooler than my Whisper Wagon! Thanks for watching!
@@BigSmittyRiding 🤙🏼
wait wait wait, so you want civil discourse?!?!?! That's crazy talk!! I won't have it!
Imagine that! Me having the nerve to ask people with opposing views points to listen to each other and have civilized conversations! I mean I ride a Goldwing so I’m pretty much senile anyway! Thanks for watching Ben!
I HAVE FIVE H-D BIKE'S
LOVE THEM ALL
❤
Five!!! I’m jealous! HD definitely is an American icon! Thanks for watching!
No we don't have to talk about harly ever again
Awwwww come on now! Thanks for watching!
Hey Smitty I own a harley sportster, and let me tell you owning a harley is over rated.
Well, the hate that you feel that way. Sportys are good bikes and a pretty reliable platform. I mean if you aren’t set on Harley there’s a ton of other bikes out there that you might like more. Hopefully you get to ride plenty and enjoy the wind. If you make a change let me know what you get. Thanks for watching!
Japan for the win,AGAIN...
👊👍
There was a time who you voted for and your sexual preference was taboo. You didn't just open a conversation with it. Those were things you only discussed with close friends and family. We need to go back there. You know a great man had dream of a day when "a man would be judged by the content of his character..."...everything else is noise. Good job Smitty!!!!
Thank you Sean! Yeah, we’re way too open with things that should be kept private. I’d like to blame social media but honestly it’s a change in the way people behave across the board. Thanks for the comment and for watching my friend.
All the big companies are doing it.Who gives a s***
@larry68hd11 yup. That’s pretty much what I said in the video. These companies will continue to do so and just do it more quietly. Thanks for watching.