• CommunistBear [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    7 months ago

    As a millennial literally shopping around for a motorcycle right now: Your shit is easily 2-3x what a comparable Japanese bike costs. Update your shit to not be comically overpriced and I might think about it. But as it stands, the only way I’ll ever ride a Harley is if I get it for free and even then I’d sell it for a Ducati or something like it

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        7 months ago

        I haven’t decided yet. A standard or cruiser would be great but a sport bike is calling to me. A more “sensible” part of me wants a dual sport so I can more safely ride it in the winter however flawed that thinking is. I would love any recommendations if you have them.

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          7 months ago

          I ride a cafe racer but my use case is strictly as a toy. I have a sensible daily driver that gets good gas mileage and gets me to the grocery store. I don’t ever have to ride in weather if I don’t want to.

          I don’t think a dual sport gets you riding in the winter. That’s a good use case if you like to go on trails and such. I wouldn’t recommend riding in any ice conditions. Even if your motorcycle is your only mode of transportation, honestly, I’d call an Uber if it’s icy.

          Half of buying a bike is finding one you think looks cool 🙂.

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            7 months ago

            I have access to vehicles if I need to but I stubbornly love riding through shitty weather. I rode through two winters on my previous bike although I do acknowledge it was pretty stupid. I never had to ride in snowy or icy conditions thankfully.

            I’m from an area that classically gets a ton of snow but based on the last few years I’m not sure how true that will be for long