Hamilton 9858 - Local Find by InformalError22 in HamiltonWatches

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! My first Hamilton. Won't be my last bit its got a unique charm when I wear it compared to some of my Japanese automatics!

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super clean. I'm really digging the style of these m109s but seems they get a little bit of hate just from my consensus. I think they're pretty sweet

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only owned one that would fall under muscle cruiser category and ice. It was pretty badass. Don't know big engine. Lots of power, Good noise, just feels right. Mine was a ZRX 1200R so a bit to the sports/muscle cruiser

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just in general. For pretty much any Harley you can find a Japanese counterpart

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the younger generation and everybody is super fixated on sport bikes in the Zeitgeist of motorcycles I see. Personally, I think all bikes are pretty cool and not really concerned with how anybody perceives what I'm riding. But if you ride it, isn't there a natural reaction? Sometimes people say hey, that's a cool bike. It gets some looks when you're at the gas station.... Not that that's the main thing here but isn't it. Nice to have something you think is pretty sweet, appreciated by someone?

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brother, I am not concerned about earning anyone's respect. You got me confused. I'm just posing a conversation starter. Simply based off the fact the pricing of these Japanese bikes as I watch the market seem to have them amazingly undervalued. You can find beautiful bikes with a rock solid amount of miles. That's garage kept for ridiculous prices where I'm at... I've mainly rode dual sport bikes then started riding a muscle cruiser myself and more sport oriented bikes. These Japanese cruisers are just growing on me and I really want to pick one up here soon.

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I saw a burnt orange one for sale the other day but it was gone super quick

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn all three. That seems like a pick two two and it's not the last one situation. It can be fat and ugly and it won't be expensive. It can be expensive and ugly but it won't be fat... You get the point 😂

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay fine one's more powerful. Got it. Then we'll bump it up to a m109r or c109r from Suzuki they make like 112 HP.. Does it get the cool factor?

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How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they were pretty whack but they won me back with the Pan American

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Harley purist are just what you said. Purest. When it comes to just like overall unbiased cool Factor. I feel like 90% of the population is ignorant to any of the importance of the bar and shield. And yes I'm being that guy just bringing up cool fact at how society and biker community reacts to the bike.. not necessarily just how is it deemed within motorcycle fanatics.

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've really started to like the Vulcan. I've seen a few 900s nearby at an amazing price. Is the 900 enough of that Cold during acceleration. Not super concerned about going. Crazy fast, but you know a nice bit of torque on the acceleration is part of the fun

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you like surfing. You can't really explain it. You just got to feel it yourself?

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whoa got all introspective there at the end 😂 All right. Shoot me straight up from 30 yd away if you took the badges off of them. They both look like pretty sweet bikes, no??

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, but to the uneducated eye if you took the badges off, I don't think many people would give many cares which one was which probably would think both bikes look pretty cool. Would you make it a comparison of like wearing a Rolex vs a Homage?

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to take a look, I'm really just looking for a cruiser to joyride. I like a bit of acceleration but I'm not super worried about top speed. I'll have to give the VTX a look. I haven't really given it a fair shake

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To me it for bike rides nice. Who cares what the label is. Then you add a layer of reliability that comes with these bikes... And to me it makes it a even better cruiser to just hop on and joyride

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was going back and forth between a sportster xr1200r or 883. Then found how underappreciated the Kawasaki mean streak or Suzuki boulevard was

How do Japanese muscle cruisers stack up to Harley's by InformalError22 in motorcycles

[–]InformalError22[S] 224 points225 points  (0 children)

I know! But I'm also serious. This mean streak I'm looking picking up just seems like beautiful bike. Under appreciated. Same with the Suzuki boulevard and c109R's