I thought I'd get some discussion going about what we all have in common.  The love for the Harley's.

Few Harleys do it for me at all. The Rocker is the only reason i own a Harley. I just think it's a very soft factory chopper and that's why i like it. The drawbacks very nearly topple the benefits. No brakes, doesn't handle, won't go round corners, unsafe over bumps parts cost a fucking fortune etc.

Punkin, that LeMans, wow, do you drive it daily or is it in your garage to also admire?  That's a badass car.

Pauly when ya google it... majority of the pics are of this car.. I thought whoa but then I saw the Guzzi ha!

It's a Guzzi, i'm a motorcycle guy. Only just starting to appreciate some cars now i'm in my 50's. The Guzzi's been parked up for a few years.

It's all about how riding my Harley makes me feel. A few other minor things too, but that's the main one. This is the same feeling that encourages you to ride further, take the bike on the freezing days, and not give a fig what others think when you are riding. May be spiritual, dunno.

Since I could walk I could ride..... Honda 70cc up and down the drive way 

for me it comes down to just a few things and these are purely my own opinion

A Springer

What else is there to have?  Who else makes one? Harleys are the only bike you can truly make your own, what other brand has so many parts to change, modify and be admired oh and did I mention Springers

Been riding since early 90's. My mates had bikes. We all loved Harleys but didn't have the $$$. We used to sit around checking out the sleds in Easyrider and In The Wind magazines just dreaming. One mate then got a Yamaha Virago (years later he got an 86 springer). At the time it was amazing...but I kept dreaming of a Wide Glide....in red. Anyway, went through a bunch of 1100cc jap bikes up until last year when things had settled down and I had the $$$. Xmas eve. Cash in hand. 1997 Wide Glide...in red. Sold! Nothing is even close to a Harley. When I rode it home for the first time, I felt like a King. I will never forget that feeling. It lifts your soul. It's badass. Even in the cold I can't wait to ride. Out on the road, you're the guy almost every other guy sitting in their cars, riding other bikes (I've been that guy) or walking along the roadside wants to be....wild and free....cruising in style. The feeling of freedom and clarity of mind for me is priceless. The sound and vibrations...it feels like a living breathing monster whos shoulders I ride upon. 

Interesting question, I didn't think I'd ever buy a Harley a few years ago. Thought they were all for show and expensive for what they were, but 12 months ago I bought a new Low Rider and really enjoy it. I bought it after meeting a guy that came on a ride with us down to Phillip Island. It was a 2014 fat boy, he let me take it for a spin and it surprised me how good the modern Harley's are compared to the 80-90 's bikes that I knew. For me it brings it back to really riding a motorbike, it has character. I still have my VFR and DR, but I find myself riding the Harley a lot more than the others, I feel like I can just ride it and cruise along and you can make it your bike. I think the only thing that's been swapped on the Honda is a Staintune exhaust and touring screen but then again I don't think anything could be improved on that bike.

It adds up quickly with a Harley 

New I would have a Harley since I was an 8 year old kid sneaking out to my dads shed in early morning to sit on his mates new 79 low rider.

Used to have jap bikes and back then the crew I started to get around with only had British and American bikes  so if I wanted to go any where with them I had to drive the piss truck...Bought a 77 Bonny in 85, my first Harley in 87( an 83 Superglide) and have had them ever since with a bikeless break in between when the kids where little...I still get a laugh when I see blokes go and buy there first harley and spend lot's of $ on all the associated tough gear...(shirts,belts,rings,etc) but I guess that's part of the experience.

For me it's the "sound" of the v-twin and the torque. When I first new I wanted a Harley back in the early 18th century when I was still in shorts , not many riders were on Hogs. That made me want one even more. Bit pissed of that every man and his dog buys a Hog now and thinks he is a Harley "rider".

I love mine for what it is, Love the classic looks (springer) and the ride it gives.

Not one to get carried away with the so called lifestyle so maybe don't see them in the same light as others.

Mine is (2nd ive owned only) quite slow and handles, below average as far as m/cycles go.

I own other brands and enjoy them for what they were designed for, just as I do my springer.

I'd never get on my sports bike to go on a cruisy ride down the coast, then again I'd never get on the spinger

 for a hundred k's of twisties.

Horses for courses for me and if I had to only own 1 (been riding all my life basically) bike, it most likely wouldn't be a HD.

Hey Adz, that's a lovely W/G.

Well, bought my first Harley in 1975, a 1974 XLH.
Just loved the torque and sound.
Funny, never worried about a speedo etc.
Hated the continually breaking spokes, bad handling, brakes, comfort, but loved the rest.
Wish I had better pics of the old beast.
Wish I still had the hair too.

I have been riding since the early 1970's. Since mid 1975 I have 'never' not had a bike. Usually between 2 and 5. Ownership survived many properties, kids and 3 wive's.