Log Item: The She-Devil missed me. The exposure in the photo (right) isn't the best, but that's what she looked like, purring in the driveway after a morning run to shake the cobwebs out of my head.
I have a few take-aways after riding the Harley Davidson on Oahu:
(1) It does drive like old grandpa's tractor,
(2) It's double the weight of the Ducati,
(3) It's slow -- ponderously slow,
(4) HD braking characteristics are dangerously bad when compared to the Ducati.
(1) It does drive like old grandpa's tractor,
(2) It's double the weight of the Ducati,
(3) It's slow -- ponderously slow,
(4) HD braking characteristics are dangerously bad when compared to the Ducati.
When you ride the Diavel in sport mode (full horsepower), it's like riding the air. The Harley D is just a --- tractor. A heavy, ponderous tractor. I hadn't realized how much of an old dog it was compared to the Ducati until I arrived home and jumped on the she-devil for a romp.
This morning it was underscored once again. All I can suggest for people who want to buy a Harley Davidson is this: Do not drive the Diavel first. You won't be able to tolerate old grandpa's tractor.
It appears you have made your choice.
ReplyDeleteThere was never much of a choice. Better to have a she-devil between my legs than an old tractor.
DeleteWomen and motorcycles are always interesting when they come from Italy.
ReplyDeleteAnd cars...and pizza
DeleteThe #1 son loves his HD's
ReplyDeleteI'm not a hater.
DeleteIn fact, I still have the ambition to build up a knucklehead. But it doesn't mean that it's not like driving a tractor...