If I were to go on what group of motorcyclists make the worst impression, I'd have to say it is the squiddies, hands down. These punks perform all kinds of idiotic stunts and otherwise make the word motorcyclist an insult.
Regarding customization, I've spent less money on the Harley than I have on the Roadster. Once I add bags to the HD, I will have spent roughly the same amount. I don't see the point of adding things that will induce me to wash my bike all the time. I've washed my HD once since I bought it in June. My Roadster and SV650 are washed about 4 times a year.
Posting pics of a Road King wiping out at Deal's Gap may prove a certain point, but the bikes I see crashed there most often are GSX-Rs, CBRs, and Ninjas. Does that mean these are even more dangerous in the curves? Having said that, I never understood people taking touring bikes and full dressers through "The Dragon."
Finally, life is too big for us to make the choice of ride determine our behavior toward other human beings. Renegade obviously had an unspoken agenda, and if he leaves more power to him. I will now make a point of visiting Dallara on my Harley and blipping the throttle at 7 a.m. in front of his house and asking him to go for a ride
