K11 Owners Group

[Flying Duck]

Why do Harley owners trailer their bikes?

So they can go around corners 30mph faster.




Why are Harley’s some of the safest bikes on the road?

You can’t go fast enough to hurt yourself.




What’s the difference between a Harley and an old dog?

The dog can get itself into the back of the pickup.




Why are Harley parts chromed?

So it’s easier to find them on the side of the road.




Why don't Harley riders sit on their bikes when the sidestands are down?

They're afraid to lean over that far.




How do Harley engineers tell if a bike is worthy of the Harley name?

They check to make sure that the exhaust noise decibels exceed the horsepower rating.




How can you tell if your Harley is riding great?

You can almost keep up with logging trucks when riding canyons.




What’s the difference between a motorcycle rider and a Harley rider?

A motorcycle rider will let his bike idle at a stoplight.




What’s the Harley definition of water-cooled?

Standing in the rain on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck.




Why don’t Harley riders wave back to other bikers?

They’re afraid the handlebars will fall off.




A Harley owner and a lawyer get into a fistfight. Who wins?

Everybody.




What is the most common accessory for a Harley?

A pickup truck.




Why do they have all those Harley billboards along the highway?

So the owners will know how far it is to the next repair shop.




What do you call a Harley that isn’t leaking oil?

Empty.




What’s the difference between a Harley and a vacuum cleaner?

The Harley has room for TWO dirtbags.




95% of all Harleys ever made are still on the road.

The other 5% made it home.




Harley-Davidson: The most efficient way to convert gasoline into noise without the adverse side effect of horsepower.




Where can you find the largest collection of Harley jokes?

Sturgis.
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[petevmax]

as an ex harley owner all of the above is very true
even down to the fact the paint/chrome falls off before your very eyes

then i saw the light and got abmw k11 !!!!!

cheers pete
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[mnb]

I surprise sport bike riders all the time on my Harley. I have no problem hanging with them in the twisties most of the time. Then again, I surprise them on my K11LT, too by hanging with them ALL of the time, if not pulling away from em..

Harley's are a totally different type of ride. Kind of like driving a '57 Chevy. It's a tank, but it's still a lot of fun to drive.

[dave n]

[mnb]

Not in the least.

I was surprising them all day yesterday in the Santa Cruz mountains yesterday as well. It doesn't do that great on the really bumpy roads, but I didn't have much problems keeping up with all but the really fast guys with a death wish on at least semi smooth roads.

I've been riding for 27 years. I've only had a cruiser for a year and it's my first one. I didn't replace my beloved K11, though, which is waiting for me to get it's service interval taken care of.

Many Harley riders get one and park it in the garage most of the year. They spend more time polishing the chrome than they do learning how to ride. As one rider on an ST1300 yesterday commented, "You don't ride like most Harley riders!" As we were pulling away from the stop, he waved me ahead of him.

Most riders lack the experience. Most of us here probably have quite a bit of experience. Otherwise, why would you even consider a K11?

I can definitely move my K11 at a noticably greater pace than the Harley, especially in those larger tight turns where the better lean angle makes a difference. The better suspension helps greatly on the really bad roads, too. Only the former racers or guys that put in tons of track days are generally faster than me on the K11. Except when they punch it in the straights. But I make up the losses on the curves... And I never move my butt in the seat. No hanging off, etc...

[petevmax]

the harley i had was a 2004 sportster 883,and it was the worst thing i did was buying in the first place
it was no good two up due to rubbish suspenion,the rear engine rubber
mount collapsed causing me to lose control,the electrics did'nt like british winters, the uk dealers dont seem to care about customer care
an example is,the breathers on it spewd lots of oil out when i saw the dealer i got it from they just gave me a load of bs,as an engineer any engine that blows lots of oil out of the breathers must have ring/bore problems


cheers pete
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[Mystic Red]

What happened to 1950 bobber? I thought a post like this would bring him out swinging!
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[mnb]

Sorry to hear that, pete. My 2007 Road King is an entirely different model. I've put 25000 miles on it in a year, ridden it over some of the roughest roads known to man, as well as off road and through 10" deep, 60' wide washouts across the road in Death Valley. It's been nothing but a trusty, reliable steed.

Anyways, I really don't want to get into a Harleys suck/no they don't debate. I'm on this board because I own a k11, which is my primary ride.

I get laughed at by the locals for riding my K11, as they think it's an ancient, old man's bike because it's not an R1 or whatever is the crotch rocket de jeur of the week.

The only time they get much distance on me is when the road opens up. I have no desire to do triple digits. I have enough tickets already.

[Geoff]

Funny thread.
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