Why are people selling their Rockets?

BillyIndiana said:

The new bikes do not reveal themselves until people buy them. When you first sit on them they do not have that intimidation factor.

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BillyIndiana said:

Just my opinion, but the first time I sat on the new models I was in awe and at the same time fear.
Awe because I could not believe how balanced it was and how lite it felt.
Fear because I knew people would by the bike not knowing the raw power they would have at their fingertips.
I think it is dangerous. Like a sleeping tiger.
When I purchased my 2015 R3T I knew from the moment I mounted the bike it was to be respected. After the first ride I knew it was a bike that needed advanced riding skills.
It takes a special person to ride and appreciate these bikes. That is why we are Captains. You cannot master these bikes. You are a partner with the bike and earn a mutual respect every time you mount it.
The new bikes do not reveal themselves until people buy them. When you first sit on them they do not have that intimidation factor.

Sometimes we take for granted who we are an what we ride.

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Old N' Grumpy said:

Ok whatever you say...you know it all...typical lib...doesn’t believe even when shown the facts. I’m done...not wasting anymore words with peeps like you.

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BillyIndiana said:

Just my opinion, but the first time I sat on the new models I was in awe and at the same time fear.
Awe because I could not believe how balanced it was and how lite it felt.
Fear because I knew people would by the bike not knowing the raw power they would have at their fingertips.
I think it is dangerous. Like a sleeping tiger.
When I purchased my 2015 R3T I knew from the moment I mounted the bike it was to be respected. After the first ride I knew it was a bike that needed advanced riding skills.
It takes a special person to ride and appreciate these bikes. That is why we are Captains. You cannot master these bikes. You are a partner with the bike and earn a mutual respect every time you mount it.
The new bikes do not reveal themselves until people buy them. When you first sit on them they do not have that intimidation factor.

Sometimes we take for granted who we are an what we ride.

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2012cliff said:

I had a Road Glide and spent the money to make it go fast. Nice bike and comfortable. When a deer run into it and insurance wrote it off I was searching for another bike. I am now on my 3rd Rocket. The 1st crashed and burned, 2nd was totaled by another deer and I just put 30,000 km on my 3rd Rocket. Riding is good therapy.

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Old N' Grumpy said:

Ok whatever you say...you know it all...typical lib...doesn’t believe even when shown the facts. I’m done...not wasting anymore words with peeps like you.

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sonny said:

Your dreaming. Kansas city closed down months ago. Have torn into many a Harley engine to find stamped parts made in China. To each his own but i know better. The only thing Harley does is assembly the bikes here in the states. Parts are cheap China stuff. Love Harleys but American made is just a slogan. Unless you want to spend some money and build a real American motorcycle. Aftermarket support is unreal. Plenty of American companies support the tradition. Bottom line is Screaming Chicken parts are cheap but if you want a real harley build it yourself. I can build a Harley in my sleep. Have one good rep for building fast and solid Harleys.

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tgessner said:

It is a bit of a Jekyll and Hide thing, I suppose. Whereas the Rocket's true charakter would be Mr. Hide, not Dr. Jekyll. What I hear you saying is that owners might discover this fact after some time and then decide it was really Dr. Jekyll they liked.

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