Honda Fury

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Originally Posted by derf

I like it. It looks just as good or better than any harley on the market, and minus a few very small stick on badges nobody would ever know you were riding a honda

The funny thing for me is that they are comparing it to bikes that cost $30,000+. Motorcyclist did a comparo with this bike against a Big Dog that cost $35,000, ummm this bike cost $12,000. They're like, I don't like the fender, gauges, whatever. I'm thinking, for $22,000 you can do whatever the fuck you want to this bike and still buy the wife a bike to boot! I guarantee you that this bike will never have the problems that some Big Dogs have. Considering the fact that it's shaft-drive, maintenance will be changing oil for at least the first 10-20,000 miles, depending on what tires are on it and how you drive. I think it's a great chopper-esque bike for someone who doesn't want to work on them.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

The funny thing for me is that they are comparing it to bikes that cost $30,000+. Motorcyclist did a comparo with this bike against a Big Dog that cost $35,000, ummm this bike cost $12,000. They're like, I don't like the fender, gauges, whatever. I'm thinking, for $22,000 you can do whatever the fuck you want to this bike and still buy the wife a bike to boot! I guarantee you that this bike will never have the problems that some Big Dogs have. Considering the fact that it's shaft-drive, maintenance will be changing oil for at least the first 10-20,000 miles, depending on what tires are on it and how you drive. I think it's a great chopper-esque bike for someone who doesn't want to work on them.

I agree, and as far as engine size Honda's market research indicated that 1300cc's way the preferred engine. Time will tell how this project turns out but I think it's a cool bike.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I agree, and as far as engine size Honda's market research indicated that 1300cc's way the preferred engine. Time will tell how this project turns out but I think it's a cool bike.

I'd be surprised if it does well. They are introducing it on the back end of this 'chopper' fad.

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Originally Posted by marko138

I'd be surprised if it does well. They are introducing it on the back end of this 'chopper' fad.

Now that's a good point! It'll probably be another Rune, especially if all the mags dog on it!

[marko138]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Now that's a good point! It'll probably be another Rune, especially if all the mags dog on it!

It's getting good reviews from what I read. Solid engine and typical Honda. Complaints seem to be too much plastic covers. It just looks typical to me. And the way I see it the chopper craze is all but over.

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Originally Posted by marko138

It's getting good reviews from what I read. Solid engine and typical Honda. Complaints seem to be too much plastic covers. It just looks typical to me. And the way I see it the chopper craze is all but over.

That's what I read in my free issue of Motorcyclist... Again, what can you expect for $13,000? I'd imagine there will be a ton of aftermarket stuff for it, if it becomes popular.

[Trip]

The problem with "choppers" is people don't buy them for functionality or reliability or even a nice ride. They buy them for image and this defeats the purpose of that because it doesn't have two words on the side of the bike. You can make the most reliable piece of machinery with all the best options , cheap enough for anyone to purchase, and look like the megan fox of motorcycles, but the d-bags that buy the most of this type of bike would never buy it because it didn't say Harley Davidson on the side.

People who want a functional reliable motorcycle for actually riding usually don't buy choppers.