Is This the Best Harley Advert Ever?

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The discussion centers around perceptions of motorcycle riders, particularly Harley enthusiasts, following a local Harley Fest event. One participant expresses relief at the departure of loud motorcycles, associating riders with negative stereotypes influenced by movies, such as gang members or highway robbers. However, another participant counters this view by highlighting that the majority of motorcycle riders in the U.S. are not involved in criminal activities, emphasizing that as of 2012, there were nearly 9.5 million motorcycles registered, with only a small percentage being Harleys. The conversation also touches on the misconception that those who appear intimidating, like tattooed bikers, are often friendly, while the real danger may come from those who seem "normal." The thread concludes with a mention of a tribute to the 2011 tsunami, linking back to the Harley theme.
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Very effective! Harley Fest just ended in my town. Won't be sad to see the hordes of loud Harley's leave :biggrin:
 
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Most American people riding such motorbikes to me personally are gang or highway robbers. (I am affected by movies)
 
Or elderly, extra respectable pensioners, livin' the dream.
 
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Pepper Mint said:
Most American people riding such motorbikes to me personally are gang or highway robbers. (I am affected by movies)
Obviously.

As of 2012, there were almost 9.5 million motorcycles registered in the US, of which only a fraction were Harleys like in the ad video. The vast majority of Harley riders (myself included) neither belong to a gang nor commit highway robbery.
 
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Mark44 said:
Obviously.

As of 2012, there were almost 9.5 million motorcycles registered in the US, of which only a fraction were Harleys like in the ad video. The vast majority of Harley riders (myself included) neither belong to a gang or commit highway robbery.

Exactly. I noticed that people who look scary such as motorbike drivers, tatooed people with blue hair and piercings nor heavy metal fans are mostly nice people and there's usually no reason to be afraid of them (unless they are drunk or high :p)
The most dangerous guys are those who look normal.
 
and whilst on the Harley theme ...
this is awesome, a tribute to the 2011 tsunami ...

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