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wildspirit97 · Jan 2nd, 2009, 11:04 PM

There's nothing wrong with the way you feel Gary.

NEWHD74FAN · Jan 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post

Rich we should frame this one it"s the shortest post you have ever had!

Close, I can't find the thread but there was one where he said TWO WORDS and single period...AND NO SMILEY!

No, it was not in the thread on Global Warming either!

glider · Jan 3rd, 2009, 08:30 AM

This must be the on you refer to ...

By the way, where is this gobblesnopper lately?

Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post

Ditto!
WELL DONE!

Just to see it's really two words, here's the post too...

New Paint - Harley Davidson Community (New Paint)

Rich seems to be at a loss for words...

Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post

Well Done!!!!

Change of Chistmas - Harley Davidson Community (Change of Chistmas)

Now what could be the reason for this TWICE!

biscuit · Jan 3rd, 2009, 09:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gary12850 View Post

Your absolutely right...I learned a long time ago that my 6 belongs to my employer for 8 + hours a day, the harder I work and the more I keep my mind on the task at hand
1. time flys by
2. I feel good about what I've done
3. I sleep better
4. I slip below the radar when it comes time for a lay-off (union construction you've got to expect that)
people today have no sense of pride, like you said it's all about the paycheck, they look to slack (leave early, spend time in the can, horseplay...)
I've got to admire the work ethic of the Japanese...doesn't mean I going to run out and give them my money...ain't gonna happen (you'all know my feelings on that)...

GAZZA old son,i sort of agree.I work in a line of business that is now paying the price for not employing Apprentices for years.Citing monetary costs mainly for their slothfulness.Now we're employing Electricians from around the Globe and expecting them to be able to do 'the job'.And a specialized one at that.

I frequently have 15 to 20 employees working under my direction:working at heights up to 17 meters(50-60 feet) and on live wires.Comes in at about number 10 on the top ten of dangerous jobs.
Most guys only want to work about half a day,skimp on safety procedures and only do what THEYwant.No pride:only paycheck!
Thing is,making it home alive is our Number One Objective.I find it OH SO HARD to believe that workers seem to be so slack.At work,when you're busy,the time goes by so quick,and in my job ,unless you concentrate fully on your tasks,you place at risk members of the public(incorrect electrical connections),or yourself,or your workmates.

I've always believed in a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.It seems that on both sides of the Pacific Ocean,that premise is being sunk.

UMM,what does this have to do with Harley engine's lifespans?

biscuit · Jan 3rd, 2009, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildspirit97 View Post

To me it's about quality. I'm a hard working American that Makes a quality product. I try every day to have better quality and a better product than the next guy. We're not always the cheapest but I like to think people will pay the extra $$ because of the quality, not where it's made.
That used to a be the way most Americans thought hence "American Made" meant a quality product built with American pride. Seems like now days more and more people just show up for a paycheck and and couldn't care less about the quality of their work.

Funny you should mention that.My brother;the bottom one of three; actually coined a phrase that was used Australia wide to promote Aussie made goods."Make it here,or jobs disappear".And then he went and bought a Fatboy.So his money went offshore.To you guys.
Every H-D that is sold outside of the USA is REMOVING money from that economy and giving it to you!

Now,like my less intelligent brother,i too am a staunch Union member.Do we black ban H-d's because they're Foreign products?
This is a can of worms.
And another side of a story.Ride safe.

biscuit · Jan 3rd, 2009, 10:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gary12850 View Post

and how many USD does Keith Urban, Russell Crowe or Nichole Kidman and AC/DC deposit into an Aussie Bank...or how many cases of that delicous Fosters Lager get shipped to US...and aside from that what does Australia export...
My U.S. Navy ship made a fuel stop in Perth, I was lucky enough to get liberty and go ashore, we went into a club (in uniform), we got maybe 5 steps in when a chorus of "Yankee go home" was heard, in spite of that rude welcome I hold no animosity towards y'all...!

M -a -a- t-e!;we export Casey Stoner(Wonder Kid and superior teamate to Nicky Hayden);Nicole Kidman(you can have HER);Russell Crowe(he's a Kiwi-New Zealander-don't want him) and is Keith Urban an Aussie?I didn't know that.

Acka Dakka is a Worldwide treasure and i believe that we are NOT allowed to claim them as Australians.It's against the law!

And IF your boat had come into Brisbane,we all would've been out there on the water wishing you a most happy day.The people in Perth are regarded in Australia as backward Philistines who dont know how to treat our Allies with the utmost respect.

Absolute cretins,mate!

And i drink XXXX mate.(that's 4x-made in Brisbane and imbibed Worldwide).Please,we are a cultural city;not some bucolic backwater.

rhino · Jan 7th, 2009, 03:34 PM

the U.S. could do alot to make a more business freindly environment. less taxes, less over regulation, if the government would get out of americans way we would roll like a freight train again.

cageamatic · Jan 8th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by walt5162 View Post

I've owned a many water cooled jap bikes. This is my first Harley. If it broke down once a year for the rest of my life or more as far as that goes. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I've never been prouder of owning anything in my life. I truely believe if I take care of her.. she'll take care of me, just like anything else you own jap or american built. It's the pride of the ride that sold me! I have a friend of mine to thank... he let me ride his Harley one day and that was all it took!

Good Luck!

Walt

I bought a new Suzuki cruser last year, road it from upstate NY to Tenn., Great ride, Had a ball, Owned lots of bikes over the years, Triumph, BSA, honda, kaw.,and an 56 pan, Just added a sporty when I got home from Tenn. and there all different but there's something about a harley that is hard to describe (american iron) ride one and you'll buy one.

Ken S. · Jan 12th, 2009, 05:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by biscuit View Post

M -a -a- t-e!;we export Casey Stoner(Wonder Kid and superior teamate to Nicky Hayden);Nicole Kidman(you can have HER);Russell Crowe(he's a Kiwi-New Zealander-don't want him) and is Keith Urban an Aussie?I didn't know that.

Acka Dakka is a Worldwide treasure and i believe that we are NOT allowed to claim them as Australians.It's against the law!

And IF your boat had come into Brisbane,we all would've been out there on the water wishing you a most happy day.The people in Perth are regarded in Australia as backward Philistines who dont know how to treat our Allies with the utmost respect.

Absolute cretins,mate!

And i drink XXXX mate.(that's 4x-made in Brisbane and imbibed Worldwide).Please,we are a cultural city;not some bucolic backwater.

Several years ago I went to Australia on a vacation. Beautiful land.

The locals kept calling my wife and I, "yank tanks." Never found out what it meant until I got home. I won't be going back there again.

I found the Germans to be most hospitable. Never bought my own beer at all when I went back there on vacation.

cedarbrook63 · Jan 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Nicely put. There's nothing like a HD. Simple as that.

Jan 2nd, 2009, 11:04 PM	#31
wildspirit97 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2007 softail fxst Join Date: Sep 12th, 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,088 My Mood:	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan There's nothing wrong with the way you feel Gary.

Jan 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM	#32
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by STEVE07 View Post Rich we should frame this one it"s the shortest post you have ever had! Close, I can't find the thread but there was one where he said TWO WORDS and single period...AND NO SMILEY! No, it was not in the thread on Global Warming either! __________________ * Please click "Self Help Tips" tab for service tips, diagnostic codes & such * ;o) * Please click "Search" tab and keywords to find related threads *

Jan 3rd, 2009, 08:30 AM	#33
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan This must be the on you refer to ... By the way, where is this gobblesnopper lately? Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post Ditto! WELL DONE! Just to see it's really two words, here's the post too... New Paint - Harley Davidson Community (New Paint) Rich seems to be at a loss for words... Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post *Well Done!!!!* Change of Chistmas - Harley Davidson Community (Change of Chistmas) Now what could be the reason for this TWICE!

Jan 3rd, 2009, 09:02 AM	#34
biscuit Community Star Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 519	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by Gary12850 View Post Your absolutely right...I learned a long time ago that my 6 belongs to my employer for 8 + hours a day, the harder I work and the more I keep my mind on the task at hand 1. time flys by 2. I feel good about what I've done 3. I sleep better 4. I slip below the radar when it comes time for a lay-off (union construction you've got to expect that) people today have no sense of pride, like you said it's all about the paycheck, they look to slack (leave early, spend time in the can, horseplay...) I've got to admire the work ethic of the Japanese...doesn't mean I going to run out and give them my money...ain't gonna happen (you'all know my feelings on that)... GAZZA old son,i sort of agree.I work in a line of business that is now paying the price for not employing Apprentices for years.Citing monetary costs mainly for their slothfulness.Now we're employing Electricians from around the Globe and expecting them to be able to do 'the job'.And a specialized one at that. I frequently have 15 to 20 employees working under my direction:working at heights up to 17 meters(50-60 feet) and on live wires.Comes in at about number 10 on the top ten of dangerous jobs. Most guys only want to work about half a day,skimp on safety procedures and only do what THEYwant.No pride:only paycheck! Thing is,making it home alive is our Number One Objective.I find it OH SO HARD to believe that workers seem to be so slack.At work,when you're busy,the time goes by so quick,and in my job ,unless you concentrate fully on your tasks,you place at risk members of the public(incorrect electrical connections),or yourself,or your workmates. I've always believed in a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.It seems that on both sides of the Pacific Ocean,that premise is being sunk. UMM,what does this have to do with Harley engine's lifespans? Last edited by biscuit; Jan 3rd, 2009 at 09:29 AM. Reason: Correcting particularly poor spelling

Jan 3rd, 2009, 09:27 AM	#35
biscuit Community Star Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 519	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by wildspirit97 View Post To me it's about quality. I'm a hard working American that Makes a quality product. I try every day to have better quality and a better product than the next guy. We're not always the cheapest but I like to think people will pay the extra $$ because of the quality, not where it's made. That used to a be the way most Americans thought hence "American Made" meant a quality product built with American pride. Seems like now days more and more people just show up for a paycheck and and couldn't care less about the quality of their work. Funny you should mention that.My brother;the bottom one of three; actually coined a phrase that was used Australia wide to promote Aussie made goods."Make it here,or jobs disappear".And then he went and bought a Fatboy.So his money went offshore.To you guys. Every H-D that is sold outside of the USA is REMOVING money from that economy and giving it to you! Now,like my less intelligent brother,i too am a staunch Union member.Do we black ban H-d's because they're Foreign products? This is a can of worms. And another side of a story.Ride safe. Last edited by Hobbit; Jan 3rd, 2009 at 09:47 AM.

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Jan 3rd, 2009, 10:17 AM	#36
biscuit Community Star Ride: 2008 softail deluxe Join Date: Aug 25th, 2007 Location: Brisbane Queensland AUSTRALIA Posts: 519	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by Gary12850 View Post and how many USD does Keith Urban, Russell Crowe or Nichole Kidman and AC/DC deposit into an Aussie Bank...or how many cases of that delicous Fosters Lager get shipped to US...and aside from that what does Australia export... My U.S. Navy ship made a fuel stop in Perth, I was lucky enough to get liberty and go ashore, we went into a club (in uniform), we got maybe 5 steps in when a chorus of "Yankee go home" was heard, in spite of that rude welcome I hold no animosity towards y'all...! M -a -a- t-e!;we export Casey Stoner(Wonder Kid and superior teamate to Nicky Hayden);Nicole Kidman(you can have HER);Russell Crowe(he's a Kiwi-New Zealander-don't want him) and is Keith Urban an Aussie?I didn't know that. Acka Dakka is a Worldwide treasure and i believe that we are NOT allowed to claim them as Australians.It's against the law! And IF your boat had come into Brisbane,we all would've been out there on the water wishing you a most happy day.The people in Perth are regarded in Australia as backward Philistines who dont know how to treat our Allies with the utmost respect.Absolute cretins,mate! And i drink XXXX mate.(that's 4x-made in Brisbane and imbibed Worldwide).Please,we are a cultural city;not some bucolic backwater.

Jan 7th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#37
rhino Banned Ride: 02 wide glide Join Date: Apr 6th, 2008 Location: rock falls il Posts: 298	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan the U.S. could do alot to make a more business freindly environment. less taxes, less over regulation, if the government would get out of americans way we would roll like a freight train again.

Jan 8th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#38
cageamatic New Family Ride: 1998Sportster XL883 Join Date: Nov 29th, 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by walt5162 View Post I've owned a many water cooled jap bikes. This is my first Harley. If it broke down once a year for the rest of my life or more as far as that goes. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I've never been prouder of owning anything in my life. I truely believe if I take care of her.. she'll take care of me, just like anything else you own jap or american built. It's the pride of the ride that sold me! I have a friend of mine to thank... he let me ride his Harley one day and that was all it took! Good Luck! Walt I bought a new Suzuki cruser last year, road it from upstate NY to Tenn., Great ride, Had a ball, Owned lots of bikes over the years, Triumph, BSA, honda, kaw.,and an 56 pan, Just added a sporty when I got home from Tenn. and there all different but there's something about a harley that is hard to describe (american iron) ride one and you'll buy one.

Jan 12th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#39
Ken S. Play The Throttle Ride: 1996 sportster 883 hugger Join Date: Dec 25th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 271 My Mood:	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Quote: Originally Posted by biscuit View Post M -a -a- t-e!;we export Casey Stoner(Wonder Kid and superior teamate to Nicky Hayden);Nicole Kidman(you can have HER);Russell Crowe(he's a Kiwi-New Zealander-don't want him) and is Keith Urban an Aussie?I didn't know that. Acka Dakka is a Worldwide treasure and i believe that we are NOT allowed to claim them as Australians.It's against the law! And IF your boat had come into Brisbane,we all would've been out there on the water wishing you a most happy day.The people in Perth are regarded in Australia as backward Philistines who dont know how to treat our Allies with the utmost respect.Absolute cretins,mate! And i drink XXXX mate.(that's 4x-made in Brisbane and imbibed Worldwide).Please,we are a cultural city;not some bucolic backwater. Several years ago I went to Australia on a vacation. Beautiful land. The locals kept calling my wife and I, "yank tanks." Never found out what it meant until I got home. I won't be going back there again. I found the Germans to be most hospitable. Never bought my own beer at all when I went back there on vacation. __________________ From dust I came and to dust I shall return. Until then, I'll ride and leave the dust behind me.

Jan 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#40
cedarbrook63 Community Star Ride: 2009 XL883 -> 1200 SE Stage 1 Join Date: Dec 29th, 2008 Location: Gloucestershire, England Posts: 798 My Mood:	Re: Harley Engine Lifespan Nicely put. There's nothing like a HD. Simple as that.

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