The Harley Davidson

By Anas Darmawan

Nothing, and I mean nothing, to me symbolizes the spirit of freedom and strength more than a Harley Davidson. Ever since Hells Angels gained notoriety and biker gangs started their wild roaming through the interstates of the United States, the Harley Davidson has been synonymous with classic themes of focused passion and power, most especially rock and roll music.

As a rock fanatic and a biker myself, the Harleys have long had a very special place in my heart. If youre thinking of owning one just because youve got tons of money and want to show off how rich you are, I am going to wholeheartedly tell you now, DONT. Youll give the real bikers and rockers out there a bad name. Not to mention youll look funny, and everyone will be laughing at you behind your back. Or in your face, depending on how polite they are.

Okay, that said and done, lets talk about the bike. Harleys have pretty much set a trend and there are tons of posers out there that have come up with easy riders that try to at least imitate the bad-boy look of a Harley Davidson. The real bikers spend most of their time laughing their butts off at these imitations.

There is no way to counterfeit the look, the feel, and the sound of a real Harley. Making a line of Harley look-alikes is like trying to take a mule and asking it to pretend its a thoroughbred stallion. No comparison, end of story.

I could go on about the specs of the machine, but thats not the point. A Harley isnt about numbers and figures like RPMs in the motor. Its something you have to ride to experience and understand. If your heart doesnt match up with the spirit of the bike, if you dont like rock and roll and are afraid of things like noise, power, roaming around, and change, then the experience of riding the bike will most likely terrify you. Like a wild horse sensing a newbie rider, the bike will most likely throw you at the first opportunity.

Its not for everyone, I can honestly say. Thats what makes the Harley so special. Its all about attitude, and loving the concepts of freedom, chaos, and living life to the fullest. If you think you can handle that, then give a Harley a try, and see if youve got what it takes to run with the pack.

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