I personally don't care what you ride, as long as it's not a moped. People do bash on HD...because of the stereotypes. And...well, i haven't got to see anything that would really change my opinions on those stereotypes. Honestly. I was driving on memorial dr last summer in Lancaster. A guy on late 2000's Hd in the lane next to me. Turn my head, bike thumping away...and i immediately notice the engine just bobbing up and down like crazy. Kinda reminded me of Monica Lewinsky. That's not the point, but even the rider in his tie dye shirt and sunglasses couldn't help but continuously look at the engine shake. There was obviously something wrong. On NinjaNick's Dayton ride last year...we had a Harley that had to head to the HD dealer that was close by, because it started leaking oil (correct me if im wrong). When i head out to Texas Roadhouse every once in a while. I'll see an older guy late 40's early 50's dressed in HD gear head to toe. Down as many beers as he can, and then watch him get into his mini van. I won't say anything about the actual bikes they have out compared to metric bikes. Price...or reliability and performance. Like i said, i don't have any problems with what you ride...sans moped. What you wear, whatever. But, the stereotypes are there for a reason and you guys get mad at the non HD riding guys for pointing it out?