I think my desire to get a Daytona is over.

[chill]

Ride like you are invisible... because to everyone else on the road, you are.

Chill

[RX0-Unicorn]

I would go with the Daytona. Me and my cousin used to have a Honda CBR. We had so much fun with it. We get tired after riding for 20 minutes, fatigue is becoming an issue. I'm 32 and my cousin is 27.

Wearing the Daytona won't get you tired.

[Siglio]

Here's my Wide Glide. I'd trade it for that Daytona in a heartbeat! Buy the Daytona and trade me, at least you'll be getting a mans bike.

[Vetteman]

Originally Posted by general

Well, the watch cannot kill you. On the other hand, ... .

A WIS taking a picture of their Daytona while driving so they can post it on the Forum might....

If you want a bike get it... You don't see any Bikes outside a Shrinks office... But I'd bet there are plenty of people with Rolex's inside ..

[bewithabob]

No question in my mind what you should do….

[blackout]

Thats cool! Whatever floats your boat dude!... But, just my 2 cents... Ive never seen anyone get hit or crash riding a Daytona! Lol!! Sorry Dude! That just a fact! But the bike is way cool! I dont ride anymore after 2 different people And 2 different times pulled out in front of me and I flew over their cars! Just Lucky I guess! Everyone that rides knows its NOT IF... Its WHEN!

[LightOnAHill]

[Rollie2011]

Originally Posted by Vetteman

A WIS taking a picture of their Daytona while driving so they can post it on the Forum might....

If you want a bike get it... You don't see any Bikes outside a Shrinks office... But I'd bet there are plenty of people with Rolex's inside ..

Oh really? What study have you done to corroborate this?

[Vetteman]

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

Oh really? What study have you done to corroborate this?

"I'm going to (insert destination) is it safe to wear my Rolex?"
"what do I do with my Rolex when going through airport security?"
"I can't see a LEC on my crystal"
" there's a S in my LEC ! What should I do ?"
" should I buy Insurance on my Rolex ?"
Etc...
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=225567

[Vetteman]

I've been riding all my life so I understand.. I have just the one Sub .. And 4 HD's...


Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy ----, what a ride!”
~ Mavis Leyrer

[Rollie2011]

Originally Posted by Vetteman

"I'm going to (insert destination) is it safe to wear my Rolex?"
"what do I do with my Rolex when going through airport security?"
"I can't see a LEC on my crystal"
" there's a S in my LEC ! What should I do ?"
" should I buy Insurance on my Rolex ?"
Etc...

Your statement still has no factual backing at all

[petesjag]

How many watches do you have? Consolidate and have both!!!

[sub2004]

Does anyone else find it ironic that most of the comments here are against a motorbike which is the very thing a Rolex Daytona was made for haha

Kind of like wearing a submariner and not wanting to go for a swim.

[tranny]

Originally Posted by sub2004

Does anyone else find it ironic that most of the comments here are against a motorbike which is the very thing a Rolex Daytona was made for haha

Kind of like wearing a submariner and not wanting to go for a swim.

You're right (on the 2nd part). A Sub is for diving, not swimming at the Y, and a Daytona is for racing, not cruising on a Harley.

Which negates your first assumption... a Daytona is made for racing (automobile racing, to be specific), not for cruising on a motorbike. Although superficially similar, one has nothing to do with the other.

[Baco Noir]

You can pick up a nicer, low mileage used Harley for $10-15k and have a lot more fun on it and lose less money on it than buying a new 883. Kind of like watches. Buys smart on the bike and have some fun this summer - better to have great memories riding than have a speedy watch that doesn't make your heart sing.

[stankeyleg]

buy the Daytona. Rent the bike! and ride that hog with your Daytona (can you even rent a bike?)

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by RX0-Unicorn

I would go with the Daytona. Me and my cousin used to have a Honda CBR. We had so much fun with it. We get tired after riding for 20 minutes, fatigue is becoming an issue. I'm 32 and my cousin is 27.

Wearing the Daytona won't get you tired.

Sounds like the bike was not set up right for you or a personal conditioning issue. I'm 49 and did an Iron Butt ride two years ago, which is >1000 miles in < 24 hours, and I did it on my Harley. It was a great ride though some beautiful country in CO, WY and UT.

I still say buy a bike over the Daytona if that makes you happier and ride safe.

[seand442]

Bikes aren't my thing but I'm also not a big Daytona fan either. It's your money. Buy whatever makes you happy. Happy riding if you go that way and wear a helmet. Head+road = not good every time.

[lebowski321]

Buy what you like the most and be done with it. Who cares what others think. I'll post up some pics of my 2011 softail deluxe in a bit. My computer is acting up!

[blackout]

Originally Posted by sub2004

Does anyone else find it ironic that most of the comments here are against a motorbike which is the very thing a Rolex Daytona was made for haha

Kind of like wearing a submariner and not wanting to go for a swim.

No... Not really...Try... 2 more wheels, GT tuned car and a 24 hour race track in Daytona.

[CharlieSF]

Get whatever sings to you. Ignore the silly jabs regarding the bike. Best of luck :)

[lebowski321]

They will both put a smile on your face!

Sorry for the crappy pic! In the process of installing better lighting in the man cave

[lebowski321]

[Damavand]

Go with your heart...You're on right track...Diversify your interest...Don't pay attention to the "Rolex Worshipers" and enjoy the cool wind in your hair...

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by mailman

I'd buy whatever makes you happy If you buy one and decide you aren't happy with it, you can easily sell it and go back to the other

Nothing wrong with a Sportster A lot of people started on them and still ride them for various reasons. As far as people calling them a girl's bike...that makes me laugh I guess everything from crotch rockets, Low Riders and Dressers should be called girls motorcycles because I see all types of girls riding these types of motorcycles

Is a Daytona or any other full size watch considered a girls watch because ladies wear them too

Keep the rubber side down and enjoy whatever you decide to spend your hard earned money on

Couldn't say it better! Enjoy what you like regardless of what others say. Whatever you ride or drive doesn't make you a better or worst man!

[Andad]

I was thinking of buying another bike for when I don't want my head down and bum up. I had a look at the local Triumph dealership who are also Harley.
I had a ride on the new Triumph Thruxton and the 883 Sportster you are considering. Both are great bikes for an easy ride.
I liked them both in black.

You could get run down by one while crossing the street (staring at your new Daytona).

Make your own decision Rani.

[lance3197]

Originally Posted by kilyung

In ten years, your 883 won't be worth crap unlike the Daytona. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big biker fan but if you're putting it in terms of better value the watch wins every time. If you have the watch and there's nothing else you want and you fancy a bike, why not?

I should add that the cost of insuring a Harley (and any applicable annual taxes) is much more than insuring the watch so there's a higher secondary cost.

yup even id say go with the bike

[capote]

Originally Posted by sub2004

Does anyone else find it ironic that most of the comments here are against a motorbike which is the very thing a Rolex Daytona was made for haha

Kind of like wearing a submariner and not wanting to go for a swim.

Swimming with a submariner? Are you out of you mind?

[speedo]

what is wrong with that bike folks? i love it! much nicer than the usual big fat harleys. it looks sporty and cool.

[travisb]

Enjoy the ride.