Originally Posted by
truman
Harleys don't really have anything to do with practical transportation. They're more of a 'conspicuous consumption' choice. As such, if one rides it in the rain, then one must detail-clean all the shiny bits, or else it will look utilitarian and thus, lose its cachet.
Exactly.
Only the people who want a Harley (and nothing but a Harley), but Harleys.
Same thing with Nissans. Nothing special, but they have a following...