I’ve helped so many Harley riders with broken machines that I’ve thought about putting “Harley Recovery Squad” on my helmet....
I had a lot of years on Harleys. I’ve made two coast to coast rides and a lot of very long road trips.
I never had a problem with a Harley. I’ve stopped a number of times to help broke down rice burners on the side of the road.
I honestly don't know where all of these bike breakdowns are taking place at. I drive for a living. Never see a brokedown bike. I ride EVERY day. Never see a brokedown bike.
The last "breakdown" I saw was about four years ago. Some rookie on his new japper had been over at the DMV on a Saturday practicing for his test. He had killed the engine and restarted the bike so many times that he had drained the battery. I don't even count that as a breakdown, and that is the closest thing I have seen to one in several years.
My Street Glide is as dependable as any bike out there. The weather man is calling for 12 degrees here tonight, and I have no qualms about riding to "church". I know that she will bring me home, cause she always does.