Line of American motorcycles first manufactured in 1903 by William Harley and Arthur Davidson that are nowadays generally overpriced and underpowered.
Harleys are commonly referred to as "hogs," which is an allusion to the deep, throaty rumble the typical Harley exhaust emits. The loud exhaust noise is the basis for countless "all bark and no bite" references in relation to typical Harley engine performance. "Hog" is also an acronym for "Harley Owners Group."
Harleys utilize the antiquated and inefficient V-twin engine design, which is a Harley trademark in much the same way tumors are a trademark of cancer victims. While even older V-twin engines boast an excellent amount of low-end torque, most V-twin engines redline at about 5000 to 6000 RPM which severely hampers any effort made to achieve quick acceleration. In contrast, many sportbikes redline at 10000 to 15000 RPM--double the amount of torque, which means you can accelerate harder for a longer period of time before having to change gears on a sportbike.
Despite advances in the construction of the V-twin engine, such as the 1450cc Twin Cam 88 (1999) and the 1130cc V-rod (2002), the fact of the matter is that neither engine design is worth their weight in gold because both still utilize the inefficient V-twin template. Granted, the current V-rod is a powerful and formidable engine that allows for much quicker acceleration than previous models, but Japanese (Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha) and Italian (Ducati) manufacturers, using an array of different engine constructs such as the in-line 4-cylinder design, have been outperforming Harley's lousy V-twin concepts for decades.
Once the mechanical horses of vicious outlaws such as the infamous Hell's Angels and a piece of machinery that commanded respect, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are now nothing more than status symbols for doctors, lawyers, and other yuppie scum who don't know the first goddamn thing about riding safely but will waste $20000-$30000 on a bike regardless. The aforementioned vicious outlaws can no longer afford to buy Harley-Davidson motorcycles, so they spend their time hanging out in sleazy bars and reminiscing over what could have been. Or they take the initiative and ride Hondas, like the gangs in the Charles Bronson movie "Death Wish."
It is a joke among the motorcycling community that "H/D," the initials of the company namesake, stand for "Hunn'rd Dollars" as opposed to "Harley-Davidson." The reasoning behind the joke is that Harley knows the yuppies who buy their bikes will buy anything with the Harley logo on it without considering the price, so Harley exploits their customers by charging at least $100 for even the most trivial accessories.
In the late 1960s, Harley-Davidson was having many financial woes so they merged with recreation giant AMF. AMF produced, among other things, bowling balls and golf carts. AMF used the merger as an opportunity to slap the Harley logo on many non-motorcycle-related things they produced, such as their golf carts. So if someone ever says "my grandmother rides a Harley," they are probably being witty in referring to the fact that their grandmother (drives) an AMF-produced golf cart with the Harley logo emblazoned on it. (To be fair, Yamaha also produces golf carts, motorcycles, keyboards and computer equipment but riding a Yamaha has never held the same amount of prestige as riding a Harley, so their reputation suffers little.)
Most Harley enthusiasts agree that while it was essential to the rebirth of the Harley-Davidson corporation, nothing good was produced during the merger of AMF and Harley. The bikes produced using AMF's resources were (by and large) crap, but many motorcycling enthusiasts would argue that some things never change. People bought the AMF-produced bikes though, which helped boost Harley-Davidson financially through the 70s as they competed against a flood of cheaper Japanese bikes entering the market. In 1981 H/D and AMF split and Harley-Davidson became an independent company again.
Harleys are commonly referred to as "hogs," which is an allusion to the deep, throaty rumble the typical Harley exhaust emits. The loud exhaust noise is the basis for countless "all bark and no bite" references in relation to typical Harley engine performance. "Hog" is also an acronym for "Harley Owners Group."
Harleys utilize the antiquated and inefficient V-twin engine design, which is a Harley trademark in much the same way tumors are a trademark of cancer victims. While even older V-twin engines boast an excellent amount of low-end torque, most V-twin engines redline at about 5000 to 6000 RPM which severely hampers any effort made to achieve quick acceleration. In contrast, many sportbikes redline at 10000 to 15000 RPM--double the amount of torque, which means you can accelerate harder for a longer period of time before having to change gears on a sportbike.
Despite advances in the construction of the V-twin engine, such as the 1450cc Twin Cam 88 (1999) and the 1130cc V-rod (2002), the fact of the matter is that neither engine design is worth their weight in gold because both still utilize the inefficient V-twin template. Granted, the current V-rod is a powerful and formidable engine that allows for much quicker acceleration than previous models, but Japanese (Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha) and Italian (Ducati) manufacturers, using an array of different engine constructs such as the in-line 4-cylinder design, have been outperforming Harley's lousy V-twin concepts for decades.
Once the mechanical horses of vicious outlaws such as the infamous Hell's Angels and a piece of machinery that commanded respect, Harley-Davidson motorcycles are now nothing more than status symbols for doctors, lawyers, and other yuppie scum who don't know the first goddamn thing about riding safely but will waste $20000-$30000 on a bike regardless. The aforementioned vicious outlaws can no longer afford to buy Harley-Davidson motorcycles, so they spend their time hanging out in sleazy bars and reminiscing over what could have been. Or they take the initiative and ride Hondas, like the gangs in the Charles Bronson movie "Death Wish."
It is a joke among the motorcycling community that "H/D," the initials of the company namesake, stand for "Hunn'rd Dollars" as opposed to "Harley-Davidson." The reasoning behind the joke is that Harley knows the yuppies who buy their bikes will buy anything with the Harley logo on it without considering the price, so Harley exploits their customers by charging at least $100 for even the most trivial accessories.
In the late 1960s, Harley-Davidson was having many financial woes so they merged with recreation giant AMF. AMF produced, among other things, bowling balls and golf carts. AMF used the merger as an opportunity to slap the Harley logo on many non-motorcycle-related things they produced, such as their golf carts. So if someone ever says "my grandmother rides a Harley," they are probably being witty in referring to the fact that their grandmother (drives) an AMF-produced golf cart with the Harley logo emblazoned on it. (To be fair, Yamaha also produces golf carts, motorcycles, keyboards and computer equipment but riding a Yamaha has never held the same amount of prestige as riding a Harley, so their reputation suffers little.)
Most Harley enthusiasts agree that while it was essential to the rebirth of the Harley-Davidson corporation, nothing good was produced during the merger of AMF and Harley. The bikes produced using AMF's resources were (by and large) crap, but many motorcycling enthusiasts would argue that some things never change. People bought the AMF-produced bikes though, which helped boost Harley-Davidson financially through the 70s as they competed against a flood of cheaper Japanese bikes entering the market. In 1981 H/D and AMF split and Harley-Davidson became an independent company again.
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The Students-
The majority of the student population has about 9 polos in their closet, a mirage of Khaki pants, shorts, and for girls, skirts. Preppy is probably the most common style.
The Popular Girls- They play sports ie, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, or Golf. The softball team is pretty amazing. They wear jean skirts so short that you can see their underwear when they walk-Seriously, I'm not kidding. They wear tight tshirts and carry designer bags. They drive convertibles or large SUVs and it's pretty much a rule that to be in this crowd, you have to 1-have a father more rich than God himself, 2-Have a tanning bed in your basement or go tanning at least 3 times a week, and 3-Party more often and harder than Motley Crue. These girls often go to Church on sunday with their families with lots of make up to conceal the hickies and or dark circles from partying all night. Most of them lose their virginities at age 14.
The Jocks- North has a pretty decent athletic program, and it caters to boys. Football, Baseball, Basketball and Soccer are the games of choice. All of them party with mentioned popular girls, and listen to rap music that talks about things they've never experienced. Most of them scrape the C required to stay on the team, but there are a few that are in the top 25.
The Druggies- Often mixed into random groups, these kids mean business. They party with everyone, and usually throw the parties themselves. Not only do they smoke a ton of green, but Coke and Pills are on the rise. The school parking lot before class is often populated with these kids. Most of them drop out, but for the select few that are geniuses, some of them get into college and come back in a few years to teach.
The Band Kids- Possibly the largest 'Clique' within North, and has cliques within itself. The kids are in general NHS members, and brilliant. Most of them are sexually active, but if not then they are the Christian Baptist do gooders. The band is actually a really good one, and puts on a great Halftime show at the football games, way better than the Cheerleaders. Oh, and they really do have a crazy band camp. Seriously, ask a band member about it.
The Fine Arts Kids- North's Fine Arts program is a pretty decent one, and like the athletic program, on the rise. The art program puts several kids in North Carolina School of the Arts, SCAD and Parson's School for Design. The art building is probably the least maintained in the whole school, yet provides a funky atmosphere. The Theatre Kids put on 4 shows a year and now have started selling out. The Teacher is amazing, and everyone in the school knows Mr. Evangelista, even if they've never taken a theatre class. The school is soon going to become a Fine Arts Magnet School. The Chorus Girls and Gay Boys are also really good, they usually send several students out to competitions around the state, such as Mars Hill.
The ROTC Kids- A group made up mostly by boys. These kids have planned their life around joining the Military, and basically subject themselves to mental boot camp. They are also mostly made up of future rapists, serial killers and sociopaths.
Overall the student population is like it is at most high schools. The population is almost entirely Caucasian, Christian and upper middle class.
The Faculty-
The majority of the teachers went to school here and their children do as well. They went to public universities and got their respective degrees. Aside from a few that have amazing life experiences, most of them are typical people.
The Administration- While the majority of the principals spend their time focusing on hunting season, being masculine and football, a few of them are pretty cool.
The Campus-
There is no pool. The basement has leaky boilers in it, and the library smells like a grandma's house. The campus is set up according to the departments- The English Hallways, History Hall, Science Hall, Spanish Hall, Math Pod, Art Building, and the Gyms. There are 2 tennis courts, a football stadium, a .25 mile track with pole vaulting equipment, a cross country trail that snakes through the surrounding woods, Baseball and Softball Stadium, and soccer fields. Two Gyms, Wrestling Area and work out rooms (Conditioning Room). The Auditorium holds 600 some people, and the band has it's own bus and Instrument trailers. The Robotics/Engineering Shop is huge and the Mechanics shop is also. The home ec rooms leave something to be desired however.
Overall, it's a really good school. The teachers in general care as long as you are in an honors class, and are well qualified. There is an abundance of clubs and teams that you can join, and the campus though old, isn't that bad. Most people just complain because they need something to say.
Oh and, it's almost required to paint the rock before you graduate.
The Students-
The majority of the student population has about 9 polos in their closet, a mirage of Khaki pants, shorts, and for girls, skirts. Preppy is probably the most common style.
The Popular Girls- They play sports ie, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, or Golf. The softball team is pretty amazing. They wear jean skirts so short that you can see their underwear when they walk-Seriously, I'm not kidding. They wear tight tshirts and carry designer bags. They drive convertibles or large SUVs and it's pretty much a rule that to be in this crowd, you have to 1-have a father more rich than God himself, 2-Have a tanning bed in your basement or go tanning at least 3 times a week, and 3-Party more often and harder than Motley Crue. These girls often go to Church on sunday with their families with lots of make up to conceal the hickies and or dark circles from partying all night. Most of them lose their virginities at age 14.
The Jocks- North has a pretty decent athletic program, and it caters to boys. Football, Baseball, Basketball and Soccer are the games of choice. All of them party with mentioned popular girls, and listen to rap music that talks about things they've never experienced. Most of them scrape the C required to stay on the team, but there are a few that are in the top 25.
The Druggies- Often mixed into random groups, these kids mean business. They party with everyone, and usually throw the parties themselves. Not only do they smoke a ton of green, but Coke and Pills are on the rise. The school parking lot before class is often populated with these kids. Most of them drop out, but for the select few that are geniuses, some of them get into college and come back in a few years to teach.
The Band Kids- Possibly the largest 'Clique' within North, and has cliques within itself. The kids are in general NHS members, and brilliant. Most of them are sexually active, but if not then they are the Christian Baptist do gooders. The band is actually a really good one, and puts on a great Halftime show at the football games, way better than the Cheerleaders. Oh, and they really do have a crazy band camp. Seriously, ask a band member about it.
The Fine Arts Kids- North's Fine Arts program is a pretty decent one, and like the athletic program, on the rise. The art program puts several kids in North Carolina School of the Arts, SCAD and Parson's School for Design. The art building is probably the least maintained in the whole school, yet provides a funky atmosphere. The Theatre Kids put on 4 shows a year and now have started selling out. The Teacher is amazing, and everyone in the school knows Mr. Evangelista, even if they've never taken a theatre class. The school is soon going to become a Fine Arts Magnet School. The Chorus Girls and Gay Boys are also really good, they usually send several students out to competitions around the state, such as Mars Hill.
The ROTC Kids- A group made up mostly by boys. These kids have planned their life around joining the Military, and basically subject themselves to mental boot camp. They are also mostly made up of future rapists, serial killers and sociopaths.
Overall the student population is like it is at most high schools. The population is almost entirely Caucasian, Christian and upper middle class.
The Faculty-
The majority of the teachers went to school here and their children do as well. They went to public universities and got their respective degrees. Aside from a few that have amazing life experiences, most of them are typical people.
The Administration- While the majority of the principals spend their time focusing on hunting season, being masculine and football, a few of them are pretty cool.
The Campus-
There is no pool. The basement has leaky boilers in it, and the library smells like a grandma's house. The campus is set up according to the departments- The English Hallways, History Hall, Science Hall, Spanish Hall, Math Pod, Art Building, and the Gyms. There are 2 tennis courts, a football stadium, a .25 mile track with pole vaulting equipment, a cross country trail that snakes through the surrounding woods, Baseball and Softball Stadium, and soccer fields. Two Gyms, Wrestling Area and work out rooms (Conditioning Room). The Auditorium holds 600 some people, and the band has it's own bus and Instrument trailers. The Robotics/Engineering Shop is huge and the Mechanics shop is also. The home ec rooms leave something to be desired however.
Overall, it's a really good school. The teachers in general care as long as you are in an honors class, and are well qualified. There is an abundance of clubs and teams that you can join, and the campus though old, isn't that bad. Most people just complain because they need something to say.
Oh and, it's almost required to paint the rock before you graduate.
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