My .02... which Im sure almost none of you will appreciate... Id take a "Hardley Dangerous" as you say, over one of those "Japanese Imitation Hardley's" any day of any week. Just because its all about character. HD means something, just like a VW bug or a VW bus.... they may be crap to others... but there's just something about them, they have character. But then again Im an American... I like things loud, fast, obnoxious, leaking oil, and reeking of gasoline!