I have to say ditto.... the HD's love my Triumph's (2) and in fact put my mildly modified Bonnie-A at the front of most of the toy runs around here.....usually the patches view most of the 1200 mile a year HD riders and Japan bikes as wannabes, however the local Trumpet riders are viewed as true bikers around here and always visible since we usually do not wear all black.....Personally, the tradition of 100+ years ends up with a friendly rivalry and respect between the two marquees......but what ever you choose to ride is fine,,,as long as you really ride ! AND even if you don't ride alot...bless ya, you help keep the motorcycle industry going..........P.S. The reason for most brand specific clubs was for the inter-change-ability of parts when a brothers bike went down.....worked better if everyone road the same make.