I hear ya Joe. I dont think its as much a "fuck HD" as much as its a "fuck the guys on HDs who act like hardass pricks, or super cool bikers, or artsy hipsters, etc. because the own an HD". I like old Harleys, A LOT. I dislike the prices. They made the 45" flathead motor for nearly 40 years, and you still cant find one (just a motor) for under a grand. But I digress.
I think the issue (just my opinion) is the fact that a lot of HD guys do act like assholes. Just like a lot of Brit bike guys act superior, and sportbike guys act like theyre fucking rockstars. You get enough guys together, that all are into the same thing and 90% of the time youll find that they act like jerks.
Happens with everything. Bikes, cars, music, etc. Its all bullshit. I do and would ride with anyone on any bike. That said, I know of a bunch of people I would avoid cruising with because they do act like they are superior to others based on what they ride, or how they dress. That sucks.
And really, a lot of the HD guys do put off a certain attitude. Which is fine most of the time. Everyone feels a little cooler when youre out on two wheels. Haha... But the number of times Ive had to walk away from a group of HD riders (almost always the ones who barely ride, and bought the biker image) because they talk shit and act like jerks to everyone else around them makes me a little gunshy about chatting up those folks when I am out.
Again, though Ive had that same feeling with all types of riders. Not just HD guys. Pricks are pricks and they always will be.