Knowing this thread was posted only as a joke, (one I do find funny myself) I have to say this in all fairness.
I have seen every type of bike loose a part here and there. We all have seen it, heard it and most of us lived it..
My venture (and most all ventures) are known to loose bolts from the rear fender and the shifter screw falls out. Chrome piece on rear of front fender screws also came out and lost them ont he road.. All this has happened on my Venture. However, Yamaha makes a great Venture and if they change their ways I might even go back to one.
I have had parts fall off all my bikes. My Honda 350, 450 750 and Kaw 900z1.. but not YET has anything fallen off my GW. Not saying it wont.
I think the joke is still funny....it made me grin again...in fact, I have said those same words myself.
I do feel Harley builds a great bike and they are much better now than what they were back in the 50s.
I've even been pondering with the idea if I want one..