If they don't thinks its a real Harley ask them why it says Harley Davidson on the VIN tag, or why it says Harley DAvidson on the tank, Its a real Harley and has its purpose as everyone else has stated so don't let these people bother you. I had an o3 883 that I took apart the first winter I owned it and put Buell heads, screamin eagle cams, the inside of the carb and intake was polished etc.. what a running machine, I traded it in 06 for a classic, I sure wish I still owned that Harley as a second bike. check the pictures I have of the bike