Question - What do you say?

smoothmotion · 11-22-2006, 1:55 PM

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Originally Posted by redxxrdr

I love that old saying.
There are two types of motorcyclist in this world.
Bikers, and Riders.

Bikers try to buy themselves into a lifestyle.
Riders live it.

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I have never heard that before. Perfect!

I was at a motorcycle meeting the other day, told this guy "when you ride a low rider style bike you have limited your ability on the highway" holy, it was like waving a red flag in front of a bull. I then continued by saying "my bike is like driving a viper and you driving a volkeswagon beetle". As this guy stood there stunned I continued to say, they are more than just speed, they handle like nothing else, we live for the corners while you guys are struggling to stay on the road. Some members agreed with me, others were offended. Hm....offended eh? Oops, sorry. Agree or dis?

oldgeezer · 11-22-2006, 4:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redxxrdr

My XX is much more comfortable than my Magna. That is why my wife gets the Magna on long trips.

Now be honest Craig - everybody knows your wife kicks your ass on the Magna.

redxxrdr · 11-22-2006, 4:40 PM

Yeah,
Just another reason why I haven't bought her that f4i yet.

Anita got her shoulder repaired last week. I hate to think how fast she will be with two good arms. Guess we will find out in May, won't we.

oldgeezer · 11-22-2006, 5:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redxxrdr

Yeah,
Just another reason why I haven't bought her that f4i yet.

Anita got her shoulder repaired last week. I hate to think how fast she will be with two good arms. Guess we will find out in May, won't we.

Yes, indeed. Craig, I had the pleasure of meeting Vern (xrated) last night, and we had a nice dinner at the Macaroni Grill and talked motorcycles. Vern and his girlfriend, Peggy, have done quite a few track days, and Peggy even has her own f4i (From what Vern says, she is a very capable rider). So, I'm not sure my fragile ego can tolerate being trounced by both Anita and Peggy when we get together to ride in the future. I may become a loner

DosXX · 11-27-2006, 10:43 PM

I don't reply. I just grin and move on.

smoothmotion · 11-28-2006, 1:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ajs

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interesting thread...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...564mebike4.jpg

aj

Are those black or smoked lense covers? Not so sure those would be legal in Canada.
P.S. Nice looking machine!

Warp11XX · 11-29-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Warchild

You could come back with the truth, but that will just cause more hate-n-discontent.

You say this with a tone that makes it sound like a BAD thing Dale?

I'll take all the hate-n-discontent I can get as long as it is behind me...

slinger5150 · 11-29-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hobicus

Nice to see you and Crystal both!

NEARLY had me a taker few months ago..

I was at the Essen Hause here in Madison, at a work gathering. One of the guys who came out is a member of the local chapter of CCC Riders... and he was repeatedly giving me the "you riceburner, crotch rocket" load of shit.

I politely suggested that my bike is far more comfortable than his, and that I'd be more than willing to show him. He got all "No way, those crotch rockets are all too uncomfortable, etc..." Right after I suggested that we do it for pinks.. A friend who knew me asked me about the route to Vancouver this year. While I was answering him the guy sorta dissapeared.

He's never said another word about it since.

The funny thing is, I believe over 80% of a bike has to consist of parts manufactured in America. Harley can't stamp that on their bikes because even though they're made in America, Most of the parts are from China and Japan. Alot of Honda products have "Made in the USA" stamped right on the bike because they're being manufactured here with parts from here. So who's riding rice now?

oldgeezer · 11-29-2006, 4:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ajs

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what would i say to cruisers if they questioned why i ride a BB.????

simply... it does the job I’m looking for.

Very nice bike, A.J. Normally not a big fan of wild graphics but your silver/green graphics on the black 'bird looks very tasteful indeed. Did you do the graphics yourself? Nicely done.

Burrito · 11-30-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Warchild

Yeah, I get that all the time in the hot summers we have here in the High Desert. When it's well overe 100 degrees F and they see me in my 1000-denier MotoPort pants and Canyon Jacket, they usually say something like "Aren't you hot and uncomfortable in all that clothing?!"

I reply with my standard line:

"Yeah, it's uncomfortable, but... not as uncomfortable as skin grafts."

Pretty much shuts them up right there.

This summer it was just under 100F here.
I was waiting for a traffic light when some other biker pulled up next to me wearing a t-shirt and shorts... (I always wear full leathers)
When he asked me about my choice of clothing I replied by asking he ever put his finger on the road while doing 100+ ... He said he pays good attention to the road and therefor didn't wear protection.... at that point I felt it was time to point out that his light turned green a while ago...

What REALLY baffles me is a guy on a bike in full leathers... and girlfriend on the back in summerdress.... WTF is up with that?

BLKBRD · 12-21-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothmotion

When someone looks at your bike and says to you "why would you ride a bike like that (style)"?? Then you look at their low rider style bike, what do you say without insulting them?

I ask them if they would like a ride and I can show them...then I scare the beejesus out of them...LOL

silvertippr2001 · 12-22-2006, 2:45 AM

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Originally Posted by redxxrdr

I know I get looks at Daytona, riding in the heat with my ballistic or leathers, and a helmet. But who cares? I ride because "I" want to, not to please anyone else.

I don't have to explain my choice of bike to anyone. If you have two wheels under you and are safe, then you are alright by me.

WITH YOU BRO