A*s Wipe

[Tazzel]

So I park in a grocery parking lot and start walking into store. I am about 30ft from my Spyder and old looking Harley dude (long white beard and hair) says to me. "looks like you lost a wheel" I smile and I laugh, yeah funny ha ha. Then he says "yeah that's a car right" "that's what your driving right? a car that lost its wheel" "its not like your riding anything else but a car".

My blood starts to boil a little. I said to him. "if you cant refrain from making a comment, then at least know what your talking about. Its a reverse trike, like a "Harley" Trike only the wheels are reversed but it doesn't brake down on the side of the road as much".

A*s Wipe

[Dr.Spyder]

I would have told him (clean version) it is more comfortable when his singnificant other sits on the tank in a birthday suit and tells me of your inadequacy.

[Jeriatric]

If there's a next time. Tell them you'll ride whatever they think you should be on, as long as they're willing to pay for it. With one condition, it has to have a price tag over 35K. That usually works.

[Brentc]

From what I've read and heard, the original design of the can am was bought by brp from Harley.

[UCLA F3S]

Hmm...I'm sure there are douche nozzle Harley guys out there (like the one you reference above). Thankfully, all of the Harley guys I have encountered on my rides and in parking lots always give me a nod of respect for the Batpod.

[Cruzr Joe]

Hmm...I'm sure there are douche nozzle Harley guys out there (like the one you reference above). Thankfully, all of the Harley guys I have encountered on my rides and in parking lots always give me a nod of respect for the Batpod.

[Jeriatric]

From what I've read and heard, the original design of the can am was bought by brp from Harley.

Not sure about that but, harley did create this fine looking machine. But, they stopped short of brining it to market. ?

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[Chupaca]

Harley did have a reverse trike design but never cashed in on it...their loss our gain cause I don't think it had or would of had all the features we have on the spyder....I never play their game....I simply say " It always gets me where I want to go" and walk away...

[ARtraveler]

All my encounters with the HD group have been positive except for the comment that it looked like a snowmobile on wheels. It does.

A word of advice--if they are stupid enough to make disparaging comments, I would hesitate to get into any kind of argument. Here in AK most are carrying guns and not afraid to use them.

There was a house party a day ago, where parents were away. 100 plus high school kids. That party ended in a big gunfight with over 30 shots fired--and these are high school students. If the kids have guns, you know the adults have them too.

[Buckeye Bleau]

Not sure about that but, harley did create this fine looking machine. But, they stopped short of brining it to market. ?

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That is a nice looking Ryde for sure.

Joe

[Tazzel]

I would have told him (clean version) it is more comfortable when his singnificant other sits on the tank in a birthday suit and tells me of your inadequacy.

I did not call him an A*s Wipe, just was thinking it. And that is the clean version

I just don't understand these sort of comments, I would never make a comment to someone about a bike, car, house, shoes, clothing, tattoo or anything other item someone decided to purchased or ware. What is the point in doing so. Humans are complicated I guess.

[ijon1]

I did not call him an A*s Wipe, just was thinking it. And that is the clean version

I just don't understand these sort of comments, I would never make a comment to someone about a bike, car, house, shoes, clothing, tattoo or anything other item someone decided to purchased or ware. What is the point in doing so. Humans are complicated I guess.

A normal person would not make a smart a--ed comment like that.

[Bob Denman]

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[DrewNJ]

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Holy Crap! We are agreeing on more than just a few things recently. Something must be wrong with the alignment of the planets....

I simply cannot wrap my head around why someone would even care what another person thinks of them, or what they ride.

[LateLifeCrisis]

So I park in a grocery parking lot and start walking into store. I am about 30ft from my Spyder and old looking Harley dude (long white beard and hair) says to me. "looks like you lost a wheel" I smile and I laugh, yeah funny ha ha. Then he says "yeah that's a car right" "that's what your driving right? a car that lost its wheel" "its not like your riding anything else but a car".

My blood starts to boil a little. I said to him. "if you cant refrain from making a comment, then at least know what your talking about. Its a reverse trike, like a "Harley" Trike only the wheels are reversed but it doesn't brake down on the side of the road as much".

A*s Wipe

"like a "Harley" Trike only the wheels are reversed but it doesn't brake down on the side of the road as much".

Was recently at a bike show and of course had to check out the Spyder display. As I'm standing there, a guy in full HD regalia, wanders over, walks around an RT, looks around and casually swings a leg over and settles on the seat. He sits there and I can see him relax as he sits back into the comfy seat and rests his hands on the grips. Of course, me being a smart A*s, couldn't resist, so I went over, stood next to him and said, "Do your friends know you're over here and what you're doing?" He looks at me and says, "don't tell anybody, but I'd have me one of these if it only said Harley Davidson on it."

Isn't it sad what that these HD owners continue to ride, albeit uncomfortably, a bike just because it says "Harley Davidson" on it? Meanwhile, I'll ride; comfy, cozy, and relaxed on a Spyder with a big sh*t eatin' grin on my face because I know what they really wanna ride and just don't have the whoo-haas to do it.........

[Jimboregon]

An old Harley dude? Bet he can't keep up with your three wheeled "car"! Even the young Harley boys can't keep up with mine!!

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[DrewNJ]

Why do you all get your panties in a bunch when someone teases you about riding a Spyder? Why would you even care?

I have both a Spyder and a Harley (as well as a few others). I've been teased on both and tease others to. Laugh and ride on. Ride what you want to ride, but why take it so personally? Life is WAY to short to care...

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[Tazzel]

Why do you all get your panties in a ball when someone teases you about riding a Spyder? Why would you even care?

I have both a Spyder and a Harley (as well as a few others). I've been teased on both and tease others to. Laugh and ride on. Ride what you want to ride, but why take it so personally? Life is WAY to short to care...

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Guess it is the same reason why some bikers cant refrain from making comments. When someone is yelling across two rows of cars to "tease" you, it fails to be funny. I did laugh it off but when he persisted, yelling out 5 comments I ran out of cheeks.

[DrewNJ]

Guess it is the same reason why some bikers cant refrain from making comments. When someone is yelling across two rows of cars to "tease" you, it fails to be funny. I did laugh it off but when he persisted, yelling out 5 comments I ran out of cheeks.

When you feed the trolls of aggression you lose...instantly. Better to just ride on and not take it personally. Thicker skin. Or be quicker witted and be able to dish it out x10. Sometimes that's fun too.
I make fun of RT riders from time to time because most of them are OLD and slow. While it is most often true, it isn't meant as a personal attack. It's just a bit of poking fun as we all share the same sport.
I have to be honest though, most Spyder riders are right up there with BMW riders as for getting all tweaked when someone pokes fun of their ride. Just relax and ride on, it's all good.

[Bob Denman]

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But the ones that I REALLY like to stick it to, are the Poseurs!

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[Tazzel]

[QUOTE=DrewNJ
I have to be honest though, most Spyder riders are right up there with BMW riders as for getting all tweaked when someone pokes fun of their ride. Just relax and ride on, it's all good.[/QUOTE]


I respectfully disagree. I can take a lot of ribbing, I have owned a 50cc scooter for years and still do. You build up a very thick skin riding one of those. Everyone hates you. Its not a win or loose situation. This guy wanted a comment from me and I gave him one. He had nothing to say after that.

[Vader]

If he looked like a Harley dude, was he in fact one. I have met my fair share of riders..of all shapes and sizes. First street bike I ever rode was a Harley. But personally, I would have asked what he rode, then tried to point out the uniqueness of my GS. Then I probably would have pointed out that I ride it because of my disability, the fact that I have met a great group of people who ride all sorts of bikes that have no issue with what I ride. Also that my registration says "MOT" and thats what it is..a motorcycle. As well as that BRP/Can Am helps out the Road Warriors who have been providing great men and women the ability to travel across this great country, the same country they fought for, and through BRP's generosity they can do so.
That usually leads to conversations about years riding, different bikes, places traveled etc. BUT, there are some who just dont get it..never will get it..and that, that is sad.

[Firefly]

Some people have ZERO sense of humor. Glad some of you do.


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[Questions]

What an old dude with More Riding Experience than you would ever know come over to ruffle your feathers. And u call him the asswipe ! How dare you sir. This guy was probably a Vet. that sore of our way of saying Welcome !
I Drive / Ride both ! 2006 Road Glide, the days I can walk !!
2014 Cam Am cognac Full dress with trailer. The Days I Can not walk thanks to my Va !
I've seen Spyder riders who cannot even Wave at Anyone
Because you're too scared to take their hands off the handlebars. Lol. Tell u the Truth.
I ❤️ my Harley over my Spyder !
So I gave it my Old Lady so she could enjoy the Freedom of the
Open Road [emoji4][emoji4]


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[Jeriatric]

What an old dude with More Riding Experience than you would ever know come over to ruffle your feathers. And u call him the asswipe ! How dare you sir. This guy was probably a Vet. that sore of our way of saying Welcome !
I Drive / Ride both ! 2006 Road Glide, the days I can walk !!
2014 Cam Am cognac Full dress with trailer. The Days I Can not walk thanks to my Va !
I've seen Spyder riders who cannot even Wave at Anyone
Because you're too scared to take their hands off the handlebars. Lol. Tell u the Truth.
I ❤️ my Harley over my Spyder !
So I gave it my Old Lady so she could enjoy the Freedom of the
Open Road [emoji4][emoji4]


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There are lots of assupmtions in your post.

Perhaps ya had to be there to really have a sense of what went down.