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On a charity ride this weekend. So, this big bike guy is eyeing me and the Spyder. Finally walks up and says "when you gonna get a real bike?" I said, "I had a bicycle put couldn't ride it anymore so I got this. Do you have a real bike?" His jaw tightens, he mumbles something unintelligible and walks away while two of his buddies are standing there snickering.
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He must be married to the idiot woman I encountered a few weeks ago. You had a great response.
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I run into these types of challenges with people when hunting. Bait, no bait, bow verses gun etc. I find these situations deteriorating to both sports.
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Good one..!!
similar comment was you need a real bike to ride the wind..had one sold it and now have a roadster and ryde ahead of the wind..!! 
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It takes all kinds of folks but for the most part when a "Real Biker" type ask when are you going to get a real bike he's basically calling a 60 something year old guy on a Spyder a sissy. But there is very good chance that the Spyder rider is an ex Vietnam era Vet with combat experience and a weapon on my..er... I mean his hip. The fact that he is ....or could be I should say...a Retired Federal Agent could make the "Real Biker" consider what he is saying. All kidding aside, no one can make you feel insecure or bad about your choices in life except yourself. There are 10,000 Spyderlovers and probably over 50,000 Spyder Owners worldwide that agree with our choice in motorcycles, not to mention almost that many more who would buy one if they had the funds. The fact that someone feels the need to approach a complete stranger to mention something about their ride in a negative confrontational maner speaks volumes about the poor choices in their lives.
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You've just got to say it with a BIG smile and a twinkle in your eyes... 
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 Originally Posted by bruiser
On a charity ride this weekend. So, this big bike guy is eyeing me and the Spyder. Finally walks up and says "when you gonna get a real bike?" I said, "I had a bicycle put couldn't ride it anymore so I got this. Do you have a real bike?" His jaw tightens, he mumbles something unintelligible and walks away while two of his buddies are standing there snickering.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I'd saw the pedals off of it first; they look like a great way to tenderize a young leg with a beating... 
Take another look...they're fixed in place. This isn't Amateur Hour.
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One thing's for sure; if the CPSC ever saw it... they'd have a stroke! 
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May all your encounters with the law begin with the words: "nice trike!".[/B]
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Originally Posted by bruiser
On a charity ride this weekend. So, this big bike guy is eyeing me and the Spyder. Finally walks up and says "when you gonna get a real bike?" I said, "I had a bicycle put couldn't ride it anymore so I got this. Do you have a real bike?" His jaw tightens, he mumbles something unintelligible and walks away while two of his buddies are standing there snickering.
I have never had to respond to an ignorant statement from anyone like that. But, My response would be simply, that more than likely, I have been riding two wheelers longer than most of them have been alive! (anyone with any maturity, meaning age, isn't going to make a statement such as that) and that I presently have 6 two wheelers in my garage, that see very little service, because the Spyder is a much more engaging and enjoyable ride.
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Guy says, "Is that a real bike?" I said, "No, it isn't a bike. Bike comes from bicycle, and 'bi' means two and I have three." He pauses and says, "What color are the other two?"
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I feel left out of this conversation. I live two miles from a huge HD dealership and go there once or twice a month as they have a "thing" going on every Saturday....band, food, demo rides, etc. Naturally I take my Spyder or Wing and park in the DV slot. There are two or three typical HD guys (five day beard, unwashed clothing, large chains tied to their empty wallet, etc) and I get the usual questions...but never smart AXE remarks. Maybe it is my DV license plate (Korea and VN) or my 80 YO grey hair, but most say "that is what I am going to get when I don't feel safe on my two wheeler".
There is usually one or two Tri Glides there (and one on the showroom floor) and since HD is selling trikes, the smart remarks have diminished.
Perhaps it is because Texas has one of the largest percentage of concealed carry folks....I just don"t know. ha ha
 
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I knew that. I do sorta wish I had an odometer on it, though. Lots of miles on that puppy over 40+ years. It has served me well as a pit bike.
). To make them think a little (most of the time a lot since they need gray matter in the first place), I usually like to mention these jerks to tell the "get a real bike" or "training bike" comment to a disabled veteran or civilian who thanks to this engineering, they are able to ride like you and me.