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Good for you. I would not get too concerned over people who look down on others because they are not driving a particular brand.
It should be self explanatory that they have a problem.
I believe that everyone should make their own choices, and not criticize others for their choices.
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My husband kinda likes the attention I get. He doesn't clean all the chrome on his HD as much
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Makes you wonder if they ride a HD because they like it or just want attention? I have the same reaction with members in my MC club as well but I am the Vice Pres and do all of the work soooo they have to live with it!!!
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Depends if they're joking at you, or if they're serious.
There are lots of riding groups out there. Many non-brand specific. Explore your options!
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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It's good they know a good thing when they see it
I get a lot of guff from the MC snobs at work, mainly because I park in the MC parking area...lol..one of them told me it's not a MC, it's a "reverse trike" so I asked him if harley came out with one, would that be considered a MC? He ended the conversation without an anwer
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I have seen and been make fun of by those certain riders because my brands .. I cam from a sportbikes GSXR750 and a R6 . Now that i went from 2 wheels to 3 wheels these Riders think that because they are __ owners and I am not and will not . Its not that I dont like the brand or even the bikes. its the crap attitude that comes with owning one of those .I dont even wave to THOSE guys anymore . unless they wave to me . Dont respect me and I wont respect you . I guess the the old saying of Its not what you ride its that you ride means 2 things ... that line is complete BS and i wasted my time typing that . That is one reason my one friend sold his __ and bought a honda LOL . Now he is looking for a spyder LOL
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Originally Posted by Smokinspyder
I have seen and been make fun of by those certain riders because my brands .. I cam from a sportbikes GSXR750 and a R6 . Now that i went from 2 wheels to 3 wheels these Riders think that because they are __ owners and I am not and will not . Its not that I dont like the brand or even the bikes. its the crap attitude that comes with owning one of those .I dont even wave to THOSE guys anymore . unless they wave to me . Dont respect me and I wont respect you . I guess the the old saying of Its not what you ride its that you ride means 2 things ... that line is complete BS and i wasted my time typing that . That is one reason my one friend sold his __ and bought a honda LOL . Now he is looking for a spyder LOL
I was asked by an HD rider what I paid and he said "for just a few thousand more you couldv'e had a bike like one of these (referring to the harleys)" which was bunk because the cheapest harley in the lot is about $24k, fully $8k more than what I paid. I said to him, there are two main reasons I didn't buy a harley... one, I don't want to be a snob, second, I don't want to dress up like Hitler's Youth...LOL, he got a little upset at that. The truth is Harley isn't that great if you consider, it isn't fast, it isn't good on gas, it isn't cheap, and it isn't cheap to maintain. It does have a reputation, and they sound very nice, that's about it in my book. Anyway, I do get a little tired of their *%#@ at times, but then I consider the source and laugh and make fun of 'em right back.
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Not for nothing but.....
Not for nothing but.....
I had a 2006 V-Rod (Nightrod) which I purchased in March of 2007 and rode until May of 2010 when I got our Spyder RS/SM5.
With some Traditional Harley riders, I was a "blacksheep". Really hard to figure considering the V-Rod motor is probably the best "H-D motor"
out there! Go figure.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
"Hitler's youth"???
I'll admit that sometimes they seem to want to look the part more than ride... but c'mon...
And I'll have to be the first to admit that I have absolutely no fashion sense; but I do have my own style!
Bob, Why aren't you out Ridin'?
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2010 RTS-SE, Orbital Blue
Bill;
I had a H-D service manager tell me that the Vrod was not a Harley because the engine was designed by Porsche, which is unamerican. Go figure!
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Originally Posted by retired1
Bill;
I had a H-D service manager tell me that the Vrod was not a Harley because the engine was designed by Porsche, which is unamerican. Go figure!
I guess that guy doesn't know just how many parts come from overseas!
Go Figure!
Bill
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Last time I checked Canada is still in North America and many clubs require that your bike is American made.
So I guess all those HD's with Japanese forks and shocks, German pistons Chinese electrics etc have a problem!
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most if not ALL HD chrome is from China.
most if not all wiring harnesses are from
China.
so "technically speaking"... HDs are an
import.
hair splitting... certainly. but ya know...
it's your choice to ride what makes you
happy. if you are riding a particular
bike for a "statement" issue... you're
missing out on a lot.
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A honda goldwing has more American parts than a harley nowdays, in other words, the goldwing is more American than a harley, a very ironic truth,,,,
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Most of the riders in my RC ride HDs. But we do have a mix. Couple of Hondas, Boulevards, a V Star and our RTS. We always ride tailgunner. Yes, we do get some friendly grief once in a while, but at the end of the day we all ride for the same cause. In fact, I'm looking at a Victory. Once Mrs. Bruiser gets her license she'll be driving the .
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HD
At stops we get the most attention and curiosity from the HD crowd. The most frequent honored request is to sit on it. We usually give out the little BRP foldouts to whomever asks for one as well. Oddly enough, the snubs come from other Spyder folks in a group.(not ours of course) Of course, we were used to that from GWRRA encounters while on our Wing. So, I'll be on the lookout for HD trades at Can-Am dealers from now on.
Patrick
2011 RTS 2006 Yamaha Morphous
2017 F150 2015 MINI Cooper S IBA 56167
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Originally Posted by Oldandgrouchy
Makes you wonder if they ride a HD because they like it or just want attention?
Have you ever heard a Spyder owner rev their engine while cruising in first gear or while sitting at a stop light?
2009 Yellow SM5 with BRP R35 saddlebags, CHAD windshield, ESI Up & Out Mirror Extensions, ESI 4" Handlebar Risers, Hindle muffler, Green Filter, Juice Box Pro, Throttlemeister, Crampbuster, Cortech Sport Tailbag, trunk liner, trunk spring, 12V trunk outlet, Eastern Beaver PC8 Fuse Panel, and two dashboard Powerlet outlets.
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