Silly people

[Cruzr Joe]

Time for a SNICKERS

 

[Bob Denman]

Or some snickering...

 

[Wildrice]

I hope you aren't talking to me, I've been riding Harleys since 1976, and think they are great motorcycles. I traded my Ultra Classic in on my Spyder, because I no longer felt that I had the slow speed control I should have, all due to the weight. I mean, it only weighed 850 pounds, and my wife didn't fell comfortable any longer. So now, I don't have to worry about holding it up at stop lights, or backing out of parking spaces. As much as I liked my Harleys, I like the Spyder better, but then, it is a different machine.

Along those lines, even though I have a lot of Harley cloths to get rid of, I never really bought into the lifestyle, and think they just priced themselves out of my budget. I try to take things as I see them, and do my best to no become prejudiced in what I do. If I don't like something (someone) I do my best to base my like and/or dislike on personal experience, not what some one else says.

Damn, where did I find this soap box I seem to be standing on this morning. Think I will go take a ride, I'd like to have another 400 miles before I take it in for service next Tuesday.

David

Your reasoning--slow speed balance with a passenger is exactly the same reason I sold my 2014 Harley Street glide Special--plus at 5'9" i found backing up on a gravel surface proved to be more difficult with foot traction than i could handle--reverse is great:yes:

 

[ThreeWheels]

People just don't understand set theory.
While it is absolutely true, the great majority of Harley riders are nice people, often helpful and generally interesting, in order to find the ass-wipes on a Harley, you have to drill through all the H-D riders.

 

[ARtraveler]

You meet all kinds of people on all kinds of motorcycles these days. Brand, Schmand :roflblack:

Here, I did not see an attack on a particular brand, just the mention of the ride the person was on. Let's just suppose the guy was having a bad day. A trip to the hospital usually means just that. I have a trip scheduled and am already having thoughts about it. :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Wow..!!

Really...he could say whatever he wants but blocking off the remaining parking spots was just a sign of his ignorance. Don't know if they can but hope he got a parking violation...

 

[quasi]

I hope you aren't talking to me, I've been riding Harleys since 1976, and think they are great motorcycles. I traded my Ultra Classic in on my Spyder, because I no longer felt that I had the slow speed control I should have, all due to the weight. I mean, it only weighed 850 pounds, and my wife didn't fell comfortable any longer. So now, I don't have to worry about holding it up at stop lights, or backing out of parking spaces. As much as I liked my Harleys, I like the Spyder better, but then, it is a different machine.

Along those lines, even though I have a lot of Harley cloths to get rid of, I never really bought into the lifestyle, and think they just priced themselves out of my budget. I try to take things as I see them, and do my best to no become prejudiced in what I do. If I don't like something (someone) I do my best to base my like and/or dislike on personal experience, not what some one else says.

Damn, where did I find this soap box I seem to be standing on this morning. Think I will go take a ride, I'd like to have another 400 miles before I take it in for service next Tuesday.

David

Same exact reasons we switched from the harley road king to the spyder.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I believe such jerk-ness is far from the norm for HD riders. But getting among them on anything very "different" must bring it out if them.

 

[Ron2andia]

When I told me brother a couple of days ago that I finally bought the Spyder.. I was very excited. I rode a Honda CBR 600rr for years before I sold it. I sold knowing that I wanted a Spyder because I loved riding it at the demo ride and think it looks awesome. I exalted i'm back in the bike world! Instead of congrats he said that's not a bike. I pointed out that that was an uncool thing to say and that if it's not why do I need a MC License to drive it. That ended that talk and congrats came out. As long as I love it i don't care what anyone thinks but don't be rude. :doorag:

 

[MidTNDawg]

Got a feeling you are

Don't blame the Harley, it was the rider that was a jerk.
Hard to understand why so many here have a hatred for Harley riders. Maybe it's because there are more Harley's in the world than all other motorcycles combined.

Alright I'll stop, Jack

way, way off with this statement.

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

way, way off with this statement.

The world's best-selling motorcycle brand
If you said Yamaha, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, or Suzuki, you deserve a pat on the back, as you accurately identified numbers two through five in terms of annual motorcycle sales in 2013. These companies' sales ranged from just over 2 million total units last year to up to 6 million.
However, if you said Honda (NYSE:HMC) then you should have real bragging rights as you correctly guessed the world's top-selling motorcycle brand.

 

[retread]

Sounds like you ran into a poser. He probably thinks that to be a man, you have to chew tobacco, wear cowboy boots, drive a jacked up 4 wheel drive pickup, ride a large, noisy motorcycle, and point out to others what he sees wrong with their choices.
Hopefully, he will eventually figure out, it isn't what you ride, it's that you ride.
I've been riding since 1954, I ride what I like, others can do the same.

john

 

[jaherbst]

Sounds like you ran into a poser. He probably thinks that to be a man, you have to chew tobacco, wear cowboy boots, drive a jacked up 4 wheel drive pickup, ride a large, noisy motorcycle, and point out to others what he sees wrong with their choices.
Hopefully, he will eventually figure out, it isn't what you ride, it's that you ride.
I've been riding since 1954, I ride what I like, others can do the same.

john

Been riding since 1951 John. Your just a beginner. :joke:
Had a Cushman and a Harley Hummer. All dirt roads and 1100 acres of ranch to ride on. I miss those days.

Remember John "it takes two hands for beginners".

​Jack

 

[Tazzel]

Life teaches you how to live, but only if you live long enough

 

[retread]

Been riding since 1951 John. Your just a beginner. :joke:
Had a Cushman and a Harley Hummer. All dirt roads and 1100 acres of ranch to ride on. I miss those days.

Remember John "it takes two hands for beginners".

​Jack

Started on a Cushman, then Whizzer Sportsman, (they made them in my hometown), then went to a Triumph Tiger Cub, I'm not sure I remember all of them, but I do remember never being bored. Started on the street, went to the dirt, now back on street. Not bad for a beginner.

john

 

[Wildrice]

Motorcycle advice from the Pro's

Just a touch of humor
Darrell

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :2thumbs:

 

[Mr. White]

Just in case someone asks you folks, a three wheel vehicle with side by side seats and a steering wheel is titled in Texas as an Autocycle....my friend has a new Slingshot....nice 4 cyl engine....runs like a hose.

:spyder2:

 

[Wildrice]

Texas is split on the category

Just in case someone asks you folks, a three wheel vehicle with side by side seats and a steering wheel is titled in Texas as an Autocycle....my friend has a new Slingshot....nice 4 cyl engine....runs like a hose.

:spyder2:

That category is only applicable to 1/2 of Texas---one side of Texas is considered a motorcycle & the other side is Autocycle.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/11/18/texas-puts-three-wheeler-in-legal-limbo/

The slingshot sutocyle is now registered as a motorcyle--
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/05/27/new-law-legalizes-three-wheel-polaris-slingshot-in-texas/

I could easily find the split TX state article

 

[jaherbst]

Started on a Cushman, then Whizzer Sportsman, (they made them in my hometown), then went to a Triumph Tiger Cub, I'm not sure I remember all of them, but I do remember never being bored. Started on the street, went to the dirt, now back on street. Not bad for a beginner.

john

Had a Triumph Cub also. Great little bike. Also raced Enduro's for twelve years. I have a Yami WR250R that I play a little with in the dirt.

Good on ya John!

Jack