Spyders not for real men

[PatGund]

I haven't had a problem with Harley riders. Hell, the first "biker wave" I got, 10 minutes after getting my RT from the dealer, was from a batch of Harley riders. And I've had some good chats with them in the motorcycle area of the Washington State Ferries.

Gotten the occasional snarky comment from Gold Wing riders, but for the most part they've been okay as well. Had some real fun trading notes with a batch of Piaggo MP3 hyper scooter riders.

As for the "real man" thing, personally I could care less. I'm not operating my RT with my genitals, so I could care less what someone else thinks of my masculinity.

 

[Bob Denman]

Time to trot this one out... :roflblack:


Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because they just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.

Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.

Top 10 Reasons Sport bikers Don't Wave:
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-Kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.

Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgment.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.

 

[fireplug98]

LOL Bob !!!!


Tommy J.

 

[Bob Denman]

Someplace; I've got the list of reasons why Spyder Ryders don't wave back.
I just can't find it right now... pps:

 

[ARtraveler]

Good to see the list every once in awhile. Lot's of good points to ponder. :roflblack:

 

[PatGund]

Would like to see the Spyder one

I have seen this too:

Top Ten Reasons Why Dual Sport Riders Don't Wave Back

10. Vibration of knobby tires prevented the rider from taking his hand off the bars.
9. MX style safety gear was too bright to see you wave.
8. His front fender prevents you seeing him wave back.
7. Was too busy configuring his GPS/Enduro Roll/FishFinder.
6. His rain/wind/thorn/bug/bird proof thousand-dollar jacket won't allow it.
5. Was too busy re-arranging his 500 pounds of soft-sided luggage.
4. Doesn't recognize a wave in any language other than German.
3. Too busy splitting lanes/filtering through traffic.
2. One handed wheelies are not easy.
1. On single-track trails you stop, not wave.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

If nobody makes a comment on my Spyder (good or Bad) i feel lonesome.


Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Pat! :thumbup:
I'm stealing it, and will add it to the mix!

 

[cyclelover63]

I have had only one instance where another rider just wouldn't give up...I just said,"When you get old like me and want to keep riding,you will be riding one too"...He just smiled..Hard to argue with that!

 

[The Wanderer]

Talk Spyder not politics

I rarely comment but often read threads and responses. I enjoy this site because it gives me insight on spyders which I love. I also enjoy the comraderie and how people lift each other up. If I wanted to hear/listen to negative comments about politics whether democrat or republican I would watch the news. Bashing ones political preference on Spyderlovers is just as obnoxious as people saying we are not real men for ryding spyders. Stick to the subject thread and leave the politics out. We get enough of that everyday in other venues.

 

[jerpinoy]

There comes a time in life when your spectacles get thicker than your testicles. Then it's time to add another wheel.

It was a tough transition for me, being somewhat macho but I am really glad I did. No regrets!

It take a real men like you.:yes::yes:ride safe mahco man and God Bless us all with thicker specs.:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[SNOOPY]

Someplace; I've got the list of reasons why Spyder Ryders don't wave back.
I just can't find it right now... pps:

I wave. Being a new rider I think it's a little weird but I do it.

I definitely don't wave to the scooter crowd though, I think they have no business riding their 30 mph top speed contraptions in a 45-55 mph zone

Also would like to one day actually see another Spyder to wave to. :banghead:


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[Bob Denman]

What's wrong with scooters?
And for that matter; kids on bicycles? :dontknow:

They've all got their hearts in the right place. :thumbup:
Sometimes, If you want friends; you've got to be one first!

 

[wyliec]

I wave. Being a new rider I think it's a little weird but I do it.

I definitely don't wave to the scooter crowd though, I think they have no business riding their 30 mph top speed contraptions in a 45-55 mph zone

Also would like to one day actually see another Spyder to wave to. :banghead:


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There are a few in the area where I live. Two of them on 2 separate occasions did not wave back; I'm talking the same two. Of course, I had negative comments, in my mind and that's where they will stay.

 

[sadeeky]

Ok, now you went too far.....

Just a quick question about the Prius though. Does it come with a system for making reservations to enter the freeway?


:cheers:

Ummm Come Again? Don't get it

 

[wyliec]

Ummm Come Again? Don't get it

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Maybe talking about the lack of, or supposed lack of pick up when entering the freeway.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: That's how I read it also. :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

Someplace; I've got the list of reasons why Spyder Ryders don't wave back.
I just can't find it right now... pps:

just give'm the finger (3 fingers that is).... :roflblack:

 

[SNOOPY]

There are a few in the area where I live. Two of them on 2 separate occasions did not wave back; I'm talking the same two. Of course, I had negative comments, in my mind and that's where they will stay.

I've seen one Spyder on our roads before, but I wasn't on my at the time.



And of course at a demo days, but that's different.....actually that was in a parking lot, not on the roads.

 

[vrodrjs]

Negative comments

You guys ought to try riding a vrod back in '03, you want to talk about getting heckled by Harley guys. I had guys walk up to me and say "I don't like those VRODS, they aren't even a real Harley." I always told them I knew that and that is why I bought it. The only problem any of the guys (they ride HD) I ride with have when I am on the RT is that it takes so long to get gas. They make me leave my helmet on and my visor down to discourage people from asking questions.