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Well.. Bikebandit.com doens't deserve any of our business.

A greeting is a greeting

A greeting is just that "a greeting." It may not be "the wave" so to speak it could just be a simple look, nod of the head, a flash of hi-beams or a toot of the horn.

But to infer that trikes or Spyders don't deserve it just shows, in my opinion, that (1) he thinks he is above us, (2) that we are a bunch of "wannabe's," (3) he has a whole lot of attitude that requires adjusting.

If bikebandits.com wish to support that kind of thinking more power to them. I never heard of them before today and only been to their site this one time and somehow forgot to put them in my bookmarks of nice places to go visit.
 
I don't need to defend my choice to ryde the :spyder2:. I can wave to whoever I want to. No body, No how, No way, is going to tell me what to ryde or how to ryde it (I tend to turn off my listening ears when I run into this stuff).

A great example of stupid marketing. I guess they have lost a lot of current and potential business over this one. I wont even go and peruse their site now.

Take that--morons. :yes::yes::yes:
 
Lost my business too.

Wow, what arrogance!! Two or three wheels does not matter. A lot of threes used to be twos and would be fours if not for threes.
I am proud to ride with my three wheel buddies. And wave at three wheelers. Wonder if they intend to remove all parts pertaining to Spyders or trikes from their selection? I would think those parts were not worthy of being sold by Bike Bandit. And the profits of said parts not desired.

JB
 
i have owned a few different types of bikes a virago a gsxr some yamaha unsure of the type it didnt have many parts plastic lights etc etc but it would crank lol. but after a few injuries in my last 2 tours, its not as easy/comfortable which is why i chose a spyder. but regardless of reason why ppl chose what to ride i think its there choice. plus i think i will survive with ought a wave from this guy

my first encounter with a hardcore 2wheeler i could tell he was laughing behinde the little skull mask he was wearing revving up his motor at the traffic light. so i left him sitting there laughing at himself lol:thumbup::spyder2::thumbup:
 
I have had 2 Honda,2 HD and now on my 2nd spyder, no I am not selling, but with all my bike s I have waved
At all, 2 wheels or 3 wheels, I like 3 wheels better, 2 wheels up front is best . :thumbup:
 
Contact number for Bike Bandit.

Here is the contact number for Bike Bandit: 1 888 339 3888. I think we should all give them a call and tell them how much we "enjoyed" Aaron Cortez's article.
 
PR Blunder Extrordinaire!

Talk about a catastrophic PR blunder. Just read the comments posted following the article. Talk about getting flamed, and rightfully so.

I wrote them an email to show my personal displeasure with their point of view and to point out to them that they may have alienated tens of thousands of potential customers as a result of posting this article on their website.

It will be interesting to find out if they will take the time to send me a response, and if so, what that response will be. I am not holding my breath because there really cannot be any rational explanation as to why they would want to turn away business in an effort to ensure their customer base is not diluted by the "not cool" gang of three wheel riders.

On the other hand...maybe they are so cool that they really don't care. :dontknow:
 
You can comment on the article through facebook. Fred Rau is on his azz:

Fred's comment: "So Aaron doesn't want to wave to three-wheelers because too much of the risk and danger is gone from their rides? If he really feels that way, then maybe he should be careful not to wave to anyone with ABS, or for that matter silly safety items that ruin the risk of the ride like turn signals and even brakes. What an idiot!"

:clap:
 
Bought some gear from them last year. Guess that was my first and last time doing business with Bike Bandit. My wife does not have the size and strength for two wheels. The Spyder enables her to get out and ride with me and friends of hers that ride... some also on Spyders. My wife's best friend rode a Silver Wing - until she lost part of her leg to diabetes this Winter. She just got her prosthetic a few weeks back and looks forward to trading the Wing on a Spyder and getting back to enjoying friends and riding.

I have two motorcycles - but enjoy taking my wife's Spyder out too. I did so today as a matter of fact. To the author/ web content editor at Bike Bandit, should you see me out on two wheels, please do not wave to me either. I do not care to be associated with someone as shallow as you appear or with your lack of character.
 
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Well after reading this post I will be buying my 2 wheel tires and parts from someone else,
as since I love riding my wife's RTS I'm not cool anymore, I will take my uncool money and business
to another vender from now on. So bikebandit you have lost a long time customer here, not that they
care, but piss off enough people and soon they just might!
Toby
 
jaherbst said:
Please add-- some ride three wheels now because of age, or a physical limitation. Sure I would still much rather be riding my two wheels more than three but things are catching up with me. After 63 years of riding and approx one million miles on two wheels I do not doubt my manhood nor anyone else's nor do I look up or down on anyone's choice of ride.

Jack
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I ride on 3 wheels because I like it. If anyone thinks I'm a wimp, crazy, stupid, or tough and smart--I really do not care. Bikebandit is clearly an angry juvenile and deserves no more attention than any other squid (squirrelly kid).
 
Who actually wrote the article? Was he connected or speaking on behalf of bike bandit? I find this very hard to believe. Oh well just remember "opinions are like *******s, everybody has one". Ron White is right,"you can't fix stupid". Go for a ride and do not let these moronic statements bother you.
 
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jaherbst said:
Who actually wrote the article? Was he connected or speaking on behalf of bike bandit? I find this very hard to believe. Oh well just remember "opinions are like *******s, everybody has one". Ron White is right,"you can't fix stupid". Go for a ride and do not let these moronic statements bother you.
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He writes that he is a web content specialist for Bike Bandit..
 
First: I did not buy a spyder to "be cool", I prefer to ride.

Second: If you are wearing a helmet, then you are probably doing something dangerous.

Third: A harley owner I know asked me one time why I just couldn't go get a Harley like everyone else. to which I replied "Because I don't need to be like everyone else".

Fourth: Wave to everyone while on a ride. You never know which one will be the final mile you make.

And finally: We don't need loud pipes, ryding a spyder draws more attention than riding naked.

I do not know how you guys feel, but I like riding something different, I do not need a machine to prove my manhood, and after having 3 near death experiences in my life the "danger" associated with riding an antiquated and "unsafe" machine seems like a waste of my time.

Just sayin'...........
 
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