Motorcycles vs Spyder

[crazycanuck]

I bought my Spyder a year ago having never owned anything with less then 4 wheels. I have a little over 24000 miles on it so I guess I like it a bit.

One of the reasons I never bought a two wheeler was because I never wanted to be a 'Biker" whatever that is. Wearing dead animal skins, skulls crossbones and a preoccupation with death just does not do it for me. Then there is that flatulent noise coming out of most of them. What is that about? And with rare exception, most two wheelers talk a lot and don't ride very much. But if all of that works for you then I respect your individuality.

So I am content with being a candy A*& three wheel rider. And I am quite understanding that real bikers need the herd mentality thing to get them through the day. It is what making America great. Being different makes the government nervous.

I bought the Spyder because it is a different mode of transportation and it has some well thought out ideas. It is amazingly sound for a first run of a new idea.

And I apologize if I offended anyone here. Especially those "biker" guys who post such valuable information on here. I wave to every two wheeler I see on the road and some I see on the side of the road. Whether they wave back or not matters little to me. The few bikers I have chatted with along the way seem like nice enough people. Why wouldn't they be? They are out enjoying the ride just like me. The few times I have stopped at the Harley shop I have gotten nothing but friendly interest and helpful service.

So while I do not want to be a 'biker" I do want to enjoy and share the open road with any like minded individuals.

This is interesting....you are generalizing "Bikers" as a group running amock, causing havoc with nothing better to do except put their life in danger every time they saddle up? Please clarify

To say Bikers travel in herds and talk more then they ride is truly ignorant on your part. If you did appreciate bikes, the freedom that comes along when riding and if you truly understood the meaning of riding you would not have posted such a dumb comment. I will not get into explaining to you on what Bikers and Riding mean; its a brotherhood but you have already made your opinion known.

I always have had sport bikes and still have one but you don't see me ripping on Lamont or anyone else for riding crusiers, harleys, GW...etc etc but you with one posting alienated every biker that is on this board and that includes people that are just riding the Spyder.

BTW I invite you along for a ride anytime you are free; I will ride my 2 wheeled CBR1000 but will probably ask someone on this board for a dead animal skin and a skull cap so I fit your mold of the so called "BIKER"

I am not mad; I just like to talk a lot and don't ride much...damn sportbikers:doorag:

 

[Lamonster]

This is interesting....you are generalizing "Bikers" as a group running amock, causing havoc with nothing better to do except put their life in danger every time they saddle up? Please clarify

To say Bikers travel in herds and talk more then they ride is truly ignorant on your part. If you did appreciate bikes, the freedom that comes along when riding and if you truly understood the meaning of riding you would not have posted such a dumb comment. I will not get into explaining to you on what Bikers and Riding mean; its a brotherhood but you have already made your opinion known.

I always rode sport bikes but you don't see me ripping on Lamont or anyone else for riding crusiers, harleys, GW...etc etc but you with one posting alienated every biker that is on this board and that includes people that are just riding the Spyder.

BTW I invite you along for a ride anytime you are free; I will ride my 2 wheeled CBR1000 but will probably ask someone on this board for a dead animal skin and a skull cap so I fit your mold of the so called "BIKER"

I am not mad; I just like to talk a lot and don't ride much...damn sportbikers:doorag:

Hooligan :2thumbs:

Look at this idiot. :yikes:

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[NancysToy]

Maybe I'm safe......."You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda!" Guess I'll have to ride my Supercub to change my image, wearing my khakis and button-down shirt. Next time don't leave out "crotchety old men" from your list, I am hurt! If that post was tongue-in-cheek, it missed the mark, if not it was sad.
-Scotty

 

[Lamonster]

Maybe I'm safe......."You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda!" Guess I'll have to ride my Supercub to change my image, wearing my khakis and button-down shirt. Next time don't leave out "crotchety old men" from your list, I am hurt! If that post was tongue-in-cheek, it missed the mark, if not it was sad.
-Scotty

I'm pretty sure it's sad and :wrong:

 

[crazycanuck]

Maybe I'm safe......."You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda!" Guess I'll have to ride my Supercub to change my image, wearing my khakis and button-down shirt. Next time don't leave out "crotchety old men" from your list, I am hurt! If that post was tongue-in-cheek, it missed the mark, if not it was sad.
-Scotty

what you talking about Scotty.....Khakis and a button downed shirt is way worse then animal skin and skull xbones....you sir are a extreme REBEL:cheers:

 

[jeuchler]

ANYhow...

While riding one day, a lone biker met a farmer riding a horse with a dog and a sheep walking alongside. The biker began a conversation.

Biker: "Hey, cool dog you got there. Mind if I speak to him?"
Farmer: "Dogs don't talk."
Biker: "Hey dog, how's it going?"
Dog: "OK, I guess"
Farmer: (Look of shock.)
Biker: "Is this your owner?" pointing at the farmer.
Dog: "Yep."
Biker: "How does he treat you?"
Dog: "Really well. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food, and takes me to the lake once a week."
Farmer: (Look of disbelief.)
Biker: "Mind if I talk to your horse?"
Farmer: "Horses don't talk."
Biker: "Hey horse, how's it going?"
Horse: "Cool."
Farmer: (Extreme look of shock.)
Biker: "Is this your owner? " pointing at the Farmer.
Horse: "Yeah."
Biker: "How's he treating you?"
Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking. He exercises me regularly, brushes me down often, and keeps me in a shed to protect me when weather's bad."
Farmer: (Total look of utter amazement.)
Biker: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?"
Farmer: "The sheep is a liar!"

(I try telling bad jokes sometimes to distract my lovely bride and children when they argue. Did it work? :joke

 

[Lamonster]

:2thumbs::clap::doorag:

 

[Lamonster]

Here's another one for are buddy

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[Greg H.]

Some time ago.... a friend of mine said this:

'It Doesn't Matter What You Ride, As Long As You Ride'

 

[Director]

Here's another one for are buddy

YouTube - You didnt see me

:thumbup::2thumbs::thumbup:

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

i have 2 bikes and a spyder, and have not touched the 2 wheelers since i got my :spyder2: one year ago:2excited::spyder::yes::yes:

 

[Roaddog2]

Small Herds are ok

D@mn bikers......:doorag:

Looks like we had a small herd yesterday and I just happen to like Pirates and yes Scotty I remember the Honda adds back in the day.
when they were setting a new image :ani29:

 

[Roaddog2]

That's when Roaddog gave up farming to become a biker....

Not any more you can use a quad now did you see that guy herding sheep in Mass yesterday and don't say Naaaaaaa
The sheep capitol of U.S.A. is Newell SD.
please don't ask how I know this more sheep than the population of SD.

 

[dltang]

So all this talks make me wonder what I am. My first "bike" was a honda 50cc mini bike when I was 10 and I only had it for a day, it was broke and my dad is not a mechanic and he took it back and that was that.

I didn't get another ride until June 2007 and it was just a 150cc scooter, traded that in 2008 for my Spyder.

What I am saying is I always wanted to be a "biker":doorag: I just never quite had the opportunity to get there.

Now I am a SpyderLover and that works for me!!!:2thumbs::doorag::clap:

 

[Smylinacha]

So all this talks make me wonder what I am. My first "bike" was a honda 50cc mini bike when I was 10 and I only had it for a day, it was broke and my dad is not a mechanic and he took it back and that was that.

I didn't get another ride until June 2007 and it was just a 150cc scooter, traded that in 2008 for my Spyder.

What I am saying is I always wanted to be a "biker":doorag: I just never quite had the opportunity to get there.

Now I am a SpyderLover and that works for me!!!:2thumbs::doorag::clap:

Heck - you ride tons of miles and pretty much in ANY weather - so that makes you a biker for sure! You are THE road warrior.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderByter]

As far as I'm cocerned, being a biker is a state of mind, or a lifestyle, doesn't matter what you ride. I think you've made it.....

:agree:
Had I not seen the Spyder one day at a Special Olympics ride, I would still be kicking around on a 700cc Suzuki cruiser and loving it. But the Spyder has opened up a whole new riding experience for me where I can really enjoy riding more often and for longer rides. And HDX has shown me some great routes. BTW, his "rolling couch" does just fine on the twistys.

As far as biker stereotypes, forget them. Without mentioning specific names, there are MC clubs here in CT that raise alot of money for the Newington Childrens Hospital. Yes they ride in a "herd", and I am sure some of them have animal skins, but they are out enjoying what they do. They could ride for free anytime, but they dig into thier wallets and pay to ride for a good cause. They also ride along side anyone who is willing to do the same, no matter what they ride.

 

[dltang]

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys, I will have to pull out the leather vest hiding in the back of my closest, put on a doo rag and see if I can convey "the look" now....LOL

 

[jeuchler]

Bad Video

OK, I hesitate to post this, but here goes...:doorag:

 

[dltang]

OK, I hesitate to post this, but here goes...:doorag:

Hey John, I don't see anything, not with Quicktime or Real Player. Is it up on Youtube by chance?

 

[jeuchler]

Hey John, I don't see anything, not with Quicktime or Real Player. Is it up on Youtube by chance?

Strike one on me. My sliderule jammed...

Try this instead.