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.
Mr. Recluze:
When I first read your post, I just smiled and shook my head and kept going. Now after reading some of my fellow "bikers'" responses, I realize that you were hitting us pretty low without any knowledge of who we are. I will try and break your post down in bits and pieces and explain some things to you and hopefully enlighten your otherwise cramped brain.
"One of the reasons I never bought a two wheeler was because I never wanted to be a 'Biker" whatever that is" This is the first of your statements that really baffled me. You admit that you don't know what a "Biker" is, but you didn't want to be one. That's like telling someone you don't like Pepsi, but you never tasted one. Well, here is my definition of a "Biker" (I have only ridden for over 40 years with over 300,000 miles, so I may be a bit off on the definition): One (male or female) who enjoys nature and feels that the "bike" (motorcycle) helps to get closer to nature. One who likes to smell the fresh smell of water when riding through a neighborhood in a desert town and someone is watering the lawn. One who likes the smell of manure when riding out in the country and riding by a dairy. One who loves the wind and the feel of freedom the bike provides. I could go on for a long time, but you get the picture.
Wearing dead animal skins, skulls crossbones and a preoccupation with death just does not do it for me. Now here is a good one! May I ask,"Do you wear shoes? Do you have a leather jacket, leather gloves, etc?" This may surprise you, but the animal had to be "dead" before it let anyone take it's skin! What about the Native Americans of not so long ago. They wore "dead animal skins" and had no "bikes". Skulls and crossbones? Where were the pirates hiding their "bikes"? And "a preoccupation with death" is a really one hard to understand. Do you mean to say that a "Biker" has a death-wish, or that he likes to fight and "kill" another "biker" of a different club? I have yet to meet anyone riding a motorcycle, be it a Harley, BMW, Honda or whatever that is looking forward to "dying"!
Then there is that flatulent noise coming out of most of them This one is funny! Do you mean to tell us that you have been close enough to a "Biker" to hear and smell his gas? But better yet, do you not pass gas yourself that you can point out someone else? I bet you do!
And with rare exception, most two wheelers talk a lot and don't ride very much. With the miles on your Spyder, I can tell you ride a lot, and that's great! Now, here is another revelation for you. "Bikers" buy bikes for different reasons. Some just like to crank it up on weekends and go 25-30 miles for breakfast. Others like to ride with friends and ride longer. And yes, there are some who just put 2000 miles a year on their bikes, but they do it and enjoy every mile. And talk, you bet! We have tales to tell about trips we took, scares we have had, thunderstorms we lived through, accidents we have had, bikes we've owned. You get the picture?
So I am content with being a candy A*& three wheel rider. I think you have described yourself to a "T". And remember, you called yourself that, no one else.
And I am quite understanding that real bikers need the herd mentality thing to get them through the day. How do you know what a "real biker" needs? You admitted in the beginning you didn't know what a "biker" was. What's "herd mentality" Cows move in herds, so does that mean we have the mentality of cows? Buffalo move in herds. Do we have the mentality of buffalo?
And I apologize if I offended anyone here. Especially those "biker" guys who post such valuable information on here. This is good! You "apologize" if you have offended anyone. No, my friend, you have not apologized because you don't know what constitutes an apology. An apology is given when something happens without intent. Here you have written to bash "Bikers" with premeditated thoughts. I for one do not accept your apology. And then to add insult to injury, you sop up the information that we "bikers" post on here! You're a loser from the git-go.
And the last of your post is still telling us how you sop up from "bikers" you see, even the Harley dealer.
And another thought. When you see a "herd" of bikers riding in December of any year...you know those tatooed, pot bellied, long bearded, loud talking, really trashy looking guys and gals...they are riding for "Toy Run for Kids" so kids who are not as privileged as you can have a toy for Christmas. Other rides by the same kinds of "herds" raise money for various hospitals to help kids. And lets not forget "Rolling Thunder" to D.C. to honor and support our veterans, living and dead.
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