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Got my first Spyder-hater
- Thread starter Rogue Hawk
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Bob Denman
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:agree: I love it even more, when they're foolish enough to admit that they don't have one... :shocked:
"I thought so!", is usually more than enough to get their lower lip to quivering!
Well, maybe not hater, but definitely a "I don't trust that fandangle gizmo thingy" attitude.
So far, I get people who either admire it or are curious. But last night, this guy pulled up behind me (rather abruptly) in a parking lot. He looked like the Angry Orchard guy. The first thing he said was, "That thing looks awkward". I just replied, "Its a lot of fun". He then said, "I've been riding bikes for forty years, and that thing looks awkward". I then said, "I rode a sport bike for six years, it took about two weeks to get used to it". He still had the angry orchard guy look on his face. But somehow I did peak his interest. His face relaxed some and he said, "How fast it is?". I said, "Zero to sixty in five seconds". He then gave me a reluctant look of approval and just drove off. I know if he rode one, he would like it. And he knows it to. But he doesn't want to like it.
Happened to me many times and when ask how fast I just told them I was close to peg the speeddo needle. :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:
beadaholic
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Here in Mexico I have a whole "macho" deal going on, being I am woman I must be a Lesbian for riding a bike. haha, cracks me up. Well Sunday (my ride day) I went to Tepozlan, which is a lovely little fun town. I saw some fellow riders there, they had Harley's and I stopped to buy some ice cream and said HI to them, one of them was nice the others ignored me and all I thought was their loss. I sat on the bench to eat my ice cream and another one said something to the effect "I would buy 4 Harleys before I bought one of those" and he pointed at my bike. I didn't say anything, no reason to get into a fight right, but I thought yeah dude, you can't afford 4 Harley's much less one of these....haha I had a big smile on my face....the Spyder was way out of his ball park obviously and he was envious...haha. I worked very hard for my bike, and the smile I have on my face is ENORMOUS!
Pampurrs
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MikeinGA
New member
Do you know why they hate Spyders? When there parked and I show up the people come over to check out my Spyder, they are just jealous!
Mike
DriftersWay
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I love that. My boss will get a copy of this:yes::yes::roflblack::roflblack:
Kennard
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Been There, Have a Closet Full of T Shirts
No one gets to this point in their life hating people, places or things without having support from other haters. Can Am produces other products that are desired by the worlds population. I've seen it as I have a Harley and two Can Am's, and while setting at Deals Gap on the F3 I was surround by other make drivers asking questions, at time like the first time I stopped on the RTS at a gas station outside Nashville. It took thirty minute to put fuel in the scooter because of others with questions. Haters are a part of everyday life, my suggestion is not to engage them unless you are prepared to defend not only your sanity but your personality. Don't let them sap your energy and your decisions. Ignore the ID10TS, ride on.:thumbup:
No one gets to this point in their life hating people, places or things without having support from other haters. Can Am produces other products that are desired by the worlds population. I've seen it as I have a Harley and two Can Am's, and while setting at Deals Gap on the F3 I was surround by other make drivers asking questions, at time like the first time I stopped on the RTS at a gas station outside Nashville. It took thirty minute to put fuel in the scooter because of others with questions. Haters are a part of everyday life, my suggestion is not to engage them unless you are prepared to defend not only your sanity but your personality. Don't let them sap your energy and your decisions. Ignore the ID10TS, ride on.:thumbup:
opiewhan
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White Folks
Anyone else notice middle aged white folks rarely if ever approach you about your Spyder:f_spider:..Usually its that Angry Orchard look.. Majority of lookers and people that approach me are minorities and old folks.. Just an observation ive made here in Texas:shocked:
Well, maybe not hater, but definitely a "I don't trust that fandangle gizmo thingy" attitude.
So far, I get people who either admire it or are curious. But last night, this guy pulled up behind me (rather abruptly) in a parking lot. He looked like the Angry Orchard guy. The first thing he said was, "That thing looks awkward". I just replied, "Its a lot of fun". He then said, "I've been riding bikes for forty years, and that thing looks awkward". I then said, "I rode a sport bike for six years, it took about two weeks to get used to it". He still had the angry orchard guy look on his face. But somehow I did peak his interest. His face relaxed some and he said, "How fast it is?". I said, "Zero to sixty in five seconds". He then gave me a reluctant look of approval and just drove off. I know if he rode one, he would like it. And he knows it to. But he doesn't want to like it.
Anyone else notice middle aged white folks rarely if ever approach you about your Spyder:f_spider:..Usually its that Angry Orchard look.. Majority of lookers and people that approach me are minorities and old folks.. Just an observation ive made here in Texas:shocked:
Bob Denman
New member
If they're noticing you; you must be doing something right!
(Even if they don't like it!)
(Even if they don't like it!)
wyliec
New member
With all the times I've been approached, I've never given it a thought about who is or isn't a minority, or how old they are. I guess I just don't care enough.
I take that back. Just recently a young girl (she told me she was 11) with her younger brother in tow said to me that that was a can am spyder with a 990 rotax engine; I thought that was neat because I removed all emblems from my spyder years ago. That young girl was white, as was her pretty 20 year old sister. So, I guess I sometimes do notice people, and how pretty they are, if female.
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wyliec
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I've avoided this thread for a few days because I've seen so many spyder hater threads. Today I scanned thru it, and your video/post caught my eye. It is hilarious, and made my day. Thanks
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CANUCK SPYDER
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I find 99.9% of HD, bike riders like my SpYdeR certainly once in awhile negative comments show up. Still wanna use the one I read In a snowmobile mag years ago referring to Ski-doo/Polaris. "Would you fly in a Plane made by HARLEY?" Quite sure will never need but would be funny...I think D
CarolinaSpyderRyder
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The only hate I've gotten was from a guy in a minivan
He screamed, "Get a real motorcycle" at me. I just laughed. I doubt he even has a bike. I can understand how a minivan might be frustrating.
He screamed, "Get a real motorcycle" at me. I just laughed. I doubt he even has a bike. I can understand how a minivan might be frustrating.
Rogue Hawk
Active member
This is interesting; I was in the same parking lot yesterday, and at the same time I was removing my gear another man pulled up behind me the same way and said, "That is so cool. I never thought about buying a motorcycle, but I would buy that".
There doesn't seem to be any universal opinions about anything. People are so varied.
There doesn't seem to be any universal opinions about anything. People are so varied.
Bob Denman
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Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: Let's not start a brand battle... :shocked:
But it WAS funny!
But it WAS funny!
