Harley Attitude

[ARtraveler]

We are going to see the full range of comments in a thread like this. I have only had one negative comment so far from an HD rider. He mentioned the :spyder2: looked like a snowmobile. He was right.

I try to respect everyone and their ride of choice. I can usually come back with a good comment if I think about it a bit--so I am out of the game if I were to be attacked with a bad comment on the spot.

I kind of go with live and let live and you can't fix stupid anyway.

 

[Laila's Dad]

all across the board

I will say that I have gotten comments from "those are cool" to "you ride a hov-around". Neither comment has made me ride less but I have rode a few extra miles to stick it to the "trailer queen" with his nose in the air. My catch phrase is "#CheckMyOdometer". If you don't ride more than me then we can't talk about what I ride. The type of bike has not been what is common but more so the type of person that is on the bike. Being in a M/C I completely respect the guy or lady who says that "two wheels is what it is about", assuming they ride more than a couple 100 miles a year because I personally want to add a Road King to my garage(wife is finally on board) to be a partner to the Spyder. The thing that has always "chapped my hide" a little is the person that has a bike(2 wheels) but doesn't do half or in some cases 1/4 the miles as some Spyder riders but has the nerve to say it's not a motorcycle. It's like not voting but complaining about...you get where I am going. If you are a rider(I don't even use the the term biker anymore cause half of them don't really ride) and want to debate the differences then I am with it and may agree with you on some things but you have to be in the game to tell me I am not playing right...wooosaaahh

 

[lwrydr]

Trailers

Trailers are for boats...unless the bike/trike is broken.

 

[Ctcc73]

HD and Spyder

I was in a MC group for 13 years and had to leave because all I was getting was foul comments and rude talking people. It seemed that they didn't care for who you were but cared about what you ride. Now I have a 2015 Indian Chief and they seem to want to talk to me again. I turn the cheek and ride away. Still have the spyder though.

 

[bruiser]

I haven't had much grief lately from anyone. Seems the more Spyders on the road, the negative comments subside. I ride with a mixed group of bikers. Our PIO now has a Spyder as does his wife. Both drove Harleys. Seems the BMW riders around here are the unfriendly types. We were doing a charity ride last year and our MC was leading. But a BMW driver decided the wife and I needed to be in the rear. When he found out I was a member of the club leading and wasn't dropping back, he got mad and left. Oh well...

As to the word retarded. We don't like it either. We have a special needs daughter who is not "retarded". The Knights of Columbus do the Tootsie Roll drive nationwide. They have taken that word off their safety vests.

 

[ChasCS]

See the sign and smile

I love rolling into a new small town, and reading,
Truckers, Please refrain from using your engine retarder brakes....

Cracks me up every time, it's wording on signs like that which perpetuates the word being used.
When we see stupid people acting crazy in the roadways, they are commonly called tards.
No harm meant to those with actual mental diseases. It's only slang.

Chas

 

[ARtraveler]

I also have had experience with the "retarded" word. My ex had a special needs daughter and actually worked for an agency that dealt with special needs people and issues. I even had to watch what I said at times, because for some people, the word fires off some real issues and problems.

In most cases, those that use the word are just using it as every day slang. They do not know the issues that those who deal with special needs persons go through. They do not know how lucky they are to not have to deal with it.

I have never taken the word personal, or let the conotations bother me.

 

[spydaman60]

That was a great come-back! And waves and air-kisses are much better than the middle finger. Good on you two! :2thumbs:

although I agree with you whole heartedly, somehow my blown kiss might have turned into an obscene gesture by accident!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

You know what they say about Harleys. 85% of them are still on the road..... The rest made it home!

But seriously. There are bad apples in every basket. I suppose we have our own as well. Take the good ones and leave the rest. Don't let a bad apple take the fun out of your day. Chuckle and move on. There's bound to be a better one down the road.

 

[JerryB]

Hi Dragon,

Re: the local Harley dealer

Is that the shop across 217 from Washington Square?

I was in there about a month ago looking for some gloves.

No one seemed to be interested in making a sale, so I left.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Bob Denman]

But seriously. There are bad apples in every basket. I suppose we have our own as well. Take the good ones and leave the rest. Don't let a bad apple take the fun out of your day. Chuckle and move on. There's bound to be a better one down the road.

:agree: They've won, once you let them ruin a perfectly good day on the Spyder. :shocked:
Let them wallow in their ignorance; just move on to greener pastures!

 

[Pirate looks at --]

I understand

I really didn't take offense at the retarded comment, though I appreciate the perspective from which some of you are coming from, it was a poor choice of words from this person of limited intellect. Interesting my fiancé said the male portion of this couple had no comment at all. Oh well, like I said we did 350 miles that day and had a blast.

 

[jerpinoy]

I always give the :spyder2: wave to all. I just enjoy the ride and if other want to be stupid rather than to have fun ride so be it.:yes:

 

[ironbuttdean]

Another Come Back

Have only had one negative comment. Was coming out of Lowes and a Harley rider mentioned he wouldn't ride if he couldn't ride a real bike. I replied, "Well when you get to be a VA rated disabled vet and my age, they'll let you buy a better ride."

Got an apology and thanks for my service of all things.

 

[frankc]

thank you

Have only had one negative comment. Was coming out of Lowes and a Harley rider mentioned he wouldn't ride if he couldn't ride a real bike. I replied, "Well when you get to be a VA rated disabled vet and my age, they'll let you buy a better ride."

Got an apology and thanks for my service of all things.

you get a thank you from me too:clap:

 

[Oldmanzues]

Us old VA guys have to stick togeather. So many have gone before us.
PGR Mission last night.
Oldmanzues

 

[daveinva]

All kinds of riders do this. I've met friendly sorts on every brand bike, as well as unfriendly (or just indifferent-- *I* don't smile 24/7, doesn't mean I'm not having fun, so I give others the same respect due me).

Heck, I've even met unfriendly *Spyder* riders before. Yup, even they exist, folks.

That said, I will admit that there is one type of comment that stings. I can take the "it's not a motorcycle" comments-- duh, it's not, and neither is an ATV, sled, jetski or any other awesome fun thing to ride.

But when I read other riders write words to the effect, "I think the Spyder is neat, I'll look into getting one once I can't hold up two wheels any longer," for some reason that REALLY peeves me off. For it suggests that the Spyder is only for retirees and the disabled, a "consolation prize" for riders who can't ride REAL bikes anymore.

I'm not even 40, I have ten fingers and ten toes, I know how to ride two wheels (and do! That Ninja in the driveway is funnnn)... and I chose to buy a Spyder, because it's a blast to ride. :thumbup:

 

[ChasCS]

Old friend

The more that read about Kawasaki Ninjas, the more I miss not having mine...

It was a fun bike, but I think the new Spyder has many advantages... YMMV

Chas

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I always give the :spyder2: wave to all. I just enjoy the ride and if other want to be stupid rather than to have fun ride so be it.:yes:

All i know is I have fun riding my not motorcycle :spyder2:, people i meet think it's cool & some want to take a photo. If there are
some who don't like it then i will not let them ride mine.
If i don't know you & don't respect you I really don't care what you say & can never be offended by you. What i am saying to everyone, just enjoy the ride, we know we have the best ride in town & we have fun. :yes: :roflblack: :clap: :cheers: hyea:

P.S. remember when the slingshot comes out we have to tell them it's not a motorcycle but a kickazz fun looking ride

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Not offended

My purpose for starting this thread to express my sense of being offended, but just to tell a story. We always have people tell us how cool our ryde is and they ask for pictures and of course we oblige. I really don't care what other people think, I know I have a blast ryding and have 140000 miles in 1 year. No one can make me feel anything but excited about ryding our RT. :yes::yes: