Last summer my wife and I went 2 up on a 4 hour round trip with a friend who was riding a harley. On the way home he says that he needs to hurry home and if we don't want to keep up that would be fine. I tucked in behind him and we rode at about 80 mph home. When we got to the first set of lights in Saskatoon he waves me up and says " Man that thing goes pretty good". I smiled and said " yea it goes ok but I thought you said you were in a hurry". Since then we ride together on a regular basis.
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Idiot commenting on my Spyder!
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Cruzr Joe
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Jimboregon
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An old Harley dude? Bet he can't keep up with your three wheeled "car"! Even the young Harley boys can't keep up with mine!!
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Jeriatric
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Perfect line. :doorag:
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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you could have told him we all can't ride harley's, some of us aren't into chinese parts.
Why do you all get your panties in a bunch when someone teases you about riding a Spyder? Why would you even care?
I have both a Spyder and a Harley (as well as a few others). I've been teased on both and tease others to. Laugh and ride on. Ride what you want to ride, but why take it so personally? Life is WAY to short to care...
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I have both a Spyder and a Harley (as well as a few others). I've been teased on both and tease others to. Laugh and ride on. Ride what you want to ride, but why take it so personally? Life is WAY to short to care...
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Tazzel
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Guess it is the same reason why some bikers cant refrain from making comments. When someone is yelling across two rows of cars to "tease" you, it fails to be funny. I did laugh it off but when he persisted, yelling out 5 comments I ran out of cheeks.
When you feed the trolls of aggression you lose...instantly. Better to just ride on and not take it personally. Thicker skin. Or be quicker witted and be able to dish it out x10. Sometimes that's fun too.
I make fun of RT riders from time to time because most of them are OLD and slow.
While it is most often true, it isn't meant as a personal attack. It's just a bit of poking fun as we all share the same sport.I have to be honest though, most Spyder riders are right up there with BMW riders as for getting all tweaked when someone pokes fun of their ride. Just relax and ride on, it's all good.
Vader
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I wonder..
If he looked like a Harley dude, was he in fact one. I have met my fair share of riders..of all shapes and sizes. First street bike I ever rode was a Harley. But personally, I would have asked what he rode, then tried to point out the uniqueness of my GS. Then I probably would have pointed out that I ride it because of my disability, the fact that I have met a great group of people who ride all sorts of bikes that have no issue with what I ride. Also that my registration says "MOT" and thats what it is..a motorcycle. As well as that BRP/Can Am helps out the Road Warriors who have been providing great men and women the ability to travel across this great country, the same country they fought for, and through BRP's generosity they can do so.
That usually leads to conversations about years riding, different bikes, places traveled etc. BUT, there are some who just dont get it..never will get it..and that, that is sad.
If he looked like a Harley dude, was he in fact one. I have met my fair share of riders..of all shapes and sizes. First street bike I ever rode was a Harley. But personally, I would have asked what he rode, then tried to point out the uniqueness of my GS. Then I probably would have pointed out that I ride it because of my disability, the fact that I have met a great group of people who ride all sorts of bikes that have no issue with what I ride. Also that my registration says "MOT" and thats what it is..a motorcycle. As well as that BRP/Can Am helps out the Road Warriors who have been providing great men and women the ability to travel across this great country, the same country they fought for, and through BRP's generosity they can do so.
That usually leads to conversations about years riding, different bikes, places traveled etc. BUT, there are some who just dont get it..never will get it..and that, that is sad.
Bob Denman
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:agree:
But the ones that I REALLY like to stick it to, are the Poseurs! :clap:
But the ones that I REALLY like to stick it to, are the Poseurs! :clap:
jaherbst
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Here we go " Harley Bashing" again. Not saying this is one but a lot of people make up these kind of stories that just ain't true. I think it is the inner libido fighting with the writers conscience that he may be a lesser man riding anything that is not two wheels. This makes him hyper sensitive to a crusty Harley rider that is probably a really nice guy and just wants to make conversation and gain a friend.
If this is true you should have stopped and taken time to strike up a conversation and joshed around with the guy. Only you allow someone to make you angry. It's not him but your lack of control or your predisposed attitude about people like this that you let get under your skin. Think about it!
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acpd22
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I like many others on this site are probably former Harley owners. As for me I totaled mine out last October when I hit a deer. After trying to line up a deal on a new 2017 Ultra Classic, they would not go where I wanted them to. So, I saved about $6000.00 and that's just in price. Saved a whole lot more in finance charges and bought my 2016 Spyder F3 Limited. My only gripe is the cost of the freaking backrests. The tires are cheaper, other accessories are moderately priced. I feel I did very well making the transition. People ask me all the time when they see me on it, how I like it, I tell them I love it and should have gotten one years ago.:doorag:
I like many others on this site are probably former Harley owners. As for me I totaled mine out last October when I hit a deer. After trying to line up a deal on a new 2017 Ultra Classic, they would not go where I wanted them to. So, I saved about $6000.00 and that's just in price. Saved a whole lot more in finance charges and bought my 2016 Spyder F3 Limited. My only gripe is the cost of the freaking backrests. The tires are cheaper, other accessories are moderately priced. I feel I did very well making the transition. People ask me all the time when they see me on it, how I like it, I tell them I love it and should have gotten one years ago.:doorag:
Bob Denman
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:agree: You ride: that's all that matters. :clap:
And if you let some fool upset you: that's on YOU! nojoke
And if you let some fool upset you: that's on YOU! nojoke
Firefly
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It's simply not worth engaging such people.. and you never know who's a carrying a gun these days... tons of crazies out there.... many are easy to spot with red ball caps on.... but otherwise it's hard to tell.
I remember when I demoed a Spyder in 2007 when they did the demo tour with the prototypes. This HD guy showed up who I'm sure was of the opinion that no one was ever as much of a bad ass as he was. He starts in about how this isn't a MC, it's a snowmobile on wheels, etc. My comment was "so why are you here for the demo?". He just said he was curious, but if you rode up to a certain biker bar on one of these you'd get your ass beat. You know the kind of guy.
So he takes a demo ride and comes back with the biggest smile ever.. he couldn't contain it... but he still claimed it wasn't a real MC and he'd never buy one.
Back then they let us take real demos... we did burnouts and beat the $%^& out of them.
The next year after I got my 2008 GS I was out for a ride with some friends and we stopped at the exact biker bar he mentioned. Not only did I NOT get my ass beat, I drew a crowd outside as the bar crowd came out to check my ride out.
I remember when I demoed a Spyder in 2007 when they did the demo tour with the prototypes. This HD guy showed up who I'm sure was of the opinion that no one was ever as much of a bad ass as he was. He starts in about how this isn't a MC, it's a snowmobile on wheels, etc. My comment was "so why are you here for the demo?". He just said he was curious, but if you rode up to a certain biker bar on one of these you'd get your ass beat. You know the kind of guy.
So he takes a demo ride and comes back with the biggest smile ever.. he couldn't contain it... but he still claimed it wasn't a real MC and he'd never buy one.
Back then they let us take real demos... we did burnouts and beat the $%^& out of them.
The next year after I got my 2008 GS I was out for a ride with some friends and we stopped at the exact biker bar he mentioned. Not only did I NOT get my ass beat, I drew a crowd outside as the bar crowd came out to check my ride out.
ARtraveler
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:agree: I have always liked "big iron" and have owned a 2000 cc Vulcan Twin--the biggest production TWIN made. I did look at and test a Triumph triple (2300 cc) but the torque on that one even scared me.
Saying that, I add I have no problem with what kind of bike anyone rides. Better to ride, than not. :yes:
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