Is that a girls bike ?

[SpyderDen]

So, today I'm out for a ride,I stop at a light and a HD pulls us beside me.
he looks over at me and says " is that a girls bike " I look at him for a second and I say " it must be,your daddy let me take it for a ride " he smiled and the light changed he took off and a few seconds down the road he must of realized what I said,his brake light came on and he was flipping me the bird.
i loved it. :yes::yes::yes:

had a similar experience here in FL a while back. Sitting at a stoplight and the guy next to me (in a pickup) says ....I had two of those Spyders in less than six months and finally traded for a HD. I said I know ....not everyone can handle one.

 

[jerpinoy]

I have a riding buddy who have HD triglide and our wives enjoy our rides. Lets ignore other riders who only think just themselves.

 

[mindman]

Awesome answer! Gotta remember that one

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Genet]

LEEB,

I'm probably the only one, but, I took it as just the opposite from everyone else. The OP admitted he was the daddy's you know what.

of course you did.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

it's amazing when i read stuff like this, i have never had anyone say any type of derogatory remark ever about
my little :spyder2: whether it be from other riders of all types or just regular people.
My mom lover my bike so it must be cool.

 

[SpyderDon]

I quite frankly don't care what other folks think of my ryde. I'm a Legion Rider, consequently I ryde with any make of motorcycle. We do participate in local events and there is always a representation of just about ever make and model of bike. I have had very few negative comments, usually in joking around type. I have also noticed that over the years, I've been on one of these for going on 5 years, attitudes have changed. Not only are Spyeders more accepted but trikes in general, just my opinion. I don't know how many folks have come up to me and said I'm not ready yet but I can see myself on one of those in the future.


Like everything else, not all HD riders fit into the negative group, just saying...

 

[Bob Denman]

Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because they just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner's manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can't tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back, he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They're too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.

Top Ten Reasons Why Gold Wing Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 400 miles have made it difficult to raise arm.
7. Reflection from etched windshield momentarily blinded him.
6. The espresso machine just finished.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stockbroker and accessories dealer.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.

Top 10 Reasons Sport bikers Don't Wave:
10. They have not been riding long enough to know they're supposed to.
9. They're going too fast to have time enough to register the movement and respond.
8. You weren't wearing bright enough gear.
7. If they stick their arm out going that fast they'll rip it out of the socket.
6. They're too occupied with trying to get rid of their chicken strips.
5. They look way too cool with both hands on the bars or they don't want to unbalance themselves while standing on the tank.
4. Their skin tight-Kevlar-ballistic-nylon-kangaroo-leather suits prevent any position other than fetal.
3. Raising an arm allows bugs into the armholes of their tank tops.
2. It's too hard to do one-handed stoppies.
1. They were too busy slipping their flip-flop back on.

Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Your bike isn't weird enough looking to justify acknowledgment.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced.
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.T

op Ten Reasons Why Dual Sport Riders Don't Wave Back
10. Vibration of knobby tires prevented the rider from taking his hand off the bars.
9. MX style safety gear was too bright to see you wave.
8. His front fender prevents you seeing him wave back.
7. Was too busy configuring his GPS/Enduro Roll/FishFinder.
6. His rain/wind/thorn/bug/bird proof thousand-dollar jacket won't allow it.
5. Was too busy re-arranging his 500 pounds of soft-sided luggage.
4. Doesn't recognize a wave in any language other than German.
3. Too busy splitting lanes/filtering through traffic.
2. One handed wheelies are not easy.
1. On single-track trails you stop, not wave.

Top Ten Reasons Why Spyder Ryders Don't Wave Back
10. They'll NEVER be able to find the horn or turnsignal again, if they move their hand on the grip.
9. They keep a "Death Grip" on the bars in case of the dreaded DPS failure.
8. They were too busy trying to figure out how to change playlists on their I-Pod.
7. They were "Bluetoothing" with their dealer regarding the latest farkle delivery.
6. They couldn't find the "Auto-Wave" Button. (Hey; It's a Limited!)
5. Their passenger was distracting them with some nonsense about "Having to stop for a break"...
4. You weren't riding a REVERSE trike!
3. They were trying to remember the best way to cross Nebraska. (Answer: while asleep, in the back of a van!)
2. They were too terrified to take their eyes off of the display; lest the dreaded "Orange Screen of Death" make an appearance.
1. You crossed paths while they were setting the cruise control, changing the voice on their GPS, raising the windshield, and changing the volume on the radio.

 

[dmdahnert]

Riding down in Great Smokies National Park

Met many HD riders while riding in the Smokies and was surprised to get the "down low bird flying" from a couple of HD riders. I take it with a grain of salt and hope their bodies never wear out on them like mine is starting too. Yep, could have gone with an HD trike but had both HD riders and others tell me to stay away from them. Me, I'm totally happy with my 2010 RT and after 2100 miles including Tail of the Dragon, The Rattler and parts of the Moonshine 28 as well as the BRP and Cherohola Parkway and returning home, well I'm ready for the next ride!

 

[Tazzel]

I have had a few HD riders pass me on the highway really close ( 6 inches or less) don’t know what you call it but I think its a form of disrespect.

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that it's just a moron with bad depth-perception, and pee-poor riding skills...
Don't read too much into it; they ain't worth it! :thumbup:

 

[ChasCS]

Which way did he go?

Let's get a posse together, and round up all them bums...

Globe trot, hunting down them darn Spyder haters and other disrespectful types as well. ;-)

Chas

 

[hogrider46]

I, for one, don't believe

this really happened to the OP. Posting crap like this just to start some bulls__t to get attention is just wrong and these type of posts shouldn't be allowed. If this actually did happen to the OP, which I seriously doubt, his supposed answer or come back too "Is that a girls bike?" and mentioning the guys father proves to me his standards and respect for others is even lower than the HD rider's.
JMHO.

 

[wyliec]

this really happened to the OP. Posting crap like this just to start some bulls__t to get attention is just wrong and these type of posts shouldn't be allowed. If this actually did happen to the OP, which I seriously doubt, his supposed answer or come back too "Is that a girls bike?" and mentioning the guys father proves to me his standards and respect for others is even lower than the HD rider's.
JMHO.

I agree; but, who is to say what really happened. As loud as most Harley's are, I'm not sure what you can or cannot hear, especially wearing a helmet. Of course, I have no idea the type of helmet the OP was wearing or how loudly the HD guy was speaking.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: relax; dude...
It's only Monday... You'll be in an Ambulance by Thursday, if you don't lighten up a bit!


"this really happened to the OP. Posting crap like this just to start some bulls__t to get attention is just wrong and these type of posts shouldn't be allowed. If this actually did happen to the OP, which I seriously doubt, his supposed answer or come back too "Is that a girls bike?" and mentioning the guys father proves to me his standards and respect for others is even lower than the HD rider's. "

 

[wyliec]

:shocked: relax; dude...
It's only Monday... You'll be in an Ambulance by Thursday, if you don't lighten up a bit!

It's best to relieve the pressure in the pressure cooker by saying what's on your mind. It could be his form of relaxation. If you keep it bottled up, you might end up in an ambulance.

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that it's pretty clear what's on his mind...

 

[ChasCS]

Oh be good..

You can not fault others for what they ride. ;-)

Nothing like throwing gas on a very small fire...

Weeee, away I go.

Chas

 

[Bob Denman]

Chas,
Is that a GIRL's car??? :joke:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

While i was en-route to the Owners Event in Colorado, i misjudged the distance to the next fuel stop and ran out of fuel (I had extra fuel in my trailer) and while i was stopped on the side of the road refueling, three Harley riders pulled up to check and see if i needed any help.


It is not what you ride, it's that you ride, i believe that there is a true brotherhood of bikers out there on the road.


Cruzr Joe