bluewoo
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Not like we were pay any attention to this guy, he was acting like we should be ashamed and that's not right for any rider to be spoken too like that, at the end he pulls the victim card for some inexplicable reason.:dontknow:
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Mean people suck
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Not like we were pay any attention to this guy, he was acting like we should be ashamed and that's not right for any rider to be spoken too like that, at the end he pulls the victim card for some inexplicable reason.:dontknow:
BajaRon
Well-known member
You can let these kinds of people ruin your day. But only if you voluntarily allow their personal issues to become your own. Being rude is definitely offensive. But it seems that some people are so insecure in their own world. They feel the need to disparage those who have chosen another path. Attacking you is simply an attempt to assuage their own insecurities and bolster their fragile ego.
In the end, it's just a machine. Machines are designed to serve a purpose. There is no perfect ride. There are just machines that are more or less suited to your needs and expectations. If you expect a motorcycle to give you pleasure and enjoyment, then you are very likely to be satisfied.
If you expect it to make you better than the next person. You are surely in for great disappointment.
Ride Safe & Stay Healthy!
In the end, it's just a machine. Machines are designed to serve a purpose. There is no perfect ride. There are just machines that are more or less suited to your needs and expectations. If you expect a motorcycle to give you pleasure and enjoyment, then you are very likely to be satisfied.
If you expect it to make you better than the next person. You are surely in for great disappointment.
Ride Safe & Stay Healthy!
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P.W.
New member
Love this reply!!
bmccaffrey
New member
I just turn my music up louder!!
spyderwing57
Member
It looks like your post brought out many mean people. IMHO.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
From a moderator:
The issues have been solved behind the scenes. And believe it or not, the people involved are all good people. :bowdown:
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spyderwing57
Member
In NY too. Saturday and Sunday all people on all motorcycles were waving. It was very cool.
If he is not wearing colors or a 3-piece patch, ignore him. Otherwise, increase/decrease the distance between you both.
I am NOT a patched MC member, but I have ridden with many. They tend to actually be nicer than the guy you unfortunately experienced. Just my personal experience and limited only to some of the MCs in Oklahoma.
I am NOT a patched MC member, but I have ridden with many. They tend to actually be nicer than the guy you unfortunately experienced. Just my personal experience and limited only to some of the MCs in Oklahoma.
bluewoo
New member
I was an ALR member for around 20 years and I've seen pretty much everything and I agree alot of 1% are really good people. (Don't judge a book by it's cover)
It's over were all good!
Now it's time to put the skies back on!
jaherbst
New member
Why do you people even engage in this kind of behavior. Totally ignore these type of things. Truthfully a lot of you feel a little unmanly riding these things or are very thin skinned. I rode Harleys for 57 years, was patched to the chapter in Seattle and honestly saw very little put downs of anyone. Sure there are the 1% in every group including the Ministry. I have been riding two Spyder's over 7 years and have yet to have anyone say a bad word or make an insane gesture. If you react to a situation then you make yourself part of it and you should not blame anyone but yourself for getting involved.
I for one think Spyder's are the funniest looking things from the back going down the road. Lighten up and ignore. And well we are on the subject of "he didn't wave at me" or he looked at me wrong get over it. I only wave at some depending on how busy I am or if I feel in a good friendly mood. Stop being so self conscious just because you are riding something different. I still ride two wheel BMW's, 4 wheel Mavericks and of course my second Spyder. You bought it, be proud of it, enjoy it and and stop caring about what you perceive to be what anyone else is thinking.
Uncle Jack :joke:
I for one think Spyder's are the funniest looking things from the back going down the road. Lighten up and ignore. And well we are on the subject of "he didn't wave at me" or he looked at me wrong get over it. I only wave at some depending on how busy I am or if I feel in a good friendly mood. Stop being so self conscious just because you are riding something different. I still ride two wheel BMW's, 4 wheel Mavericks and of course my second Spyder. You bought it, be proud of it, enjoy it and and stop caring about what you perceive to be what anyone else is thinking.
Uncle Jack :joke:
I am always puzzled by such behaviour. What do they think of outfits? I had one for years so 3 wheels, not a big deal. The 3 wheels are just in different positions. Is a Harley trike not a motorcycle in their eyes? I can absolute state though those 3 wheels were a lot less stable than the Spyder/Ryker. Wasn't bad though when fully loaded but still no match for Spydey. Any way as stated by others I like to ignore or give them a friendly wave and just continue on.
triplethreat
New member
I started on motorcycles way back in 1971 and grew up in an era where almost everyone on any type of motorcycle gave a wave to anyone else on a motorcycle. Today's climate amongst the motorcycle community has evolved somewhat and not everyone thinks of all motorcycles as a community or brotherhood of like minded riders. I've grown very accustomed over the years of NOT getting waved at because of the increased popularity of Harley riders and especially riders on BMW branded motorcycles. I'm not necessarily picking on these brands per se', but more on the mentality of SOME of the riders on these and other brands. It seems to me that some folks associate "their" brand of motorcycle as "superior" to others and if you are on an "others" brand of bike, you are somehow less of a motorcyclist. For the last 25 plus years my motorcycle style of choice has been Sport Bikes. I've owned mostly Honda sport bikes, but a Suzuki GSX-R-750 was in there as well as a Yamaha FZ09. So in their eyes, I'm not truly a motorcyclist because I don't measure up to their "standards", and ride a bike that is "inferior" because <<<fill in the blank here>>>.....so no wave for me except the occasional "one finger salute". What happened to the days when you could go out and ride and others would wave at you because your were amongst the brotherhood of the riding community? The reason to be on a motorcycle is to be having fun....and honestly I really don't care what brand/style/type of M.C. you are on, if you're having fun and getting some enjoyment out of it, it's all good. Unfortunately, certain brands of motorcycles have become their "status symbol" "hey, I'm better than you", message to the rest of the motorcycle riders, and have lost the meaning of why we ride....but more about what we ride. It's gotten to the point that when I see certain brands approaching me, I will only wave if they do first. Those riders, in my opinion are the ones that are out enjoying their bikes because they are fun and not because they are status symbols. Of course, there are always exceptions to what I just stated, but generally speaking, I will just continue to enjoy "my ride" on whatever I'm riding.....and if they wave, I'll wave, if they don't, so be it. I'm not out there to show my status, I'm out there to enjoy the ride, have some fun, and continue to do what I love doing....for as long as I can. Next year will be the 1/2 century mark for me on motorcycles and God willing, it will be more to come! Stay safe, enjoy the ride, and be comfortable in your own skin no matter what you are riding.
easysuper
Active member
Very well said Jack, clearly the two wheeler has a mental problem and responding to someone like this is like throwing gas on a fire and showing light on ones own insecurities, my wife and I both ride our own RTL’s and have over 100k miles of touring logged , life is just too short to live someone else’s life.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
So far, no one has posted the who, why, what's of waving though. :roflblack:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
No, no, no, no....:bowdown: :bowdown: :roflblack: :roflblack:
WisconsinDavid
Member
I laugh at them I say, "Yeah, but you can't put a mowing deck on yours and earn beer money like I can!" That usually gets even the stonefaced to laugh. As a former Harley rider, I never looked down on any other motorcycle brand or type. They all allow a person to enjoy the wind. When I'm on tours now, I'm in a group with 2 harley ultras, one indian bagger and me. Guess which bikes get the most interest? Either the spyder or the indian, since my friend works for them and always shows up with a brand new one from the stable to try out. 
We always have to pause to do a first oil change on whatever he brings.
We always have to pause to do a first oil change on whatever he brings.
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