My Harley Attitude 2 cents

[Bob Denman]

Just making sure! :2thumbs:
We wouldn't want any "Mower Snobbery", to infiltrate our lifestyles! nojoke

 

[Spyder Tony]

When my brother and I were at Spyderfest this year, we rode most of the time with me in the lead and him a ways behind. I was on my RT and he was on his Suzuki VStrom. One day he remarked that all the other Spyder ryders always waved at me but very few waved at him. Even though I am the older brother he has been riding as long as I have which is more than 50 years. He remarked that he thought that Spyder ryders as a group seemed to be more stuck up than any other group of riders he had encountered on the road, but went on to say that off the Spyders and on foot everyone seemed to be very friendly. Do we have less control over our rides than others so that we need both hands on the bars, I don't think so. I don't know what all this means, but I have been trying harder to wave at everybody ever since than.

I have also noticed that on our Spyder group rydes (12-15 spyders) only a small number wave to the 2-wheelers. I wave to them all, but don't always get the wave back. I have wondered if the 2 wheelers' reluctance to wave has been the result of having been snubbed by a Spyder (or other similar 3-wheeler) previously. I know that I am sometimes reluctant to give the wave again after having passed a group of 2-wheelers without a single wave in return. But, each time the Motorcycle Gods restore my faith by presenting me with a road full of 2-wheelers that give the courtesy wave...leading me to conclude that I should not let a few bad apples spoil the bunch:yes:

 

[frankc]

wave

I have also noticed that on our Spyder group rydes (12-15 spyders) only a small number wave to the 2-wheelers. I wave to them all, but don't always get the wave back. I have wondered if the 2 wheelers' reluctance to wave has been the result of having been snubbed by a Spyder (or other similar 3-wheeler) previously. I know that I am sometimes reluctant to give the wave again after having passed a group of 2-wheelers without a single wave in return. But, each time the Motorcycle Gods restore my faith by presenting me with a road full of 2-wheelers that give the courtesy wave...leading me to conclude that I should not let a few bad apples spoil the bunch:yes:

I live in ga. but ride a lot in al. every body waves in al. no matter if its a car, truck or bike maybe its just a state thing:gaah:

 

[ARtraveler]

It was a couple years back when the Bike Bandit thing was originally posted, we gave the company a real good flaming. There was talk about boycotting the company, etc.

Not sure of any positive results and the statements made only fired up both sides and IMO, did not do anything constructive.

We have also had a few early reviews of the :spyder2: that harbored on ludicrous. Written by people that did not have a clue. They also had their time in the limelight. That too, has passed.

 

[Mexican]

Yup, lots of folks on riding mowers doing their ditches, yards, lawns, etc in farm country!

I do the same every time:clap:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

I have also noticed that on our Spyder group rydes (12-15 spyders) only a small number wave to the 2-wheelers. I wave to them all, but don't always get the wave back. I have wondered if the 2 wheelers' reluctance to wave has been the result of having been snubbed by a Spyder (or other similar 3-wheeler) previously. I know that I am sometimes reluctant to give the wave again after having passed a group of 2-wheelers without a single wave in return. But, each time the Motorcycle Gods restore my faith by presenting me with a road full of 2-wheelers that give the courtesy wave...leading me to conclude that I should not let a few bad apples spoil the bunch:yes:

All bikes get a waive from both of us, it's just fun.

 

[Oldmanzues]

Sonny on a HONDA??? :shocked:
This is worth looking into!

EDIT: I wonder if there's more to it, than this? :dontknow:

http://www.dabelly.com/features/feature74.htm

It was a long time ago, in the 50's era. I would not say he was exactly mellow then.

In this interview, he said, one thing that really stuck out. Many people OWN Harleys, instead of many people ride Harley. Just for fun, think about what people say, I ride a _________ as opposed to I own _________.
Oldmanzues

 

[TXSHOTGUN]

I love to ride and i will ride all year except Icy rds, mybe chains on my new Spyder will change that. Anywho I have a harley trike, a vulcan Nomad and now a RT when one breaks down I can still ride!!!

 

[OwnerOfHarriet]

well, if this posting by the Bike Bandit was a couple of years ago, there was enough outcry just a couple of weeks ago that the author did his ho hum apology --

 

[ARtraveler]

well, if this posting by the Bike Bandit was a couple of years ago, there was enough outcry just a couple of weeks ago that the author did his ho hum apology --

The subject was resurrected on 4/26/14 but I know we also covered this way back.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...rve-any-of-our-business&highlight=bike+bandit

I did a search and cannot find it in the threads any longer. I am thinking this first surfaced in 2010/2011 or so. The thread actually got pretty hot and heavy. It may have been deleted. No idea why the subject came up again. You would think they would have learned their lesson the first time around.

I have never bought from them myself, and would not now if they are still printing trash.

 

[ThreeWheels]

Sonny on a HONDA??? :shocked:
This is worth looking into!

EDIT: I wonder if there's more to it, than this? :dontknow:

http://www.dabelly.com/features/feature74.htm

http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/v...y-talk/86374-sonny-barger-prefers-hondas.html

 

[Chief-J]

Will Harley Riders stop waving at Harley Riders next Spring when the Harley V-Rod Reverse Trike Kit hits the street?

Who cares? Just ride and be happy you are on this side of the dirt.

 

[Commander]

Attitude

The way I see it is that we all have ATTITUDES.... We are all proud of our rides. It all depends on how we use our attitude.. Showing respect to the other rider is a large part of it.

Anyone who does not, does not deserve my business.

 

[ahh-cool]

wave commercial

 

[Bob Denman]

How come the boaters have it figured out so well? :dontknow:
Maybe I'll start waving at them! :thumbup:

 

[OwnerOfHarriet]

The way I see it is that we all have ATTITUDES.... We are all proud of our rides. It all depends on how we use our attitude.. Showing respect to the other rider is a large part of it.

Anyone who does not, does not deserve my business.

I must be the only one, I don't wave because I am proud of my ride, I wave because I am proud I ride.

 

[jaherbst]

Much ado about nothing!

Jack

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I always wave with 3 fingers to all. I feel to be a good ambassador to all riders by just waving.:yes::yes::yes::yes:

:agree::agree:

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

I'll flash "Y" to passing Spyder-riders...
(Hand up: Thumb and pinkie out!)

 

[easysuper]

Wave

I wave at ALL riders and I get a wave back or not , their issue not mine , I have gotten more wave backs from Harley riders then not and that does not surprise me as most of us ride because we love it a feel the connection with other riders .