Other Bikers

[Campverdefela]

Believe it or not, most other riders, especially Harley riders, have been both supportive and interested. I've even had a group of Harley riders follow me off the Interstate to a gas station, to ask questions and take a peek. Must be you just hit a bad day. Don't sweat it, children will be children.

Same with me, and BTW why not just class up and smoke hand rolled cigars coupled with a good single malt, well....slice of heaven.

 

[ABQ_Spyderman]

Don't sweat it Bytemi. For every 100 "ooh's and ahh's" you get there will be 1 jealous idiot who never left a middle-school mentality of "if I don't understand it then I must hate it". The best comment I ever got was from a Harley dude that was asking me questions right after I first got my Spyder. I told him I was curious as to how the 2-wheel community would respond to the Spyder. His response? "Riding is riding, man." That little quote stuck with me. And he's right. Anyone else...well, I just feel bad for them. They're small-minded bullies, and I pity them.

Keep enjoying the ride!

--ABQ

 

[5PYD3R]

I agree with everyone else, dont sweat the small stuff and ride! I am 24 and own one. You can imagine how much crap I get from people being so young and not having a rocket or a "real bike." I have never been one to "hop on the band wagon" and I will never hop on the HD band wagon. My brother and two friends (one who owns an HD) gave me crap for it and changed their tune quick once they rode it. My brother loves riding it! With the awesome ppl on this forum and others out there on the spyder, we are not hoping on the band wagon, we are making it for others! LOL

 

[Smokinspyder]

I have encountered that kind of stupidity before . When we are face to face I ask them what makes the Harley sooo special, and when they have nothing to say except its a harley . I laugh and say hmm so its what your riding not that your riding . Nice brotherhood/Sisterhood. and I go about my business . Its not all the Harley riders that are like that there are id say about 85% of them who think the spyder is cool and agree that its that your out riding and thats the important part. Dont worry most of that 15% are weekend warriors who will one day be on a tryke of some kind so the last laugh is on them . Im sorry you have to deal with that kind of prejudice/ stupidity , Ride what you want and ryde it . Who cares what they think . Sorry If I am singling out Harley bikers but from what I gather if its not the "Harley way " its no way . Turn the other cheek and ride away while everyone is lookin at your bike and not theres ... Maybe its that 15% are just jealous !!!!!

 

[boborgera]

I agree with everyone else, dont sweat the small stuff and ride! I am 24 and own one. You can imagine how much crap I get from people being so young and not having a rocket or a "real bike." I have never been one to "hop on the band wagon" and I will never hop on the HD band wagon. My brother and two friends (one who owns an HD) gave me crap for it and changed their tune quick once they rode it. My brother loves riding it! With the awesome ppl on this forum and others out there on the spyder, we are not hoping on the band wagon, we are making it for others! LOL

To tell the truth when i had my Spyder i loved the crap people ''tried'' to lay on me. More than a few walked away talking to himself after talking to me. Once this guy comes over to me and asking questions, But i could tell by the ''smug'' look on his face where this was going, His parting shot was i think I'll get one of ''these'' ''things'' for my wife, So without hesitation i said you should i took her for a ride the other day and she loved it. He just walked away shaking his head, But i think i planted a seed in his head.:roflblack:

 

[Yazz]

Doesn't matter what you ride, someone is going to diss you. Had it happen on a couple of occasions when riding my HD.

Looking into my crystal ball... I see a group of riders... wearing new HD logo leathers... at least one has paper tags on his bike... picking on a Lady ryder... to make themselves feel... more manly...? :shocked:...

 

[bignose13]

I love this..gonna send to my Harley Friends right now :roflblack:

 

[Sarge707]

Great Video, Especially when he starts describing the Harley Chicks, near the end!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[5PYD3R]

To tell the truth when i had my Spyder i loved the crap people ''tried'' to lay on me. More than a few walked away talking to himself after talking to me. Once this guy comes over to me and asking questions, But i could tell by the ''smug'' look on his face where this was going, His parting shot was i think I'll get one of ''these'' ''things'' for my wife, So without hesitation i said you should i took her for a ride the other day and she loved it. He just walked away shaking his head, But i think i planted a seed in his head.:roflblack:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: I bet he loved that!

 

[Tierhog]

I have had more of a positive experience from HDrs than super sport bikes.... In fact, a few Craigslist listings are begging for a trade with cash for our Spyders....
It's envy.. Pure and simple. I'd smoke most Harley's.... And they know it, and although the supersports might hit 200... Giving up 60mph more and gaining comfort and storage....
It's clear envy...
I would have told him he overpaid for that hunk of **** and it obviously bothers him or he wouldn't have made the trip to talk a bunch of smack.

 

[retread]

The first thing to understand is that there are two types of people with motorcycles. The larger group rides for the joy and relaxation of the ride. The other group needs a social crutch, and generally obnoxious attitude to shore up their self esteem, the word "posers" comes to mind.

john

 

[michigal]

Harley Snobs

Unfortunately, we too have encountered some "Harley snobs". Mostly, they berate us because our bikes aren't "American-made". Hubby rides a Honda, which they call a rice burner. BUT, we've both encountered many broken down Harleys on our rides and we always stop to see if we can offer assistance.

Both of my brothers ride Harley's and both LOVE my sypder, but I can't ride with my oldest brothers group because we don't have Harleys. What I find really ironic in all of the "American-made" BS is that NOT ONE ITEM OF HARLEY DAVIDSON CLOTHING, GEAR, ETC. IS MADE IN THE UNITED STATES!! It is for that reason that I refuse to buy any Harley Davidson gear.

Anyway, enjoy your rydes and don't let these narrow-minded fools ruin your fun. Most of the people I encounter think it is really cool...one gal even got out of her car at the light and came up to me to ask where she could buy one...another time, I heard the woman in the passenger seat of the car next to me tell her boyfriend...oh my God, that's a woman on that cool bike. And a lot of times, I get a huge smile and a thumbs up. I smile back, nod and drive on.

 

[Mr. White]

Living two miles from a huge HD dealership, I have a ball with these guys. I go there a couple of Saturdays a month as they have a hoot, free food, soda, demos, etc. They always come over to BR1 and ask many questions. Most are straight forward about how I like it etc. The usual if you will. I tell them it lets me ride with my bad knee (out of the Korean War). I say "I hate it, I don't like the power steering, it is too precise. The ABS stops so well that my group, the Hill Country Road Riders, make me ride in the back because in a panic stop, the guys in the back would run over me....

I tell them the stability control has saved my bacon twice and works so quickly I can not react...just ride along. I also don't like not having a "beep, beep" when I am in reverse....and my back up light scare folks behind me....and I have broken two belts doing wheelies...

A group of the San Antonio Sport Bike riders crowded around me in Bandera, TX and one asked "What the H... is that?" I told him "I came from Alaska and put wheels on my ski mobile when I came south"....his friends hooted him....Another, with a Kawi ZX10 said "how fast is it?" I said "I can smoke you 0-20!" Another said "Dad, wanta ride with us?" I said "Dad?, how old is your grandfather?" He said 74, I said I am 79 so please call me Granddad.....they fell on the ground laughing.

They got real quite when I hiked my right leg over BR1 and my .357 fell out of my belt on to the ground....I don't know why....(they did not see my backup .380 in my ankle holster.)

I thanked them and said I would ride with them another day. They waved and rode off. I did not ride with them because several weeks ago, I was running about 75+ west of San Antonio and this group passed me and I thought my engine had stopped....they run hot....


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[Boriken]

As of this time all the "Real Bikers" that I have encountered only had praises and questions about my spyder. First when I had my '09 Phantom and now with my '11 RTS.

There are no local spyder ryders in my area so the majority of my contacts are HD and Honda owners. I even patronize the so called biker bars and never had anything negative said about the spyder, like I mentioned before only questions about handling, safety, gas milege, cost, etc. and praises about the looks of the machine. But as others have mentioned before, just ignore them and enjoy the ryde to the fullest.

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

My Kind of guy

Big Red 1, you are my kind of guy. My hat is off to you and I hope I am still riding when I reach your age.
As for all those dummies with the insults, well they just don't know what they are missing.:spyder2: Love

 

[Jester]

Harleys and Spyders

I ride with my fraternity brothers in several different areas of the country. Back in 2010, I was the first to acquire a Spyder. Last weekend, I met 20 of my friends in Lafayette, Louisiana. Lo and behold, we had THREE RTs and only two Harley Trikes:hun:. The other fifteen were mostly various Harley conventional bikes. The Spyders garnered all the attention. The fact that most of us are 60 plus probably contributes to their popularity:yes:. It seems that we are getting accepted by the mainstream bikes more everyday!

 

[SPYD1]

BR1 for President!!!!

 

[epiphysis]

my other bike is a Honda....I get a lot of "rice burner"comments from Harley riders...then I ask them how many miles they have on their bikes.....usually not too many.....I have 45,000 (it's an 06)...and it's my first bike.....so, unlike them, I use my bike instead of having it for driveway jewelry! and I plan on doing the same with my Spyder! when I point out that 53%of their "American" bike was made out of the U.S.A....they are usually not sure what to say.....I bet them that they could not find more aftermarket parts made in the U.S.A. in any Harley store than I could find made elsewhere...then I ask them what car they drive.......turns out my ride burner was made in the U.S.A., in Marysville, Oh, and my wife's Honda Ridgeline was also.....and I bet their car was not........when people open their big fat mouths, they should know their facts!!!!

 

[Mr. White]

Big Red 1, you are my kind of guy. My hat is off to you and I hope I am still riding when I reach your age.
As for all those dummies with the insults, well they just don't know what they are missing.:spyder2: Love

Grandpa, I did not start riding until 1948 and will continue as long as I can get on BR1. I just bought a two step ladder. When I can't pull my gimp right leg over the saddle, I will climb up on my ladder and hop on BR1. My wife of 53 years said "You might fall off of that stupid ladder, I will hike your leg over the saddle. Now all you have to do is find one of your useless riding buddies to help you when you stop to pee." What a gal.

I will ride as long as I have a motorcycle license and feel safe enough not to kill myself or others, and that is going to be a while....

 

[Farmboy]

I can relate! I sort of ran with The Boozefighter Motorcycle Club (BFMC) in Kansas, and some here in Arkansas. I was pledging to become a member. Got my Spyder last june and has been tormented ever seance. Now I just ride with friends and my wife. Dont let it bother you!! Great support on here, Great bunch of people. I to had to vent on here and I thank you all for it. Here is my post on the subject

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?36641-BIG-BOY-PANTY-S

YOU ARE NOW A SPYDER LOVER! Do what you want, where you want, how you want!