Spyder at bike night

[Bob Denman]

Let's all keep in mind that Spydaman60's new F-3 just took "Best Bike" down at the Chatterbox bike night, and there were over 150 bikes in attendance! :thumbup:

 

[ARCTIC]

I get lots of stares when I go to the bike night too. I totally understand it though. Spyders are a rare sighting around here and they're actually pretty ugly looking.

 

[ARtraveler]

Personally, I have never had any HD hard core people disrespect my :spyder2:'s. Have received nods of approval, and close looks.

We went into a roadhouse for lunch one Saturday. There were about 10 or so HD's parked in front. We went in as usual, and found the local contingent of Hells Angels--patches and all.

They were in the bar and could see our bikes and our riding vests with pins, etc. I thought we may be in a bit of trouble. No problem, they left us alone. They finished their drinks before us, and gave us a look over as they were leaving. We received a couple nods, which we returned. A couple of the riders actually went and gave our :ani29:'s a good look over before they left.

For those who are technical, we are careful not to put patches in the "gang way." No main patch with top rocker and bottom rocker. 1% clubs get offended over that subject.

 

[Commander]

I did not buy my Spyder to be a part of a group, be accepted or to show off (well maybe show off a little). I bought it because I like it, think it is cool and my wife and I enjoy riding together.

 

[Buggy]

I loved my HD...it was a thing of beauty in my eyes. It was all about the bike not about The Wanna Be 1%ers in their biker uniforms. I have back paddled my HD in reverse more miles then many of them have gone forward. Now a careless cage driver ended my two wheel days. My Spyder has filled the void and enriched my life. I too got snubbed at a local bike night. I just smiled too myself and road off into the sunset. I forgive them for their self centred ignorance.

 

[Oldmanzues]

Most real riders do not care what you ride, but if you ride. The ones that get are the "hardcore the ride 2 k a year, usually but not always Harley and some Wing riders. I had one"hardcore"(Harley) a couple years ago tell me the Spyder was a sissy bike and no real biker would ever ride one. A guy walking with, I knew said, You had think about that. I know Bob, he probably rode more miles last month they you did last year. We rode on New Years Day, Then to top it off, he said check speedometer, His Two year old Spyder has three times the mileage, your 10 year old HOG has. Enjoy your ride and ignore the twits as most above say
Oldmanzues

 

[PistonBlown]

Weekend warrior Harley riders look down on anything that is faster, handles better or is more reliable than a Harley. So by definition the only bike they look up to is a 1970's Puch Maxi (though not the Luxe model as that's a bit quick)

Enjoy your Spyder and remember they are obviously having to compensate for some other deficiency.

 

[chasmyer]

Last week a group of us went out and escorted a group of roughly 70+ riders on their way to Rolling Thunder. We escorted them through town ending at the VFW for a BBQ for them. After I finished backing up my RT into a parking spot an HD rider with his wife ask me if it was difficult riding in reverse all the time because of the two wheels in front. I told them no it's way to fast to ride forward. We all laughed and went in and had a bite to eat. Just stay positive, enjoy the great ride on your Spyder. Every day there are more of us!!

Weekend warrior Harley riders look down on anything that is faster, handles better or is more reliable than a Harley. So by definition the only bike they look up to is a 1970's Puch Maxi (though not the Luxe model as that's a bit quick)

Enjoy your Spyder and remember they are obviously having to compensate for some other deficiency.