Too "cool" Harley rider

[trikermutha]

I ride in full black leather..Same as when I had the HOG... Doesn't stop me from riding as long as I am warm and comfortable..Wear/ride whatever you like..:thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

........ Heck, I even wave to mopeds. [emoji106]

Me too!!....[emoji38] [emoji38] [emoji23] [emoji23]



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[Mazo EMS2]

You sound just like one of the guys you are ragging on.

Easy to miss sarcasm online I guess...:joke:

 

[NorCalBud]

Had a little chuckle while ago. Was out on the RT on an errand and pulled up beside a Sportster. He was going straight and I was turning left and we both were stuck at the light. I noticed he didn't want to acknowledge me, you know how some of those riders are, but he kept glancing at the bike out of the corner of his eye. Just before the light turned I looked over and hollered at him that his left turn signal was on. He looked at me, never said a word and rode off. I noticed that he turned his signal off. I thought, you know it's really hard to be cool when you pull a rookie mistake like a turn signal....<GRIN>

At least our TS cancellers work most of time!!

Doc, I enjoyed this story!
I know I've had more than my share if similar experiences with "those riders" who are afraid to acknowledge the existence of a Spyder or God Forbid...Let you pass them! :yikes:Almost like they would lose their right to ride if they did. It just makes me smile!
It's nice that you took the high road and represented us well.
Thank you!

 

[Rogue Hawk]

Was it this guy?

 

[tehrlich]

I don't know if I'm unique in this, but I never liked motorcycles, until I saw a Spyder. I NEVER had any interest until I saw a Spyder.

So, I don't give a flip if someone waves at me or not. I'm not worried about the "movie" going on in their head. However, if they are waving to me and my badass, kickass, threewheeledass Spyder, I gladly wave back.


BUT, I ALWAYS WAVE BACK WITH THREE FINGERS! :yes:

 

[Bswank]

The wave

It's not what you ride it's that you ride.:yes: Everyone misses a wave now and then.

 

[JCWeatherman]

The Harley Culture

INCIDENT #1
I had a guy with a Harley shirt walk up to me and criticize me for riding a Spyder. He said "You might as well just get a car." My wife and I climbed on the Spyder and rode off. He and his wife climbed in their Chevy. Hmmmm....

INCIDENT #2
My wife and I were at an evening event at a well-known botanical garden in PA. There were several well-groomed people wearing their Harley garb. As we were leaving, I noticed that there were no Harleys in the parking lot. My wife and I climbed on the Spyder and rode off.

Harley is a culture. A very successful culture. The culture secures the future of the brand. Can-Am has not yet achieved the cultural status, but it is heading that direction. If Can-Am can continue to grow the culture, the brand will grow and it will benefit all who love their Spyders. BUT, if you don't climb on and ride, all you have is a T-shirt.

All the best,
John

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: Haters just gotta hate... :dontknow:

I've rubbed up against your first scenario a couple of times...
Once; I had a fellow try to berate me for not riding a Harley; a REAL bike!
When I asked him what he rode; He answered that he didn't actually have a bike. :shocked:
My response?
"I didn't think so!" :thumbup:

 

[asp125]

Whether in business, recreation, motorcycles, or social circles - every one of us has the innate need to belong to a tribe. Hell, why we are all here on this forum is an indication. That's why I don't generally associate with "one marque" groups, and their need to put other brands down. Never could stand stereotypes. The best riding "group" I had the pleasure to be with were a bunch of misfits who met at a now defunct coffee shop for rides and socializing - BMW airheads, old bobbers, sportbikes, ADV types.. variety and appreciation for the fact that we all rode.