Some MC riders ARE real Aholes

[oldbike54]

 Two incidents re Harley riders come to mind . First was about 15 years back , stopped during a rain storm while out riding the /5 , HD guy engages me in conversation and after a few minutes he states "you are the nicest guy BMW rider I've ever met" . Second was just yesterday coming home from Cedar Vale with the Bassa in the back of the Nissan . There was a truck across the road in Chautauqua KS , truck had some kind of drivetrain failure as he was backing into a small warehouse leaving the truck stranded . Had to stop , fortunately there was a way around . Decided to make sure everything is OK , get out of the Nissan . The truck driver walks over , he is wearing an HD shirt and hat . He gives me a big old grin and starts gushing about Moto Guzzi . Dunno , yeah , I've experienced a couple of asshats on HD's , but percentage wise probably no more than folks riding any other brand .

 Dusty

[Ncdan]

Two incidents re Harley riders come to mind . First was about 15 years back , stopped during a rain storm while out riding the /5 , HD guy engages me in conversation and after a few minutes he states "you are the nicest guy BMW rider I've ever met" . Second was just yesterday coming home from Cedar Vale with the Bassa in the back of the Nissan . There was a truck across the road in Chautauqua KS , truck had some kind of drivetrain failure as he was backing into a small warehouse leaving the truck stranded . Had to stop , fortunately there was a way around . Decided to make sure everything is OK , get out of the Nissan . The truck driver walks over , he is wearing an HD shirt and hat . He gives me a big old grin and starts gushing about Moto Guzzi . Dunno , yeah , I've experienced a couple of asshats on HD's , but percentage wise probably no more than folks riding any other brand .

 Dusty

That’s exactly right Dusty. The majority of the time folks respond exactly the way they are approached.

[Kent in Upstate NY]

For those who are unsure about a "Get Back Whip', it is indeed a weapon.

[john fish]

Ah yeah I know that book! "Optiks" by Sir Isaac Newton. Yeah its really old.

 

[Gliderjohn]

From oldbike54:

yeah , I've experienced a couple of asshats on HD's , but percentage wise probably no more than folks riding any other brand .

I would pretty much agree with that. It seems most groups have a few A-holes, religious and civic groups most certainly included. The bad news is that the small percent of A-holes generally get all the publicity.
GliderJohn

[oldbike54]

From oldbike54:I would pretty much agree with that. It seems most groups have a few A-holes, religious and civic groups most certainly included. The bad news is that the small percent of A-holes generally get all the publicity.
GliderJohn

 Yep . No one ever wants to hear about someone being nice , the asshats get all of the attention.

 Dusty

[twowheeladdict]

So far, no matter how much I nod and say hello at gas stops or overlooks, I haven't found one yet with a "Get Back" whip tied to his handlebar who WASN'T an anti-social arsehole.   And that's quite a few.

So we're apparently NOT all "brothers in the wind" etc etc.   I'd be willing, but I don't wear the approved outlaw non-conformist rebel uniform.

Lannis
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The obvious irony stems from the fact Harley riders epitomize conformism.

Sorry dude, but only a very small percentage of Harley riders have a get back whip on their bikes.  Those are the guys the rest of us Harley riders avoid.  What rock have you been hiding under?  Where I live Harley riders cover the full spectrum from bad biker dude to shorts and sandals to Hi Viz gear and Full face helmet.  Many of us even have stock exhaust on our Harleys. 

Not unlike the few Roadcrafter clad BMW riders who won't give riders of other bikes the time of day.     Does this mean all BMW riders epitomize confirmism? 

There are many different people who ride motorcycles, just like the guys in the orginal video don't represent all sport bike riders. 

[Lannis]

Sorry dude, but only a very small percentage of Harley riders have a get back whip on their bikes.  Those are the guys the rest of us Harley riders avoid.  What rock have you been hiding under?  Where I live Harley riders cover the full spectrum from bad biker dude to shorts and sandals to Hi Viz gear and Full face helmet.  Many of us even have stock exhaust on our Harleys. 

Not unlike the few Roadcrafter clad BMW riders who won't give riders of other bikes the time of day.     Does this mean all BMW riders epitomize confirmism? 

There are many different people who ride motorcycles, just like the guys in the orginal video don't represent all sport bike riders.

Just as a note (since my post was included in the quote), I haven't been engaging in Harley-bashing.   

In fact, it's almost like "Harley" is a word like "Honda" was 45 years ago.   Someone's mom would say "Oh, my son bought a Honda yesterday", which meant that he bought a motorcycle or motorbike of some kind, regardless of the brand.

I actually heard once "John bought a Honda once, I think it was a Yamaha."   

Forty of us on old British bikes, including race-stripped B50s, Velos, Nortons, etc, stopped at the Main Street Cafe in Mountain City, TN, on our way to Shady Valley, and lined up our bikes on the street while we ate.   The sweet little waitress came out when we were done and said "Oh, I LOVE you guys Harleys ....!"

So, to the un-new-Harley-buying folks like me, any V-twin cruiser deliberately modeled after a 1936 EL knucklehead (including Hondas, Yamahas, Suzukis, Kawasakis, Victorys, Indians, etc) is a "Harley".

And if the rider is wearing the uniform from helmet, to vest, to pants, to chains, to boots, all meeting the very strict requirements of the Outlaw Non-Conformist Rebel Uniform Standard Rules, well, it doesn't matter what the badge on the tank says.

Aside from all that, regardless of brand, race, creed, color, or national origin, I've never met (or attempted to meet, which is the usual case) anyone on the road who had a Get Back whip on their bike that was anything but an antisocial dirtbag.   

Lannis

[twowheeladdict]

Just as a note (since my post was included in the quote), I haven't been engaging in Harley-bashing.   

In fact, it's almost like "Harley" is a word like "Honda" was 45 years ago.   Someone's mom would say "Oh, my son bought a Honda yesterday", which meant that he bought a motorcycle or motorbike of some kind, regardless of the brand.

I actually heard once "John bought a Honda once, I think it was a Yamaha."   

Forty of us on old British bikes, including race-stripped B50s, Velos, Nortons, etc, stopped at the Main Street Cafe in Mountain City, TN, on our way to Shady Valley, and lined up our bikes on the street while we ate.   The sweet little waitress came out when we were done and said "Oh, I LOVE you guys Harleys ....!"

So, to the un-new-Harley-buying folks like me, any V-twin cruiser deliberately modeled after a 1936 EL knucklehead (including Hondas, Yamahas, Suzukis, Kawasakis, Victorys, Indians, etc) is a "Harley".

And if the rider is wearing the uniform from helmet, to vest, to pants, to chains, to boots, all meeting the very strict requirements of the Outlaw Non-Conformist Rebel Uniform Standard Rules, well, it doesn't matter what the badge on the tank says.

Aside from all that, regardless of brand, race, creed, color, or national origin, I've never met (or attempted to meet, which is the usual case) anyone on the road who had a Get Back whip on their bike that was anything but an antisocial dirtbag.   

Lannis

Yeah, that quoting thing got all messed up didn't it.  :) 

When I see displays like a Get Back Whip on a bike I take that as a visual cue that I don't want to even approach this person.  Same goes for guys on sport bikes wearing shorts and sneakers, or BMW riders in their Shubert's and Roadcrafters. 

Now this Royal Enfield Himalayan sure get way too much attention from other riders. 

The Moto Guzzi and Himalayan get no attention from non-riders.   

When I am on the Harley every country person gives me a wave regardless of whether they are riding, in their car, or on their tractor. 

[Rich A]

Update *****    A   F E L O N Y !

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Albuquerque police have arrested one of the motorcyclists they say vandalized the Nob Hill Rainbow Crosswalks.

Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Morgan was part of a group caught on camera vandalizing the newly painted crosswalks just days before they were set to be debuted as part of Albuquerque’s Pride celebration.

Morgan is facing felony charges of criminal damage to property over $1000 and conspiracy to commit criminal damage to property.

Rich A

[twowheeladdict]

Update *****    A   F E L O N Y !

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Albuquerque police have arrested one of the motorcyclists they say vandalized the Nob Hill Rainbow Crosswalks.

Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Morgan was part of a group caught on camera vandalizing the newly painted crosswalks just days before they were set to be debuted as part of Albuquerque’s Pride celebration.

Morgan is facing felony charges of criminal damage to property over $1000 and conspiracy to commit criminal damage to property.

Rich A

Always potential consequences for actions.  Now it just depends on how much lawyer he can afford, and whether he has any priors.  I'm sure they will try and negotiate for more arrests.  Is anyone due for reelection in that community?  That will make a big difference as well. 

[Seventy One]

Update *****    A   F E L O N Y !

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Albuquerque police have arrested one of the motorcyclists they say vandalized the Nob Hill Rainbow Crosswalks.

Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Morgan was part of a group caught on camera vandalizing the newly painted crosswalks just days before they were set to be debuted as part of Albuquerque’s Pride celebration.

Morgan is facing felony charges of criminal damage to property over $1000 and conspiracy to commit criminal damage to property.

Rich A

Felony? For exhibition driving? Ouch.

Next time he should drive drunk. He'd been in a lot less trouble.

[Shorty]

I guess the local powers that be got butthurt over the incident........... ................... ................... ................... .....

[twowheeladdict]

I guess the local powers that be got butthurt over the incident........... ................... ................... ................... .....

 

[kballowe]

I guess the local powers that be got butthurt over the incident........... ................... ................... ................... .....

Bwaaaaahhhhhhaaaaaa

[Turin]

Conspiracy is going to be tough to prove. I bet they're trying to get him to flip on some of the other riders.
I wonder if the guy who got caught was the one who popped his tire.