WTF is with these Harley riders?
#11
07-25-2007, 06:21 PM
RE: What is with these Harley riders?
If they're wearing a 1%er patch or certain rockers, you'll want to keep eyes front and press on. I don't like it either, but it's a fact of life.
#12
07-25-2007, 06:21 PM
RE: What is with these Harley riders?
most of the people that buy a harley (and not another brand of street bike) buy it for the "elitist" status since to them there are no other motorcycles but harleys.
its sad really, they need a motorcycle to feel better about themselves.
its sad really, they need a motorcycle to feel better about themselves.
#13
07-25-2007, 06:59 PM
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RE: What is with these Harley riders?
The town I'm living in is a tourist attraction and in the last 7-years is becoming a "Sturgis" port for these HD riders. They ride up from Phoenix and Scottsdale in huge packs of up to 40 riders - typically 500 to 1000 HD's will come into town over the course of a weekend. The larger groups block both lanes and hold up traffic with their slow "das group" driving. So this quiet little town hears nothing but the loud ripping sound of Harley's going by all weekend mainly to hit the bars. I guess I just don't understand this kind of follow-the-leader "lemming-like" riding. One thing that really pisses off American's is bad drivers who go slower than the speed limit and "hog" up the road - doesn't that constitute a road rage shooting on the LA freeways?!
"Some people are like a Slinky.....not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs."
"Some people are like a Slinky.....not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs."
#14
07-25-2007, 07:00 PM
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RE: What is with these Harley riders?
I would guess that this was some type of biker gang that you would want to stay away from literally. Flipping you off evokes that type of presence. Normally, most HD and other bikers are nice guys that are just out for a ride like you. It's probably a good thing you met these guys rolling down the highway or your bike would probably be toast. All this talk about HD riders, elitists, all HD riders are ******** is ridiculous. Don't make blanket statements like that, it shows ignorance.
#15
07-25-2007, 07:03 PM
RE: What is with these Harley riders?
maybe its just my area (doubt it) but when crossing paths with other motorcyclists we always wave. unless its the street rods, and then its only about half of them that will wave back.
so are they just rude? or scared to pull a hand off the bars?
so are they just rude? or scared to pull a hand off the bars?
#16
07-25-2007, 07:09 PM
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RE: What is with these Harley riders?
no, I do it too. but not EVERYONE waves. just because they don't doesn't classify them as an ******* to me. lots of factors can play into why they don't. I personally think it's ludicrous to think that just because another biker doesn't wave at me that they are immediately put into a group of bikers that are jerks or ******** just cuz they didn't take their hand off their grip to wave at ME. absurd!
#17
07-25-2007, 07:10 PM
RE: What is with these Harley riders?
Group rides can be very rewarding (i.e. a Patriot Guard Rider mission) and fun, like taking a tour with friends, klx.
The reason these groups are sometimes slow, besides just their numbers, is that they will put the least experienced rider behind the ride captain and ride at that person's comfortable pace -for safety.
I personally don't do too many group rides, but I respect their right to do so and understand why groups have to ride the way they do -there's a method to it for safety and pleasure sake.
The reason these groups are sometimes slow, besides just their numbers, is that they will put the least experienced rider behind the ride captain and ride at that person's comfortable pace -for safety.
I personally don't do too many group rides, but I respect their right to do so and understand why groups have to ride the way they do -there's a method to it for safety and pleasure sake.
#19
07-25-2007, 07:23 PM
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RE: What is with these Harley riders?
ORIGINAL: markmeinteil
I've dealt with dueschebag Harley riders before, but never an entire pack of idiots before. Most Harley riders I see are an absolute joke anyway. They can't face change, which is why they buy motorcycles that haven't changed in 50 yrs. If any of those turds were by themselves, their attitude would be a lot different towards you.
I've dealt with dueschebag Harley riders before, but never an entire pack of idiots before. Most Harley riders I see are an absolute joke anyway. They can't face change, which is why they buy motorcycles that haven't changed in 50 yrs. If any of those turds were by themselves, their attitude would be a lot different towards you.
#20
07-25-2007, 07:30 PM
RE: What is with these Harley riders?
ORIGINAL: Iowaguy
educate yourself- I would be willing to bet that HD changes their bikes more year in and year out than japanese manufacturers. the whole sportster line was revamped in '04 and has seen major changes from then to the new '08's, the dyna chassis was redesignedin '07, and they just introduced their new 96 cubic inch big twin with fuel injection standard that goes in every big bike (non sportster). abs is now an option on a lot of their bikes as well. they also just came out with 3 totally brand new bikes this year. their bikes are all sold for a reason- they are awesome. any other cruiser in my book is a sad imitation. another reason they are so popular is because of the personalization capability with accessories. an example of another company trying to do what HD does is Yamaha's Star motorcycles. nice, but still doesn't come from Milwaukee, York, or KC. When your cruiser is built in Thailand or Japan, it just doesn't evoke the kind of feeling I would want when cruising down Route 66 for example.
educate yourself- I would be willing to bet that HD changes their bikes more year in and year out than japanese manufacturers. the whole sportster line was revamped in '04 and has seen major changes from then to the new '08's, the dyna chassis was redesignedin '07, and they just introduced their new 96 cubic inch big twin with fuel injection standard that goes in every big bike (non sportster). abs is now an option on a lot of their bikes as well. they also just came out with 3 totally brand new bikes this year. their bikes are all sold for a reason- they are awesome. any other cruiser in my book is a sad imitation. another reason they are so popular is because of the personalization capability with accessories. an example of another company trying to do what HD does is Yamaha's Star motorcycles. nice, but still doesn't come from Milwaukee, York, or KC. When your cruiser is built in Thailand or Japan, it just doesn't evoke the kind of feeling I would want when cruising down Route 66 for example.