Harley Snobs: RANT - Page 6

**ZepRider** · 08-20-2010, 08:52 PM

The HD folks around here are 50/50. Some would just as well run you over, the others will watch. There are a few friendlies here and there. They will allow you to ride in the same lane.

They take their HD'ing seriously and won't acknowledge "Jap" bikes. I tried to explain once... I says to them "HONDA! Eh, forget it. It would take me a lifetime to explain. Wanna borrow some wrenches? I only need the one for the oil drain plug."

Take them seriously? Never.

**cagie** · 08-20-2010, 08:55 PM

hey, we're all burning vegetables these days! LOL

**ZepRider** · 08-20-2010, 09:01 PM

I love it! It's all in good fun. I'm grateful that I'm alive, healthy and I can ride!

**Fridgitator** · 08-21-2010, 12:27 AM

I shine it on. I get an occasional comment, but if the conversation continues past " I enjoy it", I ask about gas mileage. When I tell them that my best tank was 93 MPG, the tone changes.

**korge** · 08-25-2010, 11:27 PM

I once met a guy on a cbr600rr 09 and he came up to me saying my bike was "tiiiiiinyyyyyy" and continued to brag how he could hit 180. Im assuming this is similar to the HD thing but later on, he warmed up to me and told me that he wish he kept his old ninja 250. I guess some people just need their short lived moment of pride.

**ZepRider** · 08-26-2010, 01:03 AM

The Rebel is small. LOL I feel like I'm riding a Burro. But, I still RIDE!

**e.419** · 08-26-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigyor

Everyone who I've met have pretty much had the philosophy: Who cares what you ride as long as you are putting on miles.

Guys in my shop are always taking rides up and down the east coast, and we all have different rides. Nobody really pays much attention to what each other ride as long as we aren't a danger on the road.

I've found it depends on the people... I've been working on getting my bike road worthy and my "boss" and a guy from the shop next to me have been pushing me to get it done so we can go riding. My boss rides a Harly 1300 somethin and the other guy rides a GZ250....
by the way my boss let me ride his Harly the other day.... I gota admit, I loved it

**Colours** · 09-02-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JunkyardDog

Snobs are snobs. You find them everywhere. As far as Harleys go, I have found their dealers are a lot more likely to be snobs than their riders, even in todays economy, when a lot of them are just one step away from bankruptcy. Jerry.

They are in all walks of life. Wine snobs, surf snobs. Pretentiosuness is the name of the game -you buy into it- you lose money by buying overpriced shat and they win by convincing people that the emperor really is wearing clothes.

I prefer individual sports, I took up surfing indirectly by body-boarding first, the amount of crap i heard from supposedly "chilled out dudes" was incredible. No matter what interest you follow - human kind will find a way to divide.

**badkitty** · 09-05-2010, 06:19 PM

sorry to hear of your loss...
not all harley bikers are like that tho.you just happened to meet a couple of jerks...i hang out with A LOT of harley bikers all the time, i even go on 200 to 250 mile runs with them through the twists and turns of the mountains..and i keep up with all of them just fine

actually,half of THEM whine about their heavy bikes not handeling it well...
ive even gotten my bike up to 75mph before.but really,whats the rush? enjoy the ride.

**Blueberry** · 09-05-2010, 06:41 PM

We have a cycle store/shop very close to my home. Its all HD all the time. I go there for small stuff like chain lube and when I visit on my RE or Honda I am treated with respect, offered advice, and have questions answered. The people there have an intrest in you and your bike and make you feel welcomed.

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