feeling belittled
#42
08-26-2007, 09:08 AM
RE: feeling belittled
ORIGINAL: tsween
This may just be a rant.
Today I rode in poker run that was about 180 miles round trip. On the third leg I was following the same guy the entire way and you I could tell he was looking back trying to figure something out. So when we arrived at the next stop I parked next to him. The conversation when like this.....
Him: What sort of bike is that anyway, a low rider?
Me: No, it is a Soft tail, just a standard
Him: That thing sure is plain, not much chrome at all.What do those cost like 20k?
Me: No, not 20k.
Him: Oh that thing must have the small motor then.
Me (chuckling) Yeah just the 96 with the 6 speed.
I then walked away and thought WHAT A (insert 3 or 4 letter word)
I have had nothing but compliments on my bike and this was the first time someone has said negative things. I do realize the standard is the basic model, but it is what I like and it is the perfect bike for me. I have chubby drag bars and relocated front signals so far and I love the bike. I plan on adding more stuff when the $ is right. I think this guy has no idea what he is talking about. Has anyone else had some person do this to them. Whatever happened to "nice bike" what is with all this critiscm. I just figured I would vent a little and see what everyone thought of this guy. And if you are the guy who asks 100 questions just to respond with, negativity, spare some breath and don't ask. I love talking about bikes and asking questions but I never say oh I don't like that, or I would do it different.
What y'all think?
This may just be a rant.
Today I rode in poker run that was about 180 miles round trip. On the third leg I was following the same guy the entire way and you I could tell he was looking back trying to figure something out. So when we arrived at the next stop I parked next to him. The conversation when like this.....
Him: What sort of bike is that anyway, a low rider?
Me: No, it is a Soft tail, just a standard
Him: That thing sure is plain, not much chrome at all.What do those cost like 20k?
Me: No, not 20k.
Him: Oh that thing must have the small motor then.
Me (chuckling) Yeah just the 96 with the 6 speed.
I then walked away and thought WHAT A (insert 3 or 4 letter word)
I have had nothing but compliments on my bike and this was the first time someone has said negative things. I do realize the standard is the basic model, but it is what I like and it is the perfect bike for me. I have chubby drag bars and relocated front signals so far and I love the bike. I plan on adding more stuff when the $ is right. I think this guy has no idea what he is talking about. Has anyone else had some person do this to them. Whatever happened to "nice bike" what is with all this critiscm. I just figured I would vent a little and see what everyone thought of this guy. And if you are the guy who asks 100 questions just to respond with, negativity, spare some breath and don't ask. I love talking about bikes and asking questions but I never say oh I don't like that, or I would do it different.
What y'all think?
#44
08-26-2007, 09:27 AM
RE: feeling belittled
What kind of bike is that HD7585???
Looks a little plain too me...
Did u pay more than $8k for it...?
Is it a Harley?
j/k thats one of my faveriot bikes in here,,,its f$cken Sweeeeeeeeeet......
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Looks a little plain too me...
Did u pay more than $8k for it...?
Is it a Harley?
j/k thats one of my faveriot bikes in here,,,its f$cken Sweeeeeeeeeet......
ORIGINAL: HD7585
Thanks
danm I love your bike,.....HD7585,................
Thanks
ORIGINAL: Seth
#45
08-26-2007, 09:31 AM
RE: feeling belittled
Believe it or not, there are actually other riders that couldn't tell a Sporty from a Dyna, or a Road King from a EG Classic.( and some of them ride a Harley)
#47
08-26-2007, 10:50 AM
Road Warrior
RE: feeling belittled
Sounds like the fukstick that wants to say that my bike is not a true Harley anymore because I replaced the blown motor with an S&S.
Joke 'em if they can't take a ***...
Joke 'em if they can't take a ***...
#48
08-26-2007, 11:01 AM
Road Warrior
RE: feeling belittled
I also have the softail std. the first time I heard - is that a sportster I was upset. finally figured out people are so used to see HD with all the junk on them they don't recognise a bike that is for riding not listening to the radio on.
anyway I just tell them it's a real harley and let it drop ..It's my bike I bought what I wanted and ride the hell out of it enjoy your ride..
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anyway I just tell them it's a real harley and let it drop ..It's my bike I bought what I wanted and ride the hell out of it enjoy your ride..
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#49
08-26-2007, 11:17 AM
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RE: feeling belittled
As has been said many times befor. The dude was just not smart enough to know what he was lookn at. Forget it .....and Enjoy the ride. DSTRDOC
#50
08-26-2007, 12:01 PM
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RE: feeling belittled
To throw a twist on the line from "Full Metal Jacket": (I think?)
"This is my Harley. There are NO others like it, 'cuz this one is MINE!"
Each bikeeventually becomes an individual statement. If someone don't like YOUR statement, tell them ta STFU!
I forgive the occasional innocent mistake when people ask about my bike, but itsounds like that dude had a 'tude. That is Fkked up.[sm=boink3.gif]
Personally, I think ALL Harleys are wicked-looking! Hell, even a "Rat bike" is a heckuva statement!
"This is my Harley. There are NO others like it, 'cuz this one is MINE!"
Each bikeeventually becomes an individual statement. If someone don't like YOUR statement, tell them ta STFU!
I forgive the occasional innocent mistake when people ask about my bike, but itsounds like that dude had a 'tude. That is Fkked up.[sm=boink3.gif]
Personally, I think ALL Harleys are wicked-looking! Hell, even a "Rat bike" is a heckuva statement!