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Old 06-03-2008 | 07:55 PM
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A simple "Thank you" works best for us. (Then we have to explain that "Yes, it really is a Harley." "No, it wan't built by Porsche." "Yet, it's made in Kansas City along with the Sportsters." "No, I don't believe Eric Buell had anything to do with it." "Beats me Officer, I've never had it to red-line in fifth." "No, you can't take it around the block." "Yes, the first time you yank the throttle open is a bit scary.""That's not the tank. The tank is under the seat." and finally "Not toilet trained are you? You lift the seat up.")
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 08:00 PM
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Ismile and sayThank-you but Ialways have a smile on my face when riding her. The bike that is.
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 08:09 PM
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Whenever someone pulls up next to me and says "nice bike", no matter what he or she is riding, I would return the compliment whether I mean it or not. I work on the assumption that we're all riders and to make someone feel good about their bike is important. I've had a few "scooters", I know what abuse between riders is all about. Dan
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 08:11 PM
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So what is the proper response when someone compliments your bike?

It happens all the time, and I seem to alternate between:

Random person: "nice bike"
Me: "yep."

-and-

Random person: "nice bike"
Me: "Thank you"


Agreeing with them almost seems arrogant, but saying 'thank you' seems wierd because they're complementing the bike, not me.

Or maybe I'm over-thinking this.
I need go no farther then your post, so your trying to tell us you have a nice bike?? cool I'm happy for ya.. and yes your over thinking this, I think? think no more on it.
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 08:13 PM
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A simple "thank-you" is usually what I say.
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 09:27 PM
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Thank's I appreciate it!!!!!!
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 09:29 PM
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Say, Thank You! Your ole lady loves it too!
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 09:32 PM
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Sometimes I say "beats peddling" or just "thanks".
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 09:34 PM
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Nah, it's garbage. Piece of crap... Why, you want one?
 
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Old 06-03-2008 | 09:40 PM
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Just a thanks, or "yeah it's a lot of fun"
 


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