I'd appreciate your thoughts on this BAD experience
#22
02-25-2013, 10:53 AM
I think you have to get it out of your head that this other guy is "very experienced". While he may have owned or still does, own a bike he knows less than nothing. Lot's of guys own three dozen black Harley tee shirts. They talk the talk but that's it.
No one with experience would mess around much less start anothers bike without asking first. This is the same kind of A-hole that will ask to ride your bike. No one with experience would ever ask that either.
I'm an old geezer too. I have so much arthritis in my wrists that I would have avoided hitting him. But he would have known just what a candy *** poser I think him to be. Always remember that the head bone is harder than the hand bone. Buy a jack or sap just in case you ever see him again.
No one with experience would mess around much less start anothers bike without asking first. This is the same kind of A-hole that will ask to ride your bike. No one with experience would ever ask that either.
I'm an old geezer too. I have so much arthritis in my wrists that I would have avoided hitting him. But he would have known just what a candy *** poser I think him to be. Always remember that the head bone is harder than the hand bone. Buy a jack or sap just in case you ever see him again.
#23
02-25-2013, 10:54 AM
LMFAO! Those have to be the worst comparative situations I've ever read. Really? Comparing someone banging your wife with sitting on your bike and turning the hazards on? 
Some of you guys need to get your priorities together that's for sure.
He didn't drive off on it, he didn't drop it. He ASKED if he could check it out. The OP should have gone outside with the guy then. Maybe his arthritis or something prevented that from happening I dunno.
Bottom line: OP should have went outside when the guy asked to check it out, and he should have LOCKED the ignition.
Some of you guys need to get your priorities together that's for sure.He didn't drive off on it, he didn't drop it. He ASKED if he could check it out. The OP should have gone outside with the guy then. Maybe his arthritis or something prevented that from happening I dunno.
Bottom line: OP should have went outside when the guy asked to check it out, and he should have LOCKED the ignition.
Last edited by JaronB; 02-25-2013 at 11:02 AM.
#24
02-25-2013, 10:54 AM
Whenever someone wants to look at your bike, be there and let him see you lock it when you're done, that shows you don't want anyone messing with it without having any confrontation.
You did the right thing by leaving, find friends that know not to touch your stuff.
You did the right thing by leaving, find friends that know not to touch your stuff.
#25
02-25-2013, 11:03 AM
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I really had a bad experience yesterday and would appreciate your thoughts regarding it. I'm a relatively new rider and the person I'm about to describe is very experienced. The situation was this couple was invited to dinner with my now ex-gf. My bike was outside and when he walked in he said he'd like to see my bike. I said sure. Later I heard my bike start. I really couldn't believe it was my bike. Another 10 minutes passed and he came in and asked how to turn off my hazard lights. At that point my head almost exploded as I realized he'd indeed started my bike and was messing with all the switches, etc. I was furious and we almost fought. I told him how I just couldn't believe he'd even touched my bike and how wrong I thought he was for messing with my bike. I was so mad that I knew we didn't need to be in the same house together. I packed my gear and quickly left. I'm 68 and he's a little younger. I thought at our age we had no business fighting. I just left. I thought my gf should have had my back but she instead apologized for my actions. It was at her house.
What would you have done? Who do you think was at fault?
What would you have done? Who do you think was at fault?
#26
02-25-2013, 11:04 AM
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You were right, and showed good judgement leaving. When someone asks to look at my bikes, I always come along.
#27
02-25-2013, 11:04 AM
I'm sixty six. When we grew up there was a code. Everyone knew the code or they were educated. The code would have required a reaction, at least, as agressive as yours. The code applied to the ladies as well. Live the code and get a woman who does as well. Be safe, old man, ( JK ), Dennis.
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02-25-2013, 11:07 AM
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Old geezer fights!!! Lol no seriously I would've been pissed like you were. But I think theres some lessons to be learned here. Next time go with people if they ask to see your bike, and watch where you put yourself in a possible fight. Overall no one got hurt, and nothing got damaged, so good to go.
Oh and get rid of your gf.
Oh and get rid of your gf.
#30
02-25-2013, 11:21 AM
You should have cold conked him upside the head with your helmet. But seriously, you should lock your bike. Never know when young kids or ******** like this guy may be around.
Now if some hot babe was sitting on it waiting for me to come out to ask for a ride, well that's a different story all together.
Now if some hot babe was sitting on it waiting for me to come out to ask for a ride, well that's a different story all together.