My first "Get the hell off my bike" incident.
#22
Now you have the RIGHT answer!!!! You win. I can't beat that.
#23
Some individuals are unaware of what the custom, etiquette or manners are with certain stuff.
I have found individuals both adults and children touching and sitting on my bike before.
When this has happened I have approached them politely when possible and offered to show the bike. I have even offered to take a picture of them with their spouse or child with their camera. I snap a few pictures and then i politely educated them regarding riding customs and being careful because sometimes other riders might get upset if they do not ask first or might even respond in a hostile manner. Then i hand them their camera back and tell them to have a nice day.
They have all seemed rather apologetic but at the same time thankful and departed on good terms. When not close enough to the bike i just say "careful you might get burned the motor is really really hot".
I figure most people will remember the experience and pass the information forward or at least remember that not all motorcyclist are pirates when showing their pictures to friends.
They sell a sun shade that attaches to the handlebars and covers the tank and seat if this is a constant problem for some. Even placement of just about anything on the seat will keep most people off. For overnight parking i suggest a light cover at minimum when at motels/hotels.
I have found individuals both adults and children touching and sitting on my bike before.
When this has happened I have approached them politely when possible and offered to show the bike. I have even offered to take a picture of them with their spouse or child with their camera. I snap a few pictures and then i politely educated them regarding riding customs and being careful because sometimes other riders might get upset if they do not ask first or might even respond in a hostile manner. Then i hand them their camera back and tell them to have a nice day.
They have all seemed rather apologetic but at the same time thankful and departed on good terms. When not close enough to the bike i just say "careful you might get burned the motor is really really hot".
I figure most people will remember the experience and pass the information forward or at least remember that not all motorcyclist are pirates when showing their pictures to friends.
They sell a sun shade that attaches to the handlebars and covers the tank and seat if this is a constant problem for some. Even placement of just about anything on the seat will keep most people off. For overnight parking i suggest a light cover at minimum when at motels/hotels.
#24
These type posts always bring out the internet tough guy posts, "If I were there I would have blah blah...."
It`s just a machine, if someone is trying to sit on it, politely tell them to leave it alone. No reason for start a confrontation, you never know who you may be dealing with.
It`s just a machine, if someone is trying to sit on it, politely tell them to leave it alone. No reason for start a confrontation, you never know who you may be dealing with.
#25
Good approach. It's not the first to come to my mind but it will probably earn bikers a better reputation.
#26
Some individuals are unaware of what the custom, etiquette or manners are with certain stuff.
I have found individuals both adults and children touching and sitting on my bike before.
When this has happened I have approached them politely when possible and offered to show the bike. I have even offered to take a picture of them with their spouse or child with their camera. I snap a few pictures and then i politely educated them regarding riding customs and being careful because sometimes other riders might get upset if they do not ask first or might even respond in a hostile manner. Then i hand them their camera back and tell them to have a nice day.
They have all seemed rather apologetic but at the same time thankful and departed on good terms.
I have found individuals both adults and children touching and sitting on my bike before.
When this has happened I have approached them politely when possible and offered to show the bike. I have even offered to take a picture of them with their spouse or child with their camera. I snap a few pictures and then i politely educated them regarding riding customs and being careful because sometimes other riders might get upset if they do not ask first or might even respond in a hostile manner. Then i hand them their camera back and tell them to have a nice day.
They have all seemed rather apologetic but at the same time thankful and departed on good terms.
But I really like the "Wave pistol screaming" "GET ON THE GROUND" response.
I guy at work sat on my brand new 883 2 weeks ago but I didn't see it another worker told me. I was a little miffed. But I know the guy is a friend and an experienced rider (that's no excuse for touching my stuff). I just wish he would have told me or asked first , I would have of course let him. I have yet to sit on or ask to sit on my soninlaws new roadking.
He's just to picky about such things.
Last week at a small Car show my wife touched a 65 Mustang convertible. I calmly but firmly said "MARY DON'T TOUCH" Her response was "Oh I'm sorry"
OK next time I'll have to pull out my pistol and scream "GET ON THE GROUND"
#28
I always wondered about the lack of laws against this. After all they are violating private property.
But I really like the "Wave pistol screaming" "GET ON THE GROUND" response.
The offense is sitting on a motorcycle, not attempted murder...
The bike is parked in a public place, people will touch it and sit on it. They will hit it with car doors and shopping carts...
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; 06-29-2013 at 02:14 PM.
#29
Yeah, just what we need, more stupid laws.
What if a Police officer sees a Dirty Harry wannabee pull a pistol just because someone sat on his precious motorcycle?
The offense is sitting on a motorcycle, not attempted murder...
The bike is parked in a public place, people will touch it and sit on it. They will hit it with car doors and shopping carts...
What if a Police officer sees a Dirty Harry wannabee pull a pistol just because someone sat on his precious motorcycle?
The offense is sitting on a motorcycle, not attempted murder...
The bike is parked in a public place, people will touch it and sit on it. They will hit it with car doors and shopping carts...
#30
I have an honorable discharge from the US Navy (1974-1979) on my wall, and I have worked in the defense industry for the past 31 years, so I`m pretty sure I`m not a Communist.
But I do have a dislike for stupid laws.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; 06-29-2013 at 03:34 PM.