My first "Get the hell off my bike" incident.
#41
I always hear stories like this, and I'm sure there's people that see nothing wrong with that type of behavior, but I can honestly tell you... I think my head would explode if it happened to me.
Or... I would get in some sort of trouble.
About ten years ago, I was at a small-town cruise night on Main Street. It had cooled off a bit and I headed back to my truck (gorgeous show truck, chopped 6", bagged and laying frame, etc, etc) for my jacket. As I rounded the corner. I see this lady in her 50's, leaning on my 55' F100, with her gawdy, oversized shoulder bag, bouncing off the bedside. I calmly walked to the passsenger's door, opened it and grabbed my hoodie out. As I shut the door, I proceeded to politely and calmly ask her if she would mind getting her "fatass and purse" off of my truck.
She reluctantly stepped back, and looked at me like I just tried sodomizing her. WTF is wrong with some people?
Or... I would get in some sort of trouble.
About ten years ago, I was at a small-town cruise night on Main Street. It had cooled off a bit and I headed back to my truck (gorgeous show truck, chopped 6", bagged and laying frame, etc, etc) for my jacket. As I rounded the corner. I see this lady in her 50's, leaning on my 55' F100, with her gawdy, oversized shoulder bag, bouncing off the bedside. I calmly walked to the passsenger's door, opened it and grabbed my hoodie out. As I shut the door, I proceeded to politely and calmly ask her if she would mind getting her "fatass and purse" off of my truck.
She reluctantly stepped back, and looked at me like I just tried sodomizing her. WTF is wrong with some people?
Some people...I would have **** myself if it was my bike...to say the least. So I feel for the OP.
#42
The bike getting damaged is the least of your worries when some a--hat does this.
Bike falls over, lands on the f----ard that was climbing on it and sends him to the hospital. A week after you get your bike back from the shop and paying the $1500 damage bill you get a letter from some sleazy attorney saying your being sued by said f---tard for his injuries he sustained climbing on your "Unsecured" bike. Not his fault for getting hurt. You should have had a device to prevent him from climbing on it therefor you are responsible for his injuries.
If the guy is dumb enough to climb on someone elses property he certainly will be looking to blame someone else for his stupidity.
Bike falls over, lands on the f----ard that was climbing on it and sends him to the hospital. A week after you get your bike back from the shop and paying the $1500 damage bill you get a letter from some sleazy attorney saying your being sued by said f---tard for his injuries he sustained climbing on your "Unsecured" bike. Not his fault for getting hurt. You should have had a device to prevent him from climbing on it therefor you are responsible for his injuries.
If the guy is dumb enough to climb on someone elses property he certainly will be looking to blame someone else for his stupidity.
#44
Maybe he was building bombs or loading bullets. Maybe he serviced tanks or ran the rifle range at Fort Basic Training. Working for a defense contractor for 31 years IS NOT what communists do. It amazes me that many people don't even know what a communist is these days. I still remember. One is named Jane, another sits in the White House and still more make parts for our motorcycles.
While I don't agree with Dan89FLSTC that people are almost "entitled" to test fit my bike, or even make motorcycle noises while they bounce up and down on it, it really doesn't make him a communist, just a Nancy boy for not beating their butts.
Last edited by Juan L; 06-29-2013 at 10:16 PM.
#46
I call bullshit. I was raised old school... if it ain't yours, don't touch it. If you do, accept the consequences.
#47
I feel about it the same way as most people. If it ain't yours, dont touch it. I had a couple punk skateboarders drop my bike once. Caught it all on tape because my local watering hole has security cameras in the parking lot. Now, if i see someone even looking at my bike for longer than just a glance, i walk over and "assist" them with looking at it. I'm not aggressive about it however. Most people just want to say 'nice bike' or 'how much did it cost you?'.
#48
I'd like to apologize on the behalf of Maryland. Nobody who serves their country should be accused of being anything but selfless.
As for the bike? I'd be pretty upset. But I generally keep a cool head. I hope I'd be in a good enough mood to show them the bike. I was raised at race tracks and car shows. You don't touch what isn't yours. Ask the owner, etc. when I was 14 or 15 I was at a car show with a friend and he touched the door handle to an old Corvette. I yelled at him. People don't think about that stuff until its their property being played with.
As for the bike? I'd be pretty upset. But I generally keep a cool head. I hope I'd be in a good enough mood to show them the bike. I was raised at race tracks and car shows. You don't touch what isn't yours. Ask the owner, etc. when I was 14 or 15 I was at a car show with a friend and he touched the door handle to an old Corvette. I yelled at him. People don't think about that stuff until its their property being played with.
#49
I have never had this problem, but my bike is far from show quality. It's an 89 and all original. Not the kind of bike that makes many people stop to look. I am not sure how I would react if someone was sitting on it or getting mad because their kid didn't want to get on it. I would probably have some respect for the kid and none for the father. I would not pull out my weapon, but would let them know I was not very pleased with it. Then hope to settle the event on a good note!