I know what you mean.To me its like one big family.Hope to see ya on the road ride safe

 

Lets say you are at a hometown parade, along come about 20 Goldwings...people will say, "look at all the motorcycles", later in the parade, 20 HD's go by.....people say. "wow. look at all the Harleys"

 

I my self wave at all 2 wheeled motorized vehicles. I think the ones on mopeds need to be incouraged & some day they may have a Harley. I don't care if you are on a Honda & broken down, I will always stop to see if I can help.

Toby

 

That's exactly my philosophy... I always stop to help a fellow rider, whether I'm on my own bike or in my truck. I do whatever I can to assist him/her to get back on the road or get help (tow truck, etc) on the way.

 

I myself, as others also stop to help a brother out but, find everytime i do stop they are fine or have made a call on their cell phone. It's not like the old days before cell phones, most everyone these days has a cell phone and can make a call if they are broke down.

 

Then you truly don't get it, It ain't about being a democrat and paying everyone elses' way. It's about being there for a fellow rider. No one said you have to let him sleep with your ol' lady, or blow him yourself, but if your bike was parked, and stores were closed would you give up a spark plug, or a cable or line to keep him from being stranded far from home? Give him a couple gallons of gas or a ride to a gas station? Let him use your cell phone?If not, your a selfish azzhole, and you should ride a goldwing or a crotch rocket, (which by the way, I would assist to), and I hope you never need help at any time, cuz you don't deserve it. But I'm sure you'd be saying "Thanks Bro" to the guy that went out of his way, even a little to help you in a sticky situation. In this day and age when most wont give a thought or a minute for anyone but themselves, it's about maybe inconveniencing yourself to help someone that is part of a group of like minded people.

(º-º) §(ºº)§ (_I_) (º-º) There's one in every crowd, apparently, in this case, it's you. So go ahead and flame away at me too, but I'll be there for my brothers and sisters that ride, just like they are here for me.

 

I've stopped to check on a rider many times. Only once there was a problem. Its common courtesy. WTF is this world coming to if you see somene in need and can't take a minute to help.

 

Since you are the one that brought it up. For a bigger example. It is like when two brothers (black) see each other. They may not know each other but they greet each other like they are life long friends. Harley riders have something in common. Not as deep as the experience of being black. Please pardon me any black members. But, a common thread that runs back to 1903.

 

The saying goes something like this:
"For those that understand, no explanation is necessary,,
for those who don't, no explanation is possible"........
My helmet sticker says:
"If I have to understand, don't bother to explain"........
so just ride and enjoy

 

This is my first Harley, and it is hard to explain. I knew I always wanted one and what model I wanted (Ultra), and when the time came and the money was right I got the, IMO nicest bike I could find for the best price. I actually took my first big run this year, and really kind of felt that brotherhood with guys I didn't even know.