Anyone else? - Page 4

Particle Man · 06-08-2009, 02:50 PM

I see it a lot.

z06boy · 06-08-2009, 03:05 PM

I'm pretty much "to each their own" and talk to about anyone that doesn't come off like an azzhat.

Some people like sportbikes and some don't...no biggie to me. I like most all types of bikes and don't judge a person by what they ride. I usually judge them once they open their mouth and start talking or once they start doing stupid chit. If you don't like what I do or what I ride...well just gtfo of my way...later...

The bike doesn't make the person.

As far as the cops around here...well they pay attention to sportbikes but I haven't ever experienced a bias against them IF you ride like you have some sense. If you don't and then you get caught well it pays to act like you have some sense when you get pulled.

I don't stunt but I do exceed the speedlimits quite a bit.

dReWpY · 06-08-2009, 04:19 PM

i perfer to ride with the odd bikes, buell riders are awesome...

Archren · 06-08-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

i perfer to ride with the odd bikes, buell riders are awesome...

Werd.

Crazy.. but awesome.

Rsv1000R · 06-08-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw

i completely avoid talking to anybody on a cruiser, most clueless people about bikes i've ever met unless you're talking about drag pipes or some kind of handlebars

I have a cruiser, would you like to talk subtleties of engine design?

Antwanny · 06-08-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

i perfer to ride with the odd bikes, buell riders are awesome...

high five

tached1000rr · 06-08-2009, 06:57 PM

[QUOTE=z06boy;222401]I'm pretty much "to each their own" and talk to about anyone that doesn't come off like an azzhat.

Some people like sportbikes and some don't...no biggie to me. I like most all types of bikes and don't judge a person by what they ride. I usually judge them once they open their mouth and start talking or once they start doing stupid chit. If you don't like what I do or what I ride...well just gtfo of my way...later...

The bike doesn't make the person.

As far as the cops around here...well they pay attention to sportbikes but I haven't ever experienced a bias against them IF you ride like you have some sense. If you don't and then you get caught well it pays to act like you have some sense when you get pulled.

I don't stunt but I do exceed the speedlimits quite a bit.[/QUOTE

X2 thanks for saving me the typing.

T-rock, I'd also like to have a stunt bike to use in "controlled environments" my reasoning is basically to better my motorcycling skills in general. I could care less about the drawing attention aspect of it.

nhgunnut · 06-08-2009, 07:16 PM

I will talk to anyone about their bike. I like any type of bike and their subtleties intrigue me. Most people seems to welcome the chance to tell you how good their bike is.
I have experienced another kind of prejudice though. I own a variety of styles of bikes. I ride a stretch of New Hampshire route 9 as part of my commute. In this one little small town I have been stopped and given the once over when on my Hayabusa and my 999 for being 5 10 miles over the limit. every time I have managed to get out of it with a "don't do it again or in one case a written warning. I am grateful because it is up to the police to use their discretion as they see fit. But I have gone past the same policeman on a Cruiser or a Lux Tourer at 15 to 20 over and never caught a second look. Anyone with similar expereince?

Antwanny · 06-08-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

I will talk to anyone about their bike. I like any type of bike and their subtleties intrigue me. Most people seems to welcome the chance to tell you how good their bike is.
I have experienced another kind of prejudice though. I own a variety of styles of bikes. I ride a stretch of New Hampshire route 9 as part of my commute. In this one little small town I have been stopped and given the once over when on my Hayabusa and my 999 for being 5 10 miles over the limit. every time I have managed to get out of it with a "don't do it again or in one case a written warning. I am grateful because it is up to the police to use their discretion as they see fit. But I have gone past the same policeman on a Cruiser or a Lux Tourer at 15 to 20 over and never caught a second look. Anyone with similar expereince?

Uhh yeah.... except when i go by on the old mans chopper everyone just drools

Mr Lefty · 06-08-2009, 08:24 PM

to clarify... if I see a fully geared up sportbiker... the odds are I'll chat with them... or at least try. but if they've got shorts on... or flip flops... or no gloves... or worst of all no jacket... naw... I'll pass...

well I think part of it is the fact that I deal with 600+ 18-30y/o's daily. I probably get asked about motorcycles at least 10 times a day.

Most of these airmen are virgin's to the motorcycle world... and know nothing but what they've seen them selves, on TV or on Youtube. I do my best to lead them down a safe path... but I know how thick headed I was when I was in my early 20's. (like that's changed) I've actually set up a once a month briefing for all those who ride, or are even remotely intrested in motorcycles for our Squadron. we had the first one last week...

We talked about saftey gear benifits/drawbacks... different types of bikes... why they are interested in bikes... ect. I'm sure I have a couple "squids" in the group... but I do my best to keep things as informal as possible in these meetings (still very military structured though) and let them air their side or views....

I guess this my have a big part in my bias... as listening to all the ignorant crap these airmen see/hear... and then think it's the right way, has gotten me looking at most sportbikers and think... another awesome Rep for the motorcycle community.

06-08-2009, 02:50 PM	#31
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I see it a lot. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-08-2009, 07:16 PM	#38
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	I will talk to anyone about their bike. I like any type of bike and their subtleties intrigue me. Most people seems to welcome the chance to tell you how good their bike is. I have experienced another kind of prejudice though. I own a variety of styles of bikes. I ride a stretch of New Hampshire route 9 as part of my commute. In this one little small town I have been stopped and given the once over when on my Hayabusa and my 999 for being 5 10 miles over the limit. every time I have managed to get out of it with a "don't do it again or in one case a written warning. I am grateful because it is up to the police to use their discretion as they see fit. But I have gone past the same policeman on a Cruiser or a Lux Tourer at 15 to 20 over and never caught a second look. Anyone with similar expereince? __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

06-08-2009, 03:05 PM	#32
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I'm pretty much "to each their own" and talk to about anyone that doesn't come off like an azzhat. Some people like sportbikes and some don't...no biggie to me. I like most all types of bikes and don't judge a person by what they ride. I usually judge them once they open their mouth and start talking or once they start doing stupid chit. If you don't like what I do or what I ride...well just gtfo of my way...later... The bike doesn't make the person. As far as the cops around here...well they pay attention to sportbikes but I haven't ever experienced a bias against them IF you ride like you have some sense. If you don't and then you get caught well it pays to act like you have some sense when you get pulled. I don't stunt but I do exceed the speedlimits quite a bit.

06-08-2009, 06:57 PM	#37
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	[QUOTE=z06boy;222401]I'm pretty much "to each their own" and talk to about anyone that doesn't come off like an azzhat. Some people like sportbikes and some don't...no biggie to me. I like most all types of bikes and don't judge a person by what they ride. I usually judge them once they open their mouth and start talking or once they start doing stupid chit. If you don't like what I do or what I ride...well just gtfo of my way...later... The bike doesn't make the person. As far as the cops around here...well they pay attention to sportbikes but I haven't ever experienced a bias against them IF you ride like you have some sense. If you don't and then you get caught well it pays to act like you have some sense when you get pulled. I don't stunt but I do exceed the speedlimits quite a bit.[/QUOTE X2 thanks for saving me the typing. T-rock, I'd also like to have a stunt bike to use in "controlled environments" my reasoning is basically to better my motorcycling skills in general. I could care less about the drawing attention aspect of it.

06-08-2009, 08:24 PM	#40
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	to clarify... if I see a fully geared up sportbiker... the odds are I'll chat with them... or at least try. but if they've got shorts on... or flip flops... or no gloves... or worst of all no jacket... naw... I'll pass... well I think part of it is the fact that I deal with 600+ 18-30y/o's daily. I probably get asked about motorcycles at least 10 times a day. Most of these airmen are virgin's to the motorcycle world... and know nothing but what they've seen them selves, on TV or on Youtube. I do my best to lead them down a safe path... but I know how thick headed I was when I was in my early 20's. (like that's changed) I've actually set up a once a month briefing for all those who ride, or are even remotely intrested in motorcycles for our Squadron. we had the first one last week... We talked about saftey gear benifits/drawbacks... different types of bikes... why they are interested in bikes... ect. I'm sure I have a couple "squids" in the group... but I do my best to keep things as informal as possible in these meetings (still very military structured though) and let them air their side or views.... I guess this my have a big part in my bias... as listening to all the ignorant crap these airmen see/hear... and then think it's the right way, has gotten me looking at most sportbikers and think... another awesome Rep for the motorcycle community.