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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Deuuuce
Judging is an essential part of human nature. If you don't want to judge the trends, don't comment.

I'm irritated if safety is compromised by a "style" like lifted trucks or a single disc conversiion to show more wheel.
Oh be careful everybody the self appointed safety monitor is in the room, LOL.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by qtrracer
Did you date the ugliest fattest girl? Or did you date the prettiest girl that would say yes? You've been judgmental your whole life too so you might try stepping off that high horse.
I'm not the one judging so no high horse here. I may not date the fat girl but I would never say anything bad to her because that girl just might be someone like you daughter and she might do something stupid because of something I said. You can do whatever you want dude. I don't have to agree with it. I was raised to respect people and all their differences and I understand that everyone don't feel the same way.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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ill probably catch a lot of heat for this, but i never like neons on bikes.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by IronAss
The trend that irritates me most is all the riders that trash other peoples choices when it comes to what they do with their bikes.
+10000000.

Who gives a ****.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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The best way I can answer this is by saying what I wouldn't do to my bike rather than what bugs me about others rides.....

With that said I wouldn't put a big tire on front and I sure as heck wouldn't put fish tails hanging out the back 10 feet lol.

I wouldn't put a buffalo head on either but the long *** fish tails have me rolling on the floor laughing sorry but I was asked for my opinion remember.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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None of the custom trends, as far as mods are concerned, irritate me. There's a few that I wouldn't consider for my bikes, though.
I'd never "black out' one of my bikes.
Same goes for wrapping my pipes. I've seen it on other folks' bikes and it looked just fine with the rest of their mods. Not on mine, though.
The big front wheel...attention getters, for sure. I lick my eyebrows to get attention, it's cheaper and moderately productive.
Drag bars that are lower than the top of the gas tank. I see this on some Sporties, but it doesn't look right to me. Never rode one that was set up like that, though, so who knows...maybe I'd like it.

Here's to individuality
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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Nothing. Your bike, do whatever you like.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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I don't really care that much. Fringed leather I never really understood, and this comes from a guy who appreciates nice solo and saddle bags and such.

But to each their own. Not like I have to ride their bike and they have to ride mine. haha.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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stupid conversations like this irritates me the most.
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tailsfrommycrib
So because it is human nature it is ok to judge people who do not conform to someone else's ideals. Wow that's news to me.
Regarding people, there is a difference in ideals vs. a pathology or crime.

Regarding bikes, nothing wrong with having an opinion, which is judging. On a scale of 1 to 10 you judge every bike a 10?
 



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