Detailing Discuss keeping your bike looking brand new here.

Wash Me!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 12, 2010 | 08:26 PM
  #51  
Clutch13's Avatar
Clutch13
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by dbleagle

The accumulation of dirt stay wetter longer than a clean surface... In other words a place for rust to start... May be that he did you a favor in the long run.
They don't need any dirt to start rusting...I sneezed wrong one time and the bolts started rusting...

Originally Posted by pottsy
Get over it. It's just a frikkin bike.
For some it probably is...for others it's a lot more.
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 08:45 PM
  #52  
youngrider's Avatar
youngrider
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 802
Likes: 3
From: Minnesota
Default

I dont blame you...It would have made me a little ticked as well
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 09:46 PM
  #53  
Quadancer's Avatar
Quadancer
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,069
Likes: 27
From: Acworth Georgia
Default

As the old saying goes..."You can't fix Stupid" - the billing for the detail work idea wins the thread! He refuses, THEN you pop him good.
I park my bike in front of the church all the time; no one touches it, although I've had to warn off small children a couple times. I tell 'em it's "hot"!
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 09:51 PM
  #54  
toastman's Avatar
toastman
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,079
Likes: 21
From: Queens, NY
Default

Originally Posted by SoftailBrian
Damn, I don't want to touch this thread. Someone might beat the crap out of me with there keyboard.
should have listened to your gut and stayed out.

your time would be better served taking grammar lessons from your son.
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 09:55 PM
  #55  
brandonsuperglide's Avatar
brandonsuperglide
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Ky
Default

Originally Posted by pottsy
Get over it. It's just a frikkin bike.
Yes it is just a bike but thats no reason for someone to purposely damage it.
Maybe he didnt know any better if not now he does if theres no damage done leave it at that.
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 09:58 PM
  #56  
Red9's Avatar
Red9
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by pottsy
Get over it. It's just a frikkin bike.
+1. I agree 100%.

I think the most ironic thing about some of the responses is 'it happened at church'...lmao
 
Reply
Old May 12, 2010 | 10:04 PM
  #57  
toastman's Avatar
toastman
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 7,079
Likes: 21
From: Queens, NY
Default

i'd like to play devil's advocate for those of you saying "it's just a bike"

does it generally not bother you when people are touching your stuff?

if you park your car outside a restaurant and come out of dinner to find someone leaning against the hood with jeans on, is it "just a car"

would your response be the same if the guy was keying your bike?

i'm still in college, i work as much as i can but don't make much.

yeah it's just a bike, but it's the only one i've got.
 
Reply
Old May 13, 2010 | 01:02 AM
  #58  
6 gun's Avatar
6 gun
Seasoned HDF Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 9,384
Likes: 1,776
From: Central Texas
Default

You were coming out of church
Ask yourself what would Jesus have
done in this situation and try to do
likewise
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 13, 2010 | 02:51 AM
  #59  
SoftailBrian's Avatar
SoftailBrian
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 47
From: Oregon
Default

Originally Posted by toastman
should have listened to your gut and stayed out.

your time would be better served taking grammar lessons from your son.
Grade my grammar, then grade yours. Lol

BTW, how do you know if I have a son?
 
Reply
Old May 14, 2010 | 02:38 AM
  #60  
Quadancer's Avatar
Quadancer
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,069
Likes: 27
From: Acworth Georgia
Default

Originally Posted by toastman
i'd like to play devil's advocate for those of you saying "it's just a bike"

does it generally not bother you when people are touching your stuff?

if you park your car outside a restaurant and come out of dinner to find someone leaning against the hood with jeans on, is it "just a car"

would your response be the same if the guy was keying your bike?

i'm still in college, i work as much as i can but don't make much.

yeah it's just a bike, but it's the only one i've got.
For once I agree with Toast: I work really hard at making my ride "pop" and enjoy the compliments because of it. I'd be mortified to find someone raking a dull finger over my paint. That said, if you let your bike go, you can't expect others to have great respect for what you don't seem to.
That's STILL no excuse to touch someone else's property, and most church folk are good about that despite the lack of concern for material things.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Misbehaven
General Harley Davidson Chat
99
Mar 19, 2015 07:55 PM
GaryM12
Touring Models
39
May 28, 2013 03:07 PM
PistonPuller
Touring Models
14
Sep 18, 2012 09:04 PM
Dew Me
General Harley Davidson Chat
36
Apr 15, 2012 01:35 PM
Jmiller448
General Harley Davidson Chat
47
Feb 18, 2008 11:10 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE