Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
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Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
Wow. Iassumed it was the age of the rider. Yesterday was very nice around here.I took off on the Heritage and went for avery nice cruise at lunch. A buddy of mine that I work with daily went for a ride on hisDucati. This guy is a very nice guy I work with daily. Well manered, English accent, I'm guessing mid to late 30's. You just an all around nice guy.This morningat work he started talking about his ride yesterday. I gather he cameupon a couple of "Harley" riders and a third bike. These "Harley riders" he comment with disgust were sticklers for the speed limit! They actually followed the speed limit! Go figure! He clearly was irritated and could not wait to get past them. Given the derogitory comments about doing the speed limit he must have been clearly disgusted with these "other" riders! He commented on how he "could not wait" to get past them guys! He then begain to talk about the rest of his ride. You know, "I hit a new record!" 112 mph on the bike! SHEEEEESH! He knows I'm a Harley rider and I can bet the story he gave me was a bit more subdued as far as attitude than what really happened! You know, he isn't going to talk "bad " about Harleys with me standing in his face.
Either way, I wasvery surprised to see the totally different riding attitude and style. Especially from such an outstanding Coorperate America Employee. Man, If I ever come uponvehicles going slower than my tastes, I simply wait until the appropriate time and then use the HP and weight advantage to pass.
OH well. Guess I wasn't expecting this from a guy that seemed much more mature than this. Guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around!
Scott
Either way, I wasvery surprised to see the totally different riding attitude and style. Especially from such an outstanding Coorperate America Employee. Man, If I ever come uponvehicles going slower than my tastes, I simply wait until the appropriate time and then use the HP and weight advantage to pass.
OH well. Guess I wasn't expecting this from a guy that seemed much more mature than this. Guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around!
Scott
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RE: Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
Just let it go, Bud. Genetic selection will fix it.
Ever look closely at the etching on the lower part of your rear view mirrors? ... "Objects in mirror may be dumber than they appear."
Ever look closely at the etching on the lower part of your rear view mirrors? ... "Objects in mirror may be dumber than they appear."
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RE: Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
ORIGINAL: Big Sled
Just let it go, Bud. Genetic selection will fix it.
Ever look closely at the etching on the lower part of your rear view mirrors? ... "Objects in mirror may be dumber than they appear."
Just let it go, Bud. Genetic selection will fix it.
Ever look closely at the etching on the lower part of your rear view mirrors? ... "Objects in mirror may be dumber than they appear."
Unfortunately, speed is addictive. Even we as Harley riders feel it (if we didn't, nobody would be putting mods on our bikes for more performance!) Actually I think it's kindof sad he's only hit 112mph on a Ducati (and would have told him so!) I've had my Harley (well my Lowrider) over 105mph. Not for very long, I was tryin got catch up to some buddies.
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RE: Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
Im a bit jaded....
I DO look at HD riders a bit differently when I'm on my GSXR.
I DO look at sprot bike riders a bit differently when I'm on my HD....maybe I have one of those multi personality things going on.....huh what did I say....
I DO look at HD riders a bit differently when I'm on my GSXR.
I DO look at sprot bike riders a bit differently when I'm on my HD....maybe I have one of those multi personality things going on.....huh what did I say....
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RE: Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
ORIGINAL: ohiomotoxer
Im a bit jaded....
I DO look at HD riders a bit differently when I'm on my GSXR.
I DO look at sprot bike riders a bit differently when I'm on my HD....maybe I have one of those multi personality things going on.....huh what did I say....
Im a bit jaded....
I DO look at HD riders a bit differently when I'm on my GSXR.
I DO look at sprot bike riders a bit differently when I'm on my HD....maybe I have one of those multi personality things going on.....huh what did I say....
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RE: Splat bike mentality . . . . . .
Genetic selection . . . .
I like that!
Guess then that it is OK to say "Darwin" will get him! Just joking here, I don't wish any harm to a great guy . . .
Scott
I like that!
Guess then that it is OK to say "Darwin" will get him! Just joking here, I don't wish any harm to a great guy . . .
Scott
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I agree a Duc should slide right by 112 without even looking back. Heck I have had the RK up over that jsut the other day. If he really wants to jsut go fast why didnt he jsut pull over and wait then take off when there are no cars around? I do it all the time, just take a smoke break and wait the slower vehicles out.