Don't Mean Nothing.
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Ive finally come to realize what the OP is saying. I was hard core Harley for longer than many here have been sucking air.
Only in the last few years have I lightened up and started to see the big picture, if you will.
I read many many posts in this and other forums that echo the closed minded ideas that I had for so long and it makes me feel ashamed of what I was, but proud of what I am. I now understand that I am not defined by what I ride but by the fact that I do ride.
Anybody has a problem with that, I guess its their problem cause as far as Im concerned,It dont mean nuthin.
Only in the last few years have I lightened up and started to see the big picture, if you will.
I read many many posts in this and other forums that echo the closed minded ideas that I had for so long and it makes me feel ashamed of what I was, but proud of what I am. I now understand that I am not defined by what I ride but by the fact that I do ride.
Anybody has a problem with that, I guess its their problem cause as far as Im concerned,It dont mean nuthin.
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Funny thing about various types of riders on various types of bikes, which I noticed thus far with my 2 last Harleys: while riding, I usually acknowledge other riders with a wave or a nod of some sort. When I'm riding my Harley locally and I see a bunch of Harleys, I will greet them and get the same in return. When I'm riding my Yamaha FZ-10 and encounter the very same group of Harley riders they act as though my other (wonderful) machine is almost an offense. Is that silly or what??
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I agree motorcycle brand discrimination is wrong but prejudging you based on your material objects is part of our customs and culture.
Take a look at people who drive premium brand cars like BMW and Mercedes Benz. They tend to be snobbish ******** who think their **** doesn't stink. There is a pecking order in capitalistic societies and you are looked down upon if you aren't like them. Could be a few Harley Davidson owners who think the same way.
Take a look at people who drive premium brand cars like BMW and Mercedes Benz. They tend to be snobbish ******** who think their **** doesn't stink. There is a pecking order in capitalistic societies and you are looked down upon if you aren't like them. Could be a few Harley Davidson owners who think the same way.
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While I am quite pro-Harley as most are but not an ******* about it. I ride with plenty of folks who ride other makes.
I can also tell you I've been bashed more times for riding a Harley than I have ever seen Harley riders bash another rider of another brand. It's the usual references to AMF days of quality issues or how slow a Harley is. Both arguments are moot but I do grow tiresome of it.
I can also tell you I've been bashed more times for riding a Harley than I have ever seen Harley riders bash another rider of another brand. It's the usual references to AMF days of quality issues or how slow a Harley is. Both arguments are moot but I do grow tiresome of it.
You put your right foot in
You take your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the hokey pokey
And you turn yourself around
That's what it's all about
You take your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the hokey pokey
And you turn yourself around
That's what it's all about
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Old joke...
I agree motorcycle brand discrimination is wrong but prejudging you based on your material objects is part of our customs and culture.
Take a look at people who drive premium brand cars like BMW and Mercedes Benz. They tend to be snobbish ******** who think their **** doesn't stink. There is a pecking order in capitalistic societies and you are looked down upon if you aren't like them. Could be a few Harley Davidson owners who think the same way.
Take a look at people who drive premium brand cars like BMW and Mercedes Benz. They tend to be snobbish ******** who think their **** doesn't stink. There is a pecking order in capitalistic societies and you are looked down upon if you aren't like them. Could be a few Harley Davidson owners who think the same way.
The difference between a Porsche and a porcupine?
On a porcupine, the ****** are on the outside.
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"I guess what I am trying to get across is it don't matter what you ride as long as you ride. God Bless."
Not 100% true. I find that most riders of sportcrap ride like & ARE ********, and many are self-eliminated due to their stupidity. Everyone else besides them are OK; even if many DO have bad taste in motorcycles.
Not 100% true. I find that most riders of sportcrap ride like & ARE ********, and many are self-eliminated due to their stupidity. Everyone else besides them are OK; even if many DO have bad taste in motorcycles.
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