I was seen today
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Road Warrior
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I was seen today
I have read here about cages not seeing motorcycle. I wanted to add a positive to this situation.
On my way home, on the interstate, from a large city about 25 miles away, I come up behind a car traveling in the fast lane about 200 feet ahead of me. The driver switches lanes quickly and hits the brakes. I continue on and pass the car going about 80. Next thing I know, the car pulls along side with a cell phone open, but in the window. I'm unsure what this is all about and continue on.
About ten miles down the road, I am preparing to pass a pick-up truck. While doing so, I see a flash of light coming from the truck. THE DRIVER WAS TAKING A PICTURE. I am pleased as I continue home, mostly smiling along the way. (Funny because I hardly ever smile
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When I get home, I remove my boots and phone from my pocket. It is at that point it dawns on me--THE FIRST GUY HAD A CAMERA PHONE and must have been taking a picture as well. 25 miles and two pictures of the bike from complete strangers.
I feel good about my Harley!
On my way home, on the interstate, from a large city about 25 miles away, I come up behind a car traveling in the fast lane about 200 feet ahead of me. The driver switches lanes quickly and hits the brakes. I continue on and pass the car going about 80. Next thing I know, the car pulls along side with a cell phone open, but in the window. I'm unsure what this is all about and continue on.
About ten miles down the road, I am preparing to pass a pick-up truck. While doing so, I see a flash of light coming from the truck. THE DRIVER WAS TAKING A PICTURE. I am pleased as I continue home, mostly smiling along the way. (Funny because I hardly ever smile
)When I get home, I remove my boots and phone from my pocket. It is at that point it dawns on me--THE FIRST GUY HAD A CAMERA PHONE and must have been taking a picture as well. 25 miles and two pictures of the bike from complete strangers.
I feel good about my Harley!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Central Ontario, Canada
RE: I was seen today
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It might have been Speilburg
That's cool - Never had my picture taken but I've had a couple of elderly European couples stop and tell me what a beautiful motorcycle I had and then they talked about going for rides when they were young and how they loved it.
You never know what the person next to you is thinking - It's not all negative!!
It might have been Speilburg
That's cool - Never had my picture taken but I've had a couple of elderly European couples stop and tell me what a beautiful motorcycle I had and then they talked about going for rides when they were young and how they loved it.
You never know what the person next to you is thinking - It's not all negative!!
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From: South Okanagan, BC
RE: I was seen today
Good to hear! I think my all time favorite was just this last weekend; there were over 100 bikes in the parking lot, & this mom was walking her young ( maybe 4 or 5 yr old) boy thru,, looking at all the bikes... he had his hands up near his head, & was very anxious, Mom didn't know why , so asked the boy, & he said "When do we cover our ears???" We all smiled & said if he wanted to watch, stick around for about 15 more minutes. Someone bought the kid ( & Mom) a pop, & when we left, there was this little kid, tears Streaming down his face, hands Firmly over his ears... & THE biggest smile I have Ever seen....he was fairly hopping up & down he was so excited! & I think every one that saw him, waved, & his little head was just Bobbing up & down in response, because he wouldn't move his hands!
I think this lad is hooked for life now!
I think this lad is hooked for life now!
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RE: I was seen today
ORIGINAL: Katie
Good to hear! I think my all time favorite was just this last weekend; there were over 100 bikes in the parking lot, & this mom was walking her young ( maybe 4 or 5 yr old) boy thru,, looking at all the bikes... he had his hands up near his head, & was very anxious, Mom didn't know why , so asked the boy, & he said "When do we cover our ears???" We all smiled & said if he wanted to watch, stick around for about 15 more minutes. Someone bought the kid ( & Mom) a pop, & when we left, there was this little kid, tears Streaming down his face, hands Firmly over his ears... & THE biggest smile I have Ever seen....he was fairly hopping up & down he was so excited! & I think every one that saw him, waved, & his little head was just Bobbing up & down in response, because he wouldn't move his hands!
I think this lad is hooked for life now!
Good to hear! I think my all time favorite was just this last weekend; there were over 100 bikes in the parking lot, & this mom was walking her young ( maybe 4 or 5 yr old) boy thru,, looking at all the bikes... he had his hands up near his head, & was very anxious, Mom didn't know why , so asked the boy, & he said "When do we cover our ears???" We all smiled & said if he wanted to watch, stick around for about 15 more minutes. Someone bought the kid ( & Mom) a pop, & when we left, there was this little kid, tears Streaming down his face, hands Firmly over his ears... & THE biggest smile I have Ever seen....he was fairly hopping up & down he was so excited! & I think every one that saw him, waved, & his little head was just Bobbing up & down in response, because he wouldn't move his hands!
I think this lad is hooked for life now!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
RE: I was seen today
Maybe the 1st guy was on the phone to the guy in the pick-up and held the phone out the window to let him hear you roar by! That gave the pick-up guy a heads up to take your pic...
Just a maybe...
Cool story!
Just a maybe...
Cool story!
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From: Hudson Valley- NY
RE: I was seen today
Glad to hear we're getting some GOOD notice. Funny thing happened on the way home on Wednesday. I was coming down a 4-lane road in front of our local Galleria, headed into my folks' place for dinner. A 50-ish guy in a converible Celica with 3 young (10-12 years old) boys was driving in my direction with his top down, obvously enjoying not only the weather and the attention from his kids because of his "cool" car. Unfortunately, the "cool guy's" kids lost all interest in the car when the bad man on the loud motorcycle went by. Heads craned around and I had 4 pair of eyes following me as I passed dear old dad.
Score: Loud motorcycle 1, Cool balding dad in convertible, 0.
Score: Loud motorcycle 1, Cool balding dad in convertible, 0.
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RE: I was seen today
ORIGINAL: Axholio
Maybe the 1st guy was on the phone to the guy in the pick-up and held the phone out the window to let him hear you roar by! That gave the pick-up guy a heads up to take your pic...
Just a maybe...
Cool story!
Maybe the 1st guy was on the phone to the guy in the pick-up and held the phone out the window to let him hear you roar by! That gave the pick-up guy a heads up to take your pic...
Just a maybe...
Cool story!
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