How times have changed.....
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RE: How times have changed.....
Seems like alot of young people and new riders just don't know that were supposed to stick together, I'm sure some are just snot nose, stuck up little rich kids though too.
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RE: How times have changed.....
I've stopped on the side of the road twice, not broke down, and had folks stop or thumbs up to make sure i'm okay. i've stopped and turned around to go back for others.
Maybe it's the times, 30 years ago i use to pickup hitch hikers. Felt more comfortable about stopping in those days than i do know. Don't have a rolex but i'm attached to my timex.
Maybe it's the times, 30 years ago i use to pickup hitch hikers. Felt more comfortable about stopping in those days than i do know. Don't have a rolex but i'm attached to my timex.
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RE: How times have changed.....
Keith,
I know what you mean. I don't worry too much about it though. I'm 6'7" and 235 lbs, so I doubt many people would try anything. Most are just yuppies anyway, like Akitakoi implied.
BTW, I see you were in the AF. Me too, from 1980-2000. Had to retire and get a "real" job, though.... kinda sucks, but there's a lot less BS in the jobs I've had lately, and I still get to work on aircraft. LOL!
I know what you mean. I don't worry too much about it though. I'm 6'7" and 235 lbs, so I doubt many people would try anything. Most are just yuppies anyway, like Akitakoi implied.
BTW, I see you were in the AF. Me too, from 1980-2000. Had to retire and get a "real" job, though.... kinda sucks, but there's a lot less BS in the jobs I've had lately, and I still get to work on aircraft. LOL!
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RE: How times have changed.....
I was on the way home the other day, and saw a crotch rocket rider, all leathered up, sittin on the side of the road. I turned around and went back, and asked if he needed any help? His answer? If I needed YOUR help I would have flagged you down. Don't know if it was cuz I was on a HD or cuz I was in uniform. I told him how far of a push it was to the next gas station, and wished him good luck.
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RE: How times have changed.....
you and my wife need to talk you sound the same
I on the other hand am not that paranoid so I will stop
also do a lot of other things I ketch hell for..
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I on the other hand am not that paranoid so I will stop
also do a lot of other things I ketch hell for..
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Yeah... I see that a lot too... Not sure why they cannot ride the extra 50 yards to get off at the exit and talk on the jabber box.
Honestly though... You never know WHAT you are gonna find when you stop on the side of the road these days. I don't know if it is a sign that bikers have changed or just that the world has changed. My basic rule is to make it home alive. So many retards out there these days it makes it hard to stick to my rule.
I am not saying that you were going to rape/murder/etc the person... but honestly... How do they know that? Just because you have a Harley does not mean you are not a killer. And on the flip side it does not mean you are. But how does the average person know? Hell... someone just posted on here the other day about a serial rappist driving around impersonating a cop. If you see the lights your first instinct is to pull over like you were taught, correct? Back in the day no one would have been stupid enough to pull that stunt.
The world went and changed on us. My wife constantly gives me grief because she says I am too suspicious of everyone. You know, it sucks... but I am still here to complain. It would be fantastic if we could expect that everyone is going to be good... but unfortunately... the world has gone to hell in a hand basket and this is what we have left.
That all being said... there have been times I have stopped for other riders and times I have not. All depends on what else is going on. That doesn't make me a scumbag non-biker (at least in my opinion) it just means I am going to make sure I get home and get a hug from my little girl.
So sue me.
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almost every freakin time i stop for a motorcyclist who i THINK is broken down- theyre usually ON THE DAMN PHONE! [:@]
almost every freakin time i stop for a motorcyclist who i THINK is broken down- theyre usually ON THE DAMN PHONE! [:@]
Honestly though... You never know WHAT you are gonna find when you stop on the side of the road these days. I don't know if it is a sign that bikers have changed or just that the world has changed. My basic rule is to make it home alive. So many retards out there these days it makes it hard to stick to my rule.
I am not saying that you were going to rape/murder/etc the person... but honestly... How do they know that? Just because you have a Harley does not mean you are not a killer. And on the flip side it does not mean you are. But how does the average person know? Hell... someone just posted on here the other day about a serial rappist driving around impersonating a cop. If you see the lights your first instinct is to pull over like you were taught, correct? Back in the day no one would have been stupid enough to pull that stunt.
The world went and changed on us. My wife constantly gives me grief because she says I am too suspicious of everyone. You know, it sucks... but I am still here to complain. It would be fantastic if we could expect that everyone is going to be good... but unfortunately... the world has gone to hell in a hand basket and this is what we have left.
That all being said... there have been times I have stopped for other riders and times I have not. All depends on what else is going on. That doesn't make me a scumbag non-biker (at least in my opinion) it just means I am going to make sure I get home and get a hug from my little girl.
So sue me.
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