I guess I won't get invited back....
I wasn't going to mention it but it has bothered me this week & I'm bored anyway.
Anyway to make a short story long, The wife and I went on a charity ride a few Saturdays ago. We enjoy them & try to make as many as we can. Well this one was a little different in that Harleys were in the minority. Probably two metrics to each HD. All went smooth until the end of the ride & we sat down to a hot dog & burger lunch. General chat at my table (eight counting the wife & me). All Goldwing talk, how great they were, how Honda pioneered touring bikes, greatest bike ever, etc. One guy would praise a GW & the others would nod & grut "yeah". I'm okay with that, I'm for each his own. I kept my mouth shut & enjoyed the air conditioning as outside during the ride it was 95+ degrees. Then the enevitable happened, the Harley bashing started. After a few more unsubstainted comments the most vocal guy up & says "Why would anyone with any sense at all buy a Harley?" I spoke up & said "If I told you, you probably wouldn't understand. Harley riders are a bit more demanding of their ride & they have a more acute sense of respect." "How so?" demands the vocal one. I said "Well, for one, I wouldn't sit at a table & start talking trash about Harleys with someone sitting there with a Harley tee shirt on". The table got very quiet, at least until we left. |
I guess i'll never understand why people bash other brands. To me it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride.
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I don't think I've ever seen a 1903 Honda
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Two wheels + engine = motorcycle. We all straddle the tank to ride...
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Originally Posted by SPaZZdOG
(Post 7326655)
I guess i'll never understand why people bash other brands. To me it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride.
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Props to you for standing up to that loudmouth, and for defending the HD name. You got straight to the point and didn't need to say anything more. Good job!
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Originally Posted by SPaZZdOG
I guess i'll never understand why people bash other brands. To me it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you ride.
Originally Posted by tjvrodrick
(Post 7326666)
+1 there just ride
Your reply to the numbnut was outstanding, well done! :icon_clapclap: |
Not all people have good common sense. I remember when I was a metric rider all I would think about was I cant wait until I get me a harley. Its in them they just dont wanna come out of the closet so to speak.. They want one but just dont admit it.....Its called Harley Denial!!
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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses
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they have a more acute sense of respect." "How so?" demands the vocal one. I said "Well, for one, I wouldn't sit at a table & start talking trash about Harleys with someone sitting there with a Harley tee shirt on". The table got very quiet, at least until we left.
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Originally Posted by schumacher
(Post 7326693)
shame a majority of the Harley riders in this forum don't feel that way :icon_stitch:
Good for you OP. |
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