+1 But than again....I would never get caught dead riding with a bunch of old farts on scooters or Honda Goldwings because that group has the same mentality.
The "Other's" really do like to piss on HD's...
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 862
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From: Western PA
i can see where people interested in scooters would object to the noise of a harley - as far as making fun of the HD? no need to defend a harley, it is what it is...
I don't care what anyone else is riding - if its a good time for me (ie; not shifting or stopping in heavy traffic at the moment) I'll wave or nod at anyone else out there as a member of the "two wheel community" ... they get squashed just as quickly as harley riders if cars aren't paying attention so they've got as much membership as anyone
I don't care what anyone else is riding - if its a good time for me (ie; not shifting or stopping in heavy traffic at the moment) I'll wave or nod at anyone else out there as a member of the "two wheel community" ... they get squashed just as quickly as harley riders if cars aren't paying attention so they've got as much membership as anyone
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,490
Likes: 3,687
From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
So your day went something like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csuZHyW-iGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csuZHyW-iGI
Last edited by panz4ever; Dec 14, 2010 at 09:28 AM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,415
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
So your day went something like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csuZHyW-iGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csuZHyW-iGI
thanks - you beat me to it!
I say, so what?! live and let live.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,594
Likes: 5
From: warner robins, ga
That's what I was thinking LOL! I do not even wave at scooter as I do not see them as real bikes and do not see a point for them on the road. i do wave a all metric bikes and evern super moto bikes, but not scotters. I would not have even went on that ride. Don't sweat it man, just enjoy your real bike and let them have the old lady toys.
-less emissions, smaller impact on environment
-great gas mileage (or electric, even better)
-cheap to purchase, tag, insure, maintain
-easier to operate than a motorcycle
(no, i dont own a scooter, or care to. just playing devil's advocate.)
at the end of the day, they (motorcycles, scooters, bicycles, cages) are all just toys. tools. things we use, not things that define us. who cares if someone's ride isnt "macho" or whatever, so long as it makes them happy?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: Fair Oaks, Caliphornia
Actually, a Burgman 650 can cost as much as or even more than a Harlley to maintain or get worked on. There's a lot of tupperware to deal with. I know of one dealer that wanted to charge me more to change the rear tire because of the labor involved... I also got only about 2-4 mpg more with the Burger than I do with the King. Not quite enough to sway me back...
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 556
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
Sadly this happens, many think Harleys still leak oil, parts fall off all the time, and Lucky to go 100 miles without a breakdown .. I just laugh at situations like these although will add I also know an older fellow with a 650 Bergman that has health problems but feels more secure on it due to it's light weight and easier handling for parking, holding it up etc.. But if think it's underpowered ride beside him at take it up to 90MPH and be shocked when he is still there right beside you .. 
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From: USA
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 517
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From: Northern Virginia
i'd get a scooter just for the fun factor if I had a place to store it ... i can see the draw of a cheap lightweight ride to thrash and zip between cars at will... drop it..hell pick it up and run with it if you need to 
.
More like the days of being a kid on a bmx with no cares in the world other than mischief and riding with your friends - thats being free (other than being back in time for dinner so Mom doesn't take the bike from me for a few days
) . Yeah, I can definitely see why people would go for those especially if all they do is urban riding - <200lbs scooter is a better choice than an 800+lb harley, and with no tags and parking on the sidewalk you'd have no worries at all (as long as you don't give a sh%t what the "real bikers" think about your choice)
. More like the days of being a kid on a bmx with no cares in the world other than mischief and riding with your friends - thats being free (other than being back in time for dinner so Mom doesn't take the bike from me for a few days
) . Yeah, I can definitely see why people would go for those especially if all they do is urban riding - <200lbs scooter is a better choice than an 800+lb harley, and with no tags and parking on the sidewalk you'd have no worries at all (as long as you don't give a sh%t what the "real bikers" think about your choice)
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I have more miles on me than a 1959 B model Mack...
I am "Almost Old", and did not just fall off the turnip truck...
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The day's events were shared here for the Humor in them...
I wasn't mad, I was amused (and thought I might amuse a few that read here)...
