An observation
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Cruiser
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From: Southwestern OK.
An observation
In the organization where I work, ~ 10% active Army and the rest government civilians or contractors about 100 folks all together. There are perhaps 20 motorcycle owners, half own Harleys. Ive noticed that the more Harley paraphernalia (sh*t) one has on his desk and walls the less he rides. I have a Harley coffee mug (a gift) and thats it I ride damn near every day.
Just curious if anyone else has noticed this?
Just curious if anyone else has noticed this?
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From: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Nah, I don't agree with that. I think I ride quite a bit, maybe 8-10 thousand miles a year and I think the Harley chit is kinda cool. Well, some of it. My wife gave me a set of 8 Harley mugs for Christmas. They are really cool so I don't let anyone else use them but me.
Well, my nephew has a Harley so he gets to use one when he visits.
I would probably have more of the Harley stuff if I wasn't retired now.
Well, my nephew has a Harley so he gets to use one when he visits.I would probably have more of the Harley stuff if I wasn't retired now.
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Cruiser
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From: Southwestern OK.
Not say’n it ain’t cool. I like the trinkets and have plenty in my shop. Was just curious as to why have the stuff and wear all the stuff and not ride the bike? True, plenty of it is received as gifts.
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Yup.... I am pretty hard to buy for, I have everything I want. I hate getting clothes and other useless junk as gifts, I'd prefer if people just saved their money or if they HAVE to get me something, take me to lunch or buy me a coffee or something. I do like a lot of the Harley stuff and my friends/family know that, so that is what I get.
My wife just got me a Harley Zippo lighter as an early birthday gift.....guess I can't use it now since it will label me as a poser even though I too put 8-12K miles per year on my scooter....just can't win I guess.....who's got my doo-rag??
My wife just got me a Harley Zippo lighter as an early birthday gift.....guess I can't use it now since it will label me as a poser even though I too put 8-12K miles per year on my scooter....just can't win I guess.....who's got my doo-rag??
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This beats the Harley T-Shirt wearing, having bumper stickers on their cars and they don't even own a Harley people. Those are the ultimate posers in my book.
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This is how it happens. Open letter to gift-givers:
The Harley model made from wicker that you gave me was very thoughtful.
(translation: It is very ugly and doesn't really even look like a Harley. It would only look good in the fireplace)
Thank you for the Harley lamp. Oh, it revs up when you turn it on? Neat!
(translation: It's already gaudy looking, does it have to make noise too? Nothing like simulated motor sounds through a 1" speaker)
Now where did you find Solar Garden Frogs dressed up as little bikers? How cute.
(translation: I'm gonna bury them under the compost pile)
I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but PLEASE DON'T BUY ME ANY MORE OF THIS CRAP! I'm perfectly content with just the bikes themselves. I'm happy you remembered me, but I'm old enough that I really don't need gifts. If you feel guilty showing up empty-handed, bring me a pizza. Or a couple gallons of gas.
(Sorry - I feel better now)
The Harley model made from wicker that you gave me was very thoughtful.
(translation: It is very ugly and doesn't really even look like a Harley. It would only look good in the fireplace)
Thank you for the Harley lamp. Oh, it revs up when you turn it on? Neat!
(translation: It's already gaudy looking, does it have to make noise too? Nothing like simulated motor sounds through a 1" speaker)
Now where did you find Solar Garden Frogs dressed up as little bikers? How cute.
(translation: I'm gonna bury them under the compost pile)
I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but PLEASE DON'T BUY ME ANY MORE OF THIS CRAP! I'm perfectly content with just the bikes themselves. I'm happy you remembered me, but I'm old enough that I really don't need gifts. If you feel guilty showing up empty-handed, bring me a pizza. Or a couple gallons of gas.
(Sorry - I feel better now)
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Road Master
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From: Wisconsin
I rode the bike to the dirt track friday nite and parked outside the fence sitting on the bike watching the races. Pickup truck pulls up to the fence next to me, has Harley decal in window , two 20 somthing guys gets out and one is in a Harley black and orange leather jacket with a Harley t-shirt underneath. Well he comes over and asks how i like my bike and idle chit-chat and I ask him what he has--------"I dont have one" IS HIS REPLY!!
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From: STL
Just like when you show up to the January swap meet here and there are six bikes outside. Yet, when you walk in there are 500 people that look like they arrived on two wheels; bandannas, sunglasses, leathers, vests, even chaps. You know, idiots.