Riding with strangers....
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 890
Likes: 5
From: Fayetteville Arkansas
Riding with your friends friends
I believe you have the right to say no..
Your friend should understand that.
I wouldn't want to be put in a position like that..
I when on a trip with a guy from work.
I planned this road trip and he kind of wanted to go..
But I ended up waiting on him at every corner.
Our riding styles where so different that it make my trip horrible.
I'd pull out from a stop and look in my mirror and he wouldn't be anywhere to be seen.
By the third day I was ready to leave him behind..
I had to ask once " are you afraid to roll the throat or what ! "
I no speed demon but this was like he was riding a
Vespa..
Your friend should understand that.
I wouldn't want to be put in a position like that..
I when on a trip with a guy from work.
I planned this road trip and he kind of wanted to go..
But I ended up waiting on him at every corner.
Our riding styles where so different that it make my trip horrible.
I'd pull out from a stop and look in my mirror and he wouldn't be anywhere to be seen.
By the third day I was ready to leave him behind..
I had to ask once " are you afraid to roll the throat or what ! "
I no speed demon but this was like he was riding a
Vespa..
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,206
Likes: 372
From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
You definitely have the right to say no, and it doesn't automatically make you a dick. I would have offered to meet the guy, maybe have a beer.
After all you are going to be riding with 1/2 million people you don't know.
After all you are going to be riding with 1/2 million people you don't know.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 932
Likes: 14
From: CENTRAL IL
I agree with you , thats too long of a triup with too many miles to cover to suddenly have to accomadate someone else style of riding , short little day trip sure I would maybe ride with em , see how we got along noth socially and riding wise,but not a road trip that far or important.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,800
Likes: 414
From: Ellensburg, WA
In May I had a friend invite himself on a ride that was going to be personal time for me. 7000 miles, told him we were riding my ride, thought that would deter him since I am known for high mileage days. No deal. 1st day out 728 miles, still there. The guy is a good rider and a nice guy, but his crowd is 200-300 mile days. I have an agenda for things I want to do, so fill up to fill up, eat and drink at gas stops so I can spend quality time at the places I want to see. Anyway all said and done it turned out ok, but I don't think he will invite himself along again :0)
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,134
Likes: 146
From: texas
heck no.I wouldnt do it and i wouldnt feel bad about it either.This is not a time to see if you guys hit it off or if yalls riding style is similar eneough etc Later on you might find out hes a cool guy but now is not the time.Might meet up with him up there though and see what hes about---the funny thing is your friends friend is probably thinking the same thing you are.