Allright that's it
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,086
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From: London, UK
If you change the bags because your "friends" told you too, then I can only imagine you'll get more grief as a result.
Perhaps you could make a joke out of it yourself to take the sting out of their jibes? Perhaps stick on a handlebar moustache and wear a peaked leather cap and chaps. If they are as homophobic as they sound, then hanging around with them whilst dressed like that, and acting camp, will soon have them shut up and want to drop the subject.
Personally, I don't like the studs either. But I don't see that they reflect on one's sexuality. I don't like the windshield or the seat either. And that's the reason that I bought the fatboy. I've already bought a (Memphis Shades bullet) screen and have luggage (although not saddle bags) for trips but didn't see the point in spending the money on parts I didn't like. Otherwise, if you like the stock kit, the Heritage is a no-brainer if you want a softail.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 417
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From: Cypress, TX
Yea, I can help you out! Tell them to go F*** themselves! It's your bike, your money, do as you want and what trips your trigger. I would only consider something like this is if THEY were making the payments on the bike. You ever think they might wish they had those studded bags? There isn't one thing on my bike that is there for any other reason than I want it there! If there isn't something there it's because I don't like it and don't want it there.
Lastly, they say or make gay remarks about your bike? Tell them they would look really bad, really silly having their a$$ kicked by a gay guy riding on a gay bike!
Lastly, they say or make gay remarks about your bike? Tell them they would look really bad, really silly having their a$$ kicked by a gay guy riding on a gay bike!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,255
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From: Florida
Thanks for the comments, you guys are right.... screw them. Yes I like them and since I have the hottest wife the gay thing doesn't fly anyways. Never can have enough storage anyways.
Here she is, the last thing I am doing to it is installing all the LED lamps, and signals which are on order.
Here she is, the last thing I am doing to it is installing all the LED lamps, and signals which are on order.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: TOAK western branch
Very smart! Gotta let them know you are a virgin.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 310
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From: Northampton
Well, there is a huge difference between friends and co-workers. Believe me, I spend over 11 hours a day with my co-workers and it's easy to get the two confused after a while.
I'm not one to be a PC policeman but... If they are seriously calling your bike "gay" while at work, it opens you up to a storm you don't want to be part of. If another co-worker hears this and reports it to your HR, it's you that could get fired with the idiot using that language.
I'm not one to be a PC policeman but... If they are seriously calling your bike "gay" while at work, it opens you up to a storm you don't want to be part of. If another co-worker hears this and reports it to your HR, it's you that could get fired with the idiot using that language.
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,912
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Perhaps you could make a joke out of it yourself to take the sting out of their jibes? Perhaps stick on a handlebar moustache and wear a peaked leather cap and chaps. If they are as homophobic as they sound, then hanging around with them whilst dressed like that, and acting camp, will soon have them shut up and want to drop the subject.
..fuggem if they can't take a joke...
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,700
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From: Buffalo
Well, there is a huge difference between friends and co-workers. Believe me, I spend over 11 hours a day with my co-workers and it's easy to get the two confused after a while.
I'm not one to be a PC policeman but... If they are seriously calling your bike "gay" while at work, it opens you up to a storm you don't want to be part of. If another co-worker hears this and reports it to your HR, it's you that could get fired with the idiot using that language.
I'm not one to be a PC policeman but... If they are seriously calling your bike "gay" while at work, it opens you up to a storm you don't want to be part of. If another co-worker hears this and reports it to your HR, it's you that could get fired with the idiot using that language.