Cafe Racer Compliment.
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Cafe Racer Compliment.
I was parked at the store today to use the redbox. As I'm waiting in line, an old man pulls up and does a 360 around my bike. Comes inside and says, "Is that YOUR bike?" I started laughing and said yes. He told me he's 74 years old and is too scared to ride anymore, but that he loved my bike and it reminded him of the old CAFE RACERS.
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I was parked at the store today to use the redbox. As I'm waiting in line, an old man pulls up and does a 360 around my bike. Comes inside and says, "Is that YOUR bike?" I started laughing and said yes. He told me he's 74 years old and is too scared to ride anymore, but that he loved my bike and it reminded him of the old CAFE RACERS.
M I S S I O N - A C C O M P L I S H E D!
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That is one reason my family and I go to nursing homes over the weekends. Just to hang out with the residents and let them know people still care and think about them.
Anyway, all that to say, "They know a real thing when they see it." So, when an older lady or gentleman compliments you on something, don't take it for granted. It is a special treasure when that happens.
A couple months ago, I had an oder gentleman come up to me in the church parking-lot wanting to talk about my springer. We discussed motorcycles for a good hour. He complimented my ride and told me about the bikes he used to have. He said the springer brought back a lot of memories.
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Yeah it's sweet when non -riders like your ride. I get that alot with the XL50. Some do not like how loud it is, but they always love the looks.
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i love getting compliments on my bike. one time i was at the stoplight waiting to turn left and some turned right from the street i was turning on to, slowed way down and rolled down his window just to tell me "hey man your bike looks bad ***!" haha. got another one at another stoplight two days ago. i love my harley!
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I love watching Cafe Racers on TV, and have liked them for quite some time, even though I'm only 21. Hopefully I'll be getting some more parts for my Iron over the winter to make it more cafe-like.
And congratulations on your compliment, I've only had 1-2, most people don't know what it is...even though it's pretty much a stock Iron. Right now I just have a licks solo bag, flipped mirrors, front fender delete, chain guard delete, and V&H Shortshots. I want the RSD clip ons and speedo relocate, coil relocate, progressive springs, maybe a new seat too...
And congratulations on your compliment, I've only had 1-2, most people don't know what it is...even though it's pretty much a stock Iron. Right now I just have a licks solo bag, flipped mirrors, front fender delete, chain guard delete, and V&H Shortshots. I want the RSD clip ons and speedo relocate, coil relocate, progressive springs, maybe a new seat too...
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