Just a bit bummed out...
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
It could be everything the prior posts mentioned. I had Hondas before, because that was all I could afford as a kid. I was in a wreck, and gave up riding for 14 years. I eventually hopped back into the saddle of a Shadow in 2002'.
I heard about the bada** Harley dudes that hate jap bike riders, so I never talked to them and actually went out of my way to avoid them. Jap bike riders, Harley sucks, Harley riders jap bikes suck.
I always wanted one, but couldn't afford it. I met a group of guys at the pub next to the hospital where I work. They were all on Harleys. They saw me come in, and after a while introduced themselves. They asked if I wanted to go to bike night with them. So I did. It completely changed my perspective. I rode with them every week. After 4 years of saving and a (rest her soul) aunt that died......... my 1st Harley will be here at 1pm today.
I wouldn't worry about it...................either they are biked out, intimidated or jelous or loaded with envy?
Go ride!!!!!!! and Have a nice day!!!!!
I heard about the bada** Harley dudes that hate jap bike riders, so I never talked to them and actually went out of my way to avoid them. Jap bike riders, Harley sucks, Harley riders jap bikes suck.
I always wanted one, but couldn't afford it. I met a group of guys at the pub next to the hospital where I work. They were all on Harleys. They saw me come in, and after a while introduced themselves. They asked if I wanted to go to bike night with them. So I did. It completely changed my perspective. I rode with them every week. After 4 years of saving and a (rest her soul) aunt that died......... my 1st Harley will be here at 1pm today.
I wouldn't worry about it...................either they are biked out, intimidated or jelous or loaded with envy?
Go ride!!!!!!! and Have a nice day!!!!!
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
I have two , oops, three passions in my life, My bike, golf and my wife, not neccesarily in that order. I am a 9 handicap and get razzed all the time about being a biker that can play golf, the two hobbies compete for time eith each other and golf doesn't include my wife.
Riding, well, I come home from work and the wife has the garage door open, her riding gear on and is ready to go! We ride a lot alone, but also belong to a group than priodically puts together runs, meets every other Sunday for breakfast and does at least one week long trip every year.
Get involved, go to bike nights, Hog meetings, or even find a local group (hate to call em clubs as the one I belong to is not your traditional biker club, we spend more time at Dairy Queens than at bars. Have a Hawaiian Luau every year, only problem is the coordinator showed up one year in a grass skirt with nothing under it ...funny as hell, and disgusting too !).
Ride a lot and you will meet others that eventually you will hook up with others for riding and all other manners of fun.
The others that think you are nuts - just smile and wave when you ride off, they are the ones that are losing out.
Riding, well, I come home from work and the wife has the garage door open, her riding gear on and is ready to go! We ride a lot alone, but also belong to a group than priodically puts together runs, meets every other Sunday for breakfast and does at least one week long trip every year.
Get involved, go to bike nights, Hog meetings, or even find a local group (hate to call em clubs as the one I belong to is not your traditional biker club, we spend more time at Dairy Queens than at bars. Have a Hawaiian Luau every year, only problem is the coordinator showed up one year in a grass skirt with nothing under it ...funny as hell, and disgusting too !).
Ride a lot and you will meet others that eventually you will hook up with others for riding and all other manners of fun.
The others that think you are nuts - just smile and wave when you ride off, they are the ones that are losing out.
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
Richard, I have never had much luck trying to figure out why people, especially family, react the way they do to things--so I don't invest much time trying to figure out their feelings and "issues."
Most people wouldn't see a huge difference between an EG Standard, an Ultra, or a Street Glide--all they see is a guy changing bikes that seem essentially the same. So theydon't get it and probably never will getthe "why" to your changes in bikes.
If you want to ride with your brother, and he only goes 20 miles, figure out the best 20 mile ride and do it.
As for your son, nexttime you are going to service your bike or add an accessory, ask him to give you a hand with it, even if you don't need a hand. I have done this with my 21 year old son and it has given us some good time together.
I have done lots of mods to my '04 police model EG and I have never met a non-biker who understood why a perfectly good OEM exhaust system should be replaced with a Rinehart TD set-upthat lists for $900--and judging by the nearly 100% stock Harleys in my HOG chapter, those fellow club members don't get it either--and probably never will.
Enjoy your SG, ride with your brother, get your son to help with your bike and enjoy that time together, meet other riders as suggested in the other posts, andaccept the factthat others won't shareyour passion in the same way.
Most people wouldn't see a huge difference between an EG Standard, an Ultra, or a Street Glide--all they see is a guy changing bikes that seem essentially the same. So theydon't get it and probably never will getthe "why" to your changes in bikes.
If you want to ride with your brother, and he only goes 20 miles, figure out the best 20 mile ride and do it.
As for your son, nexttime you are going to service your bike or add an accessory, ask him to give you a hand with it, even if you don't need a hand. I have done this with my 21 year old son and it has given us some good time together.
I have done lots of mods to my '04 police model EG and I have never met a non-biker who understood why a perfectly good OEM exhaust system should be replaced with a Rinehart TD set-upthat lists for $900--and judging by the nearly 100% stock Harleys in my HOG chapter, those fellow club members don't get it either--and probably never will.
Enjoy your SG, ride with your brother, get your son to help with your bike and enjoy that time together, meet other riders as suggested in the other posts, andaccept the factthat others won't shareyour passion in the same way.
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
You're all good people, altho I've never met any of you , I can just tell your alltop notch, I feel like family when I read the
responses you've all written, and I appriceate all the concern and to the point advice..
It's a beautiful day here in Houston Texas, and I'm going riding, don't know where, but you can bet where ever it is..
I'll be grinning all the way....
Again, Your the best, and I feel honored just knowing of you... and who knows, maybe we will run into each other some day..
And that, would be a Great Day...
responses you've all written, and I appriceate all the concern and to the point advice..
It's a beautiful day here in Houston Texas, and I'm going riding, don't know where, but you can bet where ever it is..
I'll be grinning all the way....
Again, Your the best, and I feel honored just knowing of you... and who knows, maybe we will run into each other some day..
And that, would be a Great Day...
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
Quitsniveling. I usually enjoy riding by myself waay better than riding with others anyway since usually they cant ride, want to stop either too often or not often enough, or go too fast or too slow. If you really feel the needto ride with others, try the HOG crowd at the local dealer. Normally a nice bunch of folks. I gave up worrying about what others might think or say about me long ago and feel much better for it.
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
ORIGINAL: IamZardoz
Quitsniveling. I usually enjoy riding by myself waay better than riding with others anyway since usually they cant ride, want to stop either too often or not often enough, or go too fast or too slow. If you really feel the needto ride with others, try the HOG crowd at the local dealer. Normally a nice bunch of folks. I gave up worrying about what others might think or say about me long ago and feel much better for it.
Quitsniveling. I usually enjoy riding by myself waay better than riding with others anyway since usually they cant ride, want to stop either too often or not often enough, or go too fast or too slow. If you really feel the needto ride with others, try the HOG crowd at the local dealer. Normally a nice bunch of folks. I gave up worrying about what others might think or say about me long ago and feel much better for it.
Quitsniveling???? Just expressing appriceation.. and hope you understand that....
And I usually ride by myself... so your remark is unfounded... and unreserched...
Besides, I have these moments right after I take my meds... and right before my shock treatment...
Have a great day Zardoz....
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
I love riding. I am a M/C rider first and a HD rider second. I have owned within the past five years a 1800 Gold Wing and a BMW K1200LT and I now own a 2007 Ultra. I ride them all the same. I pick a destination [ lunch, a park, a great road, someplace I have not been, someplace have been and want to go back to] and go. I will have to admit riding alone does not bother me, I sometimes prefer it. I like to read Rider and American Rider mags for the local or tour articles. I love looking at maps and wonder what a particular road or state park would be like. These are all things I would never do in a car but riding there is the reason to go there. The dilemma I see with most riders is sorting out what they have a bike for, fortunatly for me that is not the case, I am going to ride the thing. I love exploring new roads--make your riding personal--develop your wanderlust. It is addictive and may spread to those around you.
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RE: Just a bit bummed out...
Many of us bought the bike of our dreams to find similar reactions from friends or family. When I bought my RKC, I thought I would ride with my brother-in-law all of the time, but as it turns out he really doesn't ride very much at all. I ended up riding by myself, enjoying the serenity and scenery. I went to dealer sponsored events, poler runs and ended up hooking up with 4 other guys who didn't have any riding partners and we all enjoy riding year-round and I can call any of them and know that they are excited to get out and ride. Stick with it and stick your neck out a bit and you will find others who belong to the Harley Familyand who share your passion!
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