Is it jelousy? or envy...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 400
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From: S.E. Michigan
You kmow its really a shame, It has happened to us also,, dont let it get under your skin, or they win. Everyone has a azzhole some just speak through it!!!!!!!!!!! Ride Safe, and enjoy your bike. Tim
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 938
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From: North Central Arkansas
Opinions are like... well... you know what they're like.
Sounds to me like bike-envy. I'd just smile and not let 'em see me sweat (so to speak). They're just trying to get a rise out of you, so don't give 'em the pleasure!
Sounds to me like bike-envy. I'd just smile and not let 'em see me sweat (so to speak). They're just trying to get a rise out of you, so don't give 'em the pleasure!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 521
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From: Arkansas
Alot of it is jealousy. I know back when I had the VTX, I gave all my buddies that had Harleys grief about getting to the same place as they did for less than half the price............. of course then I would tell them as soon as I can I WILL have one too......... a couple of years later and I am one of the people catching the grief from the jap bike owners....... I just smile because I know it has come full circle for me LOL I know as soon as a friend let me ride his Ultra, I was hooked on getting a touring and that was all there was to it. Just my two cents.........
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: The Great Northwest
Don't worry.......Be happy......Be confident. Anyone that would begrudge you the passion and happiness that you work hard for is not your friend and is not worth concerning yourself with. Jealousy is the neon sign of weak and shallow people.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 830
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From: Missouri
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"That crap is nothing to sweat... the next negative comment if it were me would be a reply like... "well yes, and I'm sure I'll never see you on one" and walk away... "
Awesome reply. I'll have to remember that tomorrow at work when the wannabe's attack.
"That crap is nothing to sweat... the next negative comment if it were me would be a reply like... "well yes, and I'm sure I'll never see you on one" and walk away... "
Awesome reply. I'll have to remember that tomorrow at work when the wannabe's attack.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,272
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From: Southern California
Who knows.....who cares? It's THEIR ISSUE, not yours. Just laugh them off and go play elsewhere. I recently cut a few people out of my life who I no longer consider "friends". I'm much happier without them and all the drama. Afterall, I bought the bike to RIDE.....not get caught up in people's petty little attitudes. I'm sure you'll be much happier with a different group of people.
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 405
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From: Northern CA
I usually get the opposite...I'll come out of the (store, bank, restaurant, wherever) and there will be someone or two admiring my 'Glide. I'll be riding along or sitting at a stop light and people will hang out their cage windows and holler "That's a really cool bike, man!"
I'm always surprised how often these things happen. Almost every time I ride.
Every once in while I do get someone with an attitude. If I respond at all, I usually say very politely, "Hey, give me your phone number and if I ever start to give a sh*t what you think, I'll let you know."
Don't let it bother you. You're a Harley rider. Non-special people need not apply.
I'm always surprised how often these things happen. Almost every time I ride.
Every once in while I do get someone with an attitude. If I respond at all, I usually say very politely, "Hey, give me your phone number and if I ever start to give a sh*t what you think, I'll let you know."
Don't let it bother you. You're a Harley rider. Non-special people need not apply.
