Topic: ever been so mad at American Bike peope?

[KRONUS0100]

went to hardware store today to get bolts and see about way to mount headlight on BABY, my 76 CB750F.  Lady asks what kind of bike an I tell her, an she says..."That's what ya get for buying Japanese #$%*".  I wanted to freakin hit her right in the mouth.  Instead, I simply smiled, paid for my bits an pieces, and said to her "Only constipated stupid #$%*s need the vibrations from a Harley so they can get on with thier lives" and walked out.  Pissed me off so dammed bad.  What is it with people.

[hesselfuzz]

Just a suggestion: when someone says something that really pisses you off, don't hand them money.

[Hannibal Smith]

She is just standard issue white trash. I would call the manager and tell him/her how rude the salesperson was, then get on with life.
By even replying, you played into her game though.
If it's any consolation, she doesn't own a motorcycle, and neither does her husband/boyfriend etc. I would bet on it.

[dysfoundation]

did you ask her if she knew where her car was manufactured?? i guarantee she has a a toyota or honda..but +1 to telling the manager idea...watch her get chewed out as you stand in the background laughing

[Anti-Johnny]

Yay ignorance!

Tell her

if I wanted any #$%* from you I'd swing by the trailer park and get it out of your port o potty.

your opinion is about as useful to me as the three to four teeth left in your head.

Your garbled and poorly composed slang was difficult to understand, but I can recommend a speech therapist that helped my grandfather after the stroke.

You appreciate her expert mechanical advice, and regret that she is moonlighting at the hardware store to get through the slump in the economy.

take that handful of bolts and washers, hold them open palmed in her face, then simply drop them all on the ground and walk out.

Poke her in the eye

that you want to speak with a manager.

[phil71]

Harleys leak to sell oil, and rattle your teeth to male work for dentists in a country with no national health. It's economic stimulus at work!

[Retro Rocket]

did you ask her if she knew where her car was manufactured?? i guarantee she has a a toyota or honda..but +1 to telling the manager idea...watch her get chewed out as you stand in the background laughing

Plenty of Jap parts on Harley's and Porsche designed the engine in the V-rod........

[Dusthawk]

I've had both, a guy at one Ace store decided to make known his contempt for Rice Burners saying I should go out and get a real bike. What he didn't know was his manager was in the next aisle and heard everything he said. The manager walked around the corner, pointed at the worker and said "get out, you're suspended." The manager proceeded to help me out, finding just the right bolts, nuts, and a couple of spacers. We got to talking and come to find out the manager had a 73 CB750. He found it on C-list years ago as a barn find in Mendocino County and restored it. We chatted for a while and when I was ready to check out he walked me to the register and told the cashier it was no charge.

What ever happened to the old adage "The customer is ALWAYS right"?

[dave500]

good one dust hawk.

[Markcb750]

Gee, my Kawasaki has a higher percentage of American content then a Harley, which is better for Americans?

[Kong]

On Edit:  Post removed by Author, at least most of it, because its tone was far too mean. 

[madmtnmotors]

Just a suggestion: when someone says something that really pisses you off, don't hand them money.

Put the parts back down on the counter and say "On second thought, I'll order these parts online... from Japan. Rather than support a local business such as this."

[dave500]

theres so many smart come backs you could say,,end of the day,,all us old honda riders are having more enjoyment and are in fact the nicest people you can meet !,ive never had that sort of unfortunate jealous crap,,id be really pissed of though,and put my purchase down and go elsewhere,(punch in the mouth is optional and only hurts the honda image),i can only report positive stories of buying bolts or bearings at good suppliers and someone salesman or other coming out and having a gander at my bike etc,even had some young kids once go "wow,how many pistons has it got?"just ignore hurtful people,its hard though.

[Skunk Stripe]

I woulda said, "Sorry, can't afford to get a bmw yet." Then if she said harley, It woulda been "I don't need another couch at home!"

[cookindaddy]

I just laughed my way through this thread. Funny!

Lots of clever comebacks from the group but in the end it would be best to leave it alone. There really is no cure for ignorance.

But I did agree with not giving money to a person who insults you.

[MoMo]

I just laughed my way through this thread. Funny!

Lots of clever comebacks from the group but in the end it would be best to leave it alone. There really is no cure for ignorance.

But I did agree with not giving money to a person who insults you.

Couldn't agree more, where I work the employee would have been terminated rather than suspended...Larry

[Radam]

There are a couple local places I don't go for this reason. Jerk faces don't deserve my hard earned money.

[Shoeboxjoe]

Living in Wisconsin I'm surrounded by Harley riders and constantly hear "When are you gonna buy a REAL bike?!" even from my friends that i frequently ride with. We all started riding on Hondas, they just gave into the ridicule while i went more Honda

I brought my bike to one of the larger Harley rallies last fall and every place i parked I would have a crowd of people follow me and gather around the bike all oohing and aahing and guessing what it was (it has tank decals that say 750Four and the HM wing logos along with the OEM HONDA engine covers!!). "What is that a triumph? No no, it's a Norton!" There are a few old timers that recognize and appreciate the bike though. The problem people are the young weekend warriors that bought into the whole Harley lifestyle and are walking advertisements... but to each their own, just leave me alone and let me ride my Honda.

[Gordon]

What ever happened to the old adage "The customer is ALWAYS right"?

What happened is far, far too many customers started taking that saying way too literally and expecting to be treated like royalty and given everything for free just for gracing the establishment with their mere presence.  And what's worse is too many think that saying gives them license to treat the employees like inbred scum.  They don't realize that being treated with respect is a two-way street. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm in no way defending the idea of treating customers poorly.  The vast majority of those I come in contact with on a daily basis are very pleasant, but like with many other things in life, a few immature, maladjusted, self-important individuals can ruin a good thing for everybody else.   

The manager who helped you in that situation dealt with it well.  He turned what would have been a very negative experience for you into a pleasant one that will probably make you want to go back to that store. 

[Duke McDukiedook]

If that happened to me and I was in a fiesty mood I would have grabbed the floor manager and asked her to repeat the oh so funny phrase back for the manager.

What the manager said next would have determined my next move.

Luckily I haven't met stupid enough people that would actually say something so unfounded in logic to my face.

[Magpie]

Dukie,
I would bet the manager would say something like "Call the police NOW, this guy is loosing control!"
Comments like in the first post are not worthy of a response other than "Can I speak to the manager?" and let him know your money is not coming into the store anymore and everyone you know will be prompted to stay away as well. Money talks louder than most things.
Cliff.

[noahspop]

but to each their own, just leave me alone and let me ride my Honda.

That about sums it up.

[FunJimmy]

It always amazes me that the North American (yes Canadians too) public views out dated HD agricultural technology as the pinnacle of two wheeled pride. I like the suggestion of mentioning Porsches’ contribution to the all American classic. That might leave a little sour (kraut) taste in their mouths. 

[Duanob]

The next time a HD guy sez when are you gonna buy a real bike, ask to race him! You will probably leave him in the dust on any curvey course. They don't call them hogs for nothing.

[Dusthawk]

What ever happened to the old adage "The customer is ALWAYS right"?

What happened is far, far too many customers started taking that saying way too literally and expecting to be treated like royalty and given everything for free just for gracing the establishment with their mere presence.  And what's worse is too many think that saying gives them license to treat the employees like inbred scum.  They don't realize that being treated with respect is a two-way street. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm in no way defending the idea of treating customers poorly.  The vast majority of those I come in contact with on a daily basis are very pleasant, but like with many other things in life, a few immature, maladjusted, self-important individuals can ruin a good thing for everybody else.   

The manager who helped you in that situation dealt with it well.  He turned what would have been a very negative experience for you into a pleasant one that will probably make you want to go back to that store.

You know, I think you hit that nail right on the head. I think maybe greed and self importance has gotten too good of a foothold on too many people in this world.

As a matter of fact, I go to that Ace all the time now. If Eric(The manager) doesn't have what I need he tries to find it at another store or come up with something else that will work. He did get a promise out of me, he wants to see Rita when I get her back on the road, lolol.