Author Topic: guy in a bar asked me (Read 3452 times)

Don R · « **on:** May 01, 2011, 08:51:14 PM »

A guy in a bar asked me if that was my pussy bike parked out front. 75 750 SS. I said hell yes. he asked why I would want one. I replied it's over 35 years old and it's the bike that made every other bike better. Even your Harley. His buddy asked how getting drunk and riding his bike off an overpass worked out. He was nicer after that.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:14:03 AM »

Quote from: Don R on May 01, 2011, 08:51:14 PM

His buddy asked how getting drunk and riding his bike off an overpass worked out. He was nicer after that.

Obviously he had confirmation of his manliness.

Hannibal Smith · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:44:45 AM »

Good God, where do you people live?
For all the trash talk about Southern California, we never get that BS around here at bars.

Radam · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:32:09 AM »

Why can't people just come in and say, "Nice bike. Not my style, but it's nice to see another rider." I go to the local hippie bar. You know, the one that has that familiar herbal smell coming from the bathroom. Out of the 5-6 years I've been going to that bar I've seen one fight and it was some random person who came in smashed and started #$%*e. The owner has a 1200 sportster and most of the people who show up on bikes are on every different brand you could think of. Everyone just talks to each other like we're all on the same level.

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:42:51 AM »

Quote from: Radam on May 04, 2011, 10:32:09 AM

Why can't people just come in and say, "Nice bike. Not my style, but it's nice to see another rider." I go to the local hippie bar. You know, the one that has that familiar herbal smell coming from the bathroom. Out of the 5-6 years I've been going to that bar I've seen one fight and it was some random person who came in smashed and started #$%*e. The owner has a 1200 sportster and most of the people who show up on bikes are on every different brand you could think of. Everyone just talks to each other like we're all on the same level.

That's pretty much been my experience, too. I've never personally had to deal with "Jap-crap" hate that I can remember. Any time there has been any ragging on each others' bikes it's always been in fun and with riders I know.

Except for those BMW riders. Pompous pricks!

wardenerd · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:57:49 AM »

I wear my rally patch on my sleeve right below the VF-31 patch from the squadron my father flew with in WWII. He loved an old Yamaha I had. He used to say he fought in WWII to make the world safe for Jap Bikes. Nobody said anything to him.

flopshot · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2011, 11:06:55 AM »

used to catch alot of that from harley riders in the seventies until you ask them to run for pinks. why they would continually fall for that i never understood.

Coyote13 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:34:35 PM »

That is interesting, I actually get a lot of compliments from the Harley guys around Dallas. Really, the only reaction I've ever gotten on my bike is "Ooooh, what year is that?" or "Damn man, nice to see somebody taking care of these old things." Usually ends with the guy walking away quietly, stopping after a few steps, a longing double-take, and a sigh as he walks away wishing he had something with so much soul.

greenjeans · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2011, 12:55:05 PM »

Yeah - I get alot of compliments in north Texas, even from Harley guys. It's amazing how many times somebody will stop me and say "man, I use to have one of those ! I sure do miss it."

seems like there are lots of "Sunday" Harley biker guys down here. Most of the hardcore Harley guys secretly admire the 'ol 750.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2011, 01:36:27 PM »

Just tell the dude that Sonny Barger wrote in his book that he wished he could have ridden a Honda, see what he says about that.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2011, 03:57:43 PM »

Most of these type of people only buy the Harley because they think it makes them cool......definitely lacking substance......

Same as the people who drive Mercedes and BMW's and think they are above indicating and using their mirrors........

TwoTired · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2011, 04:45:21 PM »

Lots of people like to categorize a class of people with arbitrary definitions so as to make it easier to marginalize and/or vilify them.

Oh and the group over there is just as bad as that other group over there. It's only the group I'm in that's ok.

And so it goes...

If you can't or won't be part of *that* group, then disparage it, so no one else wants to be part of it either. It's a way of elevating oneself in one's own eyes.

I'm surprised some don't learn these lessons from grade school.

Cheers,

wardenerd · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2011, 05:34:46 AM »

you got to elementary school?

333 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:51:43 AM »

My reply usually involves comments about how, when I see one of those Harley's go by with a riding position that reminds me what it must be like to visit a gynecologist.

They don't even have a return comment. Although, I haven't been brave enough to try that in a bar. Could be a fight starter.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2011, 03:25:06 PM »

Quote from: 333 on May 05, 2011, 06:51:43 AM

My reply usually involves comments about how, when I see one of those Harley's go by with a riding position that reminds me what it must be like to visit a gynecologist.

They don't even have a return comment. Although, I haven't been brave enough to try that in a bar. Could be a fight starter.

Just refer to them as "Hardley Desirables".......

Don R · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2011, 03:49:16 PM »

Back when these bikes were new it happened but lately my bike seems to get a lot of good attention. When I started riding again I was surprised how nice the harley crowd had become.

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2011, 10:26:50 PM »

What do you mean..??

I mean really they are choosing a sohc as an example of a japanese bike they like, over all the new plasticfantasticladofthe risingSuntodaybikes.. its sorta a no-brainer..

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2011, 10:30:13 PM »

Quote from: 333 on May 05, 2011, 06:51:43 AM

My reply usually involves comments about how, when I see one of those Harley's go by with a riding position that reminds me what it must be like to visit a gynecologist.

They don't even have a return comment. Although, I haven't been brave enough to try that in a bar. Could be a fight starter.

ha ha ha...spread 'em

dave500 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2011, 01:27:46 AM »

ive only had nods at petrol stations and the like from other brand riders,,if anything the new model full on race bike wannabe guys think im a peasant?that or they just ignore me,,,like when you see a scooter(joking,, i say gday to scooter riders at petrol stations).

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2011, 10:13:08 PM »

Pussy bike? Tell him yeah, I get a lot of pussy with that bike.

DH · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:50:18 PM »

Quote from: srust58 on May 08, 2011, 10:13:08 PM

Pussy bike? Tell him yeah, I get a lot of pussy with that bike.

........And then say "Hell boy, I mighta even knowed your Mama

greenjeans · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2011, 07:57:37 AM »

Quote from: 333 on May 05, 2011, 06:51:43 AM

My reply usually involves comments about how, when I see one of those Harley's go by with a riding position that reminds me what it must be like to visit a gynecologist.
They don't even have a return comment. Although, I haven't been brave enough to try that in a bar. Could be a fight starter.

Some of my morning orange juice just came out of my nose....good stuff. Good stuff.

Steve F · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2011, 05:30:54 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on May 04, 2011, 04:45:21 PM

And so it goes...

If you can't or won't be part of *that* group, then disparage it, so no one else wants to be part of it either. It's a way of elevating oneself in one's own eyes.

Sound like you're describing a couple of guys at my work. They'll complain about you mock you and the things you do (even though you're 100 times better than these guys). They HAVE to be jealous because they have no clue how to make themselves better or even how to get to your level, so they bad mouth you every chance they get. You shoulda heard one guy spout off when he heard I just bought a Goldwing and HE couldn't even afford an oil change

Priceless.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:40:35 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on May 11, 2011, 05:30:54 PM

Quote from: TwoTired on May 04, 2011, 04:45:21 PM

And so it goes...

If you can't or won't be part of *that* group, then disparage it, so no one else wants to be part of it either. It's a way of elevating oneself in one's own eyes.
Sound like you're describing a couple of guys at my work. They'll complain about you mock you and the things you do (even though you're 100 times better than these guys). They HAVE to be jealous because they have no clue how to make themselves better or even how to get to your level, so they bad mouth you every chance they get. You shoulda heard one guy spout off when he heard I just bought a Goldwing and HE couldn't even afford an oil change Priceless.

There must be a school for these idiots because they seem to be everywhere.....

weekend_junkie · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on May 11, 2011, 05:30:54 PM

Quote from: TwoTired on May 04, 2011, 04:45:21 PM

And so it goes...

If you can't or won't be part of *that* group, then disparage it, so no one else wants to be part of it either. It's a way of elevating oneself in one's own eyes.
Sound like you're describing a couple of guys at my work. They'll complain about you mock you and the things you do (even though you're 100 times better than these guys). They HAVE to be jealous because they have no clue how to make themselves better or even how to get to your level, so they bad mouth you every chance they get. You shoulda heard one guy spout off when he heard I just bought a Goldwing and HE couldn't even afford an oil change Priceless.

I have been waiting SOOO LONG to post this and not have it seem like I am the d-bag, so here goes...

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Author Topic: guy in a bar asked me (Read 3452 times)

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