We've had some wunnerful weather these last few days and I've spent a little time dragging all my two-wheeled toys out of the garage and making sure they all still run good. This time of year is beautiful scooterin' weather.
I'm starting to get a little disappointed in my silver haired peers and the way they act about what kind of smoking junk you're sitting on. Motorsickle riding is a great hobby and the thrill hasn't left in my almost 55 years of riding. All motorcycle riders feel the same wind and sunshine (and bugs) on their face no matter what their riding.
I took the HD to work this morning. Farm equipment needs constant attention, so it was first out of the barn. On my way home around 1 PM (yes, I go home early on days like today) I see another old silver haired rider coming at me. Don't know his name, but I've seen him at the Saturday-morning-free-donuts-at-the-scooter-shop. He's riding an HD with windshield and bags, all shiny-shiny. As we pass he gives me a slight left handed wave. I nod back.
After a baloney sammich I took another scooter up to get some gas in it and make sure it still runs good. A 500cc British single that I dearly love. I see this old goat again on his bagger. We passed each other on the same street about the same place, except our positions were reversed. Since he had earlier given me a wave, I thought I'd return the favor...
Sumbich acted like I wasn't there.
I'm gonna thumb-mash his donut next Saturday...
When I'm on two wheels sometimes I wave at the college kids on their 50cc scooters. Like I said earlier, it's the thrill of riding that most of us enjoy, not what kind of junk you're on. 🙂
I always try to wave early enough in the encounter to allow for double birds if I don't get the return wave. No excuse for being snooty.
:good: :good: Harley riders are snobs for the most part.
My last scooter was a VN1500 Vulcan. You could almost see them get mad when they mistakenly waved at me.
He probably didn't get a motorbike license 'till he decided he needed a Harley....
I worked with this guy that thought if you didn't ride a hog like him, you were a nobody. I just had to point out to him that his HD hat with all the fake wear and tear was made in C H I N A.
Harley riders are a mixed bag as far as waving goes, but if you REALLY want to be ignored, wave at a Beemer rider! I've been riding since '75, and I'm pretty sure I've never gotten a wave back from one of those....stuck up fellers.
You know what...
> but if you REALLY want to be ignored, wave at a Beemer rider!
come to think of it..I believe you're right!
They just need more bran in their diet.;-)
You know what...
> > but if you REALLY want to be ignored, wave at a Beemer rider!
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> come to think of it..I believe you're right!
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> They just need more bran in their diet.;-)
They're just not talented enough to let go of the handlebar for a split second! 😉
Crotch rockets
Saw a fellow yesterday on his whatever-it-was. Not sure what he was riding, but it had to be tough. I've seen this guy around before and he must weigh over 400 lbs. And, he has more white hair than me.
My brother-in-law had a 900 Ninja when he was (much) younger... I rode that thing once - or I should say attempted to ride it. Those things are definitely not designed for inflexible six foot fat guys. And come to think of it, that was probably back when I was still in decent shape...
I ride a Harley because it's comfortable and I like the way it feels, not because it's a status symbol. I could care less what's stamped on your tank, if you're in the wind you're a brother rider.
had to use the google to check that bike! nice ride!!!
http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/1969-ducati-450-desmo-silver-shotgun/
I guess Harley riders like them.
Everyone else thinks they are obnoxious.
Someone put me on a Vespa once. Don't know where they stole it, but those Bay area bikers in the 60's had a sense of humor when it came to hippies.
I fell over at about 15 mph, laughed my butt off, took another hit and went back inside the shack to drink more wine.
Haven't been on two wheels motorized since that day.
Going fast has never really been a hobby:-)
Don
I get nods/waves from other dual sport riders but RARELY any HD guys (unless they know me and my bike).
I'll ride in the rain, the mud the woods the street or in your back yard if you're not careful.
