Where Image is Everything

[Maha]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

I will spell it out for the slower traffic...IT'S A P/T

[Drew]

When I get my XR1200xx, I'll do everything I can to change the perceived image. I cannot however, claim that said image will be an improvement at all.

I should get better mileage from my front tyre than most though.

[oldrider]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

Robbie Burns (the poet) said it well: "Would that God the gift to give us, to see our selves as others see us"! :facepalm:

But then again as long as that doesn't impinge on the right of "individuality and freedom of choice", so many people, so many opinions! :confused:

Will you be posting pic's of you wearing your new T-shirt? :D

[LBD]

I have spent the last week in Tucson where a good 90% of the bikes I saw were HD and all were carrying either one or both of your stereo typical HD rider.... however, to add an image conflict, I was hanging around with a couple of HD design engineers, one did not ride and they both looked like your stereo typical office managers.

I did attempt to buy the HD shirt one was wearing.....but he would not part with it because it had "STAFF" embroidered on the pocket.

[Kickaha]

Did they have half face helmets and Johnny rebs? if not they're missing parts of the uniform

[LBD]

Did they have half face helmets and Johnny rebs? if not they're missing parts of the uniform

I saw a couple of helmets on pillians and a couple of sports bike riders otherwise no helmets. Lots of jeans and tee shirts.

[Kickaha]

Oh yeah, don't forget the fingerless gloves and tassles

[nzspokes]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

Probably the best merchandised motorcycle shop in Auckland. Its a nice experience to go there.

[LBD]

Oh yeah, don't forget the fingerless gloves and tassles

And Ole Glory flags...lots of home state stickers...some vet stickers. Did not notice any gloves, but then it was about 25C and sunny, not bad for mid winter.

There were more than normal numbers of ape hangers on bikes and on little 2 stroke scooters...I tried to get a pic as they went by but the camera was too slow

[SMOKEU]

Oh yeah, don't forget the fingerless gloves and tassles

And the NAMBLA membership.

[Ratti]

Silly man, of course it's about image, why else would anyone want to ride a motorcicle?

[flyingcrocodile46]

Image, for sure. Good taste and style, not so much

[Swoop]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph)
Fuck knows why anyone would go to amps for a Triumph. They do as little as possible to represent them and most certainly DO NOT back them up with something called "service".

[oldrider]

she = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

Thanks to chronic AGE syndrome I have become a skinny arseless chap ... could be a hand /glove opportunity waiting for me up there! :facepalm: (Book ends anyone?)

[ducatilover]

There's nothing wrong with a giant chrome penis extension!
Apart from the fact that they're junk :laugh:

[Voltaire]

Probably the best merchandised motorcycle shop in Auckland. Its a nice experience to go there.

Lots of overpriced extras ...but had to order in a couple of common Triumph Thruxton gaskets..... whilst there I saw a nice Triumph jacket ......for $800.00

I bought 2......on the net, landed and customs for under $650.00....that was a nice experience.

[Fatt Max]

Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans

Well, at least he was fat....:Punk::Punk:

[Maha]

Did they have half face helmets and Johnny rebs? if not they're missing parts of the uniform

Poka Dot Bandanna's were on show, coupled with the John Wayne swagger...:rockon:
And that was just the female!!
Even a Cartoonist would draw a Harley Biker Couple as per the description in post one..:yes:

[Zamiam]

You're all just jealous.

Harley Davidson > 100 years building antiquated two wheeled tractors!

[Paul in NZ]

End of the day - regardless of what you think HD is giving people what they want. I can't think of another maker that goes to the lengths they do to provide a total customer experience. Everything from the HOG club through to the bikes is utterly brilliant really. Its a model of how to sell to a target audience and stay involved with them.

Don't get me wrong - I don't have one and am unlikely (at this point) to buy one BUT to laugh at them and call them junk isnt true.

[Flip]

End of the day - regardless of what you think HD is giving people what they want. I can't think of another maker that goes to the lengths they do to provide a total customer experience. Everything from the HOG club through to the bikes is utterly brilliant really. Its a model of how to sell to a target audience and stay involved with them.

Don't get me wrong - I don't have one and am unlikely (at this point) to buy one BUT to laugh at them and call them junk isnt true.

When I see somebody with a Kawasaki tattoo on their arm or a Honda tat on their ass I will know that the japs have got their marketing right:yes:. Until then a jap bike is just another disposable appliance that moves you from point A to point B:shutup:. Not that I am biased:innocent:.

[Oscar]

When I see somebody with a Kawasaki tattoo on their arm or a Honda tat on their ass I will know that the japs have got their marketing right:yes:. Until then a jap bike is just another disposable appliance that moves you from point A to point B:shutup:. Not that I am biased:innocent:.

As long as you don't get marketing mixed up with taste or quality...

[ducatilover]

When I see somebody with a Kawasaki tattoo on their arm or a Honda tat on their ass I will know that the japs have got their marketing right:yes:. Until then a jap bike is just another disposable appliance that moves you from point A to point B:shutup:. Not that I am biased:innocent:.
Never seen the Harley appeal myself.

But I do like strange shit anyway.

[Flip]

As long as you don't get marketing mixed up with taste or quality...


Never seen the Harley appeal myself.

But I do like strange shit anyway.

Me thinks you both do protest too much.

[Virago]

Often those who scoff about such "image" provide the best giggles.

Strutting around in their race-brand rubber romper-suits, proudly displaying their carefully scraped knee-sliders on each trip down to the corner shop - with such scrapes usually achieved by hanging precariously off the side of the bike at the local suburban roundabout.

Longer trips involve stopping every 50kms or so, to check the progress on the chicken-strips - and to check out everyone else's.

They fall off - frequently. But somehow that doesn't count.

They wear their biking prowess as a status symbol - and pour scorn on "lesser" mortals.

The irony is delicious...:laugh: :innocent:

[shafty]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

Haha, you've gotta laugh aye, - a Mate bought a Harley on the weekend - 1st bike in a couple of Decades, by Sunday he was already 50% stauncher, lol, I'll recheck the level mid week

What about the poster for Sons of Anarchy? Everyone staunching out the camera - what are they thinking? "Need more chrome, wonder if the Missus will agree?" lol

During a 2 year stint in Bahrain, I did some work for Yamaha - and observed huge numbers of Harleys being sold, - they would stack the newly arrived crates in the courtyard out the back (hardly ever rains there) - and registration figures confirmed the numbers.

Riders would be adorned with bandana's, HD bags strapped to their legs, false tatto sleeves and all - but the great irony which kept me smiling, is Bahrain is an island only 48 km long, LOL, Great Marketing? Sure, but :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Laava]

End of the day - regardless of what you think HD is giving people what they want. I can't think of another maker that goes to the lengths they do to provide a total customer experience. Everything from the HOG club through to the bikes is utterly brilliant really. Its a model of how to sell to a target audience and stay involved with them.

Don't get me wrong - I don't have one and am unlikely (at this point) to buy one BUT to laugh at them and call them junk isnt true.

Retro is always in vogue too.

[Paul in NZ]

Retro is always in vogue too.

Really? I must get a copy....

[Paul in NZ]

As long as you don't get marketing mixed up with taste or quality...

You would find it hard to knock HD on quality these days. The paint / chrome / reliability is right up there.

Hey - we all work on some kind of image at some time in our life, the classic HD couple are no different to any other group really...

[Zedder]

Let's have an indepth thread about beer brands and the people who drink them next.

[willytheekid]

Damnit!...just bought yamaharley! :facepalm:

but the BIG question I have is.....
http://themurkyfringe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/assless-chaps-man.jpg
Does my arse look fat in these? :confused: :laugh:

Seriously...Don't really care what other people ride...as long as they ride them safely around me :yes:

[Oscar]

You would find it hard to knock HD on quality these days. The paint / chrome / reliability is right up there.

Hey - we all work on some kind of image at some time in our life, the classic HD couple are no different to any other group really...

The classic HD couple are a great example of the fact that motorcyclists are not a coherent group, any more than car drivers are one group.

That's why I hate being called a biker.
I don't see what I possibly have in common with an 18 year old typist riding her Jog to work, any more that I have anything in common with some hairy lout on a chopped HD (although the hairy loutishness is probably close).

I guess the difference between the group I ride with (primarily a group of guys who used to race off-road and now are adventure/trail riders), and HD couple is that we don't have* a particular image. My pants don't match my jacket and neither match my bike brand, and the guys ride everything from Gas Gas Pamperas to GS1200s.

The only reason I care about HD couple is because the media and the public seem to think I'm part of that group, and it drives me nuts.

I'm not.
I ride my bike with my mates, where few can see us.






*Although we could - Charlie & Ewen have a lot to answer for....

[5150]

The classic HD couple are a great example of the fact that motorcyclists are not a coherent group, any more than car drivers are one group.

That's why I hate being called a biker.
I don't see what I possibly have in common with an 18 year old typist riding her Jog to work, any more that I have anything in common with some hairy lout on a chopped HD (although the hairy loutishness is probably close).

I guess the difference between the group I ride with (primarily a group of guys who used to race off-road and now are adventure/trail riders), and HD couple is that we don't have* a particular image. My pants don't match my jacket and neither match my bike brand, and the guys ride everything from Gas Gas Pamperas to GS1200s.

The only reason I care about HD couple is because the media and the public seem to think I'm part of that group, and it drives me nuts.

I'm not.
I ride my bike with my mates, where few can see us.






*Although we could - Charlie & Ewen have a lot to answer for....

Isin't it funny tho that due to the Long Way ........ series, anyone who rides a BMW R1200 GSA is seen as a Carlie/Ewan wannabe :laugh: Especially if they have the full BMW Rally suit and Touratech panniers.:shifty:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Never seen the Harley appeal myself.

But I do like strange shit anyway.

I had a strange shit the other day: a large prawn curry, half a kilo of mandarins and a garlic naan will do that. Plus a few lagers.


I'd totally have a Harley. In fact if I can swing it I'd like one for next summer. But I'll be keeping the Triumph (and the Honda(s) )


Its a sickness. (bike lust)

[Oscar]

Isin't it funny tho that due to the Long Way ........ series, anyone who rides a BMW R1200 GSA is seen as a Carlie/Ewan wannabe :laugh: Especially if they have the full BMW Rally suit and Touratech panniers.:shifty:

If yer dressed like that, on that bike, up to yer nuts in mud on the central plateau, you ain't a Charlie wannbe.

[5150]

If yer dressed like that, on that bike, up to yer nuts in mud on the central plateau, you ain't a Charlie wannbe.

Depends.......... If there is a backup van with a spare bike and clean Rally suits waiting around the corner :whistle:

[ducatilover]

I had a strange shit the other day: a large prawn curry, half a kilo of mandarins and a garlic naan will do that. Plus a few lagers.


I'd totally have a Harley. In fact if I can swing it I'd like one for next summer. But I'll be keeping the Triumph (and the Honda(s) )


Its a sickness. (bike lust)
I wouldn't turn an XR1200 down, but that's about it. Wouldn't pay money for one either, not with that heinous noise :shifty: I'll keep my pile of shit, suits me better than a Harley, uses no petrol...or oil...mind you it doesn't run

[Oscar]

Depends.......... If there is a backup van with a spare bike and clean Rally suits waiting around the corner :whistle:

Actually, when it comes down to Rallye suits, I've always got summat better to do wid that sort of cash - so if you're wearing one, yer probably a wannabe (and have more money than sense) no matter where you are...

[5150]

Actually, when it comes down to Rallye suits, I've always got summat better to do wid that sort of cash - so if you're wearing one, yer probably a wannabe (and have more money than sense) no matter where you are...

I do prefer the Revit Rally suit to the BMW one. Better made and the waterproofing and thermal linings are seperate entities that can be taken out. I like mine. Plus it is less then half the cost of its BMW counterpart

[Oscar]

I do prefer the Revit Rally suit to the BMW one. Better made and the waterproofing and thermal linings are seperate entities that can be taken out. I like mine. Plus is less then half the cost of its BMW counterpart

I've got a Revit jacket and I'm well pleased.
However, I doubt it would impress Mr & Mrs HD....

[5150]

I've got a Revit jacket and I'm well pleased.
However, I doubt it would impress Mr & Mrs HD....

Only if they were travelling through Mongolia and it was freekin cold :cold:

[Paul in NZ]

Thats bloody unfair - I'm not allowed to drink beer anymore since my internal organs have all decided to gang up and kill me off asap... bastards....

[Paul in NZ]

My pants don't match my jacket and neither match my bike brand, .

My pants don't match my body.....

[Maha]

Often those who scoff about such "image" provide the best giggles.

Strutting around in their race-brand rubber romper-suits, proudly displaying their carefully scraped knee-sliders on each trip down to the corner shop - with such scrapes usually achieved by hanging precariously off the side of the bike at the local suburban roundabout.

Longer trips involve stopping every 50kms or so, to check the progress on the chicken-strips - and to check out everyone else's.

They fall off - frequently. But somehow that doesn't count.

They wear their biking prowess as a status symbol - and pour scorn on "lesser" mortals.

The irony is delicious...:laugh: :innocent:

Sport Bike riders will be the next review (they are to easy) followed soon after by the the Dirt trackers (which will be a guess at best) and last but least, the wanna be's...heaps of material there..:facepalm:

[Oscar]

My pants don't match my body.....

My body exerted its dominance last time I fell off – the arse split in my riding pants…

[Maha]

Damnit!...just bought yamaharley! :facepalm:

Seriously...Don't really care what other people ride...as long as they ride them safely around me :yes:

Has Big Dave had his back/sack and crack done?...:confused:....oh, and head :shifty:

[Devil]

Isin't it funny tho that due to the Long Way ........ series, anyone who rides a BMW R1200 GSA is seen as a Carlie/Ewan wannabe :laugh: Especially if they have the full BMW Rally suit and Touratech panniers.:shifty:

Shush! I resemble that remark (Although my preference is the Rev-it gear and Caribou cases).
Kids these days need to realise that the GS is a fantastic bike, and not just for old grey people. I cant think of anything else i'd rather be on than my GSA to munch miles even if just on the road. I was still in my 20's when I bought mine!

But I did have it in sand up to my balls last week. That was an interesting experience hehe. Digging trenches :D

[Paul in NZ]

My body exerted its dominance last time I fell off – the arse split in my riding pants…

Ouch - no wonder you ride where no one can see you.....:innocent:

[5150]

I cant think of anything else i'd rather be on than my GSA to munch miles even if just on the road.


I can. Anything that doesn't weigh more then a Jumbo will be fine for me. To be fair I did have a GS a while ago, but when i laid it in wet grass and it took 3 of us to lift it upright, I decided to sell the beast as i knew it was too heavy for solo trips through dirt tracks and river crossings. DR650 replaced it and I was away loughing. Mind you, most of my riding were not hard packed gravel roads but lots of inaccessible tracks aka 42nd Treverse and the like. DR seemd much more suited for the purpose

[Flip]

It's funny how a "lets kick the crap out of some old guy on a Harley" has become a general lets slag off everybody conversation:innocent:.

[doc]

Image can be so important.


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[Zedder]

It's funny how a "lets kick the crap out of some old guy on a Harley" has become a general lets slag off everybody conversation:innocent:.

This is indeed the Kiwi Biker/Slagger/Joker/Stirrer web site.

[5150]

Image can be so important.

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[Maha]

It's funny how a "lets kick the crap out of some old guy on a Harley" has become a general lets slag off everybody conversation:innocent:.

As the thread starter, can I let you in on a secret...
Damn I hate explaining myself but here goes...its a pisstake/joke/windup..hence the smiley's :yes:
If you cant laugh at yourself Flip...life will creep up on you and before you know it...you own a Trike...:pinch:

[Flip]

As the thread starter, can I let you in on a secret...
Damn I hate explaining myself but here goes...its a pisstake/joke/windup..hence the smiley's :yes:
If you cant laugh at yourself Flip...life will creep up on you and before you know it...you own a Trike...:pinch:

I know.

I own a Harley and a sidecar, I know.

[Zedder]

I know.

I own a Harley and a sidecar, I know.

We'll be praying for ya then.

[Flip]

We'll be praying for ya then.

Praying I go straight to Hell?

[Maha]

We'll be praying for ya then.

Prayers aside, I think Flip's next ride may well be a Goldwing..cruising the Southland plains listening to Achey Breaky Heart..:corn:

[Flip]

Ow. I'm wounded.

A honda? I just don't ride that way!

[Zedder]

Praying I go straight to Hell?

Only if you start talking about Can Am Spyders.

[Maha]

Ow. I'm wounded.

A honda? I just don't ride that way!

Its Tassle free riding though...:scooter:

[Flip]

Ummmmmmmmmmm

Tassles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSwTWvltqB4&feature=related

[Big Dave]

Give 'em a break. Not everyone can do the nerd image as well as Maha.

[Maha]

...and I dont even own a Scooter...;)

[Swoop]

They fall off - frequently. But somehow that doesn't count.
Careful now! Bringing GSXR rider's into the thread will end in tears.

[kiwifruit]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

Cool story man.

Did you approach the man you're talking about and point out his stomach was hanging over his trousers or that you found his dress sense humorous?

Who the fuck are you to take the piss out of someone, publicly, without them knowing? Just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect.

[imdying]

Give 'em a break. Not everyone can do the nerd image as well as Maha.His wife does a mean dirty whore impression though :eek5:

[5150]

Cool story man.


Who the fuck are you to take the piss out of someone, publicly, without them knowing? Just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect.

Take a deep breath, now count to 10. Now don't take life too seriously......:drinknsin

[kiwifruit]

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[Maha]

Take a deep breath, now count to 10. Now don't take life too seriously......:drinknsin


An intelligent post from one who gets it...and they say Honda riders are Gay...;)


Cool story man.

Did you approach the man you're talking about and point out his stomach was hanging over his trousers or that you found his dress sense humorous?

Who the fuck are you to take the piss out of someone, publicly, without them knowing? Just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect.

I actually made most of that up...I was in AMPs...and the were alot of buff bikers around but, who the hell can fit 856 badges on their vest?...:facepalm:

[nathanwhite]

who the hell can fit 856 badges on their vest?...:facepalm:

Well not on a vest but if the guy was big enough it could work

http://www.ontheroadthailand.com/Images/Pranburi%20Bike%20Week/Biker%20Badges.JPG


....Though I think I see a honda badge.......

[Oscar]

Cool story man.

Did you approach the man you're talking about and point out his stomach was hanging over his trousers or that you found his dress sense humorous?

Who the fuck are you to take the piss out of someone, publicly, without them knowing? Just because you don't know them doesn't mean they don't deserve your respect.

So judging by your avatar and your fine grasp of humour (not), you actually do have sex with your Ducati?

[kiwifruit]

That's my friend Tim (http://timmoore.co.nz/photos.html) having sex with my Ducati, in the avatar.

[Str8 Jacket]

That's my friend Tim (http://timmoore.co.nz/photos.html) having sex with my Ducati, in the avatar.

Well, Tim has quite an image, doesn't he...... :)

[blue rider]

beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder....or somehting like that?

spieglein spieglein an der wand

[jrandom]

So judging by your avatar and your fine grasp of humour (not)

This thread isn't humour. Humour is funny. This thread is one out-of-shape middle-aged man telling a story-that-isn't-a-story about seeing another (imaginary?) out-of-shape middle-aged man with a more expensive motorcycle.

It speaks volumes about the way the OP sees himself in relation to the rest of humanity.

Stand up and revolt against online 'piss-taking' that is in fact an expression of things that make us smaller and meaner in spirit, people.

[jrandom]

Well, Tim has quite an image, doesn't he...... :)

He's also an excellent masseur.

[Oscar]

That's my friend Tim (http://timmoore.co.nz/photos.html) having sex with my Ducati, in the avatar.

That's dreadful - does he know you've outed him publicly?

[oneofsix]

This thread isn't humour. Humour is funny. This thread is one out-of-shape middle-aged man telling a story-that-isn't-a-story about seeing another (imaginary?) out-of-shape middle-aged man with a more expensive motorcycle.

It speaks volumes about the way the OP sees himself in relation to the rest of humanity.

Stand up and revolt against online 'piss-taking' that is in fact an expression of things that make us smaller and meaner in spirit, people.

not even that. They are in shape, round is a shape. At least that's my excuse :shifty:

[jrandom]

That's dreadful - does he know you've outed him publicly?

Tim generally agrees with Oscar Wilde that the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

[Oscar]

This thread isn't humour. Humour is funny. This thread is one out-of-shape middle-aged man telling a story-that-isn't-a-story about seeing another (imaginary?) out-of-shape middle-aged man with a more expensive motorcycle.

It speaks volumes about the way the OP sees himself in relation to the rest of humanity.

Stand up and revolt against online 'piss-taking' that is in fact an expression of things that make us smaller and meaner in spirit, people.

Whether the OP was funny or insightful (or indeed, true) is a matter of personal taste.
There is no doubting, however that some of the following posts were funny (for example your assumption that HD-gut-over-belt man even owns a motorcycle made me smile).

And yes, piss taking like this can be mean spirited, but in this instance we have a group of people who appear to crave attention, by the way they dress, the way they behave and the way they (don't) muffle their motorcycles.

[Oscar]

Tim generally agrees with Oscar Wilde that the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

People called Oscar are very wise (and well hung, usually)...

[jrandom]

for example your assumption that HD-gut-over-belt man even owns a motorcycle made me smile

Since HD-gut-over-belt man is imaginary, we'll have to refer to the OP for some fleshing-out of the character when his muse returns.


yes... mean spirited, but they deserve it

The self-awareness of the smug bourgeoisie never fails to give me hope for the future of humanity.

[jrandom]

People called Oscar are very wise (and well hung, usually)...

But only very occasionally homosexual?

[Oscar]

The self-awareness of the smug bourgeoisie never fails to give me hope for the future of humanity.

I hope the irony here is deliberate...

[jrandom]

I hope the irony here is deliberate...

Hope springs eternal.

[Oscar]

Since HD-gut-over-belt man is imaginary, we'll have to refer to the OP for some fleshing-out of the character when his muse returns.





Imaginary or no, it didn't stop you from invoking bike envy (vis. out-of-shape middle-aged man with a more expensive motorcycle. Maybe you should continue the story?

[Oscar]

But only very occasionally homosexual?

Hell, some even ride Harleys.

[jrandom]

Imaginary or no, it didn't stop you from invoking bike envy

I'm fairly confident taking that particular psychoanalysis punt in this case. Stand by for either silence or denial in response, naturally.


Hell, some even ride Harleys.

There's hope for Oscarkind yet.

[5150]

and they say Honda riders are Gay...;)




I take objection to that. NOT!!!;)

[5150]

And here I was thinking that mates don't let mates ride Harleys.... Boy was i wrong :facepalm:

[Maha]

And here I was thinking that mates don't let mates ride Harleys.... Boy was i wrong :facepalm:

I have been offered that oppotunity on several occassions but, I can only afford the T Shirt.

[Oscar]

There's hope for Oscarkind yet.

I've ridden a few Harleys, and by and large, I quite liked 'em (I'm a cheap date - anything free usually does the trick). I just couldn't see how they were relevant to me personally.

Mind you, I felt the same after riding Ducatis. I could see how they would appeal, but not to me.

I guess the thing I struggle with is how some people grasp onto a particular thing to validate their entire life. The type of people who are aggressively political, gay, vegan or Martian. You know, the people that need you to know what they are so that it must be mentioned within minutes of you first meeting them. I love riding my bike, but I have friends and colleagues who probably don’t know that I ride bikes, because it just ain’t relevant.

[Big Dave]

I just couldn't see how they were relevant to me personally.



Egg-zactly. Right tool for the job, Tim.

What the average hater can't grasp is that it's the right tool for someone else's job. A mile in the other's shoes etc.

I still loves me KLR, much to your derision :-P

[5150]

What the average hater can't grasp is that it's the right tool for someone else's job.



Except that you would have to be a tool to own one :laugh:

[Big Dave]

Except that you would have to be a tool to own one :laugh:

What do you ride?

[Flip]

Coming from a man who rides a shirt lifter I can live with that.

[5150]

What do you ride?

675 Daytona and a CB919 :)

Oh, and the Wife as well as SR22

[jrandom]

CB919

Great bikes, those. Very... reliable.

Yes, definitely very reliable.

A sensible choice, sir.

[Maha]

Coming from a man who rides a shirt lifter I can live with that.

I asked Mr Crosby about his Road King and with a rye grin he said...''bit of a old compressor to be honest but mum likes it''. ;)

There are some likeable 'arely's out there. If I were to look at any cruiser though, it would probably be a Victory. I like the look and style of the Judge...add some V&H pipes and its job done.

[5150]

I asked Mr Crosby about his Road King and with a rye grin he said...''bit of a old compressor to be honest but mum likes it''. ;)



:laugh: I bet mum would like it. It vibrates, therfore it saves on batteries. :innocent:

[5150]

I have to admit I do not hate Harleys or their owners. They have their uses. They make for great mobile chikanes.... :innocent:

[Oscar]

Egg-zactly. Right tool for the job, Tim.

What the average hater can't grasp is that it's the right tool for someone else's job. A mile in the other's shoes etc.

I still loves me KLR, much to your derision :-P

I got no problem wid der KLR.
I just like cheap shots...

[Big Dave]

675 Daytona and a CB919


I see - Too small for a full size bike then? :-)

[5150]

I see - Too small for a full size bike then? :-)

Says the man with the KLR

[Big Dave]

I just like cheap shots...

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfe6mlPobt1qzoeq0o1_500.jpg

[Zedder]

I've ridden a few Harleys, and by and large, I quite liked 'em (I'm a cheap date - anything free usually does the trick). I just couldn't see how they were relevant to me personally.

Mind you, I felt the same after riding Ducatis. I could see how they would appeal, but not to me.

I guess the thing I struggle with is how some people grasp onto a particular thing to validate their entire life. The type of people who are aggressively political, gay, vegan or Martian. You know, the people that need you to know what they are so that it must be mentioned within minutes of you first meeting them. I love riding my bike, but I have friends and colleagues who probably don’t know that I ride bikes, because it just ain’t relevant.

Yes, it's always the same with those types. Then there's the ones who really need to know what you do for a job within the first 30 seconds of meeting so they can pigeon hole you.

[Big Dave]

Says the man with the KLR

Yeah - but it's a very tall bike.

One of the reasons why I really like the touring rig Harleys is that they are all day comfortable for big guys.

[Oscar]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfe6mlPobt1qzoeq0o1_500.jpg

Money shot!

[Oscar]

Yes, it's always the same with those types. Then there's the ones who really need to know what you do for a job within the first 30 seconds of meeting so they can pigeon hole you.

I'd rather be pigeon holed than corn holed...

[Zedder]

I'd rather be pigeon holed than corn holed...

I'd rather not be holed at all.

[Drew]

Great bikes, those. Very... reliable.

Yes, definitely very reliable.

A sensible choice, sir.

Sensible you say?

[5150]

Sensible you say?

Ah yes, Wheelie monsters them CB919's, yes siree :innocent:

[scumdog]

I was in AMPs yesterday (friend looking at a triumph) and after a while, I followed my two female companions through to the Dark Side…yes, the ‘Arley display.:shifty:
What first caught my eye was the Stereotyped Harley Couple..:confused:
He = Big grey/orange moustache (grey because of his age and orange because he still smokes Park Drive) :blip:
The leather vest/jacket with 856 badges attached from the 856 events he has attended over the years. :thud:
Can’t miss the Lion Red induced waistline hanging over the faux bull denim jeans which barely cover the 1970’s etched Tan leather cowboy boots. :2guns:

She = Ashen/Skinny and wearing arseless chaps. :nya:

I did however, buy a Harley T Shirt..:corn:

I will spell it out for the slower traffic...IT'S A P/T

Hey, that was normajeane and I - ya should introduced yerself, I might have given you one of my badges...oh, and it wasn't a Lion Red gut - it's a Woodstock Wonder, ya can't hammer a bridge-spike in with a tack-hammer ya know!

[Maha]

Hey, that was normajeane and I - ya should introduced yerself, I might have given you one of my badges...oh, and it wasn't a Lion Red gut - it's a Woodstock Wonder, ya can't hammer a bridge-spike in with a tack-hammer ya know!

The irony SD is, that, maybe Joni was right when she once said to me '' you dont know how hurtful you are with what you say on here'' :cry:
The KB Tutu wearing Princess Group is forever increasing in numbers it would seem?...
They wouldn't know a wind up if ran up from behind and arse probed them...:buggerd:

[george formby]

End of the day - regardless of what you think HD is giving people what they want. I can't think of another maker that goes to the lengths they do to provide a total customer experience. Everything from the HOG club through to the bikes is utterly brilliant really. Its a model of how to sell to a target audience and stay involved with them.

Don't get me wrong - I don't have one and am unlikely (at this point) to buy one BUT to laugh at them and call them junk isnt true.

I stopped sniggering ages ago. The current monsoon is point in case. The only bikes I have seen on the road in the pishing rain are continent crushing BMW GS's or live to ride:facepalm: Harley's. Can't go out on my bike, it's just had a perm.

[blue rider]

but it was silly to look at....so stereo typ ee :yes:

[george formby]

I stopped sniggering ages ago. The current monsoon is point in case. The only bikes I have seen on the road in the pishing rain are continent crushing BMW GS's or live to ride:facepalm: Harley's. Can't go out on my bike, it's just had a perm.

I take it all back. The stereotypical HD rider, ZZ top beard, gut, belt buckle big enough still to be seen, f-off steel toe cap boots & customised to buggery bike has just gone into the pub next door, nice & dry stepping from his ute.... Wonders will never cease.

[Big Dave]

There are people who take internet forums seriously - and there are the rest of us. :innocent:

[Drew]

There are people who take internet forums seriously

I'm sure no body is that stupid.

[Ratti]

Drew, drew, Drew...you KNOW we are in the minority