Reinforcing stereotypes - Harley riders

[Oscar]

To the retard on the Harley that gave me the finger as he rode into Whatawhata, I was trying to warn you there was a cop around the corner, you twat!

As I rode into town yesterday about Noon (I live just off SH23 on the way to Raglan), I saw several cops, eager for WRC custom. I also saw lots of bikes and tried to warn them (by holding out my throttle hand, palm down). I won't fucking bother next time...

[Big Dave]

That outcome is more about you than the Harley rider.

[CookMySock]

That outcome is more about you than the Harley rider.Explain ?


DB

[Quasievil]

Cant wait to read his reply, I will stay online :zzzz:

[Big Dave]

Explain ?


DB

Wait till you meet Oscar.

[idb]

To the retard on the Harley that gave me the finger as he rode into Whatawhata, I was trying to warn you there was a cop around the corner, you twat!

As I rode into town yesterday about Noon (I live just off SH23 on the way to Raglan), I saw several cops, eager for WRC custom. I also saw lots of bikes and tried to warn them (by holding out my throttle hand, palm down). I won't fucking bother next time...

Don't be too grumpy about it, apparently it is "Random Acts Of Kindness Day".

[Oscar]

Don't be too grumpy about it, apparently it is "Random Acts Of Kindness Day".

Maybe I was a day early?
Perhaps that was what the finger was about...

[Oscar]

That outcome is more about you than the Harley rider.

I'm sorry, that's far too deep for me.
Perhaps you could explain, Obiwan...

[MSTRS]

Explain ?


DB

You have a lot to learn about biker etiquette.
Most of us will gesture a warning to a fellow rider. Most fellow riders will gesture appreciation of that warning. This is recognised and practised internationally.:whistle:
Ignore a warning at your peril. Diss it and others will suffer.
Oscar did the right thing and is pissy that he was dissed for it and now may not give the same courtesy to other (Harley) riders.

[Oscar]

You have a lot to learn about biker etiquette.
Most of us will gesture a warning to a fellow rider. Most fellow riders will gesture appreciation of that warning. This is recognised and practised internationally.:whistle:
Ignore a warning at your peril. Diss it and others will suffer.
Oscar did the right thing and is pissy that he was dissed for it and now may not give the same courtesy to other (Harley) riders.

Actually it's not Harley riders per se.

It was a particular type, shorty helmet, wrap around shades and an attitude.

Probably an Accountant or Dentist with stick on tats...:laugh:

[Kiwi Graham]

Are you sure it was his finger and not a thumb :shit:

[MSTRS]

Actually it's not Harley riders per se.

It was a particular type, shorty helmet, wrap around shades and an attitude.

Probably an Accountant or Dentist with stick on tats...:laugh:

You mean there are other types?
:chase:

[Quasievil]

I see this thread going for ummmmmm lets say 5 pages? It will end up in a discussion about bananas tasting great with wheatbix or something similar

[Oscar]

I see this thread going for ummmmmm lets say 5 pages? It will end up in a discussion about bananas tasting great with wheatbix or something similar

So howsabout that Waikato Rugby team?
I never doubted them....:whistle:

[MSTRS]

I see this thread going for ummmmmm lets say 5 pages? It will end up in a discussion about bananas tasting great with wheatbix or something similar

I hope you will take personal responsibility for taking this thread off into outer space

[FROSTY]

Dude dont sweat it -you did your best. the next rider you come across could be me.Ill sure as heck be happy ya warned me

[Big Dave]

What do your friends do when we see you? - Give you the ADV salute!

What do strangers do when they see you - The ADV salute.

This outcome had nuffink to do with the Harley rider.

[fatzx10r]

i was out on a ride with a mate a while back and we caught up on a group of guy's on harley's. turn's out they were from one of our local mc club's/gang's. anyway my mate pulled out to pass one of them and one of the fucker's tried to run him off the road, put him right out by the gravel in the other lane, mate was on an rsvr factory so he powered on and made it past. then it was my turn, im thinking what the fark are these guy's problem's. any way passing them in 2nd on a zx10 they did'nt have time to swerve at me. could'nt get over the way these fag's acted, maybe if we were wearing waffen ss helmet's they may have waved to us or gave us room

[Tank]

What do your friends do when we see you? - Give you the ADV salute!

What do strangers do when they see you - The ADV salute.

This outcome had nuffink to do with the Harley rider.

WFT is a ADV salute?

[idb]

WFT is a ADV salute?

WTF is WFT?

[Quasievil]

So howsabout that Waikato Rugby team?
I never doubted them....:whistle:

Yeah what a whipping !! I bathed in the glory of that as one of our younglins backs Auckland, silly boy

[Big Dave]

I rang the boss to see if he had any advice for Oscar. ADV salute.

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/misc3/vege_message.jpg">

[Big Dave]

Oscar's many friends greet him in the traditional Oscar greeting manner:

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/misc3/awa1.jpg">

[Drew]

We're all bikers, we flip the bird a lot in many different situations. The Harley dude may have mistaken your wave to mean something different, or he might have thought you were someone he knew and didn't like.

Many scenarios come to mind that you shouldn't take it personally because of.

Funny thread, haden the fuck up Oscar!

[zeocen]

Bananas DO taste great in weetbix. If the gods of funds allow me to purchase said weetbix and bananas in unison, then I am one happy camper!

God I do love me some weetbix with sliced bananas. Mmmm, MMmmmmmmm!

[MSTRS]

Bananas DO taste great in weetbix. If the gods of funds allow me to purchase said weetbix and bananas in unison, then I am one happy camper!

God I do love me some weetbix with sliced bananas. Mmmm, MMmmmmmmm!

Freud would probably say that your mother didn't love you enough when you were little....
...or that you are repressing your homosexual side. Bananas being phallic and weetbix being dry.
:devil2:

[Oscar]

Yeah what a whipping !! I bathed in the glory of that as one of our younglins backs Auckland, silly boy

I see the good Sione Lauaki finally truned up.
Wow...

[zeocen]

They're not phallic if they're sliced! That's symbolism of cutting up said phallic, which means I'm ultra-hetro.


.............right?

*ponders how Big Dave really got the 'big' in 'Dave'...* NO! Crush those thoughts zeo!

[Badjelly]

Dude dont sweat it -you did your best. the next rider you come across could be me.Ill sure as heck be happy ya warned me

But you don't ride a Harley. Point proven.

[Drew]

*ponders how Big Dave really got the 'big' in 'Dave'...*

That will become clear when you meet "BIG" Dave. The guy's a friggin monster. I was doing stand up wheelies and still wasn't at his eye level!!!

[Swoop]

Bananas DO taste great in weetbix. If the gods of funds allow me to purchase said weetbix and bananas in unison, then I am one happy camper!

God I do love me some weetbix with sliced bananas. Mmmm, MMmmmmmmm!

The product you are referring to has nothing to do with Quasi's product of wheatbix...:whistle:



Anyway.
Why not warn of the bacon-spree by using the "rotating finger above the helmet" (looking more like a rotating police light)?
Simply saying "slow down" with the palm of your hand might have been perceived as being rude.

[Oscar]

The product you are referring to has nothing to do with Quasi's product of wheatbix...:whistle:



Anyway.
Why not warn of the bacon-spree by using the "rotating finger above the helmet" (looking more like a rotating police light)?
Simply saying "slow down" with the palm of your hand might have been perceived as being rude.

Good point.
I did wonder about that - but I wasn't gonna let good sense get in the way of a good rant.

The rotating finger will be used from now on....

[Quasievil]

I see the good Sione Lauaki finally truned up.
Wow...

I threatened to give him a hiding if he didnt:yes:.

[FROSTY]

but you don't ride a harley. Point proven.
er--says who??

[MSTRS]

They're not phallic if they're sliced! That's symbolism of cutting up said phallic, which means I'm ultra-hetro.


.............right?

*ponders how Big Dave really got the 'big' in 'Dave'...* NO! Crush those thoughts zeo!

Perhaps you are still just 'in denial'.:spanking:

[Big Dave]

The rotating finger will be used from now on....

Good look. Bring it down the YMCA - the kids will love it.

[Swoop]

Good point.
...but I wasn't gonna let good sense get in the way of a good rant.
Sorry. I will disappear from the thread immediately.:sweatdrop

Rant away!:woohoo:

[Big Dave]

Perhaps you are still just 'in denial'.:spanking:

Denial is a river in Africa.

[Quasievil]

. I was doing stand up wheelies

Okay now this thread is just silly, common Drew as if bro

I can get to his eye level if I do a high chair on the KLR

[Badjelly]

But you don't ride a Harley. Point proven.


er--says who??

Well, you seem like a good bloke. So obviously you don't ride a Harley.

(And if you do ride a Harley, you're obviously not a good bloke. The logic is unshakeable.)

[idb]

He makes a strong case Frosty!

[Oscar]

Well, you seem like a good bloke. So obviously you don't ride a Harley.

(And if you do ride a Harley, you're obviously not a good bloke. The logic is unshakeable.)

Logic?

This is about grumpy cahnts & stereotypes.
Logic has no place here.

[FROSTY]

er um er ok um -well ill wheel the harley off into the backroom and wheel the sprotbike back out.

Truth is as long as its got two wheels Im happy to ride it-harley or honda theyre all the same to me.
I mean I had a great ol time yesterday chasing my boys on a shineray 150.

[Drew]

Okay now this thread is just silly, common Drew as if bro

I can get to his eye level if I do a high chair on the KLR

Now lets qualify that a bit, you wouldn't be at his eye level IF you COULD do highchair wheelies on the KLR.

[alanzs]

PAGE 4!!!!!
Is there a record for how many weetbixs someone has eaten in a single serving?

[Headbanger]

Fucking amazing.

The first sunny day in months, Everyone hits the road.

Within hours this place is swamped with cry babies having a hissy-fit because they saw people acting in ways they didn't approve.

Fuckin piss weak.

Live by your own code, And let others do the same.

[Oscar]

Fucking amazing.

The first sunny day in months, Everyone hits the road.

Within hours this place is swamped with cry babies having a hissy-fit because they saw people acting in ways they didn't approve.

Fuckin piss weak.

Live by your own code, And let others do the same.

Ohhhh, a tough guy.
Maybe you can explain wht Harley riders don't wave.

[Hitcher]

In the past two months I have been immersed in things Harley. I have been in the USA and Canada, where such motorcycles are inevitable and unavoidable. I have been to Sturgis, where Milwaukee Meccano is stacked eight deep. I have travelled with 17 of them on a daily basis.

Take their motorcycles away and Harley riders are generally lovely people. Some have even heard of other marques of motorcycle. A lesser percentage may have even owned or ridden one once.

Their Harleys are often a statement about who they want to be. It's a lifestyle/ambition thing. A conspicuous statement to the world at large, to other Harley riders and to those who may actually give a damn.

Harley (the company) understands and encourages this. Most US Harley stores don't stock much in the way of bikes. Some stock none at all. Grasp that reality and you'll start to get a bit of an understanding about Things Harley and how that works. You can buy Harley nappies for your grandkids, accoutrements for your dog and even lava lamps in red or yellow.

Like any other type of motorcyclist, Harley owners are tribal. They are also older and richer than others, with the possible exception of Ducati owners.

Although I appreciate them for what they are, I will never own a Harley for the same reason that I will never own a Porsche. I may however ride one on occasion.

Unlike their Kiwi counterparts, American Harley riders do wave.

[Big Dave]

I just think they are nice motorcycles. :-)

[Oscar]

I just think they are nice motorcycles. :-)

I wouldnae mind a ride on that new XR1200.

Has The Publisher recovered yet?

[Big Dave]

I wouldnae mind a ride on that new XR1200.

Has The Publisher recovered yet?

The Ed made mention of a cold.

Bit under my size radar - It's just a spiffed up looking Sportster isn't it.

[Oscar]

The Ed made mention of a cold.

Bit under my size radar - It's just a spiffed up looking Sportster isn't it.

He was too sick to come to the WRC.

I think the XR1200 could be an interesting scoot - the HD for the non-HD crowd.

[Swoop]

The first sunny day in months, Everyone hits the road.
Everyone (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10529999) is surprised...

[Big Dave]

Big is good.

[Mikkel]

Fucking amazing.

The first sunny day in months, Everyone hits the road.

Within hours this place is swamped with cry babies having a hissy-fit because they saw people acting in ways they didn't approve.

Fuckin piss weak.

Live by your own code, And let others do the same.

+1 Fucking spot on!


Maybe you can explain wht Harley riders don't wave.

Maybe you can explain to me why there is this, according to all of my experiences at least, misunderstanding that Harley riders don't wave back?
I wave with my left hand at all oncoming bikers regardless of everything else. So far I'd say the ratio of broken bikers (failure to respond to stimuli) is less than 3 to 100... And their choice of bike don't seem to factor into it either.

I'm talking the open roads here of course. There's not always time to wave at, or even pay attention to, oncoming traffic when you're trying to negotiate the rolling roadblock that is city traffic.

[Headbanger]

Ohhhh, a tough guy.
Maybe you can explain wht Harley riders don't wave.



Maybe they didn't get the memo?, Maybe they don't care?

Hell, I'm not big on waving, If you are then that's your issue. Wave if it makes you happy, Waste of space condemning everyone on a certain brand of bike because someone you don't even know didn't act in the way your happiness required.

The guy that gave you the finger is probably a arsehole, Probably quite happy to be considered as such.


:whocares::whocares::whocares:

[MSTRS]

Maybe you can explain to me why there is this, according to all of my experiences at least, misunderstanding that Harley riders don't wave back?
I wave with my left hand at all oncoming bikers regardless of everything else. So far I'd say the ratio of broken bikers (failure to respond to stimuli) is less than 3 to 100... And their choice of bike don't seem to factor into it either.

I'm talking the open roads here of course. There's not always time to wave at, or even pay attention to, oncoming traffic when you're trying to negotiate the rolling roadblock that is city traffic.

3/100 don't respond? Wow, the natives down your way must be a friendly bunch. 30/100 is probably the norm in these parts. And bike type has little to do with it, just as you say.
But the 'code' only allows that you acknowledge on the open road (generally)

[idb]

....
I wave...at all oncoming bikers...

Poofter...

[James Deuce]

I don't wave to anyone anymore.

As a result I am a much happier Grumpy Dwarf.

[Quasievil]

Poofter...


+ 1 Bwaaaaaah

[pritch]

I wave to all oncoming bikers with a plate full of weetbix and banana...




Note:
No bananas were harmed during the writing of this post

[98tls]

I don't wave to anyone anymore.

As a result I am a much happier Grumpy Dwarf. Same here,in my old age ive tired of waving and these days its a nod if anything at all.

[Oscar]

+ 1 Bwaaaaaah

Five pages.
We can stop now.

[Big Dave]

I wave to all oncoming bikers with a plate full of weetbix and banana...




You could just show them your avatar.

[Big Dave]

Five pages.
We can stop now.


Oscar's here - everyone act miserable.

[Oscar]

I wave to all oncoming bikers with a plate full of weetbix and banana...




Note:
No bananas were harmed during the writing of this post

Are you a serial (cereal) waver....bwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhahahhh.....sorry

[Murray]

As a result I am a much happier Grumpy Dwarf.

Thats a great oxymoron, or perhaps even an oxymormon??? Your not one of those are you????

[James Deuce]

I assure you that I am merely a moron.

[Big Dave]

I assure you that I am merely a moron.

How's that polygamy thing work out?

[Murray]

Cool Bannana's

arrggghhhh there goes those bananna's again

[Oscar]

Thats a great oxymoron, or perhaps even an oxymormon??? Your not one of those are you????

Not true.
I'm very happy when I'm grumpy (although I may not look it - I guess that's the secret: to enjoy your work without seeming to).

Actually I don't call it grumpy, as I feel that "aggressively cynical" is more correct. I aspire everyday to more curmudgeonly than I was yesterday.

[Big Dave]

I'm shooting for world peace.

[idb]

It's the legendary "Tankard Of Beer That Never Empties" for me.

[jrandom]

I pull the finger to everything and everybody now that I'm on a pushbike (no, really, I actually do) thereby lending further weight to the scientifically proven (by men in white coats) fact that cyclists are 47.2% cuntier than Harley riders.

We're a bit overdue for an 'I hate cyclists' thread, come to think of it.

[jrandom]

Harley... lava lamps

God dayum.

Can I order one of those through AMPS?

Edit: Welcome back, did you have a good time, glad to see you survived the experience, etc.

[Murray]

I'm not allowed to hate cyclists. My wifes a postie and husband beater

[yungatart]

I prefer Meusli with bananas...never could do weetbix, except buttered with Vegemite. Yum!
Young hXc can eat 12 weetbix..without banana, sliced or otherwise.

Back on topic..
I wave, if someone waves back, great, if not, I figure it is their problem, not mine.....

[Big Dave]

You know what about Harley offering Doggie Bandannas eg?

Nearly everyone - whether they buy one or not - or ride a Honda - laughs, smiles or smirks about it.

Terrible thing.

[MSTRS]

We're a bit overdue for an 'I hate cyclists' thread, come to think of it.

Nah, leave it a bit longer....
McJim is busy with a bend Duc and we should respect his shattered equilibrium. And Forkoil hardly ever visits these days.
Where would be the fun?

[Hailwood]

Ohhhh, a tough guy.
Maybe you can explain wht Harley riders don't wave.

Please don't let a generalisation like that stand in the way of your point Oscar...I ride a harley, i wave..if you wave back good on you, if you dont I dont care.

Your generalisation makes as much sense as me generalising about sportsbike riders all looking like wannabe racers in their multicoloured race replica leathers..looks like someone vomited playdough on them..but i wouldn't make that generalisation..there are wankers on harleys as much as there are wankers on any other brand..maybe the guy thought the warning gesture mentioned was being rude to him so he flipped the bird..so what..let it go..it's not worth having a sookie over is it????

[jrandom]

sportsbike riders all looking like wannabe racers in their multicoloured race replica leathers..looks like someone vomited playdough on them..but i wouldn't make that generalisation..

But it's true.

:blink:

[Hailwood]

In the past two months I have been immersed in things Harley. I have been in the USA and Canada, where such motorcycles are inevitable and unavoidable. I have been to Sturgis, where Milwaukee Meccano is stacked eight deep. I have travelled with 17 of them on a daily basis.

Take their motorcycles away and Harley riders are generally lovely people. Some have even heard of other marques of motorcycle. A lesser percentage may have even owned or ridden one once.

Their Harleys are often a statement about who they want to be. It's a lifestyle/ambition thing. A conspicuous statement to the world at large, to other Harley riders and to those who may actually give a damn.

Harley (the company) understands and encourages this. Most US Harley stores don't stock much in the way of bikes. Some stock none at all. Grasp that reality and you'll start to get a bit of an understanding about Things Harley and how that works. You can buy Harley nappies for your grandkids, accoutrements for your dog and even lava lamps in red or yellow.

Like any other type of motorcyclist, Harley owners are tribal. They are also older and richer than others, with the possible exception of Ducati owners.

Although I appreciate them for what they are, I will never own a Harley for the same reason that I will never own a Porsche. I may however ride one on occasion.

Unlike their Kiwi counterparts, American Harley riders do wave.

Lol didnt you see me waving to everyone yesterday when we rode to castlepoint?????:bleh:

[jrandom]

McJim is busy with a bend Duc and we should respect his shattered equilibrium. And Forkoil hardly ever visits these days.
Where would be the fun?

MisterD should be good for a go, and I'm in a fine mood for a stoush, hoarse from bellowing blasphemies on the road during my usual weekly compliment of near-death experiences in lycra.

[Oscar]

Please don't let a generalisation like that stand in the way of your point Oscar...I ride a harley, i wave..if you wave back good on you, if you dont I dont care.



It's not a generalisation, it's a stereotype.
Actually it's more like experience - and I would seriously like to know why HD guys rarely wave back (and then get pissy when you ask them).

[MSTRS]

MisterD should be good for a go, ...

Which side does he barrack for?? I'm guessing that as a Scooteristi he will have a thing for treadlies too...
I shall await and observe. All whilst repelling boarders (gotta watch those Edgcumbites...very tricksy they are)

[Swoop]

Young hXc can eat 12 weetbix..without banana, sliced or otherwise.
Geebus. Why isn't he an all bleck?

Oh, that's right... more intelligent.

[jrandom]

I'm guessing that as a Scooteristi he will have a thing for treadlies too...

Yes.

Filthy pretentious Italian ones with groupsets made by the brand that starts with C and isn't Shimano.

*shudder*

[Hailwood]

Well I wave to everyone...I could also ask why it is that sportsbike riders dont wave back that often but I actually dont care...there are enough waving threads here so maybe have a read of them...as I said, wave if you like, dont if you dont, each to their own but I still havent ever been able to find it written anywhere that all bikers have to wave (but then I have only been riding for 30 years so maybe it was before then?)

[jrandom]

Why isn't he all bleck?

Cos one of his parents is of mostly European descent?

[Swoop]

Cos one of his parents is of mostly European descent?

I did put an "an" in there...

[MSTRS]

Cos one of his parents is of mostly European descent?

Oi you...two. It is only 1/16th after all. And not Pacific in origin.

[Big Dave]

What's up with that avatar random - you weren't as ghey when you was a mackeral even.

[jrandom]

What's up with that avatar random

It's a picture of my boyfriend's cat (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/memberlist.php?order=DESC&sort=reputation&pp=30).

[scumdog]

It's a picture of my boyfriend's cat (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/memberlist.php?order=DESC&sort=reputation&pp=30).

Nah...can't believe ya scored a boyfriend:eek5:

Was his guide-dog away at the time or what???:shutup:

[scumdog]

I don't wave to anyone anymore.

As a result I am a much happier Grumpy Dwarf.

Happier than WHAT??

[James Deuce]

Not quite as happy as a Mormon.

[jrandom]

Was his guide-dog away at the time or what???

Goddammit, now you've got me wondering about how he always takes his glasses off before sex.

[Hitcher]

After a while, us geezers can do it with our eyes closed.

[Irontusk]

I pull the finger to everything and everybody now that I'm on a pushbike (no, really, I actually do) thereby lending further weight to the scientifically proven (by men in white coats) fact that cyclists are 47.2% cuntier than Harley riders.

We're a bit overdue for an 'I hate cyclists' thread, come to think of it.

I hate cyclists! :gob: But I get why you get your finger out, I always have a little laugh to myself when I pass them :laugh: But I do hate them less when I'm on my bike.

And to be a little more on topic.. I want to be a friendly biker and wave, but 9 out of 10 times the other biker either doesn't notice or doesn't care, which leaves me feeling stupid..

Oh, and turning finger above the head, could that not look like a gesture for 'crazy'?

[Mikkel]

3/100 don't respond? Wow, the natives down your way must be a friendly bunch. 30/100 is probably the norm in these parts. And bike type has little to do with it, just as you say.
But the 'code' only allows that you acknowledge on the open road (generally)

Guess it's just the South Island. Come visit some time - I'm sure you'd love it. :yes:


Poofter...

Huh? Because I don't wave at the bikers that I pass or that pass me? I don't get it...

[Oscar]

Huh? Because I don't wave at the bikers that I pass or that pass me? I don't get it...

He's winding you up.

It's called baiting the Harley riders...

[Mikkel]

He's winding you up.

It's called baiting the Harley riders...

Baiting maybe - certainly not the harley rider in this case. Maybe in 20 years... that is if I get arthrithis and can't wrap myself around a less ungainly means of transportation.

[Oscar]

Baiting maybe - certainly not the harley rider in this case. Maybe in 20 years... that is if I get arthrithis and can't wrap myself around a less ungainly means of transportation.

Er - baiting the curmudgeon then.
It puts you in execellent company.

[Forest]

After a while, us geezers can do it with our eyes closed.

I once had an ex like that.

But I found it easier just to turn off the lights.

[Griffin]

I once had an ex like that..

so does that mean that she is no longer an ex?

[Divot]

It's not a generalisation, it's a stereotype.
Actually it's more like experience - and I would seriously like to know why HD guys rarely wave back (and then get pissy when you ask them).

Shit man dont ya know all harley riders ae fuck wits, they spend far to many cabbages on fuckin bike over weight bikes that dont handle and have no power. And you wounder why they done wave to you? shit man they are too busy trying to keep the heap of shit upright and keep up to the speed limit as not to have ques of traffic build up behind them as they wonder all over the road trying to keep controll.

Harden up and get a life

:finger::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

[Murray]

And you wounder why they don't wave to you? shit man they are too busy trying to keep the heap of shit upright and keep up to the speed limit as not to have ques of traffic build up behind them as they wonder all over the road trying to keep controll.

Harden up and get a life

:finger::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

I thought they didn't wave because they are always looking at themselves in their mirrors????

[Oscar]

I thought they didn't wave because they are always looking at themselves in their mirrors????

Nah, the mirrors vibrate waaay to much...

[buellbabe]

I rode out to Raglan on Sunday with an Aprilia and 3 Harleys. Never seen so many cops on one stretch of road before!!!! Fortunately when we were heading IN to Raglan most peeps were leaving and the cops were all parked on the other side of the road with no show of doing a U-turn and giving chase to us!!!

BUT when needed I did flash my light at any bike that was heading out...Fark letting go of the handle bars! Had the Aprilia up my date and was moving...LOL.

hahahahahahaha

[Murray]

I rode out to Raglan on Sunday with an Aprilia and 3 Harleys. Never seen so many cops on one stretch of road before!!!! Fortunately when we were heading IN to Raglan most peeps were leaving and the cops were all parked on the other side of the road with no show of doing a U-turn and giving chase to us!!!

BUT when needed I did flash my light at any bike that was heading out...Fark letting go of the handle bars! Had the Aprilia up my date and was moving...LOL.

hahahahahahaha

Thats cause the rally was out there on the Sunday and all the hoon cagers were out in force. I went to Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matamata, Te Aroha, Morrinsville, Hamilton and did not see one cop. Plenty of Harleys tho (they are getting a bit boring now). 50/50 on acknowledging a wave.

[popelli]

stereotypes on bikes....

possibly the biggest stereotype is the sports bike rider who slaggs off harleys without ever having ridden one

and then goes on to justify how much better his bike is

[Big Dave]

The best stereotype I've seen on a motorcycle is the Goldwing's - must be at least 100 watts.

[NighthawkNZ]

I see this thread going for ummmmmm lets say 5 pages? It will end up in a discussion about bananas tasting great with wheatbix or something similar

speaking of bananas and weet bix.... :done:


stereotypes on bikes....

possibly the biggest stereotype is the sports bike rider who slaggs off harleys without ever having ridden one

and then goes on to justify how much better his bike is

I happily ride with four or five other other guys on harleys, various cruisers as well various other sports heck I'll with anyone who wants to go for a ride... just don't act like a twat while on the road and all will be good... act like a twat and I 'll never ride with you again... simple really :D :yawn:

[Oscar]

stereotypes on bikes....

possibly the biggest stereotype is the sports bike rider who slaggs off harleys without ever having ridden one

and then goes on to justify how much better his bike is

Wassat your XLCR on Tardme?

[Flip]

I usually have 5 or 6 weetbix with rasins every day and wave most of the time.

[MadDuck]

.... and wave most of the time.

Damn have you learnt nothing from KB? Harley riders DO NOT WAVE!

[Griffin]

The best stereotype I've seen on a motorcycle is the Goldwing's - must be at least 100 watts.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Good point - my bike doesnt have any stereotype

[Griffin]

I cant believe how much crying is to be had over whether someone waves at you or not... and it seems to me that certain sportsbike riders generally start these threads. Im not sure Ive ever read a thread started by a cruiser rider crying about sportsbikers not waving...?

Harley & Cruiser riders... please take note - it would appear that your waves are very important to certain Sportbike riders, which shows how much respek and esteem you are held in... for your wave (or lack there of) can be cause for much wailing and gnashing of teeth.

[popelli]

Wassat your XLCR on Tardme?

No

what were they asking for it?

[awayatc]

To the retard on the Harley ..., I was trying to warn you there was a cop around the corner, you twat!


No way can a Harley be over the limit just after a corner.......

[Oscar]

No

what were they asking for it?

No bids, but I think the starting price was 18k.

[Flip]

Damn have you learnt nothing from KB? Harley riders DO NOT WAVE!

No nothing, hell if I listened to my mates I would not be on a Harley, some of them went right off when I rode up on the bike.

If I can I still like to wave and eat weetbix, but not at the same time.

[Big Dave]

I don't wave. I'm not drowning.

[Headbanger]

I don't have any mates, so I can safely assume anyone waving has just made a mistake.

[MadDuck]

If I can I still like to wave and eat weetbix, but not at the same time.

Probably a good idea else you may drop the spoon or end up with milk all over your face.

Assuming you use cutlery that is......

[Mom]

Probably a good idea else you may drop the spoon or end up with milk all over your face.

Assuming you use cutlery that is......

You are just the baddest biker I know! :sunny:

[Griffin]

So today, I did a wee survey while out riding... I waved to every bike that I rode past without fail... I initiated the wave in all but one where we both acknowledged each other simultaneously.

I passed 4 Sportsbikes, 1 Cruiser, a lovely looking BMW Tourer pulling out from St Pats College (simultaneous acknowledgement) and 2 scooters.

With the exception of the BMW rider, I recieved a wave back from the Cruiser and... 1 Sportsbike rider... the rest just continued on their way without any form of acknowledgement... no wave, no nod, nothing.

I can forgive the scooter riders - they probly didnt believe I was waving at them in the first place. However, for a group of people who apparently wave at everyone and who are the 'poor ignored victims' in this pathetic ongoing debate... I find it odd that 3 out of 4 Sports riders failed to return the gesture.

Im sure that I will be told this is due to a long history of unfounded ingoration on the part of Cruiser riders and that it is somehow OUR fault but I am doubtful that is a plausible excuse. More likely to be a preconception that because I ride a Cruiser, I am a wanker and therefore not worthy of acknowledgement.

I will continue to test these waters

:)

[James Deuce]

*Makes mental note to start waving again, but only the middle finger, and only at Suzuki cruiser riders*

[Bonez]

Bananas taste great don't they? Especially with custard and icecream.:girlfight:

[NighthawkNZ]

He was too sick to come to the WRC.

I think the XR1200 could be an interesting scoot - the HD for the non-HD crowd.

bit of a write up here... http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&Itemid=397&id=1601

[Headbanger]

bit of a write up here... http://www.southernrider.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&Itemid=397&id=1601

Reads like he really really really wanted to be reviewing a Ducati instead...

Really really

Really.

[Griffin]

*Makes mental note to start waving again, but only the middle finger, and only at Suzuki cruiser riders*

Id expect nothing less from you Mr Deuce. At least I will know its you :)

[James Deuce]

:banana::wavey:

[gunnyrob]

I must say I have been pleasently surprised at the amount of reciprical waves I have received from bad ass Harley riders (even those in Churman Nazi Style Helmets & SS face masks)

Is it 'cos I ride a bike from a company that powered bf 109s or what????

[James Deuce]

They powered Fw190s. Daimler Benz did the 109s.

:shifty:

[Subike]

Shit man dont ya know all harley riders ae fuck wits, they spend far to many cabbages on fuckin bike over weight bikes that dont handle and have no power. And you wounder why they done wave to you? shit man they are too busy trying to keep the heap of shit upright and keep up to the speed limit as not to have ques of traffic build up behind them as they wonder all over the road trying to keep controll.

Harden up and get a life

:finger::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:


Ok Divot, this is not an attack at you, Im using your post as an example.

Yeap an example of what lots of you moaning bikers who dont get waved at by Harley write very often.

When reading the many threads of KB, there is a "who wants a fucking Harley" statement in every road test about Harleys.
Big Dave will give us a sencibile report of say a Nightster,
And the Harley boys come in and read that report,
But
Every second post in the reply section will be from some jerk abusing Harleys,
Calling them all sorts of overweight, tractor powered, exspensive junk what ever.
And the Harley owners read your comments.
.

They dont sling off at you! Because you ride a Jappa! Well maybe they do, but not as loud and as long of some within these pages

Wave back? Why should they, you have already made them you enemy with your abuse, now just because they are riding the road with you you expect respect??????
Get real guys, you are getting back what you dish out.

[buellbabe]

...er...you do realise that Divot was taking the piss eh?

(I have known him thru the HOG club for a few years now and his current ride is an ULTRA:) )

[Subike]

...er...you do realise that Divot was taking the piss eh?

(I have known him thru the HOG club for a few years now and his current ride is an ULTRA:) )


Yes I did know that, read my first line again.

[buellbabe]

I read your post several times actually and couldn't decide if you were being sarky or not LOL.

Thats the bummer about these internet forums eh? The written word can be so easily misconstrued... :shifty:

[Big Dave]

I read your post several times actually and couldn't decide if you were being sarky or not LOL.

Thats the bummer about these internet forums eh? The written word can be so easily misconstrued... :shifty:

Are you calling me ignorant. Get *^@#!$.

[buellbabe]

HUH?

I must be having a blonde day...me no understand...:mellow:

[Big Dave]

HUH?

I must be having a blonde day...me no understand...:mellow:

I must have misconstrued what you said.

Gotcha. :-P

[buellbabe]

hardy ha ha :clap:

[Big Dave]

You tubers!

[Lissa]

Havent read the whole thread, so apologies if I get the wrong end of the stick.

I have actually come across riders, on Harleys, on Sports Bikes etc who dont wave. I dont find one group is more friendly than the other.

I have meet alot of lovely Harley riders, infact they rode over the Masterton to take my Mum for a ride on the back of a Harley for her Birthday this year, and even let me on the Bandit lead them to her house :rolleyes:. I also have someone special to me who rides a Harley and he waves to everyone. Just because you see a few bad apples on Harleys who dont wave doesnt mean they are all the same. Although I am guessing that someone else has already pointed this out :headbang:

[Crisis management]

You tubers!

Tubers? I know they sound a bit potatoe-ish but i wouldn't have called them spuds......

[buellbabe]

Hahahahahahahah thats funny but I think its safe to say that Big Ds tuber comment was a reference to my Buell.

On Planet Buell the old school Buells are referred to as tubers... cos they have tubular frames...

[MSTRS]

*pops in to see if this thread made it to 5 pages, per Quasi's prediction*
She-it! 10, and the blather hasn't stopped.

[buellbabe]

Blather????

This is 'constructive debate' LOL

:clap::Pokey: :sleep:

[Big Dave]

*pops in to see if this thread made it to 5 pages, per Quasi's prediction*
She-it! 10, and the blather hasn't stopped.

Highlighted by the pertinent and useful contributions.

[MSTRS]

Blather????

This is 'constructive debate' LOL

:clap::Pokey: :sleep:

...of course it is...

[Swoop]

Daimler Benz did the 109s.
After the Rolls Royce engines...

*pops in to see if this thread made it to 5 pages, per Quasi's prediction*
She-it! 10, and the blather hasn't stopped.
Pah! 10? We're going for 50! This IS KB...:yes:

[carver]

To the retard on the Harley that gave me the finger as he rode into Whatawhata, I was trying to warn you there was a cop around the corner, you twat!

As I rode into town yesterday about Noon (I live just off SH23 on the way to Raglan), I saw several cops, eager for WRC custom. I also saw lots of bikes and tried to warn them (by holding out my throttle hand, palm down). I won't fucking bother next time...

next time wheelie past the crack head, and roll a stoppie in front of him into a corner when he is close, he will crash, works everytime!

[MadDuck]

...of course it is...

Yes MSTRS it is a constructive debate. Now I think you all need to refer to this website which clearly indicates the correct waving procedures for all Harley riders

www.manitowochog.com/safety.htm

Of particular relevance is how to indicate "staggered formation" and how to wave to a "rice rocket". There should now be no doubt about what the Harley rider is trying to say with the variety of waves. :rolleyes:

[Wingnut]

Do Harleys go fast enough to warrent warning them of the fuzz?? Must have been a 50kph zone perhaps. :msn-wink:

[MadDuck]

The "slow down" signal is given so the rider following knows there is a hazard on the road....probably bananas, weetbix and raisins.

[R1madness]

Funny, i get to ride a lot of harleys. When i am riding a hog I always wave to the non american bikes and often dont bother waving to the harley riders. If i am not good enough for them to wave or nod me when on my suzuki then they are not real motorcyclists, and thats who i wave/nod to.

[scumdog]

Funny, i get to ride a lot of harleys. When i am riding a hog I always wave to the non american bikes and often dont bother waving to the harley riders. If i am not good enough for them to wave or nod me when on my suzuki then they are not real motorcyclists, and thats who i wave/nod to.

I'm sure they care too...:whistle:

[Hailwood]

After all the pages and pages and pages of threads that go on and on and on about waving..i have some questions that have never actually been answered..... what is the big deal if people wave or not? Who said you have to wave or not? Why does it matter?

I have ridden for more than 30 years and, despite the rose coloured specs worn by some (we all waved back then), I can remember not everyone waving back then either. But so what. Did it stop anyone from enjoying their ride? Did it stop anyone riding? ooooo he didnt wave to me i am never riding again...don't think so..so why the big deal?

Just curious because it obviously is a big issue for some people......this is not intended to wind anyone up nor trying to flame the thread but I am seriously trying to get an answer to these questions.....