Answer me this

[selectedgrub]

Man I don't come in here often but it's the only thread I view is "Hogs and other crusiers". Why does it all end up in a slinging match. Look at all the replies and it's dishing some Harley or another. I don't go to the Sport bike or Vespa threads but seem to see those people venture over to this thread to mock someone or something that's been posted.
After all the thread says Hogs and other cruisers so why do those wits come in here?
I bet most of the "Cruiser" riders don't go into the other threads to stir up shit.
What's your point. Are you that insecure and childish.
And no it's not some "Harmless fun".
Harmful Fun would be saying it to my face.

Rant over, I'll visit in another couple months.
Same old I bet

[Sparky Bills]

Boo Hoo!
As MANY will say, its an internet forum, so get used to people taking the piss and speaking all kinds of bull shit.

[ManDownUnder]

Because KB's full of fragile egos.

Either those dishing it out (those that mean it that is) or those boo hooing when they can't see the dissing is either
i) a piss take
or
ii) coming from a fellow fragile ego.

... get the hint?

[Kittyhawk]

its only because they cant afford real bikes im a chrome slut....but shhh

[Headbanger]

I have no idea why the trolls come in here and try and ruffle some feathers.

Actually I can see the fun in it, But those that are almost driven to do are pretty weird people. Almost like their dislike of the bikes and riders matters to them....

Does the reverse take place in the sports bike forums?

[duckonin]

Man I don't come in here often but it's the only thread I view is "Hogs and other crusiers". Why does it all end up in a slinging match. Look at all the replies and it's dishing some Harley or another. I don't go to the Sport bike or Vespa threads but seem to see those people venture over to this thread to mock someone or something that's been posted.
After all the thread says Hogs and other cruisers so why do those wits come in here?
I bet most of the "Cruiser" riders don't go into the other threads to stir up shit.
What's your point. Are you that insecure and childish.
And no it's not some "Harmless fun".
Harmful Fun would be saying it to my face.

Rant over, I'll visit in another couple months.
Same old I bet

Who really cares....

[spookytooth]

I don't look in any forum i just press new post and here it is.

[The Lone Rider]

They come here talking smack for the very same reason they buy sports bikes......

[1 Free Man]

Don't go away with a bug up your arse. Hang about and join the fun. There are some really funny dudes and dudettes on KB ya just have to take it all in good heart

[CookMySock]

The only time I asked a question in cruisers, I was dealt with rather harshly. I didn't think it was funny either.

It seems to me that cruiser people are all about bad attitude - the bikes, the clothing, the people, everything. This attitude seems to be widely celebrated as something unique. It seems to me that the whole POINT of riding a cruiser was to "stir up shit" - what am I missing here ?

I recently entered "motorcycling" and I had little or no preconceived idea about attitudes - I was just enjoying my new toy as I assumed everyone was, but the dark demeanor from the cruiser people became shockingly real, from the rude gestures and dangerous manoevers on the open road, to the silent treatment when parking my bright red sports machine anywhere near them.

Contrast the sportbikers who are openly matey and happy-go-lucky - an attitude that seems to have been fully stamped out among the cruiser riders, perhaps because it doesn't suit their "coolness".

So next time you are riding your Harley down the road with your attitude in full swing and you ignore that friendly wave in the opposite direction, or you give some poor bastard the learn by nearly running him off the road, think about this thread and why many people (not just sportbikers) are really tired of the crap they receive from some blacked-out bandito asshole who seems to delight in some misery they create.



DB

[Tank]

I recently entered "motorcycling" and I had little or no preconceived idea about attitudes - I was just enjoying my new toy as I assumed everyone was, but the dark demeanor from the cruiser people became shockingly real, from the rude gestures and dangerous manoevers on the open road, to the silent treatment when parking my bright red sports machine anywhere near them.


DB

For every dangerous maneuver Ive seen a cruiser do on the open road - Ive seen 100 by people on sport bikes!!!!!

As for silent treatment - possibly you didn't seem approachable, or because your bright red sports machine didnt look too secure on its stand (cruisers generally have a more solid, less upright stance) and they thought it may topple on their bike.

Who the hell knows.

But - Ive never had any issue with cruiser guys when Ive pulled up at a pub, nor have I ever seen any at the likes of the Pohoi pub when sportbike riders have popped in for a cold one - its a warm and welcoming place.

It comes down to individuals more than anything. If your getting snobbed by folk - possibly its more you than them?

[xwhatsit]

For every dangerous maneuver Ive seen a cruiser do on the open road - Ive seen 100 by people on sport bikes!!!!!

You're not wrong there. There is a grain of truth in what DB is saying, though; people on anything from Norton 650s through to GSXR1000 riders tend to be quite friendly towards me; come up at the petrol station, have a brief chat at the lights etc. It's really only been a precious few cruiser riders who've even acknowledged my existence. Some even seem rather aggrieved to see my dented rust bucket on the same street as theirs It's easy to associate and align yourself with a particular group when you're welcomed in with smiles and handshakes, that's just human nature. When you're snubbed and rejected, well that's just like being back at high school (but without the pretty girls, just middle-aged blokes with bald patches ).

That's all anecdotal though, I haven't met any of the cruiser bunch from KB yet (apart from Donor, but he's a beardy wot doesn't count for nowt), who all seem like a bunch of great guys. Perhaps I'm only meeting gang members and the accountant/fair-weather bunch on the road?

As for adventure riders though...

[nodrog:Me]

everytime i come into this forum there is somebody having a whinge about being picked on, or "somebody dissed my Harley Ferguson".

i thought you cruiser types were supposed to be hard? maybe you should have spent less money on chrome and tassles, and more on self esteem counselling?

here, have a cuddle

[s8306]

The only time I asked a question in cruisers, I was dealt with rather harshly. I didn't think it was funny either.

It seems to me that cruiser people are all about bad attitude - the bikes, the clothing, the people, everything. This attitude seems to be widely celebrated as something unique. It seems to me that the whole POINT of riding a cruiser was to "stir up shit" - what am I missing here ?

I recently entered "motorcycling" and I had little or no preconceived idea about attitudes - I was just enjoying my new toy as I assumed everyone was, but the dark demeanor from the cruiser people became shockingly real, from the rude gestures and dangerous manoevers on the open road, to the silent treatment when parking my bright red sports machine anywhere near them.

Contrast the sportbikers who are openly matey and happy-go-lucky - an attitude that seems to have been fully stamped out among the cruiser riders, perhaps because it doesn't suit their "coolness".

So next time you are riding your Harley down the road with your attitude in full swing and you ignore that friendly wave in the opposite direction, or you give some poor bastard the learn by nearly running him off the road, think about this thread and why many people (not just sportbikers) are really tired of the crap they receive from some blacked-out bandito asshole who seems to delight in some misery they create.



DB

So which people are you referring to Cruiser riders or Harley riders because you mention both here.

[avgas]