I am not so sure why anyone would get put out from a little friendly ribbing. I ride with mostly hardleys and a few honda's. We rib each other all the time. My favorite is one of the honda riders is Japanese, and I am always telling him he MUST have some Limy in him somewhere and to get a proper bike I take it from all them and they rib each other too. I don't think our British friends here will take offense to that term put in that manner either.
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT