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I'm not sure what to put under a Harley. Turkey, perhaps? 
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what do you think we should put under the Harleys???
Starts with "S" Ends with "T" Rhymes with "grit" And Harley riders are full of it
What? What? I'm just saaaaying!

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I'm not sure what to put under a Harley.
A drip pan or cat litter? (I did NOT say that!)
And you scooter bashers should try it and you'll understand the grin! I'm putting more miles on my wife's than she is. I broached the subject at work and found out that quite a few HD and GL riders bought scooters for their wife/kid and are riding them more than they wanted anybody to know. Sort of a catharsis to admit it and now we're talking about a scoot-to-work day - just to freak out the others (a couple of the old HD guys really look the part and a scooter will split a beard @ 50 mph.)
For some illogical reason, shorts and a T-shirt @ 50 mph seems OK on a scooter, when we wouldn't consider riding "real" bikes to the corner without full battle gear.
I'm even lurking at scooter forums like Scootdawg so I can hop up the wife's 150. Of course there is that elitism from the Vespa folks...
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And you scooter bashers should try it and you'll understand the grin!
As newlyweds in our first year of marriage many moons ago...we went on vacation to Florida with some friends.
We RENTED SCOOTERS to run around the resort and I wasn't grinning when I BOUNCED my wife off the back of the scoot.
That's probably why she won't ride with me to this day!!
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John, that was too funny, tea bags, what a hoot. Of course our club, when we have bike shows, put a pile of rice under the Japanese bikes, all in good fun though. So what do you think we should put under the Harleys??? Saurkraut under BMW's??? AmyLee
I had a pile of rice under my concourse every Friday for a month. They (my Harley buds) thought it was a hoot (and it was). For Christmas I gave one of them (the instigator) a leather zipper pouch. Inside was a soiled hunk of duct tape, two sticks of gum, and some rusty folded up bailing wire. The letter inside came with instructions as to how to use his new "Factory Harley Davidson Roadside Repair Kit".
We're all have a good time...
If you can't laugh at yourself, well, then, the teasing will probably get worse.
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My husband said that maybe we should put corn under a harley (because they are 'hogs') We also deciced to put pasta under the Moto Guzzi's. Another thing we might find under our bikes may be 'limes'. Any other ideas?
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Naturally the pasta would work for Ducatis as well.
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I thought of getting a scooter once. Then I found out the price of the Italian suit and 3,000 mirrors that are required accessories. 
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And you scooter bashers should try it and you'll understand the grin! I'm putting more miles on my wife's than she is. I broached the subject at work and found out that quite a few HD and GL riders bought scooters for their wife/kid and are riding them more than they wanted anybody to know. Sort of a catharsis to admit it and now we're talking about a scoot-to-work day - just to freak out the others (a couple of the old HD guys really look the part and a scooter will split a beard @ 50 mph.)
For some illogical reason, shorts and a T-shirt @ 50 mph seems OK on a scooter, when we wouldn't consider riding "real" bikes to the corner without full battle gear.
I'm even lurking at scooter forums like Scootdawg so I can hop up the wife's 150. Of course there is that elitism from the Vespa folks...
Enjoying the day, was stopped at a Boston overlook spot today on Chickatabut Rd, (we call it the "mini Kancamagus)-three old guys- and I mean OLD, 75 avg. age!- came toodling up on their scooters in thier orthopedic velcro sneakers and windbreakers. Excellent.
One guy on a way cool antique Vespa with a sidecar. We talked for a bit, of course My Pretty Bonnie had him grinning, and I was just digging on these GENUINE geezers out enjoying the wind and the sun.
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It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
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Yesterday as was riding west on 520 into Merritt Island from Cocoa Beach a group of about 20 scooters in formation were going the other way. I was so fascinated by the sight of all those scooters that I forgot to give them the GA Rally wave.
Some of those scooters are pretty fast. Honda makes a 650cc scooter with a Constant Velocity Transmission. I was talking to a guy at last years Daytona Bikeweek and he said it will go from 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds.
Tom
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Well, I guess we're not elitists here: We complement scooters & mostly think their cool (I woudn't be caught dead on one though). Ducs & Guzzi's are generally considered an "approved" method of transport. Yamkawahonzuki's are... well, their what they are. But we sure do like to bash the Hardley's... YIPPEE... As Chy said about 7 pages ago, it's why were here. It makes us better HERE.. and if you go to a HD forum, they'll be better there and so on for every brand. What else would you expect?
Heck, I ride with anyone that isn't a total Jack A$$- I don't care what their riding on the street, and everyone has a little fun ribbing one another about their ride... It is what we (as bikers) do. If you get on a Sportster forum, they bash Road Kings for god sake, so I suppose some HD bashing on a Triumph site should be completely acceptable.
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Kurt, I'm gonna ask ya a question here:
In your many travels aboard whatever bike of choice you ride, would you ever perchance happen upon a fellow Triumph rider who wouldn't know at least a little something about the wide variety and brands of machines available to us out there? And what do you think the chances are that a Harley rider(and I'm talkin' percentage-wise...once again...NOT ALL Harley owners in this regard, but ESPECIALLY the "New To Riding") would also know and be able to converse with you about that same wide variety of machines...Japanese, Italian, British, German and yes even that other fairly new brand made here in the good ol' U.S.of A(Victory) in a knowledgeable manner.
I can tell you that in my 12 years of (Hinckley) Triumph ownership(starting with a '95 Sprint to be exact) that I hear that ever-present question, "When did they start making those again", coming from the lips of Harley riders, more than I do(percentage-wise, once again) than from any other brand owners.
And so that tells me that PERCENTAGE-WISE Harley owners tend to be a somewhat insulated in their own little world. In my 55 years on this planet, I have discovered that THIS is never a "smart" position to put one's self into.
And, this insular attitude(also known as "The Harley Lifestyle" quite often) is what chaffs at many of us, and why we enjoy this "sport" of Harley bashing so much.(at least in my case it is)
Cheers, Dwight
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So is this thread some sort of record? It began as what seemed just another debate on the relative merits pro or con of dissing Harley..
A very long lived productive analyses aint it?
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Yep Kevin! Why do you think I have taken it upon myself, lo these many years, to be the designated "jerk" around here anyway, huh?! It's 'cuz...whenever somebody gets their friggin' nose out o' joint...IT'S FUN, Dude! And the "ADDED BONUS" is that you can REALLY "help" other people increase their posting numbers, so they can receive one of those "nifty" titles that they bestore around here!!! (such as that "Marquis" thing that Benny seems so proud to be now!!!)  (of course this "job" I have around here IS pretty easy for me to do...I am well suited, both by temperment AND inclination, FOR this "job", ya know) 
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Indeed you are miene Fruende. Indeed you are.
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Hey! That ain't FRENCH is it, Dude???!!!  WHY I OUGHT'TA!!!  (and here I always thought that you were a "freedom fries" sort o' guy!!!) 
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Kurt, I'm gonna ask ya a question here:
In your many travels aboard whatever bike of choice you ride, would you ever perchance happen upon a fellow Triumph rider who wouldn't know at least a little something about the wide variety and brands of machines available to us out there? NO, They'll know something And what do you think the chances are that a Harley rider(and I'm talkin' percentage-wise...once again...NOT ALL Harley owners in this regard, but ESPECIALLY the "New To Riding") would also know and be able to converse with you about that same wide variety of machines...Japanese, Italian, British, German and yes even that other fairly new brand made here in the good ol' U.S.of A(Victory) in a knowledgeable manner. A small percent of those you describe
I can tell you that in my 12 years of (Hinckley) Triumph ownership(starting with a '95 Sprint to be exact) that I hear that ever-present question, "When did they start making those again", coming from the lips of Harley riders, more than I do(percentage-wise, once again) than from any other brand owners.
And so that tells me that PERCENTAGE-WISE Harley owners tend to be a somewhat insulated in their own little world. In my 55 years on this planet, I have discovered that THIS is never a "smart" position to put one's self into.
And, this insular attitude(also known as "The Harley Lifestyle" quite often) is what chaffs at many of us, and why we enjoy this "sport" of Harley bashing so much.(at least in my case it is)
Cheers, Dwight
Dwight, I'm gonna answer your question here, well I actually answered you in your quote, but here's why: I'd say in my experience that your correct in your basic premise. The typical rider I bump into knows nothing about a Triumph or most other brands. I think that is across the spectrum of brand owners, but most common from the RUB type Harley people. If you want to give it a test, just try and convince them that Ducati & Moto Guzzi have V-Twins! I'd say you also right that "New" riders & RUB's are the worst offenders.
However, I spend a lot of time riding or hanging out with a group basic misfits when it comes to the bike world. Actually, it is quite an eclectic group ride. If 30 of us ride, you'll see six or seven nameplates riding everything from a CBR600 to a Scramber to a Ultra Classic. Most bikes are Harley though. Taking into account these people plus others I personally know, most have some idea of what's out there.
I know a number of guys with two bikes. A buddy rides a Guzzi & a TBS and is restoring an old Sportster. Another rides a Road King & a Magna (he doesn't even own a car and the Magna has 155K miles). Another guy has a HD & a CBR. I have my America and am restoring an old 'zuki GS. These guys are bike guys true & true, so we always have something to talk about. Typical ribbing goes on, but for the most part, everyone respects what we ride and can speak coherently about the other brands. I'll still brand bash on a website though!! It's all in fun to me.
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I'm having a relapse its bike week here (maybe it should be called sheep week). And I rode into the Weirs a couple of times on sunday. Acres of harleys most of which looked fresh off their trailers. I was on the sprint and when I was parking a guy came right over to talk about it. And when I was walking down through the vendors ( all the hds shirts one could ever need, and hd credit cards and blankets and well you know). A guy who had seen my shirt came over and we yakked for half an hour or so. He of course was riding a triumph also. Also that sprint was not made to sit in traffic guess it just doesn't cruise well.
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I must be a RUB, what ever that is. I own Triumph a flask, many Triumph t-shirts, two Triumph leather jackets,Triumph leather jeans, a Triumph summer blouse, Triumph lighter, 4 helmets and if you stop by for coffe you'll be drinking it out of a Triumph or Ace Cafe mug.
I also have owned 61 and 63 Bonnies in HS and college. I do own a pristine 76 T140V, 03 America and an O4 Thruxton. Do any of my newer bikes have over 20,000 miles on the odometer, no. I work 60 hours a week and have a company car, I don't put 3,000 miles a year on my personal 04 F150 truck. I love to ride and ride when I can.
A scoot is a scoot is a scoot. When I ride in a group it usually consist of 2 Harleys, a Honda, a Duc and a 2 Triumphs. I'll ride with any brand if I like the rider. I won't ride or bird hunt in large groups.
The yuppie Harley riders are for the most part OK. They're just proud of their bikes like we are. But, I've been threatened in a bar by five Harley riders with pool cues because my Triumph jacket was " disrespectful". Another time a guy in a "If it ain't Harley it ain't sh-t" t-shirt on spit on my Triumph. I don't think he saw me standing there, I put his teeth through his lower lip. I know the difference between someone just wearing a jacket and someone being disrespectful.
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MACMC, RUB- Rich Urban Biker - You see the guys all the time. Dr. Bones & Lawyer Joe wear business suits all week then dress up as "bikers" on the weekend to ride 12 miles on their Harley. These are they guys I was referring to. It doesn't sound like you'll fit the mold.
Everyone buys some gear. I've got T-shirts and a mug, but I think as long as you don't feel like you HAVE to get dressed up in a costume every time you go out for a scoot, then your okay.
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Yesterday as was riding west on 520 into Merritt Island from Cocoa Beach a group of about 20 scooters in formation were going the other way. I was so fascinated by the sight of all those scooters that I forgot to give them the GA Rally wave.
Some of those scooters are pretty fast. Honda makes a 650cc scooter with a Constant Velocity Transmission. I was talking to a guy at last years Daytona Bikeweek and he said it will go from 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds.
Tom
It is about time that this thread gets hijacked again! Did anyone share the new BA.com waive with the masses??? There should be an instructional thread for proper arm angle, wrist flick, and silly grin (think Python silly walk). I want to make sure that the proper greeting is exchanged at all future rallies!

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I'm thinking instructional video on youtube??? I've got the perfect candidates to star in it as well. Matt? Mark? This would all have to be narrated by Yota of course. 
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....Another time a guy in a "If it ain't Harley it ain't sh-t" t-shirt on spit on my Triumph. I don't think he saw me standing there, I put his teeth through his lower lip. I know the difference between someone just wearing a jacket and someone being disrespectful.
Hmmm, and speaking of "percentages"...I WONDER when's the last time I(or ANYBODY ELSE around here) saw a rider of a Triumph, BMW, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Victory, and HECK...even a friggin' URAL SIDE-HACK for that matter, SPIT on somebody else's bike???!!!
After THAT bit of testimony....I REST MY CASE, Your Honor...err...I mean, PEOPLE!!!
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That will be quite enough of that.
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As newlyweds in our first year of marriage many moons ago...we went on vacation to Florida with some friends.
We RENTED SCOOTERS to run around the resort and I wasn't grinning when I BOUNCED my wife off the back of the scoot.
That's probably why she won't ride with me to this day!!
Scooters RULE and all others DROOL.
That is amazing. On my honeymoon in Rome, I bounced my now ex-wife off the back of the Vespa I rented. No harm, no foul and we spent the rest of the day riding around Rome with the rest of the crazies. Filtering through the stopped traffic at lights to get to the front and revving our little engines until the light changed and we took off like a motocross race. I will do that again someday. 
That was my only scooter experience but it was a good one!
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