I believe most of our experiences are similar and frequent. I've had only one recurring exception that always pi$$es me off a bit. I have one friend that has a full dress hog - more lights than a freakin' semi (lory). He is convinced I need a real B I G scooter, something with a V-twin and tons of noise. No matter what I've said, he never seems to get it, so now I just don't say much at all. My goal is to get him to take a nice long ride with me - one that takes a full day with several stops. Its the stops that will get him - when all the fuel-stop spectators admire the Triumph, whether it be the memories, or the uniqueness, they always do. Once I see the pain on his face, I'll just say. "You really need to get rid of that truck and get a motorcycle...