However, the following is where you overstated your case in your latest reply to me...
Quote: ...who fit's your stereotype of all Harley Davidson riders.
You see, never once in this conversation have I stated "ALL Harley-Davidson riders" were or are like some of the examples I've given you.
(...speaking of "assumptions")
Perhaps it would be more accurate to change the word from (all) to (most). And you certainly aren't the only one who often paints the Harley rider stereotype.
Stereotypes are a curious thing, stop at a gas station in my truck and nobody notices but roll up on a Harley Davidson and young ladies smile and say "hello" same guy so what's different? The same thing happens on Triumphs but instead of ladies it's old men who say "nice bike I had one of those 40 years ago!" Ride up on a Yamaha and you get ignored altogether.
Yeah, I get that all the time while riding my Triumph too of course, OB. Kind'a comes with the territory, as this brand, like H-D and Indian, has a rich and long history.
However, as much I get that sort of attention while out on the Triumph, it pales by comparison to all the thumbs-up and appreciative comments I receive while I'm out driving my Porsche 550 Spyder Beck replica. That baby draws 'em all towards it, from old farts to young babes and even little kids.
(...and with of course usually only the old farts knowing that this was the sort of car young James Dean met his maker in while driving his to a racetrack in central California back in '55)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
