When I had my Z28 kids always used to try to get me to light up the tires. I was like, do you f'n know how much one of these son's of beaches costs?
Things People Say To You
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I get a lot of these due to my headlight modulator:
"Hey, did you know your headlight's flashing?"
"Hey, something's wrong with your headlight!"
or: a car going by with the driver hanging an arm out the window closing and opening his/her fist quickly.
If we're stopped at a light I tell them I know and thank them and they will ask why it's flashing and I tell them it's to get people's attention. Works, huh?
"Hey, did you know your headlight's flashing?"
"Hey, something's wrong with your headlight!"
or: a car going by with the driver hanging an arm out the window closing and opening his/her fist quickly.
If we're stopped at a light I tell them I know and thank them and they will ask why it's flashing and I tell them it's to get people's attention. Works, huh?
foreign.concept14
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the ignorance is real! people say things that they havent got a lick of knowledge about.
foreign.concept14
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I dont have any long stories but i did have a redneck ask me if it was a 1000cc. so i just pointed to the fz6r decal and said.... yes. lol he was all sorts of confused.
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Bert-Aus
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Always get "Aren't you hot in all that gear?" -as I'm always in full leathers
...unfortunately it's always older larger women or guys
ATGATT is my response "...I like my skin where it is"
...unfortunately it's always older larger women or guys
ATGATT is my response "...I like my skin where it is"
being in MI at this time of year I get lots of people saying, "aren't you cold riding that thing?" i just calmly respond with, "well, that's why I'm wearing all this cold weather gear." they just nod their head, hopefully then realizing any sane person wouldn't go out riding in cold temps on a motorcycle without something that keeps them properly warm, even though they can clearly see i'm wearing so much gear i'd survive in the arctic.
had a guy tell me i had a headlight burned out on my ninja 250 (stock dual headlight setup on low beam).
but my favorite was when i made a stop in town. i was getting my helmet off when a guy in his 50s gets out of his car right next to me, stops, steps back, and stares at my bike. he was looking at all the decals i have on the side fairings. he says oh man, that's cool. i gotta take a picture of that (he then takes his phone out and snaps a few). then says, "i work for a company that deals with Harley Davidson, I gotta send them these and tell 'em they're behind the times!"
I have nothing against harley's, in fact i'd like to get one someday, but the sport bike rider in me couldn't help but laugh out loud
had a guy tell me i had a headlight burned out on my ninja 250 (stock dual headlight setup on low beam).
but my favorite was when i made a stop in town. i was getting my helmet off when a guy in his 50s gets out of his car right next to me, stops, steps back, and stares at my bike. he was looking at all the decals i have on the side fairings. he says oh man, that's cool. i gotta take a picture of that (he then takes his phone out and snaps a few). then says, "i work for a company that deals with Harley Davidson, I gotta send them these and tell 'em they're behind the times!"
I have nothing against harley's, in fact i'd like to get one someday, but the sport bike rider in me couldn't help but laugh out loud
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Always get "Aren't you hot in all that gear?" -as I'm always in full leathers
...unfortunately it's always older larger women or guys
ATGATT is my response "...I like my skin where it is"
That's what I hear the most as well. I tell them "I'd rather sweat than bleed".
Related to the octane thread... We have gas attendants here that pump your gas for you. Although they let us pump our own if we are on a bike... but they have to start the meter and select the grade for you.
So anytime I go to get gas (except on the R6, that actually required Premium), they most of the time say, "Nice bike, Premium yes?" as they are already getting ready to push the button.
"NO... Regular". Then they look at me like I am retarded. "Really"?. "Yes, Regular.... Please". Usually it ends there, but on the rare occasion I will get the, "you should treat her better than Regular!". That is when I stop talking and just hurry to leave.
:spank: They sure do have a good thing going with this Regular vs. SUPER BETTER, YOU WILL DIE IF YOU DO NOT USE PREMIUM! Premium means 'Mo Bettah!!!! It MUST! It says PREMIUM. Marketing at its best.
So anytime I go to get gas (except on the R6, that actually required Premium), they most of the time say, "Nice bike, Premium yes?" as they are already getting ready to push the button.
"NO... Regular". Then they look at me like I am retarded. "Really"?.
"Yes, Regular.... Please". Usually it ends there, but on the rare occasion I will get the, "you should treat her better than Regular!". That is when I stop talking and just hurry to leave. :spank: They sure do have a good thing going with this Regular vs. SUPER BETTER, YOU WILL DIE IF YOU DO NOT USE PREMIUM! Premium means 'Mo Bettah!!!! It MUST! It says PREMIUM. Marketing at its best.
JoJoJodyJo
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I love all these stories, keep them coming!
Brock Kickass
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How can it not be better? It costs more. It HAS to be better.Related to the octane thread... We have gas attendants here that pump your gas for you. Although they let us pump our own if we are on a bike... but they have to start the meter and select the grade for you.
So anytime I go to get gas (except on the R6, that actually required Premium), they most of the time say, "Nice bike, Premium yes?" as they are already getting ready to push the button.
"NO... Regular". Then they look at me like I am retarded. "Really"?.
:spank: They sure do have a good thing going with this Regular vs. SUPER BETTER, YOU WILL DIE IF YOU DO NOT USE PREMIUM! Premium means 'Mo Bettah!!!! It MUST! It says PREMIUM. Marketing at its best.
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foreign.concept14
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I agree!:wav:
Dooohhhhhhhh.... I just rememberd one of the main ones.
"That thing must be unsafe! I bet your mom cant sleep at night hu?":facepalm:
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This is the point weather I decide weather or not I care explain the the person the various aspects that go into this topic. Id rather not clutter this thread w/ that topic
"That thing must be unsafe! I bet your mom cant sleep at night hu?":facepalm:
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This is the point weather I decide weather or not I care explain the the person the various aspects that go into this topic. Id rather not clutter this thread w/ that topic
Heeeere's your sign.
Dude we go to the same school...lol. You dont know how many times that has happened to me.
That's great stuff, and a good thread.
All the time recently, I get "Why are you riding your bike in this weather? I can't believe you don't get cold!"
My gear is all perforated for the summer. Prior to those comments, that person just watched me spend many minutes putting on layers before the gear goes on. I've told these people, I don't know how many times that "Yes it's frackin' cold!"
They won't get it. Never will. Obviously, if I was cold I wouldn't be riding.
Even after more than a year of the bike parked out in front of my local Walmart, I still the get the almost daily "Nice bike, man!" from the random passerby.
My favorite of all time though: At work, I park next to a light pole and run a cable though both wheels and around the pole, with a military-spec lock. I'm locking her up one day and a guy says "Why you lockin' that thing? It ain't a Harley, aint nobody gonna steal it!"
I replied "Yeah, that was kind of my thinking when I bought her!" As I'm locking her up so that nobody steals my beautiful bike while I'm at work. LOL.
All the time recently, I get "Why are you riding your bike in this weather? I can't believe you don't get cold!"
My gear is all perforated for the summer. Prior to those comments, that person just watched me spend many minutes putting on layers before the gear goes on. I've told these people, I don't know how many times that "Yes it's frackin' cold!"
They won't get it. Never will. Obviously, if I was cold I wouldn't be riding.
Even after more than a year of the bike parked out in front of my local Walmart, I still the get the almost daily "Nice bike, man!" from the random passerby.
My favorite of all time though: At work, I park next to a light pole and run a cable though both wheels and around the pole, with a military-spec lock. I'm locking her up one day and a guy says "Why you lockin' that thing? It ain't a Harley, aint nobody gonna steal it!"
I replied "Yeah, that was kind of my thinking when I bought her!" As I'm locking her up so that nobody steals my beautiful bike while I'm at work. LOL.
I've got to add another that happens all the time to me at Walmart. After my shift, I sometimes have to pick some stuff up. So I grab my items and I stand in line at the checkout.
I'm wearing motorcycle boots, motorcycle pants, and a motorcycle jacket. I'm carrying a motorcycle helmet with motorcycle gloves sticking out and it never fails: Someone is going to say "Oh, do you ride a motorcycle?"
Usually I answer honestly. Several times I've said "Nope, I just like the style."
A couple times I had to say "Nope, all those minivan driver's out there just scare the crap out of me!"
Once, just once, I said "No, why do you ask?"
I'm wearing motorcycle boots, motorcycle pants, and a motorcycle jacket. I'm carrying a motorcycle helmet with motorcycle gloves sticking out and it never fails: Someone is going to say "Oh, do you ride a motorcycle?"
Usually I answer honestly. Several times I've said "Nope, I just like the style."
A couple times I had to say "Nope, all those minivan driver's out there just scare the crap out of me!"
Once, just once, I said "No, why do you ask?"
You park your bike at Walmart daily?
The Walmart parking lot is dam near like a war zone. You deserve a medal!
I've got to add another that happens all the time to me at Walmart. After my shift, I sometimes have to pick some stuff up. So I grab my items and I stand in line at the checkout.
I'm wearing motorcycle boots, motorcycle pants, and a motorcycle jacket. I'm carrying a motorcycle helmet with motorcycle gloves sticking out and it never fails: Someone is going to say "Oh, do you ride a motorcycle?"
Usually I answer honestly. Several times I've said "Nope, I just like the style."
A couple times I had to say "Nope, all those minivan driver's out there just scare the crap out of me!"
Once, just once, I said "No, why do you ask?"
I was once wearing gear inside a subway(sandwich shop) and was in full gear. When they guy asked if I rode a bike I told him that I was simply eccentric.
I also like saying things that have nothing to do with the question. So when in full gear, carrying your helmet and asked if you ride a bike answer with the following options.
#1 A Bike? No, i'm going fishing
#2 No, I'm just getting ready to go over to my in-laws
#3 Yes, it's a 10 speed so I wanted to be prepared for the higher performance.
#4 No, but I did stay at a holiday inn express last night.