[Royal Tiger]

I was referring to being on a bike yourself, not driving the cage. Seemed pretty clear when I wrote it and again just now.

Point is don't ruin another guys ride. As fellow bikers, moving to block another bike is ignorant on a whole another level.

[chef-beavis]

Originally Posted by BkinBlk

Ok, give me some clarification on land pirates......do bikers not have the right to be on the road? Even if it is just one bike, do they not have the right to the whole lane? Just because they are a bike they should have to move over for the cager? Just because they are smaller they should only take up half their lane and give the rest to the cager? I'm not sure I understand the complaint here......

I think that comment was from a sport bike rider that wants the ability to pass the Harley rider in his lane when he wants to ride faster, particularly on a road like the Dragon. If I ever felt like I was holding another bike or car back, I'll back off, acknowledge them, and waive them by. If I haven't done so and you encroach on my space, you'd better hope your bigger than me, or I can't catch you. I get the space of a car unless I'm paired with a rider and it is mutual and trusted. It takes thousands of miles together to share a lane.

[chef-beavis]

Originally Posted by acammer

Really beautiful bike! Good pictures too. My 145hp V-Max was a show-room stock 10 second bike, and I was looking to add more power...

Thanks. I'm pretty happy with my tractor's performance. LOL I broke both my arms in town when a lady pulled in front of me so I don't need to up the ante!

[Rainbow1616]

Originally Posted by Badfinger

Correction: If haven't been on a Harley you haven't ridden. Never say never. 48 years.

Hence the "Harley" Mentality. Not all but most won't wave to any other bike unless its a harley, some won't ride in a group with non harley bikes,etc etc. I've seen it all. Some of My friends have harleys and I have helped them work on them numerous times. I have nothing against them but I choose never to own one.

[DuRoC]

Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Hence the "Harley" Mentality. Not all but most won't wave to any other bike unless its a harley, some won't ride in a group with non harley bikes,etc etc. I've seen it all. Some of My friends have harleys and I have helped them work on them numerous times. I have nothing against them but I choose never to own one.

But you do feel compelled to post on this thread for some reason.

[flipstyledsm22]

Originally Posted by chef-beavis

I think that comment was from a sport bike rider that wants the ability to pass the Harley rider in his lane when he wants to ride faster, particularly on a road like the Dragon. If I ever felt like I was holding another bike or car back, I'll back off, acknowledge them, and waive them by. If I haven't done so and you encroach on my space, you'd better hope your bigger than me, or I can't catch you. I get the space of a car unless I'm paired with a rider and it is mutual and trusted. It takes thousands of miles together to share a lane.

I made the comment of passing a guy that was hogging the road and forcing everyone behind him to do 30mph lower than the speed limit. When we rounded the corner and came up on a straight where I could pass him, he got mad that I start passing. A couple miles later he spoke his mind to me at a light. I ride a Harley too, not a crotch rocket.

He was a land pirate. Sketchy looking fellow, wearing flip flops, shorts, and no shirt on. Chain smoking and tossing his burnt butts into the dry grasses on the shoulder. He didn't acknowledge other riders, vehicles, or pedestrians that were riding bicycles through the hill country roads. I have no respect for them and will pass and leave them behind without thinking twice if they are going to be upset with me, or not.

[flipstyledsm22]

Does this helmet make me look fat?

[Rainbow1616]

Originally Posted by DuRoC

But you do feel compelled to post on this thread for some reason.

Duh I have 4 bikes I think that qualifies Me thanks.
I have nothing against Harley Riders, I've rode with many. Some of My best friends are. I just choose not to be one.

[CFD]

Look around people, dick heads aren't limited to riding/driving any specific make/model. They are everywhere on or in anything.

Personally, it doesn't matter to me what you ride, although I am a Harley guy through and through, just like I'm an American car guy, I have no interest in foreign cars of any caliber but regardless, if we ever meet and decide to ride/drive together it's all cool with me.

Just for the fun of it, here's a few from my earlier years.

[chef-beavis]

Those are AWESOME!

[oneheadlite]

Me!!

Just got the '16 Heritage.
Had the '15 Ultra Classic for a year.

[fz4k98]

There is an interesting twist coming up here. Car drivers don't understand why someone would ride a dangerous bike and some even want to ban them. Now comes driverless cars and people will want to ban cars that don't have the feature because they are not as safe.

...an when they came for me there was no one left to help me fight for my rights.

[BkinBlk]

Originally Posted by ruiandy

I know too many people that have gotten seriously hurt on bikes, so none for me. I stick to cars lol

Have you known any people that have gotten seriously hurt in cars? LOL

[BkinBlk]

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I was referring to being on a bike yourself, not driving the cage. Seemed pretty clear when I wrote it and again just now.

Point is don't ruin another guys ride. As fellow bikers, moving to block another bike is ignorant on a whole another level.

Just remember, only YOU can allow them to ruin your good ride. I agree there are many inconsiderate clowns on bikes, but, in the end, if you let their riding style bother you, YOU let them ruin your good ride.