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Bluecruzer · 03-27-2006, 03:02 PM

Having a bit of Harley swag doesn't mean you're dealing false messages... (not that I have any)...

...I've seen a lot of fat *** people wearing their favourite team's shirt and I don't for a second think they used to play for them.

JoelAZ · 03-27-2006, 05:43 PM

YMMV.

edit: I've been owned by all caps.

tlwisner · 03-27-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

I don't own a HD, but when people see a HD shirt, they know I ride a bike. Most people can't tell the difference anyway.

As far as most people are concerned, we all ride Harleys. As long as we ride, we're good.

texrider · 03-27-2006, 06:55 PM

I'd like a pair of them HD boxers.....(Late model, low mileage, no skid marks.....)

Fishpart · 03-27-2006, 07:35 PM

New guy at work comes into my office today say's 1stSgt nice Harley love the paint job! : ) Red M50.

italian biker · 03-27-2006, 07:50 PM

It does surprise me that an M50 would be mistaken for a Harley, but that might be coming from someone that doesn't know bikes. I did have a harley rider once ask me what model harley my intruder was, and that he'd never seen that one before, there wasn't anything that said Suzuki real apparent on it.s

HAMMERPETE · 03-27-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ditch

I went to a buddy's lake cabin last year for a party. Had to have been 100 degrees out there. Some Harley ridin "Bikers" showed up and stood around all day in their leathers. The sweat was running everywhere but they were to cool to take off the leathers. I guess they had that tough guy image to uphold.

Nah that is so they could aquire that smell....

texrider · 03-27-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMMERPETE

Nah that is so they could aquire that smell....

Wheee-doggies!

**Trapper** · 03-27-2006, 08:12 PM

I think we'd be surprised to know how many people think that all cruisers are harleys.

Hardware · 03-27-2006, 09:40 PM

Yeah, over here cruisers, whether they're Hardly Ablesons, Yamahas or Hondas, are called "American style bikes."

hammersfan · 03-27-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italian biker

"do I look like I give a f..." I see it on coat pins that riders wear, and t shirts at dealers. Not maybe exclusive to riders, but very much embraced by it.

I wouldn't mind one of those pins to wear at work

Mavman · 03-27-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammersfan

I wouldn't mind one of those pins to wear at work

Now that there's somethin' I can aggree with!!

**intimid8er** · 03-28-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardware

Yeah, over here cruisers, whether they're Hardly Ablesons, Yamahas or Hondas, are called "American style bikes."

Sorry to hijack....

Hardware, you get affected by the Earthquake?

mr_resistible · 03-28-2006, 12:00 PM

Speaking of t-shirts and Harleys. I was playing pool in a bar one night and saw a guy that looked like a hard core biker type, had a harley shirt on, had the long grey pointy beard, leather jacket. We were playing doubbles. Me and a freind of mine were playing these two older guys. So I see his t-shirt and say. "Harley Davidson huh?" and he replies. "Yup" ...."Cool I just bought a nice cruiser, I bought a Suzuki." He holls his eyes and gives me this (you gotta be kidding look) then he says "Only pure bred american muscle for me. Harley Davidson is the only thing I will ride." So I say, "Oh yeah what do you ride?" "Oh I dont have a bike, Ive never ridden one." But he had a nice t-shirt and his jacket matched his boots.

One thing I hate about the biker communty, is the "I'm too cool for any other kind of fun besides drinking beer and standing in the hot sun in black leather all day." Sometmes it reminds me of a giant "Who's your favorite Village Person" convention. I actually get bored with the whole motorcycle rally deal. I like being arround friends when I do that, but I wouldnt do it on my own. And I also have to tease my friend every time he wears his vest with all the pins on it.

Fishpart · 03-28-2006, 12:20 PM

If you own any HD stock I wouldn't hold onto it for more then 5-9 years the bottom is bound to fallout.

Colorado Cajun · 03-28-2006, 12:28 PM

In General:
I think it is safe to say that everyone here is into bikes and pays more attention to bikes then most people. There are a lot of people who are not into bikes like we are, but they can't help but to admire and complement a fine looking machine. I believe it is an automatic association with the name "harley" because that is what they have heard so many times.

You shouldn't hold that against anyone. After all, there are things that they know more about then you or I.

Colorado Cajun · 03-28-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_resistible

Speaking of t-shirts and Harleys. I was playing pool in a bar one night and saw a guy that looked like a hard core biker type, had a harley shirt on, had the long grey pointy beard, leather jacket. We were playing doubbles. Me and a freind of mine were playing these two older guys. So I see his t-shirt and say. "Harley Davidson huh?" and he replies. "Yup" ...."Cool I just bought a nice cruiser, I bought a Suzuki." He holls his eyes and gives me this (you gotta be kidding look) then he says "Only pure bred american muscle for me. Harley Davidson is the only thing I will ride." So I say, "Oh yeah what do you ride?" "Oh I dont have a bike, Ive never ridden one." But he had a nice t-shirt and his jacket matched his boots.

One thing I hate about the biker communty, is the "I'm too cool for any other kind of fun besides drinking beer and standing in the hot sun in black leather all day." Sometmes it reminds me of a giant "Who's your favorite Village Person" convention. I actually get bored with the whole motorcycle rally deal. I like being arround friends when I do that, but I wouldnt do it on my own. And I also have to tease my friend every time he wears his vest with all the pins on it.

There are a lot of guys like the one you described. I think for some it's a fad, just like country music in the early 90's. Every country bar was full of guys wearing cowboy hats, boots, and wranglers who never owned a horse or even rode one before. I think that when people aren't happy with themselves, they try to be someone they are not.

**inspiron** · 03-28-2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texrider

I'd like a pair of them HD boxers.....(Late model, low mileage, no skid marks.....)

For your woman ...

For you ...

2kMarauder · 03-28-2006, 03:18 PM

I hate when people ask me "So when are you getting a Harley?" or something to that effect.

I work with some people that refer to my Marauder as a "Japanese Harley", how lame.

Rickster · 03-29-2006, 12:20 AM

No offence meant, but some of you might be being just a little to sensitive about this. After all, you don't get upset when someone asks you to hand them a Crescent wrench, or a Kleenex tissue do you? It's just brand association.

03-27-2006, 03:02 PM	#41 (permalink)
Bluecruzer Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Black - M109R Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 155	Having a bit of Harley swag doesn't mean you're dealing false messages... (not that I have any)... ...I've seen a lot of fat *** people wearing their favourite team's shirt and I don't for a second think they used to play for them. __________________ None of us are getting out of here alive. Some of us are trying to enjoy the ride longer than others.

03-27-2006, 05:43 PM	#42 (permalink)
JoelAZ Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Still under consideration Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 88	YMMV. edit: I've been owned by all caps. __________________ -Joel mmMMmmMMmm.... tasty!!! (\__/) (O.o ) (> < )<-- This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination.

03-27-2006, 06:55 PM	#44 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 866	I'd like a pair of them HD boxers.....(Late model, low mileage, no skid marks.....) __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

03-27-2006, 07:50 PM	#46 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	"Nice Harley" It does surprise me that an M50 would be mistaken for a Harley, but that might be coming from someone that doesn't know bikes. I did have a harley rider once ask me what model harley my intruder was, and that he'd never seen that one before, there wasn't anything that said Suzuki real apparent on it.s __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

03-27-2006, 08:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,190	I think we'd be surprised to know how many people think that all cruisers are harleys. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-27-2006, 07:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 783	New guy at work comes into my office today say's 1stSgt nice Harley love the paint job! : ) Red M50.

03-27-2006, 09:40 PM	#50 (permalink)
Hardware Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: 2004 Hayabusa Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 843	Yeah, over here cruisers, whether they're Hardly Ablesons, Yamahas or Hondas, are called "American style bikes." __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons...for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

03-28-2006, 12:00 PM	#54 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	Speaking of t-shirts and Harleys. I was playing pool in a bar one night and saw a guy that looked like a hard core biker type, had a harley shirt on, had the long grey pointy beard, leather jacket. We were playing doubbles. Me and a freind of mine were playing these two older guys. So I see his t-shirt and say. "Harley Davidson huh?" and he replies. "Yup" ...."Cool I just bought a nice cruiser, I bought a Suzuki." He holls his eyes and gives me this (you gotta be kidding look) then he says "Only pure bred american muscle for me. Harley Davidson is the only thing I will ride." So I say, "Oh yeah what do you ride?" "Oh I dont have a bike, Ive never ridden one." But he had a nice t-shirt and his jacket matched his boots. One thing I hate about the biker communty, is the "I'm too cool for any other kind of fun besides drinking beer and standing in the hot sun in black leather all day." Sometmes it reminds me of a giant "Who's your favorite Village Person" convention. I actually get bored with the whole motorcycle rally deal. I like being arround friends when I do that, but I wouldnt do it on my own. And I also have to tease my friend every time he wears his vest with all the pins on it. __________________ ]

03-28-2006, 12:20 PM	#55 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 783	If you own any HD stock I wouldn't hold onto it for more then 5-9 years the bottom is bound to fallout.

03-28-2006, 12:28 PM	#56 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	In General: I think it is safe to say that everyone here is into bikes and pays more attention to bikes then most people. There are a lot of people who are not into bikes like we are, but they can't help but to admire and complement a fine looking machine. I believe it is an automatic association with the name "harley" because that is what they have heard so many times. You shouldn't hold that against anyone. After all, there are things that they know more about then you or I. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

03-28-2006, 03:18 PM	#59 (permalink)
2kMarauder In Training Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: 2000 Suzuki Marauder Location: Kentucky Posts: 141	I hate when people ask me "So when are you getting a Harley?" or something to that effect. I work with some people that refer to my Marauder as a "Japanese Harley", how lame. __________________ 2000 Suzuki Marauder 800 Cobra drag pipes, saddlebags, short sissy bar, Memphis Shades Big Shot shield

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