Road King
#1
05-30-2008, 09:36 AM
Road King
My boss decided to ride his Hardly Ableson to work today (second time in over 3 years!). It's a Road King.
I pulled up and parked beside him. It is sooo obvious which bike is the REAL Road King. [sm=smiley36.gif]
You know, I get crap all the time from people at work. Harley this and that....
One guy has a fatboy that he has NEVER ridden to work in the 3+ years I've been here, and the other guy is my boss who's ridden to work TWICE.
I don't understand. I ride every day I can. I love it! And it seems to get more exciting every day.
How could you justify buyinga $20k-$30k bike and letting it sit inyour garage all the time?
I don't get it.
I pulled up and parked beside him. It is sooo obvious which bike is the REAL Road King. [sm=smiley36.gif]
You know, I get crap all the time from people at work. Harley this and that....
One guy has a fatboy that he has NEVER ridden to work in the 3+ years I've been here, and the other guy is my boss who's ridden to work TWICE.
I don't understand. I ride every day I can. I love it! And it seems to get more exciting every day.
How could you justify buyinga $20k-$30k bike and letting it sit inyour garage all the time?
I don't get it.
#2
05-30-2008, 01:19 PM
RE: Road King
Maybe this has something to do with it........
HARLEY DAVIDSON - How to convert fuel to noise without the side effects of horsepower
Why They Don't Wave Back
Every once in a while, somebody starts whining about Harley riders not waving back. Before those whiners dismiss all Harley riders as mean-spirited, they should consider that there are probably very good reasons why their waves are not being returned....
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
1. They're afraid it will invalidate their factory warranty.
2. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
3. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
4. They won't let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
5. The rushing wind could blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
6. They're angry over the second mortgage needed to pay for the new Harley.
7. They just discovered the fine print in their owner's manual revealing that The Motor Company is partially owned by rice-burner manufacturers.
8. They can't tell if other riders are actually waving or just reaching up to cover their ears, like everyone else.
9. If they wave back, they risk being impaled on their spiked helmet.
10. They're upset that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a bike that's as comfortable as a Goldwing.
To be totally fair, let it be noted that sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back, either. Again, to facilitate a better understanding....
Top Ten Reasons Why Goldwing Riders Don't Wave Back
1. They aren't sure whether the other rider is waving or making an obscene gesture.
2. They risk getting frostbite if they take their hand off the heated grip.
3. They have arthritis and it is difficult to raise their arm.
4. The reflection from the etched windshield was momentarily blinding.
5. The on-board espresso machine had just finished.
6. They were asleep when other rider waved.
7. They were involved in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
8. They were distracted by an oddly shaped blip on their radar screen.
9. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
10. They couldn't find the "auto wave-back" button on their dashboard.
HARLEY DAVIDSON - How to convert fuel to noise without the side effects of horsepower
Why They Don't Wave Back
Every once in a while, somebody starts whining about Harley riders not waving back. Before those whiners dismiss all Harley riders as mean-spirited, they should consider that there are probably very good reasons why their waves are not being returned....
Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don't Wave Back
1. They're afraid it will invalidate their factory warranty.
2. Leather and studs make it too hard to raise their arm.
3. They refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
4. They won't let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
5. The rushing wind could blow the scabs off their new tattoos.
6. They're angry over the second mortgage needed to pay for the new Harley.
7. They just discovered the fine print in their owner's manual revealing that The Motor Company is partially owned by rice-burner manufacturers.
8. They can't tell if other riders are actually waving or just reaching up to cover their ears, like everyone else.
9. If they wave back, they risk being impaled on their spiked helmet.
10. They're upset that after spending $30,000, they still don't own a bike that's as comfortable as a Goldwing.
To be totally fair, let it be noted that sometimes Goldwing riders don't wave back, either. Again, to facilitate a better understanding....
Top Ten Reasons Why Goldwing Riders Don't Wave Back
1. They aren't sure whether the other rider is waving or making an obscene gesture.
2. They risk getting frostbite if they take their hand off the heated grip.
3. They have arthritis and it is difficult to raise their arm.
4. The reflection from the etched windshield was momentarily blinding.
5. The on-board espresso machine had just finished.
6. They were asleep when other rider waved.
7. They were involved in a three-way conference call with their stock broker and accessories dealer.
8. They were distracted by an oddly shaped blip on their radar screen.
9. They were simultaneously adjusting the air suspension, seat height, programmable CD player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
10. They couldn't find the "auto wave-back" button on their dashboard.
#3
05-30-2008, 01:29 PM
RE: Road King
That is very funny. Thanks fo rthat, shadow.
I give every Harley Rider the same wave. I give them the below the waist "ok" symbol.
If they look, I get a free punch. Just started doing it a couple weeks ago. It's hilarious! You can see a lot of them shaking their heads as they ride by.
I give every Harley Rider the same wave. I give them the below the waist "ok" symbol.
If they look, I get a free punch. Just started doing it a couple weeks ago. It's hilarious! You can see a lot of them shaking their heads as they ride by.
#5
05-30-2008, 01:49 PM
RE: Road King
Oh, come on jules. This crap has been going on for years. It's not really a put down as much as it is an ongoing bitchfest between the two groups. They love to talkcrap as much as I do, apparently.
If you worked where I work, you'd understand. I get every dumbass comment you can imagine. Half of them i don't even understand. Maybe they're really compliments!? Catch them on the right day, and they'll even say I don't have pride in my country because I buy japanese!! It's great, really. I have a great time with it.
If you worked where I work, you'd understand. I get every dumbass comment you can imagine. Half of them i don't even understand. Maybe they're really compliments!? Catch them on the right day, and they'll even say I don't have pride in my country because I buy japanese!! It's great, really. I have a great time with it.
#6
05-30-2008, 01:54 PM
RE: Road King
I was joking ..doh!! ..you guys don't get my humour do you?? ..lol ... I was the one who posted that Harley pic in off topic a while back ..
https://cbrforum.com/m_569487/tm.htm
Jules (sweetly innocent)
https://cbrforum.com/m_569487/tm.htm
Jules (sweetly innocent)
#7
05-30-2008, 01:57 PM
#8
05-30-2008, 02:06 PM
#9
05-30-2008, 02:22 PM
#10
05-30-2008, 02:24 PM
RE: Road King
ORIGINAL: kilgoretrout
So what are you in a bad mood about?
(At least that's what I think you are implying based on my search about those interesting words you use)
So what are you in a bad mood about?
(At least that's what I think you are implying based on my search about those interesting words you use)
Oh just a wee bit frustrated ... I am not allowed to ride yet ...just not upto it and it's driving me mad because it's a beautiful spring here just now ...