Only we can change things. I go out of my way on the road to be courteous to other drivers. If someone signals a lane change I'll back off and wave them on over. If someone does the same for me, they get a hearty wave -- it's too bad they can't see the big smile under the full-face helmet. If I'm stopped and someone is staring, I smile and say "Hello." It's often enough to make them come over and tell me about the time they rode their Harley through a barb wire fence ;o) If someone pulls over on me I'll honk, but I usually get a wave and mouthed "I'm sorry." If so, I'll just wave to let them know it's ok. What's the point in throwing a freakin' fit? I won't ride again with someone that's unsafe, but I also won't ride again with someone who embarrasses me. We don't need that.
''What's even more unbelievable is how he has the same bullshit about landscapers on the website. It just seems he's pissed at everyone who makes noise. I guess that's what happens to someone who has VD, huh?'' BRIAN ''Brian,so, your dad bitches about noise too, huh?'' IGGY ''Iggy, and your Daddy feels that way,eh? These Daddys these days!! My My My! (chuckle) BJAY ============================= I see your reading comprehension hasn't improved any....<chuckle>
wrote in Sort of like that John Wayne movie where one of his sons called him "Daddy". Wasn't that "McClintock"? In our family all the kids called my father "Dad" or "Daddy". One day my older brother called him "Pop". I almost decked him. I should have. pierce
It is true that Hollywood did a lot to ruin the image of motorcycle riders, just like they did to law-abiding gun owners. But thinking back to the '60's when Honda was trying to get a foothold in this country, they had a slogan that said "You meet the nicest people on a Honda." It looks like Honda knew Hollywood was the enemy. Regarding professionals on bikes these days, the CPA for the company I work for rides a Harley, and the attorney rides a Gold Wing. We're making progress!
I always see motorcycles before I hear them. It should be "Loud clothing saves lives!" I propose that everyone wear government mandated day-glo pink jumpsuits and a hologram-material pin-wheel attached to the helmet. That should get some attention. It might also get a justified ass-whipping if you walk into the wrong bar wearing that.
‘‘Ya'll, If that ain't a load of crap. Just a bunch of whining pussies...vibroacoustic disease my ass! My mantra's loud pipes save lives, especially mine!’’ (mike from San An'tone) ‘‘Mike, I always see motorcycles before I hear them. It should be "Loud clothing saves lives!" I propose that everyone wear government mandated day-glo pink jumpsuits and a hologram-material pin-wheel attached to the helmet. That should get some attention. It might also get a justified ass-whipping if you walk into the wrong bar wearing that. (wakko) ‘‘Wakko and Mike, of couse we have certainly cussed this topic, B4. IT boils down to a matter of personal opinion’’. In traffic, yes, I think the loudness probably helps to draw extra awareness & attention’’. (cost me another nickel to say this,wink) (BJAY later)
I don't own a car. I work on a Military Reservation. I have to dress up like a queer every gaw'd damn day to go to work. But I get to ride my bikes -- Tony (been drinkin tonight) D 1971 R75/5 boxer 2004 R1150 Rockster Philly Hoodlum©#37 SENS (less) LFS#38 PHS BS#149 FYYFMFFY
We (Sons of Liberty Riders) have had a mole in thier group for a while now. Best we can tell is that there are maybe 10 core members with about 200 subscribers to their list. They're so paranoid they recently kicked a subscriber out cuz he raised a question to them. They also seem to have no idea about how to bring their wishes to legislative fruition. For what it's worth, we've determined that they present no real threat to our way of life and that motorcycles are really a very small part of their interests. Their biggy is loud radios in cars booming past their homes. Ride free Mike Alvey