Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

we all hold prejudices to one degree or another as we believe generally our own choices are right, I can't say I get the Harley thing, but then I don't get the 3,000 mile a year types either :smt102

As to the nodding thing? well when I have the time I'll do it but most times I'm a bit busy with the riding stuff, but on that point I do make an effort to recognize car drivers who make an effort for us bikers; allowing us to pass, never hurts to raise a hand.....

Cheers Mark.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Aye, I always wave a thank-you when a driver moves over, even when you're way back from the car. And I find lorry drivers to very considerate, but not most van drivers - but that's my experience, not a demographic.
The funny thing about nods, is that if I'm on the sporty CBR I get very few from cruiser esk bikers, but if I'm on the ancient beast of a BMW, cruiser esk riders seem to appreciate it, and I get more nods from that social group. Image..?

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

+1. I try and nod to all when i can.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Meh, now you know how people on mopeds and 125s feel.

I have noticed the same thing though. Don't lose sleep over it ;)

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Mind you, even SV riders fail to nod sometimes. Yes, you on the blue semi-faired curvy (almost identical to my own, in fact) in Chichester on Friday morning. Oh, and you didn't have your lights on either!

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

sorry was asslep :smt043

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Yes......forgot about them as I went off on a rant.

Bikers cafe just outside Brignorth (worth a visit if you are ever up this way) a couple of weeks ago a red curvy parked next to mine and the guy looked like he'd trodden in something when I said Hi. Maybe his Harley was being serviced and they'd let him an SV for the day...

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I've been there tons of times, If it's sv I don't recognise I go ask them if they are orgers, if they aren't I tell them about our forum etc so they might join :)

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I nod to the geared moped and 125 lads - they are the future of motorcycling and should be encouraged to keep our hobby alive. Scooter riders don't get a nod because in Cambridge where I work you end up nodding to loads of students and commuting professional types. The younger scooter riders get encouraged to buy a proper geared bike when they come into my shop.

I don't nod to Harley and BMW riders - they have already shown their motorcycling days are all but over with their choice of bike so they don't need any encouragement. Instead I slowly shake my head to show how sorry I feel for them.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

How many folk do you know who have started out on scooters and then moved onto motorcycles/geared mopeds?

Not that I'm having a dig but why shouldn't students and commuting professional types be entitled to nods to, are they not road users also? And how do you differentiate between a student on the road because a scooter is the most affordable transport they can manage and when they can afford they'll be straight off doing their DAS to a commuting pro type who couldn't give a toss if you nodded at them or not? A nod's a nod, I'd rather make someone feel a tidgy bit better about getting a nod from a big bike than ignoring them. Just my thoughts anywho.