Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I must have see half a dozen or so this weekend and never got a nod back from any of them.

I don't think it's just me cos most other bikers seem happy enough to exchange a greeting as they go by.

If / when I finally get a Harley (which with my twin sons going to Uni next year will be about the same time as Hell freezes over) I promise that I won't blank any other biker.

Anybody else had the same experience?

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I dunno if snob is the word I would use to describe a harley rider. Just dont even give them the benefit of an acknowledgement anymore. When I was naieve and thought all us bikers were in the same boat, I'd give everyone a nod. I quickly learnt to no longer bother with the Harley and Bmw riders.

The only Harley I would ever consider getting would be a vrsc night rod. Don't care how it handles, I cream my pants every time I see one. Sadly no can afford.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Its not their fault !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are too busy holding onto the dam thing, if they nodded it might put their neck out..lol. :riding:

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I used to like the look of harleys hence I wanted one, but after pulling my head from my ass, I wouldn't own one now.

Expensive, slow, make crappy power got size of the engine, not particulary built well, finish and quality of components not as good as it should be, uneconomical etc etc.

If i want a cruiser, I'll get a triumph one.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

I ride a Harley and I nod. The only thing is a hardly ever get a nod back or someone nodding first. Shame although that's probably down to previous experience with non-nodding hd rider of which there are too many!

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

Lots of HD riders have them for the fun of having something different. Unfortunately more people buy them for the image and perceived "lifestyle choice" it portrays, and they're the ones who don't wave.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

HD riders think they are hard and cool, waving and nodding at strangers isn't hard or cool.

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Don't think we should discriminate the HD riders. I certainly see a lot of cocky sports bikers on the road I couldn't care less about.

Re: Are all Harley riders snobs?
 

My mate had a HD .we went to the Bridgewater chapter meet.I took My chopped Yam XV.
The looks we got =:),But it out pulled and stopped all but a few Hog's.
Some are very snobby,(mostly the professional types)some are OK.Like most people you meet in life.
If i see someone wearing a peanut lid I'm laughing too much to nod.

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I also find it amusing how non-bikers seem to think the Harley image is a "real" biker, as one of my mates was telling us about a guy on his PGCE course who rode one, and "there's this guy on my course who's a real biker..." - what the hell are we?! :D