Are all Harley riders snobs?

[rictus01]

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

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.

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..?

[Geodude]

Originally Posted by maxinc

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.

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

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

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

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!

[NTECUK]

Originally Posted by DJFridge

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!

sorry was asslep

Originally Posted by DJFridge

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!

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...

Originally Posted by myfirstsv

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...

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

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

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

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

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.

Originally Posted by Lozzo

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.

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.