PNW Riders

heLLonheeLs · 06-13-2009, 02:42 PM

At work, customer comes in...

Me: Hi, is there anything I can help you with?

Customer: yeah, I'm thinking about getting a bike and I am wondering what i costs to maintain it.

Me: what kind of bike are you looking at getting?

Customer: one with two wheels.

Me: Okay.

Well it really all depends on which bike you get. It varies from bike to bike.

Customer: Okay. Can you give me a ball park figure? You know oil, filters, spark plugs, etc.

Me: (couldn't resist the temptation)

Oh yeah, blinker fluid, high beam oil, you know the same as a car, right?

Customer: oh so the same amount as my BMW?

Me: (I leaned over the counter, saw the car, had Utah plates on it) Like I said depends on which bike you get. So when you figure that out come back and see me, then I can let you know.

Customer: (all excited) Oh okay I'll see you the end of the week.

Note: this was 2 weeks ago.

RedVFR · 06-13-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by barbwire

GUY: Is that your bike in the parking lot?

ME: yup

GUY: Did you ride it here?

ME: Nope, I pushed it.

Heeerrrreee's yer sign...

Avboden · 06-13-2009, 06:09 PM

many people "That your bike? How do you like it????"

uhm, I fucking hate it, that's why I ride it all the time?

herrrrrrre's your sign....

shelbyguy · 06-13-2009, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by TRAIL BOSS

So who was banging your girl while you were borrowing all those bikes?

thats the funniest thing in this entire thread!

Monkey · 06-13-2009, 07:31 PM

"Is that your husbands bike?" lol

08quacker · 06-13-2009, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Lyestille

'hey did you know you have a headlight out"
im like o shit i better get that fixed and then i go turn the high beam on.

Yeah I get that all the time too. One time they followed me for about seven miles passed thier turn.

Ridealot · 06-13-2009, 08:35 PM

Last week I pull into a station to get gas. As the kid was handing me the nozzle he asked, "Is this a motorcycle". I just kind of stared at him in shock. I mean what do you say to such a stupid question? He finally asked again, "Is it a motorcycle or a moped"

I was on my K1100LT which is not exactly a slim and trim machine.

jeremy · 06-13-2009, 09:21 PM

some guy on a harley tried to race me once, and was dead serious that he was going to win....ask if i wanted my ass handed to me in a straight line or in the twisties. I just gave him the blank stare. i think he might be a forum member too.

reppinthe509 · 06-13-2009, 09:32 PM

"dude whyd you get a kawisucky?" - a guy who doesnt ride.

K6 MISSILE · 06-13-2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by heLLonheeLs

At work, customer comes in...

Me: Hi, is there anything I can help you with?

Customer: yeah, I'm thinking about getting a bike and I am wondering what i costs to maintain it.

Me: what kind of bike are you looking at getting?

Customer: one with two wheels.

Me: Okay.

Well it really all depends on which bike you get. It varies from bike to bike.

Customer: Okay. Can you give me a ball park figure? You know oil, filters, spark plugs, etc.

Me: (couldn't resist the temptation)

Oh yeah, blinker fluid, high beam oil, you know the same as a car, right?

Customer: oh so the same amount as my BMW?

Me: (I leaned over the counter, saw the car, had Utah plates on it) Like I said depends on which bike you get. So when you figure that out come back and see me, then I can let you know.

Customer: (all excited) Oh okay I'll see you the end of the week.

Note: this was 2 weeks ago.

:

you forgot about the muffler bearings. sheesh

Kresto · 06-13-2009, 10:05 PM

A couple weeks back I'm gettin gas at a station. This guy and I'll assume his friend walk over and he asks "Why do Kawasaki's only come in green?"
I told him, the Government outlawed Kawasaki's other colors back in 81' (with a slight sarcastic grin on my face)
Here's the best part, he says Yeah, I read about that somewhere And he was serious!!!

08quacker · 06-13-2009, 10:24 PM

Ok this came from a guy at work that rides. There I was helmet in hand and coat still on.
Him: You ride in today.
Me: Nope just trying to get used to my gear again dumb ass. You don't do that?

Him: Hey

reppinthe509 · 06-13-2009, 10:39 PM

"hey man wanna go cruise division" - my friend

jeremy · 06-13-2009, 10:53 PM

so you hit up 167 a lot? thats a good ride- guy with an r6 in my MSF class

jeremy · 06-13-2009, 10:55 PM

it looks like you need new tires, theres barely any lines left in the tread- my aunt (two weeks after buying new tires)

Jengel451 · 06-13-2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Ridealot

Last week I pull into a station to get gas. As the kid was handing me the nozzle he asked, "Is this a motorcycle". I just kind of stared at him in shock. I mean what do you say to such a stupid question? He finally asked again, "Is it a motorcycle or a moped"

I was on my K1100LT which is not exactly a slim and trim machine.

Well, it is an LT, I'll give that one to the attendant!

reppinthe509 · 06-13-2009, 11:54 PM

me at cycle gear

me- do you guys carry chain cleaner?
employee - no but we have brake cleaner which works just as well
me - ok thanks. (i get lube and leave.)

next day.
go in and buy a grunge brush and what do i find? chain cleaner. guess who rings me up? employee from yesterday.

Brian_M · 06-14-2009, 12:09 AM

In a McDonalds parking lot somewhere in buttf*** Nevada a guy walked up and asked what kind of bike I had, I told him Aprilia. His response was "oh cool, I've got a Kawasaki GSRX at home". neat

DiveR-1 · 06-14-2009, 12:49 AM

About a week ago I pulled up to the gym and some guy with his older cbr900 comes over and asks about my R1.
Me: that's a really nice cbr900. It's really clean. What year is it?
Him: it's only 2 years old
Me: you mean you've only had it 2 years?
Him: yeah. I bought it new 2 years ago?
Me: wait. You mean u bought it two years ago, but what year is it? It's gotta be mid 90's or something like that.
Him: no. It's an 06. I got a screamin deal on it 2 years ago at the Honda shop. I only paid 6 grand for it
Me: it's not an 06
Him: yes it is
Me: no it's not
Him: yes it is. It just bought it two years ago
Me: (as I walked over and looked at the vin sticker on the frame). Then why does it say 1995?
Him: what?
Me: dude. You got screwed

reppinthe509 · 06-14-2009, 12:52 AM

^^lol what a tard.

Slick · 06-14-2009, 07:50 AM

Pulled up to auto part store once, hopped off the bike and headed for the front door. Two late teen maybe early twenty year old guys meet me at the door. One of them was like "Sweet bike, is it fast?" and the other spouted out "my uncle has a Honda 600, I bet he would race you and win" I about busted out laughing. Said thanks and walked passed them

RedVFR · 06-14-2009, 07:57 AM

Oh I remember another one, another gas station encounter of course.

Him: Cool bike, is it a Ducati?
Me : (after looking to see if the "Honda" on the tank was covered) No, it's a Honda
Him: (very matter-of-factly) Are you sure? It looks like a Ducati.
Me : (looking at the very noticable "Honda" on the tank again) No, I'm pretty sure it's a Honda but thank you for the compliment.

At which point I was finished pumping my gas so I closed my visor, started her up and left chuckling in my helmet. Ain't it funny what the non-riding public comes up with?

Suzuki Stevo · 06-14-2009, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Slick

Pulled up to auto part store once, hopped off the bike and headed for the front door. Two late teen maybe early twenty year old guys meet me at the door. One of them was like "Sweet bike, is it fast?" and the other spouted out "my uncle has a Honda 600, I bet he would race you and win" I about busted out laughing. Said thanks and walked passed them

Must be the same kind of kids that try and race a sport bike with a Civic with a NOS sticker and the chrome Folgers coffee can in the back

tireg47 · 06-14-2009, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by DiveR-1

About a week ago I pulled up to the gym and some guy with his older cbr900 comes over and asks about my R1.
Me: that's a really nice cbr900. It's really clean. What year is it?
Him: it's only 2 years old
Me: you mean you've only had it 2 years?
Him: yeah. I bought it new 2 years ago?
Me: wait. You mean u bought it two years ago, but what year is it? It's gotta be mid 90's or something like that.
Him: no. It's an 06. I got a screamin deal on it 2 years ago at the Honda shop. I only paid 6 grand for it
Me: it's not an 06
Him: yes it is
Me: no it's not
Him: yes it is. It just bought it two years ago
Me: (as I walked over and looked at the vin sticker on the frame). Then why does it say 1995?
Him: what?
Me: dude. You got screwed

Driftertank · 06-14-2009, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by jeremy

some guy on a harley tried to race me once, and was dead serious that he was going to win....ask if i wanted my ass handed to me in a straight line or in the twisties. I just gave him the blank stare. i think he might be a forum member too.

Well if he was a forum member, then it wasn't a stupid comment, he probably knows what he needs to know...and don't underestimate old guys on cruisers...Had a bagger blow by me down the west flank of white pass and do about a hundred most the way to packwood, draggin the bags the whole way...

But I also found it hilarious when MamuEnvy came down last weekend, we walked into Shari's for breakfast, all geared up, some guy looks at me and says "Hey dude, what kinda bike you ride?" So I tell him, then Envy adds "Mine's a Ninja, thanks for asking." and starts to rant a bit about how random dudes always assume she just rides on the back.

We decided that if anyone else asked, I'd just tell them, "No I don't have a bike, I just ride on the back of hers." Unfortunately we didn't have the opportunity to see what kind of look that would earn...

EvergreenVFR · 06-14-2009, 10:58 AM

After reading all these replies, all I can say is there are a lot of posers out there. And I'm not knocking Harleys, but you usually see a lot more in that crowd.

1crazygsxr · 06-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Got a guy from my squadron ask me what year my CBR 1000 was. I asked him where does it say honda on my bike? He told me no where but heard that the suzuki cbr 1000 is a fast bike.......... I walked away!!!!!!!

manicmike · 06-14-2009, 11:22 AM

I was at the IMS in Seattle two years ago and talking to one of the Suzuki booth guys. "Yeah the new GSXR has traction control". I just nodded and walked away.

ZXWUT? · 06-14-2009, 11:40 AM

I get a lot of "what is that" when I'm on the sumo and also "I didn't know Husqvarna made motorcycles, do they use their chainsaw engine in it?"

I get lots of compliments on it from old guys. Maybe they are reminicing about "back in their day" with dirt bikes?

ooo or why is that front wheel so small?

cascaderider · 06-14-2009, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by DiveR-1

About a week ago I pulled up to the gym and some guy with his older cbr900 comes over and asks about my R1.
Me: that's a really nice cbr900. It's really clean. What year is it?
Him: it's only 2 years old
Me: you mean you've only had it 2 years?
Him: yeah. I bought it new 2 years ago?
Me: wait. You mean u bought it two years ago, but what year is it? It's gotta be mid 90's or something like that.
Him: no. It's an 06. I got a screamin deal on it 2 years ago at the Honda shop. I only paid 6 grand for it
Me: it's not an 06
Him: yes it is
Me: no it's not
Him: yes it is. It just bought it two years ago
Me: (as I walked over and looked at the vin sticker on the frame). Then why does it say 1995?
Him: what?
Me: dude. You got screwed

Seriously?

Delta01 · 06-14-2009, 12:57 PM

Had this older crack head come up to me outside of a tattoo shop one time and ask me if i ever jump my bike (a ninja 500). I answered oh hell ya, took her off a sweet 50 footer just this morning. The one I always get is "when you going to get a real mans bike?" or "is that thing fast?" from a guy who has never riden a day in his life.

Driftertank · 06-14-2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Delta01

Had this older crack head come up to me outside of a tattoo shop one time and ask me if i ever jump my bike (a ninja 500). I answered oh hell ya, took her off a sweet 50 footer just this morning. The one I always get is "when you going to get a real mans bike?" or "is that thing fast?" from a guy who has never riden a day in his life.

So, when are you going to get a REAL man's bike?

TRAIL BOSS · 06-14-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by RedVFR

Oh I remember another one, another gas station encounter of course.

Him: Cool bike, is it a Ducati?
Me : (after looking to see if the "Honda" on the tank was covered) No, it's a Honda
Him: (very matter-of-factly) Are you sure? It looks like a Ducati.
Me : (looking at the very noticable "Honda" on the tank again) No, I'm pretty sure it's a Honda but thank you for the compliment.

At which point I was finished pumping my gas so I closed my visor, started her up and left chuckling in my helmet. Ain't it funny what the non-riding public comes up with?

Every naked or SF I've ever owned has gotten the same response. SV650, Z1000, ZX-10R naked, they all ask, "Hey, that's a sweet bike. Is it a Ducati?"

Those same people usually ask me for spare change or bus fare.

Originally Posted by shelbyguy

thats the funniest thing in this entire thread!

Sadly, Dane has learned to ignore my jabs with a remarkable level of self control.

Y2K · 06-14-2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by EvergreenVFR

After reading all these replies, all I can say is there are a lot of posers out there. And I'm not knocking Harleys, but you usually see a lot more in that crowd.

Really? how do you know which are posers? some sort of stickers on their backs or something?

I'd say there are just as many sportbike posers out there and I'm not knocking sportbikes either,it's just that I've seen many of them.
Not hard to tell when they are riding in baggy shorts a wifebeater with flip flops and can't keep up when they get passed by a Harley in the twisties.

Generally the sport posers are a younger crowd,young dudes that go out and buy a fast bike that have never owned a bike before and have more bike than they know how to handle,but hey they're look'n cool right.

Same goes for the 50 year old Harley poser that goes out and buys him a new Softail and acts like a Billy badass instant Hells Angle (till he gets around a real one anyway).
He doesn't know a Panhead from a Evo but he's a biker now and look'n cool right.

Seems to me there are plenty of posers in both groups,maybe more in the cruiser lot if you include metrics and not just Harleys but hey I could be completely off base.

Anyway,if I had a dollar for every time some dumbarse asked me ''Is that a Harley" I could probably buy a new bike.

08quacker · 06-14-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Y2K

Really? how do you know which are posers? some sort of stickers on their backs or something?

I'd say there are just as many sportbike posers out there and I'm not knocking sportbikes either,it's just that I've seen many of them.
Not hard to tell when they are riding in baggy shorts a wifebeater with flip flops and can't keep up when they get passed by a Harley in the twisties.

Generally the sport posers are a younger crowd,young dudes that go out and buy a fast bike that have never owned a bike before and have more bike than they know how to handle,but hey they're look'n cool right.

Same goes for the 50 year old Harley poser that goes out and buys him a new Softail and acts like a Billy badass instant Hells Angle (till he gets around a real one anyway).
He doesn't know a Panhead from a Evo but he's a biker now and look'n cool right.

Seems to me there are plenty of posers in both groups,maybe more in the cruiser lot if you include metrics and not just Harleys but hey I could be completely off base.

Anyway,if I had a dollar for every time some dumbarse asked me ''Is that a Harley" I could probably buy a new bike.

I hear that bro..

flick · 06-14-2009, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Y2K

Really? how do you know which are posers? some sort of stickers on their backs or something?

I'd say there are just as many sportbike posers out there and I'm not knocking sportbikes either,it's just that I've seen many of them.
Not hard to tell when they are riding in baggy shorts a wifebeater with flip flops and can't keep up when they get passed by a Harley in the twisties.

Generally the sport posers are a younger crowd,young dudes that go out and buy a fast bike that have never owned a bike before and have more bike than they know how to handle,but hey they're look'n cool right.

Same goes for the 50 year old Harley poser that goes out and buys him a new Softail and acts like a Billy badass instant Hells Angle (till he gets around a real one anyway).
He doesn't know a Panhead from a Evo but he's a biker now and look'n cool right.

Seems to me there are plenty of posers in both groups,maybe more in the cruiser lot if you include metrics and not just Harleys but hey I could be completely off base.

Anyway,if I had a dollar for every time some dumbarse asked me ''Is that a Harley" I could probably buy a new bike.

It is normally easier to spot and avoid the sportbike posers, they stand out from the hardcore guys, the cruiser posers like to dress head to toe in leather just like the hardcore guys. That is why the cruiser posers seem more annoying.

dizzle · 06-14-2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by TRAIL BOSS

So who was banging your girl while you were borrowing all those bikes?

well, so far the lists consists of:

My Ex (banging herself? oh my)
tokin
shwaa

ask the last two how it was when i was riding there bikes.

Originally Posted by TRAIL BOSS

Sadly, Dane has learned to ignore my jabs with a remarkable level of self control.

they're just not the same anymore. Same shit, different day. Come up with something new old man.

DiveR-1 · 06-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by cascaderider

Seriously?

Yeah. I couldn't believe how adamant he was about it only being two years old. And the vin sticker is highly visible. I didn't see it at first because I was on the other side of his bike. I swear. Some people have no business owning a bike. I still shake my head when I think about how ignorant he was

Y2K · 06-14-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by flick

It is normally easier to spot and avoid the sportbike posers, they stand out from the hardcore guys, the cruiser posers like to dress head to toe in leather just like the hardcore guys. That is why the cruiser posers seem more annoying.

I was being tongue in cheek,the posers are pretty easy to spot.

The 1% are equally easy to spot,most of us are somewhere in between.

flick · 06-14-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Y2K

I was being tongue in cheek,the posers are pretty easy to spot.

The 1% are equally easy to spot,most of us are somewhere in between.

I was talking about spoting them while riding, its hard to pick the midlife crisis guys out from people that ride because they enjoy it.

But, I can't figure out where this guy fits in the poser-hardcore scale


06-13-2009, 02:42 PM	#121
heLLonheeLs Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 From: Selah, WA	At work, customer comes in... Me: Hi, is there anything I can help you with? Customer: yeah, I'm thinking about getting a bike and I am wondering what i costs to maintain it. Me: what kind of bike are you looking at getting? Customer: one with two wheels. Me: Okay. Well it really all depends on which bike you get. It varies from bike to bike. Customer: Okay. Can you give me a ball park figure? You know oil, filters, spark plugs, etc. Me: (couldn't resist the temptation) Oh yeah, blinker fluid, high beam oil, you know the same as a car, right? Customer: oh so the same amount as my BMW? Me: (I leaned over the counter, saw the car, had Utah plates on it) Like I said depends on which bike you get. So when you figure that out come back and see me, then I can let you know. Customer: (all excited) Oh okay I'll see you the end of the week. Note: this was 2 weeks ago. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#123
Avboden MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S	many people "That your bike? How do you like it????" uhm, I fucking hate it, that's why I ride it all the time? herrrrrrre's your sign.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 07:31 PM	#125
Monkey Streetfighter Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: 07 Ninja 250R, 05 Hayabusa (co-pilot)	"Is that your husbands bike?" lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 08:35 PM	#127
Ridealot Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: Salem Or. I Ride: F650CS K1100LT F650GS	Last week I pull into a station to get gas. As the kid was handing me the nozzle he asked, "Is this a motorcycle". I just kind of stared at him in shock. I mean what do you say to such a stupid question? He finally asked again, "Is it a motorcycle or a moped" I was on my K1100LT which is not exactly a slim and trim machine. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 09:21 PM	#128
jeremy Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2008 From: Auburn, WA I Ride: both the ladies in my avatar	some guy on a harley tried to race me once, and was dead serious that he was going to win....ask if i wanted my ass handed to me in a straight line or in the twisties. I just gave him the blank stare. i think he might be a forum member too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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06-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#129
reppinthe509 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: bitches	"dude whyd you get a kawisucky?" - a guy who doesnt ride. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 10:05 PM	#131
Kresto Zone Head Joined: Jun 2007 From: Tenino WA I Ride: Dorky GreenMachine	A couple weeks back I'm gettin gas at a station. This guy and I'll assume his friend walk over and he asks "Why do Kawasaki's only come in green?" I told him, the Government outlawed Kawasaki's other colors back in 81' (with a slight sarcastic grin on my face) Here's the best part, he says Yeah, I read about that somewhere And he was serious!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 10:24 PM	#132
08quacker Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Bremerton, Wa I Ride: 848 Ducati	Ok this came from a guy at work that rides. There I was helmet in hand and coat still on. Him: You ride in today. Me: Nope just trying to get used to my gear again dumb ass. You don't do that? Him: Hey __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 10:39 PM	#133
reppinthe509 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: bitches	"hey man wanna go cruise division" - my friend __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#134
jeremy Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2008 From: Auburn, WA I Ride: both the ladies in my avatar	so you hit up 167 a lot? thats a good ride- guy with an r6 in my MSF class __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 10:55 PM	#135
jeremy Streetfighter Joined: Jul 2008 From: Auburn, WA I Ride: both the ladies in my avatar	it looks like you need new tires, theres barely any lines left in the tread- my aunt (two weeks after buying new tires) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-13-2009, 11:54 PM	#137
reppinthe509 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: bitches	me at cycle gear me- do you guys carry chain cleaner? employee - no but we have brake cleaner which works just as well me - ok thanks. (i get lube and leave.) next day. go in and buy a grunge brush and what do i find? chain cleaner. guess who rings me up? employee from yesterday. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 12:09 AM	#138
Brian_M Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2007 From: Warrenton / Corvallis I Ride: 2002 Aprilia Futura RST1000	In a McDonalds parking lot somewhere in buttf* Nevada a guy walked up and asked what kind of bike I had, I told him Aprilia. His response was "oh cool, I've got a Kawasaki GSRX at home". neat __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter**


06-14-2009, 12:49 AM	#139
DiveR-1 Mr. Pecs Joined: Aug 2005 From: Medford Oregon I Ride: R-1	About a week ago I pulled up to the gym and some guy with his older cbr900 comes over and asks about my R1. Me: that's a really nice cbr900. It's really clean. What year is it? Him: it's only 2 years old Me: you mean you've only had it 2 years? Him: yeah. I bought it new 2 years ago? Me: wait. You mean u bought it two years ago, but what year is it? It's gotta be mid 90's or something like that. Him: no. It's an 06. I got a screamin deal on it 2 years ago at the Honda shop. I only paid 6 grand for it Me: it's not an 06 Him: yes it is Me: no it's not Him: yes it is. It just bought it two years ago Me: (as I walked over and looked at the vin sticker on the frame). Then why does it say 1995? Him: what? Me: dude. You got screwed __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 12:52 AM	#140
reppinthe509 Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: bitches	^^lol what a tard. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 07:50 AM	#141
Slick Endorsed Joined: Aug 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: 06' Busa (white limited)	Pulled up to auto part store once, hopped off the bike and headed for the front door. Two late teen maybe early twenty year old guys meet me at the door. One of them was like "Sweet bike, is it fast?" and the other spouted out "my uncle has a Honda 600, I bet he would race you and win" I about busted out laughing. Said thanks and walked passed them __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#142
RedVFR Fast, Easy, and Old Fashioned Joined: Sep 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: Guess.....	Oh I remember another one, another gas station encounter of course. Him: Cool bike, is it a Ducati? Me : (after looking to see if the "Honda" on the tank was covered) No, it's a Honda Him: (very matter-of-factly) Are you sure? It looks like a Ducati. Me : (looking at the very noticable "Honda" on the tank again) No, I'm pretty sure it's a Honda but thank you for the compliment. At which point I was finished pumping my gas so I closed my visor, started her up and left chuckling in my helmet. Ain't it funny what the non-riding public comes up with? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 10:58 AM	#146
EvergreenVFR Endorsed Joined: Jan 2009 From: Seatac, WA I Ride: Honda VFR800	After reading all these replies, all I can say is there are a lot of posers out there. And I'm not knocking Harleys, but you usually see a lot more in that crowd. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 11:20 AM	#147
1crazygsxr WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jul 2008 From: Silverdale wa/ San Diego Ca 619 I Ride: (K7) GsxR 1000	Got a guy from my squadron ask me what year my CBR 1000 was. I asked him where does it say honda on my bike? He told me no where but heard that the suzuki cbr 1000 is a fast bike.......... I walked away!!!!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 11:22 AM	#148
manicmike Zone Head Joined: Aug 2007 From: Ellensburg,WA I Ride: street:2007 gixxer 6 track:2006 gsxr 600	I was at the IMS in Seattle two years ago and talking to one of the Suzuki booth guys. "Yeah the new GSXR has traction control". I just nodded and walked away. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 11:40 AM	#149
ZXWUT? MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kingston, WA I Ride: unicorns and rainbows!!	I get a lot of "what is that" when I'm on the sumo and also "I didn't know Husqvarna made motorcycles, do they use their chainsaw engine in it?" I get lots of compliments on it from old guys. Maybe they are reminicing about "back in their day" with dirt bikes? ooo or why is that front wheel so small? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-14-2009, 12:57 PM	#151
Delta01 Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: Warden I Ride: '06 Raven Yamaha R6	Had this older crack head come up to me outside of a tattoo shop one time and ask me if i ever jump my bike (a ninja 500). I answered oh hell ya, took her off a sweet 50 footer just this morning. The one I always get is "when you going to get a real mans bike?" or "is that thing fast?" from a guy who has never riden a day in his life. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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