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05-11-2012, 11:57 PM
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| Endorsed   Joined: Apr 2012 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Like a Boss | Ironic or just dumb? So today I was pulling into the gas station and see another bike on the other side of the island as me. As I am waiting for the gas attendant, I notice that he is riding a big black cruiser. I then notice that he is totally decked out in Harley gear. The turtle shell helmet with Harley on the back, the harley shirt, coat, bandanna, chaps and I don't know what kind of black leather boots he had on but I could only guess that his feet were also paying homage to Mr. Harley as well. So of course after seeing this and kind of laughing to myself, I can't help but wonder what kind of harley he is riding. I look and low and behold it is not a Harley at all! But in fact he was riding a Honda. Now at this point I was kind of puzzled. Why would someone don full Harley Garb, and I bet he even had on harley underwear, and as it appears to me that he did not in fact own a Harley. I found it rather ironic to try and be pulling that one off. As he started his bike it sounded like a geo metro. Nothing there. I mean really dude? you think you are a big bad biker but can't even put pipes on your machine. As I rode home I began to think how dumb that it. I imagine it similar to owning a miata and vesting in complete Ferrari apparel. I can't imagine that I would ever do that, but is it just me, or is that guy a complete tool? Or am I just being over critical of strange people trying to feel good about themselves? |
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05-12-2012, 12:59 AM
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| Endorsed Joined: Apr 2012 From: Salem, OR I Ride: Like a Boss | It's not really that I care. I just found it really kind of funny and rather ironic. IDK, I guess I mostly just wanted to share with someone else. I guess do what ever makes you happy. |
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05-12-2012, 03:13 AM
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| Peg Dragger   Joined: Mar 2006 From: Chewelah,WA I Ride: 1985 R80, and others | I've ridden around in my harley shit on my beemer plenty of times. I especially enjoyed doing it to rile up the few elitist members of the old local bmw group. |
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05-12-2012, 04:10 AM
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| Permit Joined: May 2012 From: Tacoma, Washington I Ride: 2011 R1 | Im gonna go with couldn't afford the harley so he got the honda, much cheaper. Yet the gear was all harley leathers because 1. Harley leathers are good quality 2. Your not gonna wear a honda shirt with a harley jacket. So im guessing its what every person on the forum preaches. Dress for the slide not the ride. Not defending him just saying its a possibility. Now Im a noob but I think harleys are a lot more than a honda Or hes just being a TOOL |
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05-12-2012, 06:04 AM
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   Joined: Apr 2011 From: Port Orchard, WA I Ride: 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge, 1988 H-D Electra-Glide | How dare this guy ride around with the wrong brand name on his gear? What an affront to your tender sensibilities.  If he's going to ride a Honda he should get a full set of Honda-line racing leathers, or at least some nice flip flops and OP shorts. Let's hunt this poser down and slap his kill switch.  |
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05-12-2012, 06:09 AM
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| Novice Racer  Joined: Sep 2007 From: Bremerton, WA I Ride: 05 625 SMC | 
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05-12-2012, 06:10 AM
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| Railer  Joined: May 2008 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: at a speed that allows me to ride again tomorrow GSX650FK8, DL650K5, SH150i, AN400K7, 2013 WR250R | Maybe he was on his way to a Harley Costume Party, but also enjoys Honda's reliability? |
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05-12-2012, 06:11 AM
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| Railer  Joined: Feb 2005 From: West Richland I Ride: Pitster Motard | Who cares? Heck, NONE of my gear is from matching brands (Joe Rocket, Diadora, First Gear, Teknic, Oxtar, etc.) And even my (Franken)bike is heavily confused.  |
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05-12-2012, 06:34 AM
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| Joined: Apr 2011 From: Port Orchard, WA I Ride: 2007 Moto Guzzi Norge, 1988 H-D Electra-Glide |
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05-12-2012, 06:38 AM
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 Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 05 KTM 625smc, 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ470SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50 | Sometimes I would ride my Shovelhead when I was wearing a BSA shirt. Really, I would. |
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05-12-2012, 06:52 AM
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| Picture Whore  Joined: Apr 2008 From: lacey I Ride: Aprilia Factory, 525SMR, DRZ400sm, and a gaggle of others |
still got your machining gizmos? may have a simple project for you | |
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