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Auld Yin Mar 5th 2013 7:32 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 10585145)
Well it was sunny on Sunday, and the first harleyfags of spring were out with their bikes revving their engines as loudly as they can.

Can somebody explain why do they do this? Because I just don't get it.

So why don't you go up to these hairy Harleyfags, ask why they rev up their engines so much and that you object to the noise and would they please cease and desist.
Then have someone write on this thread informing us of your injuries and how long you're expected to be in rehab.

Alan2005 Mar 5th 2013 8:23 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 10585695)
So why don't you go up to these hairy Harleyfags, ask why they rev up their engines so much and that you object to the noise and would they please cease and desist.
Then have someone write on this thread informing us of your injuries and how long you're expected to be in rehab.

Ah, you think these people are to be respected. Can you explain why you respect them?

Hawk13 Mar 5th 2013 8:23 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 10585695)
So why don't you go up to these hairy Harleyfags, ask why they rev up their engines so much and that you object to the noise and would they please cease and desist.
Then have someone write on this thread informing us of your injuries and how long you're expected to be in rehab.

and where to send flowers

iaink Mar 5th 2013 8:29 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 10585822)
Ah, you think these people are to be respected. Can you explain why you respect them?

Dont all our fellow human beings deserve respect? Even Accountants and Lawyers suffering mid life crises.

MikeUK Mar 5th 2013 8:36 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Auld Yin (Post 10585695)
So why don't you go up to these hairy Harleyfags, ask why they rev up their engines so much and that you object to the noise and would they please cease and desist.
Then have someone write on this thread informing us of your injuries and how long you're expected to be in rehab.

Shouting at pensioners on Harleys can be awkward, you have to shout really really loud

I’ll be honest fat old men with bald spots and white hair, even in large groups clad in leather don’t come across as very threatening..

Jingsamichty Mar 5th 2013 8:58 am

Re: Bikers
 
The only thing sadder than seeing the Harley riders in Calgary is seeing the sportsbike riders.

Virtual racebikes between their legs, crawling along in city traffic, sucking in the fumes from the truck in front.

Breaks my heart.

Alan2005 Mar 5th 2013 9:01 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by iaink (Post 10585830)
Dont all our fellow human beings deserve respect? Even Accountants and Lawyers suffering mid life crises.

Don't tell me AC owns a harley?

MikeUK Mar 5th 2013 9:03 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 10585885)
The only thing sadder than seeing the Harley riders in Calgary is seeing the sportsbike riders.

Virtual racebikes between their legs, crawling along in city traffic, sucking in the fumes from the truck in front.

Breaks my heart.

I struggle with the sport bike thing?

in the UK all I’d hear is voooom and they passed never saw them coming..

Here, you catch them up, sat upright one hand on their hip, waving at each other? WTF!!!
I’m beginning to think the sport bike thing over here has more to do with wearing leather and meeting like minded friends than traveling at speed…

Almost Canadian Mar 5th 2013 9:06 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 10585893)
Don't tell me AC owns a harley?

No chance. I bet JonboyE does:p

iaink Mar 5th 2013 9:10 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Almost Canadian (Post 10585910)
No chance. I bet JonboyE does:p

Surely hes far too sensible.... probably a Yamaha wannabe harley:sneaky:... more fiscally prudent.

Hey. at least its not one of those sad three wheel jobbies thats neither a bike nor a penis extension...

JonboyE Mar 5th 2013 9:15 am

Re: Bikers
 
I own a Hyundai, which also starts with an H.

R I C H Mar 5th 2013 9:19 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by MikeUK (Post 10585899)
I struggle with the sport bike thing?

in the UK all I’d hear is voooom and they passed never saw them coming..

Here, you catch them up, sat upright one hand on their hip, waving at each other? WTF!!!
I’m beginning to think the sport bike thing over here has more to do with wearing leather and meeting like minded friends than traveling at speed…

I don't understand the need to ride in groups. I'd never call up friends and see if they want to follow me in my car, so why would I on my bike? Sitting in traffic on any sort of bike makes no sense.

mandymoochops Mar 5th 2013 9:31 am

Re: Bikers
 
I have no beef against anyone for their mode of transport, although what REALLY gets me riled is the sports bike riders here seem to think their skin is made of kevlar and will often be seen in shorts and t shirts riding around.

Are they bloody stupid or something :(

ExKiwilass Mar 5th 2013 9:35 am

Re: Bikers
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 10585145)
Well it was sunny on Sunday, and the first harleyfags of spring were out with their bikes revving their engines as loudly as they can.

Can somebody explain why do they do this? Because I just don't get it.

cos riding a harley means they're haaarrd men, real men, real macho hard men that are harder and macho-er and men-er than all the other men.

:thumbup:

Bleepedy Bloops Mar 5th 2013 10:00 am

Re: Bikers
 
Never mind the sound, what about the bike itself? Harleys are overpriced junk. I have zero respect for anyone who buys one new. Used, maybe...


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