Real Bike?

[bruiser]

On a charity ride this weekend. So, this big bike guy is eyeing me and the Spyder. Finally walks up and says "when you gonna get a real bike?" I said, "I had a bicycle put couldn't ride it anymore so I got this. Do you have a real bike?" His jaw tightens, he mumbles something unintelligible and walks away while two of his buddies are standing there snickering.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

He must be married to the idiot woman I encountered a few weeks ago. You had a great response.

 

[SPYD1]

I run into these types of challenges with people when hunting. Bait, no bait, bow verses gun etc. I find these situations deteriorating to both sports.

 

[ARtraveler]

It is pretty difficult to fix either "stupid" or "rude". Your reply and the result were great. :2thumbs:

 

[Chupaca]

Good one..!!

similar comment was you need a real bike to ride the wind..had one sold it and now have a roadster and ryde ahead of the wind..!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::firstplace:

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

It takes all kinds of folks but for the most part when a "Real Biker" type ask when are you going to get a real bike he's basically calling a 60 something year old guy on a Spyder a sissy. But there is very good chance that the Spyder rider is an ex Vietnam era Vet with combat experience and a weapon on my..er... I mean his hip. The fact that he is ....or could be I should say...a Retired Federal Agent could make the "Real Biker" consider what he is saying. All kidding aside, no one can make you feel insecure or bad about your choices in life except yourself. There are 10,000 Spyderlovers and probably over 50,000 Spyder Owners worldwide that agree with our choice in motorcycles, not to mention almost that many more who would buy one if they had the funds. The fact that someone feels the need to approach a complete stranger to mention something about their ride in a negative confrontational maner speaks volumes about the poor choices in their lives.

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Bob Denman]

You've just got to say it with a BIG smile and a twinkle in your eyes...

 

[ThreeFeet]

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LOVE IT!!!!!and it's RED!!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[shrubs]

"it might as well be a car with added danger"

 

[NancysToy]

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Don't knock my ride! It got me hooked on trikes...LOL.

 

[Bob Denman]

Not knocking it at all... more of an acknowledgement of the power of an internal combustion engine...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[spydaman60]

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i'm kinda liking that one bob! where do i get one?:thumbup:

 

[Flanker]

On a charity ride this weekend. So, this big bike guy is eyeing me and the Spyder. Finally walks up and says "when you gonna get a real bike?" I said, "I had a bicycle put couldn't ride it anymore so I got this. Do you have a real bike?" His jaw tightens, he mumbles something unintelligible and walks away while two of his buddies are standing there snickering.

Restrained, but classic. :thumbup:

 

[StanProff]

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that is a great bike!! I need one of those for my 3 and a half year old Grandson who is a little hellion on his Schwinn tricycle :clap:

 

[NancysToy]

Not knocking it at all... more of an acknowledgement of the power of an internal combustion engine...:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I knew that. I do sorta wish I had an odometer on it, though. Lots of miles on that puppy over 40+ years. It has served me well as a pit bike.

 

[Bob Denman]

that is a great bike!! I need one of those for my 3 and a half year old Grandson who is a little hellion on his Schwinn tricycle

I'd saw the pedals off of it first; they look like a great way to tenderize a young leg with a beating... :shocked:

 

[NancysToy]

I'd saw the pedals off of it first; they look like a great way to tenderize a young leg with a beating... :shocked:

Take another look...they're fixed in place. This isn't Amateur Hour.

 

[Bob Denman]

One thing's for sure; if the CPSC ever saw it... they'd have a stroke! :roflblack: