| Author | Message | ||
     Steveford |
Leaving work today I had some nitwit 20 something girl refuse to get on the elevator with her fellow 20 something Barbie Dolls because I was in the elevator (minding my own business). Her friends said, "Claustrophobia" and giggled all the way down. I was wearing leathers which was pretty horrifying. I've also had little kids cry and hug their mommies in the elevator as well. Luckily, I'm not the sensitive type. Am I just that scary looking or is the white collar world full of people who wet their pants when they see Real Live Biker Scum live and in person? They seem much braver when they're trying to run you over in their cars... | ||
| Xdigitalx |
you should have done the Gene Simmons to them as the doors closed. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
maybe that was what it was they were scared they tried to hit you before and was hoping you would not retaliate. | ||
| Steveford |
Two of them tried to take me out on the way home this evening. One oncoming car came into my lane (to pass stopped traffic so I was forced WAY over to avoid a head-on collision) and the other one got caught behind a stopped car in the left hand lane and decided to swerve into the right hand lane without looking to see if anyone was there. Like me. This is 4 O'clock in the afternoon, I'm on my trusty Useless with a race kit. It's not like they can't see or hear me. That's a tall, loud bike. That Buell disc really IS a lifesaver. Car drivers are getting worse every season. They're just morons who don't care. Perhaps I SHOULD terrorize people in the elevators instead of just minding my own business... (Message edited by SteveFord on June 07, 2011) | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
No. Then they would aim for you on purpose. | ||
| Riding_tall |
I've had all kinds of reactions both good and bad. One thing I've noticed is that kid's seem fascinated by the bike while I'm riding. Kid's will almost always wave and smile. Must be the Buell Best one was just after I got the Uly .. was on the way to work and I was at a stop light behind a sedan, waiting at the light and a see a little hand pop out from the back seat and wave. then after a bit of wiggling the toddler get free of the car seat and stands up, turns around and waves .. I wave back and this produces an ear-to-ear smile and and a very energetic wave. As this us happening the mom notices. She turns around looks at the child, say's something then looks in the mirror .. just as I'm waving back. I see her face in the mirror clearly .. her face just drops when she see's the MC rider in the mirror waving back to her child .. she then freaks out !!! the child sits down and the mom does pull over to re-buckle child. I could'nt help but wave as I rode by. Most common thing I get when still in gear walk around a store or what-not is from people that want to ride .. see the gear and it starts a flurry of questions. I've started carrying cards from the local MSF school just to hand out because of it. | ||
| Daves |
I think it was waaaaaaayyy worse 15-25 years ago(and farther back than that) when only us scum bags rode, Harleys at least(cause you know, you meet the nicest people on a Honda) Now days almost everyone knows someone or a bunch of people that ride. They even have a Biker soap opera on TV. | ||
| Slaughter |
We need to take it on ourselves to be "ambassadors of goodwill" sometimes. We had a funeral for one of our racers and with Sheriff escort, even were allowed to ride the race bikes in the procession. Stopped next to a school yard and the kids on recess all FLOCKED to the fence along the street - we all took turns waving smiling - and revving the engines. Many smiles were shared. Even the teachers came over and once they realized what was going on, gave us a thumbs up as we started again. Memorable on both sides. We have a LARGE number of riders in our group at work and our site director is also a rider. Times change - people's prejudices don't change as rapidly. | ||
| 99savage |
There is riding gear & then there is RIDING GEAR. And face it kids some of can make you look like something between Mad Max & a backup singer for the Village People. A place I visit regularly keeps an English Bulldog as a goodwill ambassador. The dog seems to particularly love me & tries to follow me out to my vehicle. - One day I went in there wearing a slider jacket & thick soled Red Wing boots while carrying a helmet and my former friend tried to eat me. - Stood my ground & she backed off but remained under the desk growling & guarding the receptionist. (Message edited by 99Savage on June 08, 2011) | ||
| Xl1200r |
People usually just laugh at me or say I look like an astronaut. | ||
| Dwardo |
it was more fun back in the day when every biker was a certified scumbag, or was thought to be, or was trying to be. Most every rider knew how to work on their bike, too, because they had to. | ||
| Skntpig |
I like walking in an elevator and facing everyone instead of the door. Nobody will make eye contact. Weird that everyone has to look at the door and funny when you don't. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
+1 Skntpig "Dogbert's Clues for the Clueless"  Sorry about the lack of quality but it was the only copy I could find on the web. I have the book but it's already been packed up and sent to the new house. | ||
| Strokizator |
Why is it that you can never work up a good fart when you need to? | ||
| Danger_dave |
>>20 something girl refuse to get on the elevator << That would really amuse me. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
The only annoying thing I get with being a biker is people always ask 2 questions and nothing else and to me as a buell rider it seems like the 2 most ignorant questions and that is "how fast is it?" "what size is it?" Then when I tell them they always have to tell me about some duche bag with a busa or some bull crap like I care about that stupid bike that I wish did not exist. | ||
| Whatever |
I had some tard redneck stick his head half way out of his window to grin at me yesterday. Would have been really funny if he hit something. I also had Darth Vader junior do just about the same thing on the highway. You get used to it being a woman. What I can't get used to is the come ons from the black men down south. Those guys are NOT shy, even if they don't know crap about bikes ! | ||
| Stirz007 |
Too many bad biker movies and slow news days. Folks are often afraid of things they don't understand. You seem to get more weirdness when you wear full gear - Joe MOCO seems to be more acceptable than ATGATT these days - go figure. | ||
| Whisperstealth |
>>>What I can't get used to is the come ons from the black men down south. Those guys are NOT shy, even if they don't know crap about bikes ! You ain't kidding! Your a big time trophy catch for the southern brothers. Ain't nothing they would like better than to bag a white biker chick. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
back in the day, I was sporting a mohawk, camo fatiques, muscle tank and a leather jacket with a chain and padlock through it, and of course Gargoyles. It was the Raising Arizona 'Uniform' Always fun when parents would grab their kids outta my way... like I would want them or something ! Never let a good stereotype go to waste  | ||
| Daves |
The riders that amuse me are the ones that as soon as they get on their bike they have to have the "I am a badd ass, MFer, don't mess with me" look/scowl on their face! Man, that's gotta make your face hurt after a few hours! Hahahahahahah. Oh, that's right, they are a badd ass MFer, they don't care of their face hurts. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah! The guys that ride around with constant "flex" going on kill me too. Geesh guys, just relax, you really aren't any tougher on your bike than when you are driving your mini van. | ||
| Dwardo |
One time I was sitting at a light on the M2 and a stupid kid in a ricer with a fart can actually asked me if it was a "stick or automatic". He had the last laugh, though - he had a little hottie in there I would die for. Bastard. | ||
| Whatever |
I have been scowling and shaking my head a lot lately. When I had to stay in doto Chicago for work, we often stayed at the Union Club right next to US EPA. These complete snobs had a 'no jeans in the lobby' policy. So I saunter in with my kakhi army pants, tank top and red white and black leather riding jacket. The handler grabbed me real quick and lead me to the side desk by the kitchen. Knowing me I probably had ripped out knees in my pants. It was highly amusing... So I wore the same gear to breakfast the next day. lol | ||
| Drkside79 |
Char, If you want to let me know when you are heading through Chi Town i can arrange for some out the window pick up lines. Let me know.... j/k  Sorry to hear you are being harassed BTW. | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
Ha ha I am with you Dave I see those a lot here they pass people and stair people down with this look on there face like they just chewed a lemon. I kept thinking people would look at me weird cause If I did not wear a full face helmet people would see my big cheesy grin I have on my face that my motorcycle gives me. I thought they had that ugly face on them because they realized they paid too much for such an uncomfortable bike...since it is usually guys with hard tails I see doing this. (Message edited by firebolt020283 on June 09, 2011) | ||
| Mtjm2 |
Got seperated a few years ago, my wife then gained a sudden interest in Harleys. I asked why after 23 years of you calling my friends scooter trash , why now do like bikers ?. Do you know how many Drs. ride Harleys was the answer . take it fore what is is . | ||
| Kyrocket |
I can remember years ago walking through the parking lot carrying my helmet and hearing car doors lock. I was pretty intimidating on my Honda Shadow 500 and all 140 lbs of me  | ||
| Fahren |
some "not family friendly" language in this one: | ||
| Whisperstealth |
Chris, Sweet! Douche noozel.... LOL | ||
| Preybird1 |
I get some pretty good looks with this jacket on.   And this helmet  |
