Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 404

Bad Company · 03-03-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by duck

Usual term for letting someone run ahead of you at speed to get the ticket first is a "rabbit."

You shake the trees and I'll rake the leaves.

Mister D · 03-03-2013, 05:05 PM

Today I was approached by an old-timer and his wife who told me all about the good times they had on his 1960 Triumph T120 Bonneville, the "first one in Arkansas", according to him. That wasn't stupid, we had a good conversation and he enjoyed checking out my "new" Bonnie. The stupid remark was earlier in the day, while I was stopped for lunch. A guy who looked like he may have been an actual "biker" drove up, checked out my Triumph, then came in and told me that it had been a while since he'd seen a Norton. "It's a Triumph", said I, understanding his confusion, but then he started to argue. "It says Norton", he countered. I grinned and he went back out to have another look. He came back in, admitted I was right, then without a word proceeded to order his lunch. Ah well.

KG6BWS · 03-03-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mister deliberate

Today I was approached by an old-timer and his wife who told me all about the good times they had on his 1960 Triumph T120 Bonneville, the "first one in Arkansas", according to him. That wasn't stupid, we had a good conversation and he enjoyed checking out my "new" Bonnie. The stupid remark was earlier in the day, while I was stopped for lunch. A guy who looked like he may have been an actual "biker" drove up, checked out my Triumph, then came in and told me that it had been a while since he'd seen a Norton. "It's a Triumph", said I, understanding his confusion, but then he started to argue. "It says Norton", he countered. I grinned and he went back out to have another look. He came back in, admitted I was right, then without a word proceeded to order his lunch. Ah well.

I had a guy once argue the my KLR was built by KTM....

kbuckey · 03-03-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by D R

I've always referred to it as having another vehicle "running interference".

Lightning rod.

1911fan · 03-03-2013, 07:13 PM

Cop detector.

1911fan

flick · 03-03-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by D R

I've always referred to it as having another vehicle "running interference".

I don't really care what it's called as long as it keeps me from getting a ticket

bwalsh · 03-03-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mister deliberate

"It says Norton", he countered.

Ah, you don't know what you bought and ride everyday.

hooliken · 03-04-2013, 04:50 AM

I usually get the, "Little cold isn't it?" from those in the HD set. Which when there is snow on the ground and it is 20 degrees is a fair enough question. But does not mean I can't have a little fun......

I will generally point to my "bits" and say; "Didn't you hear them clang when I got off?"

hooliken · 03-04-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SanK

"What kind of Harley is that?" (followed by; why didn't you get a harley?)
"Aren't you cold?"
"How much did it cost?"
"Finally getting warm enough to ride?" (I have to explain that i ride year round)

It seems like a most people around where i live decide what a bikes worth based on its price tag; actually they do that for everything...
Looking through some of the earlier posts, i find it kind of disheartening how many BMW riders are snobs, sure i love my bike but i like ALL bikes; if you have it, ride it. I'm not in the bushiness of bashing other bikers, unless their road manners are non-existent; but really they just scare me. Going down 95S through Richmond its pretty common for some guy on a busa or harley to fly past at 90mph, all of a sudden all the drivers around get super aggressive.

Its a battlefield out there... I cant tell if all of the surrounding traffic wants to catch up to said busa or harley or they just really want to kill someone. (because you know, going ten over most of the time just isn't fast ENOUGH.)

And why is it that on 64 east or west that when it turns to 55 people actually speed up? Or the 295 to 64 east ramp that most treat it like they are exiting pit lane in an F1 car?

markk9 · 03-04-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by D R

I've always referred to it as having another vehicle "running interference".

No, no, they are called "Bear Bait".

orgo · 03-04-2013, 09:23 AM

Do you get hot wearing all that stuff?

No. Actually it's designed so you get cooler as the temp goes up

justdirtyfun · 03-04-2013, 12:19 PM

Cop Catcher, and always keep them far enough ahead for it to work. At higher speeds that usually means keeping their tailights in sight but no closer.

t-bills · 03-04-2013, 02:22 PM

New one for me:
Wearing my red stich suit a lady asked if I am with life flight.

KX50002 · 03-04-2013, 02:31 PM

"What's your bike's name?"

doorman · 03-04-2013, 02:50 PM

^

I see what you did there

03-03-2013, 05:05 PM	#6047
Mister D Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,473	Today I was approached by an old-timer and his wife who told me all about the good times they had on his 1960 Triumph T120 Bonneville, the "first one in Arkansas", according to him. That wasn't stupid, we had a good conversation and he enjoyed checking out my "new" Bonnie. The stupid remark was earlier in the day, while I was stopped for lunch. A guy who looked like he may have been an actual "biker" drove up, checked out my Triumph, then came in and told me that it had been a while since he'd seen a Norton. "It's a Triumph", said I, understanding his confusion, but then he started to argue. "It says Norton", he countered. I grinned and he went back out to have another look. He came back in, admitted I was right, then without a word proceeded to order his lunch. Ah well. __________________ - Duane

03-03-2013, 07:13 PM	#6050
1911fan Master of the Obvious Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Washington Oddometer: 1,649	Cop detector. 1911fan __________________ Read The Patriot Post -- It's Right. It's Free. http://patriotpost.us/subscribe/ Sometimes the light to see your way forward is provided by the bridge burning behind you.

03-04-2013, 04:50 AM	#6053
hooliken One finger braker! Joined: May 2007 Location: Soon to be Virginia.....Again Oddometer: 2,101	I usually get the, "Little cold isn't it?" from those in the HD set. Which when there is snow on the ground and it is 20 degrees is a fair enough question. But does not mean I can't have a little fun...... I will generally point to my "bits" and say; "Didn't you hear them clang when I got off?" __________________ "People in this country sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell If Momma ain't happy ain't NOBODY happy! 2007 950R Super Enduro 2006 Buell XB12X

03-04-2013, 02:31 PM	#6059
KX50002 NooB, my ass Joined: Mar 2012 Oddometer: 450	"What's your bike's name?" __________________ SOTGMOTT Some Of The Gear Most Of The Time

03-04-2013, 02:50 PM	#6060
doorman Aimless Joined: Apr 2012 Location: eau claire wi Oddometer: 81	^ I see what you did there __________________ I'm just as lost as you are Ride reports: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789828 http://www.etsy.com/shop/BergWoodCreations?ref=si_shop

03-04-2013, 09:23 AM	#6056
orgo Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 27	Do you get hot wearing all that stuff? No. Actually it's designed so you get cooler as the temp goes up

03-04-2013, 12:19 PM	#6057
justdirtyfun Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Alton,IL Oddometer: 150	Cop Catcher, and always keep them far enough ahead for it to work. At higher speeds that usually means keeping their tailights in sight but no closer.

03-04-2013, 02:22 PM	#6058
t-bills Power Ranger Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Oddometer: 76	New one for me: Wearing my red stich suit a lady asked if I am with life flight.

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