Stupid questions people ask you when stopped

Discussion in 'The Perfect Line and Other Riding Myths' started by cold_fire, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. PFFOG

    PFFOG Richard Alps-aholic Supporter

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    I tell people I just remounted the filler there, so I don't have to take the tank bag off to fuel up:rofl
  2. triplenickel

    triplenickel Long timer

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    Assuming it's the first.
  3. Albie

    Albie Kool Aid poisoner

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    So it's accumulative? What happens if he does a 17th IBA ride?
  4. assquatch20

    assquatch20 Long timer

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    That would be 17/16ths, meaning there's someone inside him.
  5. Dirty bike

    Dirty bike EricV

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    Nah, not accumulative, just addictive for some. :evil Well before the 17th cert he'll likely get a warning that he's heading down that road due to the Mile Eater cert that shows up.

    Some people do endurance rallies too... That can lead to a little event called the Iron Butt Rally. It's a far cry from that first IBA ride.:deal
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    HooliKen Awesome is a flavor

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    :lol3 That is Sig worthy.......
  7. SAPB

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    Out riding, and could see a bike in my rear views. Next red light, a pirate pulled up next to me and proceeded to mash the throttle, apparently to get my attention, so I naturally paid no heed. He yells, over his straights, "Wow, that's more colorful up close". Never looked his way, just rode off when the light changed.
  8. atomicalex

    atomicalex silly aluminium boxes Super Moderator

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    The weather has finally turned nice in Germany... Every day, I get someone who says "must be nice to be riding again!"

    I don't even bother with a comeback any more,
  9. David R

    David R I been called a Nut Job..

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    Not a stupid question, but... on my R1200R the fella I was riding with. "Nice bike for a cruiser". After a hundred miles of nice back roads and some dirt, he said " What is it, sport touring?" I said no, "its a standard motorcycle."
    Later I said if it was a cruiser it would have a fat front tire. That is the second time time my bike has been called a cruiser.

    Sent from the phone in my shoe. Maxwell Smart.
  10. PFFOG

    PFFOG Richard Alps-aholic Supporter

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    Its those forward pegs you welded to the frame, the ape hangers and the doo-rag that makes people think it is a cruiser :D
  11. waveydavey

    waveydavey happy times!! Supporter

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    How in the fuck do you "mash" the throttle on a motorcycle? He was probably driving a car.
  12. slide

    slide A nation with a future

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    Same way you put the cobs to her even if you're not in KS.
  13. waveydavey

    waveydavey happy times!! Supporter

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    Maybe he wanted to buy it or something similar and wanted to make sure you had not just borrowed it. Sometimes people let their buddies ride their bikes. :norton
  14. waveydavey

    waveydavey happy times!! Supporter

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    Thats kind of creepy. I like to pull, twist or wring the throttle, not mash it, step on it or tromp on it. Being a lead foot when you ride a motorcycle is bad.
    I am just here to help.
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    Big Bamboo Aircooled & Sunbaked

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    Guys on dirt bikes, who pull up to my camp in the mountains, see my BMW R75/5 and ask, "You rode that HERE?!?!" :huh
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    slide A nation with a future

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    I find bond salesmen, dentists and bookkeepers with fake tattoos pretending to be drunk as they ride their Harleys to be creepy.
  17. waveydavey

    waveydavey happy times!! Supporter

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    That narrows it down.
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    tangerinetigger n00b

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    i ride a triumph tiger and i think its great howthe triumph name gives people achance to walk up and chat. with me its all about the journey and that includes the people you meet
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    DirtReeper Been here awhile

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    Come out west, we have BLM Wildland Firefighters, local volunteer WFF's and city FF's.
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    Cute girl in the car next to me at a light. Summer in So. Utah, was like 106 I think
    "Aren't you hot in that Jacket? its a nice color but isn't it hot?" HIVIZ btw
    "Nah its got vents and my sweat makes it feel like a swamp cooler when I'm moving"
    "So why wear it?"
    "Well it's got pads and Armor that protect me from idiots who text and drive" Said loudly as I look at her friend behind the wheel texting, yes we were at a red light, but still...... :deal
    Light turned green and I lofted the front tire as I pulled away.

    "When you gonna get a real bike dude?" yep one of those guys..........
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    DirtReeper Been here awhile

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