Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 156

BRPtourer · 11-25-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dwestly

My wife gets it constantly. She's by herself, all 5'6" 130 lbs of her, in full riding gear, at the gas station, filling up her 1200RT, when some idiot will walk up and say "Do you ride that big bike all by yourself?" She's now come up with the standard answer: "Nope. I just stand here waiting until someone will take me for a ride..."

That is good! Love her sense of humor

rebake · 11-26-2010, 09:35 AM

Okay,so it is pouring rain and the wind is gusting at about 40.I am standing under the awning in front of a drug store atgatt plus a rain suit and still have my helmet on.Woman comes out of the store and points at the gs-"is that your motorcycle?" i say "yeah do you need a ride somewhere?" she gave me a look and left. Ed

(none) · 11-26-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rebake

Okay,so it is pouring rain and the wind is gusting at about 40.I am standing under the awning in front of a drug store atgatt plus a rain suit and still have my helmet on.Woman comes out of the store and points at the gs-"is that your motorcycle?" i say "yeah do you need a ride somewhere?" she gave me a look and left. Ed

I'll have to steal that one.

250senuf · 11-26-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

I now ride a KLX351SF for a commuter and general fun. A few have asked "can I take my road test on that?. My (whatever) is too big."

David

income potential. Purchase price cash in hand rental. Bike comes back unharmed, most of the cash returned. You ride it to/from test.

triplenickel · 11-26-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 250senuf

income potential. Purchase price cash in hand rental. Bike comes back unharmed, most of the cash returned. You ride it to/from test.

Or suggest they practice some more or get a bike they can actually handle.

David R · 11-27-2010, 04:00 AM

I just smile. They have already made it clear they can't handle their bike.

These are probably the same guys that are going to ask me later why I don't get a "real" bike.

This little SM is a blast!

David

fishkens · 11-27-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fuzy

kinda hard to even tote it never tried to stuff the large tea in my saddle bag but might be where we are at as
the kids etc are nothing I have to avoid its 25 miles home and no park around

And the kid behind the counter is supposed to take all that in and make an ASSumption? And you expect them to make the correct ASSumption about every customer?

Let's let the kid just ask you what you want and not expect them to read your mind.

I'm sure that one time they assumed the customer wanted to dine-in and that ass-hat berated them for making that assumption.

AndrewT · 11-27-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtDuster

Man, it looks like a Ninja, isn't it?

Definitely a Ducati!

jitterymonkey · 11-27-2010, 03:11 PM

The X wife & I were riding from Canton Ohio to St. Pete Florida on a BMW K75 loaded down with everything but the kitchen sink.
A young guy hitchhiking came up & ask for a ride while we were pumping gas

Oh, & while I was stopped & looking at a map.
A LEO came up & was really shocked...just couldn't believe we rode all the way to Florida from Ohio on "That thing?"

Heck, No problem riding back 1300 miles in 25 hours, 2up & loaded,
so I could get to work the next day

SgtDuster · 11-27-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewT

Definitely a Ducati!

Yeah, tubular frame, it's a Duc for sure!

CBBaron · 11-29-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by David R

I just smile. They have already made it clear they can't handle their bike.

These are probably the same guys that are going to ask me later why I don't get a "real" bike.

This little SM is a blast!

David

Local craigslist has had a guy advertising his TW200 available for rent to test takers.
Lots of squids like to buy a GSXR for a first bike and then realize they can't pass the test on one.

Craig

Stromdog · 12-04-2010, 06:50 AM

In a convenient store checkout line, a guy says to me "You should get a Harley, they're the best bikes out there".

I turned, smiled and said "Thanks for your advice, it means a lot to me".

fastblast · 12-04-2010, 07:08 PM

that's the thing i missed most when i wasn't riding. people always want to talk to you because the are intrigued. when they see an out of state plate they get interested and i believe they wish they could do the same so they are curious.
i find it mostly engaging. the "when did BMW start making bikes" question does get old.

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Originally Posted by FlySniper

You guys need to get over yourselves...

I often get approached by people, and yeah, normally they open with kinda' dumb or redundant questions. BUT, I have heard some really cool motorcycling stories from old timers, learned about new places to ride (on and off road), been invited to go riding (going on a group ride in two weeks), rode a couple or really nice looking gals around the block on separate occasions (one of which calls me occasionally for another ride

), found a couple of really good deals on "barn bikes", gotten job offers, etc...
Sometimes the people I meet aren't worth fooling with, but for the most part I get a big kick out of the gas station conversations. I like reading their faces too, the young guy drooling over my dirty bike or the old man who, in his mind, gets sent back many years to his days riding his BSA through the fields (and all the hell raising of his youth!). It's all cool, I'll talk to everyone of 'em.

fastblast · 12-04-2010, 07:22 PM

where i live ever since 9/11, we are told every day what heroes you are. no offense but don't heroes do what they do for rightious reasons not the glory?
nice to see your attitude.
" idiots

i am a fireman and i will usually cover up my uniform shirt before going into somewhere as i find it embarrasing when people do this
i get payed to fight fires it is my job (a job that i love) but they dont give a street sweeper a free feed. his job is just as important[/QUOTE]

Drunk_Uncle · 12-04-2010, 07:24 PM

My favorite was when I was in Europe with my "HK" plates. Everytime I rode outside of Germany people would see the USA in the corner and ask me if I rode all the way from the states. At first I would try to explain I was a US soldier stationed in Germany, but it just got easier to say yes, they finished the bridge about 6 months ago. But you have to carry a gas can because the gas stations are 300 miles apart. The look on their faces after I tell them that is priceless. They actually believe there is a bridge over the Atlantic.

12-04-2010, 07:22 PM	#2339
fastblast iron butt'r Joined: Aug 2010 Location: flatland ohio Oddometer: 28	refreshing attitude where i live ever since 9/11, we are told every day what heroes you are. no offense but don't heroes do what they do for rightious reasons not the glory? nice to see your attitude. " idiots i am a fireman and i will usually cover up my uniform shirt before going into somewhere as i find it embarrasing when people do this i get payed to fight fires it is my job (a job that i love) but they dont give a street sweeper a free feed. his job is just as important[/QUOTE]

12-04-2010, 07:24 PM	#2340
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,444	My favorite was when I was in Europe with my "HK" plates. Everytime I rode outside of Germany people would see the USA in the corner and ask me if I rode all the way from the states. At first I would try to explain I was a US soldier stationed in Germany, but it just got easier to say yes, they finished the bridge about 6 months ago. But you have to carry a gas can because the gas stations are 300 miles apart. The look on their faces after I tell them that is priceless. They actually believe there is a bridge over the Atlantic. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

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11-26-2010, 09:35 AM	#2327
rebake Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: central Eleenoise Oddometer: 850	Okay,so it is pouring rain and the wind is gusting at about 40.I am standing under the awning in front of a drug store atgatt plus a rain suit and still have my helmet on.Woman comes out of the store and points at the gs-"is that your motorcycle?" i say "yeah do you need a ride somewhere?" she gave me a look and left. Ed

11-27-2010, 04:00 AM	#2331
David R I been called a Nut Job.. Joined: Oct 2009 Location: In Da Swamps of WNY Oddometer: 1,812	I just smile. They have already made it clear they can't handle their bike. These are probably the same guys that are going to ask me later why I don't get a "real" bike. This little SM is a blast! David

11-27-2010, 03:11 PM	#2334
jitterymonkey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Canton Ohio Oddometer: 386	The X wife & I were riding from Canton Ohio to St. Pete Florida on a BMW K75 loaded down with everything but the kitchen sink. A young guy hitchhiking came up & ask for a ride while we were pumping gas Oh, & while I was stopped & looking at a map. A LEO came up & was really shocked...just couldn't believe we rode all the way to Florida from Ohio on "That thing?" Heck, No problem riding back 1300 miles in 25 hours, 2up & loaded, so I could get to work the next day

12-04-2010, 06:50 AM	#2337
Stromdog Howl at the Moon Joined: Jan 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Oddometer: 2,703	In a convenient store checkout line, a guy says to me "You should get a Harley, they're the best bikes out there". I turned, smiled and said "Thanks for your advice, it means a lot to me".