Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 317

Ponies ate my Bagel · 02-28-2012, 10:35 AM

I had an odd one Sunday. I stopped by the bank to grab some cash and a guy came up and asked me if the bike parked 10' away was mine. I'm standing alone at the ATM, there isn't another car in the area and I'm holding a helmet...

I told him it was and we chatted about it for a minute while I got my cash. I told him I would be doing some off-roading later that day. He told me that the DRZ didn't look like it would handle off-road very well. (to be fair it's in full street trim with pretty much DOT legal slicks)

A few hours later I'm 25 miles off-road near one of my favorite campgrounds. This guy pulls up in a Honda SUV and rolls his window down. The same guy from the bank! First words out of his mouth, "Holy crap dude did you ride that up here?" At this point I couldn't resist and said, "Naw my buddies from the coast guard got me here via airdrop." I figured this would end the conversation. It didn't, instead I got an "Are you SERIOUS!?!"

pretbek · 02-29-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponies ate my Bagel

(...) At this point I couldn't resist and said, "Naw my buddies from the coast guard got me here via airdrop." I figured this would end the conversation. It didn't, instead I got an "Are you SERIOUS!?!"

He's right, that's AWESOME! What is their 1-800 number, I want to do that too! And did ponies really eat your bagel?

Sometimes I am a little concerned that many people in conversation only "hear" and not "listen", the latter implying an active thought process that goes together with the input received by their ears.

SgtDuster · 02-29-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponies ate my Bagel

I had an odd one Sunday. I stopped by the bank to grab some cash and a guy came up and asked me if the bike parked 10' away was mine. I'm standing alone at the ATM, there isn't another car in the area and I'm holding a helmet...

I told him it was and we chatted about it for a minute while I got my cash. I told him I would be doing some off-roading later that day. He told me that the DRZ didn't look like it would handle off-road very well. (to be fair it's in full street trim with pretty much DOT legal slicks)

A few hours later I'm 25 miles off-road near one of my favorite campgrounds. This guy pulls up in a Honda SUV and rolls his window down. The same guy from the bank! First words out of his mouth, "Holy crap dude did you ride that up here?" At this point I couldn't resist and said, "Naw my buddies from the coast guard got me here via airdrop." I figured this would end the conversation. It didn't, instead I got an "Are you SERIOUS!?!"

Is it that strange that a DRZ (motard or not) can go to a place where a Honda "SUV" can anyway?!

Mister D · 03-03-2012, 06:27 AM

Did the SUV have street tires?

SteveJ · 03-15-2012, 02:11 AM

I stopped to pick up a few things at a Target a couple days ago. Helmet was in the cart.

Cashier(purty young lady): You ride?

Me: Yup

Cashier: I'm thinking I want to start riding.

We chatted for a bit, I wished her good luck.

It does seem sometimes that the "stupid" question is being used a a conversation starter.

Tor · 03-15-2012, 04:16 AM

I like good bike stories too. This might be a 205, but a good story from the hills never hurts....

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Iron Dingo · 03-15-2012, 05:19 AM

i was putting on my lid and getting on my Ducati Multistrada when a guy walking by wearing a Harley jacket calls out to me
"hey those things have Harley motors in them don't they?"

me. "umm. no they are Italian they are all Italian"(ok so i fibbed a little)

I was so tempted to call back "No, I ride a performance bike, not a tractor"

but i did not want to get in a fight.

x_hog_ridr · 03-15-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Dingo

i was putting on my lid and getting on my Ducati Multistrada when a guy walking by wearing a Harley jacket calls out to me
"hey those things have Harley motors in them don't they?"

me. "umm. no they are Italian they are all Italian"(ok so i fibbed a little)

I was so tempted to call back "No, I ride a performance bike, not a tractor"

but i did not want to get in a fight.

Glad you were not an asshat to him for no reason. Some people like to ride chrome tractors...

Thinc2 · 03-15-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tor

I like good bike stories too. This might be a 205, but a good story from the hills never hurts....

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What country is this from? Is this available with subtitles?

Riteris · 03-15-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Dingo

i was putting on my lid and getting on my Ducati Multistrada when a guy walking by wearing a Harley jacket calls out to me
"hey those things have Harley motors in them don't they?"

me. "umm. no they are Italian they are all Italian"(ok so i fibbed a little)

I was so tempted to call back "No, I ride a performance bike, not a tractor"

but i did not want to get in a fight.

Both are based on something like 1940's technology.

salar 705 · 03-15-2012, 09:07 AM

dude in parking lot: "where are you heading?"

me: "Mexico!"

dude in parking lot: Now a concerned look on his face "have you made your peace with god?"

me: "Ah shit here we go..."

"have you ever ridden that to Wisconsin, you know, that state by Alaska?"

"What's with the rope?"

"Is that a BMW" (I ride a hideously transmogrified KLR 705)

"Did you ride that the whole way?"

"Where are you skiing?" (referring to my riding pants on a hot ass day on the Gulf coast of Texas)

All in all these questions represent the minority, and I still enjoy them (except for the god shit) because they crack me the fuck up. I've had some good times bullshitting with complete strangers on the road, and have even met a few inmates.

Iron Dingo · 03-15-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by x_hog_ridr

Glad you were not an asshat to him for no reason. Some people like to ride chrome tractors...

i try not to be an asshat to anyone. ok maybe people on cell phones when driving or other inappropreate times.. but i generaly start friendly to others riders by default. I also try to put a good spin on Motorcycle rideres in general to the general public, i don't want them to think we are all pirates and assholes.. (even if we are

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Patrick46 · 03-15-2012, 09:27 AM

standing in lane at the grocery check-out, while wearing my gear and holding my helmet, was asked...

"You on a bike??"

me...

"Nope....gonna get shot out of a cannon!!"

(sorta true....ain't it??)

lemieuxmc · 03-15-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveJ

I stopped to pick up a few things at a Target a couple days ago. Helmet was in the cart.

Cashier(purty young lady): You ride?

Me: Yup

Cashier: I'm thinking I want to start riding.

We chatted for a bit, I wished her good luck.

It does seem sometimes that the "stupid" question is being used a a conversation starter.

I believe the correct response here was "What time do you get off work?".

SnowMule · 03-15-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick46

standing in lane at the grocery check-out, while wearing my gear and holding my helmet, was asked...

"You on a bike??"

me...

"Nope....gonna get shot out of a cannon!!"

(sorta true....ain't it??)

When I get that, my reply is usually "No, a snowmobile. Motorcycles are dangerous.

"

Maybe some day...

03-03-2012, 06:27 AM	#4744
Mister D Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,473	Did the SUV have street tires? __________________ - Duane

03-15-2012, 02:11 AM	#4745
SteveJ n00b, but I have beer... Joined: Jan 2006 Location: America's Seaplane City, FL Oddometer: 120	I stopped to pick up a few things at a Target a couple days ago. Helmet was in the cart. Cashier(purty young lady): You ride? Me: Yup Cashier: I'm thinking I want to start riding. We chatted for a bit, I wished her good luck. It does seem sometimes that the "stupid" question is being used a a conversation starter. __________________ I'm glad I don't have the fastest color, after today's 100 mile jaunt I'm one properly placed state trooper away from jail as it is. (Hang2er) Women can fake orgasms, men can fake relationships Banned from KLR650.net

03-15-2012, 04:16 AM	#4746
Tor Native Viking Joined: Nov 2005 Location: PD of SC Oddometer: 781	I like good bike stories too. This might be a 205, but a good story from the hills never hurts.... "> __________________ "Be Always Sure You Are Right - Then Go Ahead" 2005 Honda ST1300 / 2010 BMW F800 Gelände-Straße

03-15-2012, 09:27 AM	#4753
Patrick46 visionary Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Coastline Oddometer: 2,043	standing in lane at the grocery check-out, while wearing my gear and holding my helmet, was asked... "You on a bike??" me... "Nope....gonna get shot out of a cannon!!" (sorta true....ain't it??) __________________ "Good Times & Good Friends Make Life Better" www.artworks-unlimited.com

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02-28-2012, 10:35 AM	#4741
Ponies ate my Bagel Bisexual Bandit Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Los Osos, CA coast Oddometer: 1,763	I had an odd one Sunday. I stopped by the bank to grab some cash and a guy came up and asked me if the bike parked 10' away was mine. I'm standing alone at the ATM, there isn't another car in the area and I'm holding a helmet... I told him it was and we chatted about it for a minute while I got my cash. I told him I would be doing some off-roading later that day. He told me that the DRZ didn't look like it would handle off-road very well. (to be fair it's in full street trim with pretty much DOT legal slicks) A few hours later I'm 25 miles off-road near one of my favorite campgrounds. This guy pulls up in a Honda SUV and rolls his window down. The same guy from the bank! First words out of his mouth, "Holy crap dude did you ride that up here?" At this point I couldn't resist and said, "Naw my buddies from the coast guard got me here via airdrop." I figured this would end the conversation. It didn't, instead I got an "Are you SERIOUS!?!"

03-15-2012, 05:19 AM	#4747
Iron Dingo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Maine, Oddometer: 252	i was putting on my lid and getting on my Ducati Multistrada when a guy walking by wearing a Harley jacket calls out to me "hey those things have Harley motors in them don't they?" me. "umm. no they are Italian they are all Italian"(ok so i fibbed a little) I was so tempted to call back "No, I ride a performance bike, not a tractor" but i did not want to get in a fight.

03-15-2012, 09:07 AM	#4751
salar 705 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Oddometer: 31	dude in parking lot: "where are you heading?" me: "Mexico!" dude in parking lot: Now a concerned look on his face "have you made your peace with god?" me: "Ah shit here we go..." "have you ever ridden that to Wisconsin, you know, that state by Alaska?" "What's with the rope?" "Is that a BMW" (I ride a hideously transmogrified KLR 705) "Did you ride that the whole way?" "Where are you skiing?" (referring to my riding pants on a hot ass day on the Gulf coast of Texas) All in all these questions represent the minority, and I still enjoy them (except for the god shit) because they crack me the fuck up. I've had some good times bullshitting with complete strangers on the road, and have even met a few inmates.