Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 334

Benesesso · 04-16-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pretbek

And isn't it supposed to be your middle finger?

That's what I used against a steering wheel spoke during the parallel parking part of my license test, way the hell back in 1958. Took the test in my father's brand new '58 white Buick Century--with power steering, of course. I'd been driving illegally for a while before the test, so was just concentrating on backing that big c#nt-boat into the space.

As I pulled forward I realized that wasn't kosher, and snuck a look at the inspector. He wasn't amused, had a sour look. F%cker failed me on that portion, but I still passed. Cripes, it wasn't like I was using a freakin' suicide knob or something.

NJ-GS · 04-16-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pretbek

Starbucks used to be strong enough, but they have watered it down in recent years.
And isn't it supposed to be your middle finger?

I stand corrected.

ttpete · 04-16-2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Benesesso

That's what I used against a steering wheel spoke during the parallel parking part of my license test, way the hell back in 1958. Took the test in my father's brand new '58 white Buick Century--with power steering, of course. I'd been driving illegally for a while before the test, so was just concentrating on backing that big c#nt-boat into the space.

As I pulled forward I realized that wasn't kosher, and snuck a look at the inspector. He wasn't amused, had a sour look. F%cker failed me on that portion, but I still passed. Cripes, it wasn't like I was using a freakin' suicide knob or something.

I took mine on pop's barge, a '57 Mercury. With manual steering. No spinning the wheel on that one. Back then, it was done at the police station, written test and all. I drove the cop around the block and parked it. Passed. Then went home and hopped into my '47 Ford club coupe that I'd had for 6 months.

I never really thought about it before, but I never had anything with power steering or brakes until I bought a new E-150 van in 1983.

Idle · 04-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Wow... A 50+ year old guy with a UCLA shirt on just walked out of the deli, came right up and asked "is that yours?" as he pointed at this red thing.

I had my feet up just like in the pic. I really wasn't in the mood to play along, normally I would have.

Once I had a woman convinced that the spare tire on a 86 Subaru was indeed the air cleaner. (she asked) The rubber was to dampen the noise from the engine, and I told here there was foam and oil in it to filter the dirt.

MikeyT · 04-22-2012, 07:20 AM

Dood! Is that a real BMW?

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Originally Posted by flick

I have done a bit of custom work to an uncommon bike. I understand that people don't recognize what it is. It's the fact that they jump to fake before custom that annoys me.

Autocracy · 04-24-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flick

I have done a bit of custom work to an uncommon bike. I understand that people don't recognize what it is. It's the fact that they jump to fake before custom that annoys me.

I'd ask the same thing... not thinking fake, but "Frankenbike." -- as in parts are BMW, but the whole thing might be as much any other brand. I definitely can't recognize it as a particular model. K1100LT that's lost half its weight?

lemieuxmc · 04-24-2012, 02:02 PM

The correct answer would have been "No, it isn't an Airhead."

Wadester · 04-24-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flick

I have done a bit of custom work to an uncommon bike. I understand that people don't recognize what it is. It's the fact that they jump to fake before custom that annoys me.

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Originally Posted by MikeyT

Dood! Is that a real BMW?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocracy

I'd ask the same thing... not thinking fake, but "Frankenbike." -- as in parts are BMW, but the whole thing might be as much any other brand. I definitely can't recognize it as a particular model. K1100LT that's lost half its weight?

Huh. Just looks like a K75 to me, but then I've always been a beemer guy:

kclark · 04-25-2012, 12:00 PM

"Are you going sky diving?" - Guy taking orders at KFC.

"No, I'm riding my motorcycle."

"I think sky diving would be fun."

"I'll take the number 3." (while fighting back laughter)

southwade · 04-26-2012, 08:11 PM

Guy: Is that a 650 or 850?

Me: 650

Guy: Your kinda big for a 650 aren't ya?

(I'm 6'2" 210lbs)

Me:

... have a nice day...

pretbek · 04-27-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by southwade

Guy: Is that a 650 or 850?

Me: 650

Guy: Your kinda big for a 650 aren't ya?

(I'm 6'2" 210lbs)

Me:

... have a nice day...

Hee hee.
I haven't heard that one yet (6'5", 220 lbs on a 650 Versys) from anyone other than my wife, who says it looks like my bike is too small for me.

Tuna Helper · 04-27-2012, 12:44 PM

Taken from Facebook

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I stopped to grab a snack and when I came out there were two guys looking at my bike.
I walked up to the truck....
Guy: Is this your bike?
Me: No, I stole it.
Guy: Really?!
Me: Yah, it wasn't locked down. That'll teach 'em a good lesson in security. By the way, you guys shouldn't leave the doors unlocked and the keys in the truck.

They look at each other, to the truck, back to me, back to the truck and then the one grabs frantically at his pockets only to find the keys are there.
I laughed for a good couple hours going down the road.

NJ-GS · 04-27-2012, 03:13 PM

This thread should be called "Smart-ass things to say when people try to strike up a conversation."

It's still one of my favorites, though.

revrandy · 05-08-2012, 06:14 PM

This isn't a stupid question but it was a question stopped when asked.

Earlier today I had an older gentleman approach me as I was getting off my Tiger. Our conversation went something like this:

Him: Nice bike
Me: Thanks, I love it
Him: A Triumph? Man that was my first bike
Me: Yeah, a Tiger - absolutely love it, which one did you have, the Bonnie
Him: No a 1941 Tiger 100
Me: Mine is a 955
Him: Damn, they make them big now

We then spent the next 10 minutes talking about his love of bikes. When we left he was seriously considering following up on his dream of picking up a Can-Am, just so he can continue to ride. My guess is he was in his 70's, but he still have energy and a sharp mind.

NJ-GS · 05-10-2012, 08:59 AM

Come on, Rev. Get with the program. Your response should have been, "Piss off, Grampa."

04-26-2012, 08:11 PM	#5005
southwade ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Joined: Oct 2011 Location: NOVA/DC Oddometer: 1,208	Guy: Is that a 650 or 850? Me: 650 Guy: Your kinda big for a 650 aren't ya? (I'm 6'2" 210lbs) Me: ... have a nice day... __________________ flickr / tumblr

04-27-2012, 03:13 PM	#5008
NJ-GS Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Fareast PA (formerly NJ) Oddometer: 768	This thread should be called "Smart-ass things to say when people try to strike up a conversation." It's still one of my favorites, though. __________________ A serious side effect of life is death. Ride while you can.

05-10-2012, 08:59 AM	#5010
NJ-GS Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Fareast PA (formerly NJ) Oddometer: 768	Come on, Rev. Get with the program. Your response should have been, "Piss off, Grampa." __________________ A serious side effect of life is death. Ride while you can.

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04-20-2012, 05:48 PM	#4999
Idle Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 411	Wow... A 50+ year old guy with a UCLA shirt on just walked out of the deli, came right up and asked "is that yours?" as he pointed at this red thing. I had my feet up just like in the pic. I really wasn't in the mood to play along, normally I would have. Once I had a woman convinced that the spare tire on a 86 Subaru was indeed the air cleaner. (she asked) The rubber was to dampen the noise from the engine, and I told here there was foam and oil in it to filter the dirt.

04-24-2012, 02:02 PM	#5002
lemieuxmc Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Location: East La Jolla... it's just Clairemont!! Oddometer: 3,360	The correct answer would have been "No, it isn't an Airhead."

04-25-2012, 12:00 PM	#5004
kclark 1SevenZero Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Oddometer: 75	"Are you going sky diving?" - Guy taking orders at KFC. "No, I'm riding my motorcycle." "I think sky diving would be fun." "I'll take the number 3." (while fighting back laughter)

05-08-2012, 06:14 PM	#5009
revrandy The Riding Rev. Joined: Jul 2009 Location: St. Mary's, Ontario Oddometer: 184	This isn't a stupid question but it was a question stopped when asked. Earlier today I had an older gentleman approach me as I was getting off my Tiger. Our conversation went something like this: Him: Nice bike Me: Thanks, I love it Him: A Triumph? Man that was my first bike Me: Yeah, a Tiger - absolutely love it, which one did you have, the Bonnie Him: No a 1941 Tiger 100 Me: Mine is a 955 Him: Damn, they make them big now We then spent the next 10 minutes talking about his love of bikes. When we left he was seriously considering following up on his dream of picking up a Can-Am, just so he can continue to ride. My guess is he was in his 70's, but he still have energy and a sharp mind.