Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 387

kerhonky · 01-22-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ph0rk

Just now, someone followed me home to ask me if my k9 wee was a BMW.

I said it was a suzuki, and it only costs half as much. He then asked me if they last as long as a BMW. (you can't make this shit up!)

Had a fella stop me on the way out of the building at the end of the day once, asking me if the blu Wee in the parking lot was mine, which it was. From the rest of the conversation I deduced that he had been doing a lot of research about buying one. At the end of our little chat he said "I've owned a few BMWs. That bike should be a BMW." I wasn't exactly sure what he meant by that, but I think he was complimenting Suzuki on making a reliable adventure touring bike.

MikeyT · 01-23-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PFFOG

Yea, my father in law keeps telling me his 1976 gold wing did 150, and got over 50 mpg, and that was with his Vetter windjammer and VW Beetle sized top box attached.

Also is convinced that they used the GW motor in their race bikes.

I had a 75 Wing set up much like that. Maybe 100. Maybe. 35mpg would be about right.

High Country Herb · 01-24-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Gone

Okay, legitimate question: what's the difference between a scooter and a moped? Not trolling... I really don't know.

One more tidbit on these: on the original "mopeds", the pedals were used to start the motor, but not really intended to propel the vehicle for any distance due to the resistance. My 6 foot 6 inch tall father-in-law had one before I knew him, which was quite comical to watch from what I hear...

Mr_Gone · 01-24-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by High Country Herb

One more tidbit on these: on the original "mopeds", the pedals were used to start the motor, but not really intended to propel the vehicle for any distance due to the resistance. My 6 foot 6 inch tall father-in-law had one before I knew him, which was quite comical to watch from what I hear...

Growing up in the 70s, I knew some neighbor kids who had a moped. I don't think I heard the term "scooter" until a few years ago. Then again, I tend to live in blissful ignorance.

ChadHahn · 01-24-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Gone

Growing up in the 70s, I knew some neighbor kids who had a moped. I don't think I heard the term "scooter" until a few years ago. Then again, I tend to live in blissful ignorance.

Yeah, a friend had a Moped back in the 70s. A scooter back then is what we'd call a razor today.

Chad

KeithinSC · 01-25-2013, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadHahn

Yeah, a friend had a Moped back in the 70s. A scooter back then is what we'd call a razor today.

Chad

I'm getting old

The youngest generation thinks a Razor is something made by Polaris!

Jamie Z · 01-25-2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithinSC

I'm getting old

The youngest generation thinks a Razor is something made by Polaris!

Polaris? You mean Motorola?

Jamie

Stray Dog · 01-25-2013, 04:04 AM

On last years trip I was loaded up to the eyeballs, looked like I'd been dragged through a hedge backwards.
Someone came up to me and asked "Are you local, coz I'm lost"
Doh....

BTW, love the smiles on this forum

Dog

ChadHahn · 01-25-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithinSC

I'm getting old

The youngest generation thinks a Razor is something made by Polaris!

I'm thinking of the push scooter.

Chad

Reduxalicious · 01-25-2013, 11:57 AM

Oh man do I got a few, Mostly from the kids in my Generation.

"I've never seen this Kawasaki before, What are those things behind the engine?"

Well, those things would be Carburetors.

"FOUR CARBS?!"

"Can you do a wheelie?!"

"That bike was built in 77?! Is it safe for the freeways?!

And from the older folks it's usually along the lines of

"WOAH MAN, A KZ1000, Rode one of those back in the day scared the hell out of me because of how fast it was"

"A KZ? What do you have a death wish?! Those things were monsters!"

Either these people have been under a rock about motorcycles since the 70's..or have had a very bad experience with this type of bike, I would never call my bike -Fast- and or -Quick- by modern standards.

Contevita · 01-25-2013, 12:56 PM

I make a stop at the post office to pick up a package and as I exit the building I see a local cop; I notice his rank, a Lieutenant, but I didn't get his name. I proceed to ask his opinion on lane splitting then wander off to the no-chase policy, We finish our chat and I move on to my bike a few spaces over.

Keep in mind I'm ATGATT and heading out to Pensacola once I leave the post office. Anyhow, as I walk to my bike a few parking spots over an older woman is on the phone walking to her car parked next to me. I hear her conversation on the phone and she says, "Hole up, I don't know if dat man is da po-lice or a regular man". I proceed to smile at her and say I'm just a regular man and that the cops are over here, as I point to a few spots over.

English, do you speak it?

Casey. · 01-25-2013, 01:16 PM

I've only been riding for a few days (and only around my neighborhood), and I've already heard "Can I ride it?"

This thread has been cracking me up - I hope I can come up with witty responses when the time comes.

Krono · 01-25-2013, 02:15 PM

I have one !

Where i live, the smallest enduro bike being now at last a 1050 Tiger, other riders keep asking me what kind of moped i'm driving (see y sig)

So rewarding ...

L

Jaredt89 · 01-25-2013, 03:57 PM

I had the garage door up one day working on my KTM - orange bits everywhere. Guy walks past we chat a little and he eventually asks"What type of bike is that?"

Mr_Gone · 01-25-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaredt89

I had the garage door up one day working on my KTM - orange bits everywhere. Guy walks past we chat a little and he eventually asks"What type of bike is that?"

Answer: Disassembled.

01-25-2013, 02:15 PM	#5803
Krono Speed Junkie Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Switzerland Oddometer: 133	I have one ! Where i live, the smallest enduro bike being now at last a 1050 Tiger, other riders keep asking me what kind of moped i'm driving (see y sig) So rewarding ... L __________________ '10 Husky 510 SMR

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01-25-2013, 04:04 AM	#5798
Stray Dog Adventurer Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 38	On last years trip I was loaded up to the eyeballs, looked like I'd been dragged through a hedge backwards. Someone came up to me and asked "Are you local, coz I'm lost" Doh.... BTW, love the smiles on this forum Dog

01-25-2013, 11:57 AM	#5800
Reduxalicious Adventurer Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, Texas Oddometer: 27	Oh man do I got a few, Mostly from the kids in my Generation. "I've never seen this Kawasaki before, What are those things behind the engine?" Well, those things would be Carburetors. "FOUR CARBS?!" "Can you do a wheelie?!" "That bike was built in 77?! Is it safe for the freeways?! And from the older folks it's usually along the lines of "WOAH MAN, A KZ1000, Rode one of those back in the day scared the hell out of me because of how fast it was" "A KZ? What do you have a death wish?! Those things were monsters!" Either these people have been under a rock about motorcycles since the 70's..or have had a very bad experience with this type of bike, I would never call my bike -Fast- and or -Quick- by modern standards.

01-25-2013, 12:56 PM	#5801
Contevita Cigar Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Gulfport, MS Oddometer: 1,156	I make a stop at the post office to pick up a package and as I exit the building I see a local cop; I notice his rank, a Lieutenant, but I didn't get his name. I proceed to ask his opinion on lane splitting then wander off to the no-chase policy, We finish our chat and I move on to my bike a few spaces over. Keep in mind I'm ATGATT and heading out to Pensacola once I leave the post office. Anyhow, as I walk to my bike a few parking spots over an older woman is on the phone walking to her car parked next to me. I hear her conversation on the phone and she says, "Hole up, I don't know if dat man is da po-lice or a regular man". I proceed to smile at her and say I'm just a regular man and that the cops are over here, as I point to a few spots over. English, do you speak it?

01-25-2013, 01:16 PM	#5802
Casey. Nerd on a bike Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Wichita, KS, USA Oddometer: 69	I've only been riding for a few days (and only around my neighborhood), and I've already heard "Can I ride it?" This thread has been cracking me up - I hope I can come up with witty responses when the time comes.

01-25-2013, 03:57 PM	#5804
Jaredt89 I bleed orange juice Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 1	I had the garage door up one day working on my KTM - orange bits everywhere. Guy walks past we chat a little and he eventually asks"What type of bike is that?"