Stupid questions people ask you when stopped

[MikeyT]

Originally Posted by RxZ

I know Loves and other big travel plazas on the interstates do, but I have never seen a "normal" gas station offer a cash discount. If they did, I would use it.

Or is this something you go in and ask for?

Nope, posted at the pump. Some give the cash discount for a debit card at the pump, others only inside. Cash or debit.

[RFVC600R]

I was at the bank drive through and they're was a low rider style car in the lane next to me, he rolled down his window and it was a rapper type dude and he asked with a really confused look, "Can that thing go on the freeway?? you crazy!"

[t-bills]

Originally Posted by Contevita

I do a lot of night riding and when I get hungry I usually stop at one of the many Waffle House chains here in the south. As I pay my bill and stand there with my helmet on the counter the waitress' never seem to fail to ask me if I want a cup of coffee for the road. I just look and them and point to the helmet. Not a dumb question at all, they're just trained to ask that frequently and I do appreciate it.

I always find the "for here or to go" question funny. I can't help it and make a smartass remark....

[univibe88]

Originally Posted by MikeyT

Most stations here give a $.05/gal discount for cash. That saves me $.25-30 every fillup.

You're going to be rich with all those quarters you are saving. Soon you can get a milk crate for your KLR

I'll spend the extra quarter to save the time and avoid going in.

[bwalsh]

Originally Posted by univibe88

You're going to be rich with all those quarters you are saving. Soon you can get a milk crate for your KLR

I call BS! No real KLR rider would ever pay for a mike crate...

[MikeyT]

Originally Posted by bwalsh

I call BS! No real KLR rider would ever pay for a mike crate...

Yeah, but I ride a Concours. We're cheap bast..., I mean frugal chaps, too. It's hard to flirt with a pump, too.

[duck]

Originally Posted by Transpomgr

I call you guys "bird dogs". You let someone pass really fast, let them get almost out of sight, then match their speed. It's worked a few times on long, straight highways to get me there faster. It also works as a great poor mans radar detector.

Usual term for letting someone run ahead of you at speed to get the ticket first is a "rabbit."

[bwalsh]

Originally Posted by duck

Usual term for letting someone run ahead of you at speed to get the ticket first is a "rabbit."

A "probe" or "probe unit" is what I've always called them.

[atomicalex]

Today, I got the "does your husband really let you ride a motorcycle?" one.

Well, um, I have no idea. I never asked him for permission......

[MikeyT]

Originally Posted by atomicalex

Today, I got the "does your husband really let you ride a motorcycle?" one.

Well, um, I have no idea. I never asked him for permission......

[Trespasser]

Originally Posted by duck

Usual term for letting someone run ahead of you at speed to get the ticket first is a "rabbit."

I've always called them a "decoy"

[DAKEZ]

I call them "Pace Cars"

[waveydavey]

Originally Posted by kraven

"do you watch sons of anarchy?"
"no"
"why not? Isn't it, like, motorcycle guys and stuff?"
"I'm busy actually riding a motorcycle."

it's best for everyone if I just leave my helmet on at fuel stops.

Just tell them that you are Jax's stunt double in the motorcycle gunfight scenes.

[D R]

Originally Posted by duck

Usual term for letting someone run ahead of you at speed to get the ticket first is a "rabbit."

Originally Posted by bwalsh

A "probe" or "probe unit" is what I've always called them.

Originally Posted by Trespasser

I've always called them a "decoy"

Originally Posted by DAKEZ

I call them "Pace Cars"

I've always referred to it as having another vehicle "running interference".

[ZGirl]

Originally Posted by atomicalex

Today, I got the "does your husband really let you ride a motorcycle?" one.

Well, um, I have no idea. I never asked him for permission......

You & I have got some stories to share! :-)