Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 409

RidingDonkeys · 03-12-2013, 04:50 PM

In the NC summers, you can typically catch me in mesh gear, with Ranger panties and an UnderArmour shirt underneath. I'll soak them in water before I set out for the day. Feels grrrreeeeaaaattt!

Andy Mc · 03-12-2013, 06:06 PM

Two different Hardley riders yesterday morning to me: "You rode this weekend? Too windy for me!" 45 mph gusts aren't so bad if you're paying attention and ride a few thousand miles per year.

kbuckey · 03-13-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy Mc

Two different Hardley riders yesterday morning to me: "You rode this weekend? Too windy for me!" 45 mph gusts aren't so bad if you're paying attention and ride a few thousand miles per year.

If you can't ride in the wind you simply shouldn't have a bike in Colorado. This morning when I left home the wind was blowing the snow along the road so it felt like I was floating in a 6 inch sea of white. 'Course that did make it a little difficult to find the really icy patches....

atomicalex · 03-13-2013, 12:16 PM

"Wait, you rode in TODAY? It's snowing...."

Yup. I had a service appointment, and I got 15% off for showing up when it was below freezing. It was dry out, who cares if it's a bit cold. OK, a lot cold. -10°C was pretty f-ing cold. Whatever. I even rode over some ice and didn't fall down. Damn.

SAPB · 03-13-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kbuckey

If you can't ride in the wind you simply shouldn't have a bike in Colorado. This morning when I left home the wind was blowing the snow along the road so it felt like I was floating in a 6 inch sea of white. 'Course that did make it a little difficult to find the really icy patches....

Bad weather approaching on the way home from Mt. Rushmore. My SV let the side winds be more tolerable, but my daughter's Ninja 250 made her life miserable.
Fairings are good for cutting through, but with side winds the surface area makes for a less than idea situation.

assquatch20 · 03-13-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by atomicalex

I got 15% off for showing up when it was below freezing.

I just get yelled at.

Jamie Z · 03-14-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by atomicalex

I got 15% off for showing up when it was below freezing.

Is that their policy?

There was a local Honda shop in town (no longer in business) and I used to ride a Honda. I rode up there one day to pick up some parts or somesuch. It wasn't the most pleasant day. I think it was in the low-40s and drizzly. One of those drab, crappy days.

I parked and walked in wearing my gear and carrying my helmet. The woman behind the counter scowled at me. "Did you actually ride here? You shouldn't be on a bike in weather like this."

And then she pointed out to the guy behind the parts guy that "This guy *rode* here in this weather." They both had a chuckle. They didn't give me a 15% discount.

Jamie

atomicalex · 03-14-2013, 12:11 PM

Well, technically, I got 10% off for no real reason I can identify - they always give me 10% off - and another 5% because it was stupidly (for Düsseldorf) cold out.

I still have no idea why I get 10% off of everything at this dealer. Last time I was in, the younger guy at the next desk was paying full price for everything. I have given up trying to figure out it and now chalk it up to being the idiot chick who knows what a con rod is, and therefore a complete novelty.

KG6BWS · 03-14-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by atomicalex

Well, technically, I got 10% off for no real reason I can identify - they always give me 10% off - and another 5% because it was stupidly (for Düsseldorf) cold out.

I still have no idea why I get 10% off of everything at this dealer. Last time I was in, the younger guy at the next desk was paying full price for everything. I have given up trying to figure out it and now chalk it up to being the idiot chick who knows what a con rod is, and therefore a complete novelty.

Pretty face AND knows what a con-rod is??

assquatch20 · 03-14-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KG6BWS

Pretty face AND knows what a con-rod is??

Insert innuendo. Oh, now I said "insert".

Tuna Helper · 03-14-2013, 08:24 PM

Heh heh, he said "insert". And that other guy said "rod".

assquatch20 · 03-14-2013, 08:34 PM

Back on track, since getting my scrambler (Honda, not Triumph) I haven't been able to stop in public without someone approaching me. But nothing stupid, really, just admirers. First fill-up got a guy that had a 175 just like it and had the street version of mine. He talked about how he'd considered restoring it and I pointed him towards some resources and told him he should do it.

Another was at a grocery store, guy did start to ride the line of stupid territory when he was dropping hints about wanting to ride it. Asked if I'd want to sell it, then a cop pulled a J-turn into the parking lot and dude is like "I just got outta jail, I better get gone."

I can only hope to have the stupid questions again someday, but unless it's clearly condescending, I don't think I'll have the replies some folks on here manage. Overall I've found it's usually the semi-knowledgeable that approach me, but motorcycling is kind of a big deal around here, so there's not too many idiots on the subject.

NorCal Dude · 03-14-2013, 09:45 PM

At fuel stop in Redding last summer, 112 degF outside, after 700 miles on blazing hot day, while I was in my Darien suit, hair pasted to my head in sweat, standing in front of the drink cooler with door open so i get cooled down, while i'm downing a quart of water from that cooler, guy asks me... "hot out there?".

fallingoff · 03-14-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuna Helper

Heh heh, he said "insert". And that other guy said "rod".

thankyou

i had a good laugh

gwbinoz · 03-15-2013, 02:46 AM

I get more the strange looks rather than stupid questions(mostly due to the scott boots I wear now) however I did get the "oh - do you ride a motorbike?" from someone who I used to work with; whilst dressed in boots, jacket, gloves with helmet in hand!

The second question was unexpected - I am an electrician for a agricultural firm and occasionally get called in after hours.

This time I had ridden into town, so instead of riding 30Km back home, drove out to the farm wearing the bike gear(using the clutch was "interesting") did the job and went to tell the farm manager it was done.

Her daughter (mid 20's) had been giving me some odd looks while I was talking to the farmer until finally out of curiosity she asked -

"Are those special electrician's boots?"

Needless to say that's what they get referred to as now!

03-12-2013, 04:50 PM	#6121
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,351	In the NC summers, you can typically catch me in mesh gear, with Ranger panties and an UnderArmour shirt underneath. I'll soak them in water before I set out for the day. Feels grrrreeeeaaaattt! __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more

03-12-2013, 06:06 PM	#6122
Andy Mc Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Middle Tennessee Oddometer: 18	Hartley! Two different Hardley riders yesterday morning to me: "You rode this weekend? Too windy for me!" 45 mph gusts aren't so bad if you're paying attention and ride a few thousand miles per year.

03-13-2013, 12:16 PM	#6124
atomicalex silly aluminum boxes Joined: May 2012 Location: Detroit & Düsseldorf Oddometer: 595	"Wait, you rode in TODAY? It's snowing...." Yup. I had a service appointment, and I got 15% off for showing up when it was below freezing. It was dry out, who cares if it's a bit cold. OK, a lot cold. -10°C was pretty f-ing cold. Whatever. I even rode over some ice and didn't fall down. Damn. __________________ Katherine - F650GSa

03-14-2013, 12:11 PM	#6128
atomicalex silly aluminum boxes Joined: May 2012 Location: Detroit & Düsseldorf Oddometer: 595	Well, technically, I got 10% off for no real reason I can identify - they always give me 10% off - and another 5% because it was stupidly (for Düsseldorf) cold out. I still have no idea why I get 10% off of everything at this dealer. Last time I was in, the younger guy at the next desk was paying full price for everything. I have given up trying to figure out it and now chalk it up to being the idiot chick who knows what a con rod is, and therefore a complete novelty. __________________ Katherine - F650GSa

03-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#6131
Tuna Helper Rawrr! Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Red Five standing by Oddometer: 495	Heh heh, he said "insert". And that other guy said "rod". __________________ '08 XB12S, '03 Road Glide, '73 CB750Four, '76 KZ750B, '95 ZX 600R in restore, '76 Honda Chopper under construction.

03-14-2013, 08:34 PM	#6132
assquatch20 Hoss Cat Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Alpine/Cookeville, Tennessee Oddometer: 1,080	Back on track, since getting my scrambler (Honda, not Triumph) I haven't been able to stop in public without someone approaching me. But nothing stupid, really, just admirers. First fill-up got a guy that had a 175 just like it and had the street version of mine. He talked about how he'd considered restoring it and I pointed him towards some resources and told him he should do it. Another was at a grocery store, guy did start to ride the line of stupid territory when he was dropping hints about wanting to ride it. Asked if I'd want to sell it, then a cop pulled a J-turn into the parking lot and dude is like "I just got outta jail, I better get gone." I can only hope to have the stupid questions again someday, but unless it's clearly condescending, I don't think I'll have the replies some folks on here manage. Overall I've found it's usually the semi-knowledgeable that approach me, but motorcycling is kind of a big deal around here, so there's not too many idiots on the subject. __________________ Some things shouldn't be left like you found them.

03-14-2013, 09:45 PM	#6133
NorCal Dude Mad Scientist Joined: May 2010 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 19	Hot out there? At fuel stop in Redding last summer, 112 degF outside, after 700 miles on blazing hot day, while I was in my Darien suit, hair pasted to my head in sweat, standing in front of the drink cooler with door open so i get cooled down, while i'm downing a quart of water from that cooler, guy asks me... "hot out there?". __________________ 2010 BMW R1200GS Adv 30th SE 2006 BMW K1200S 1992 Yamaha TDM-850

03-15-2013, 02:46 AM	#6135
gwbinoz Fuelled by Tea! Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Riverina, NSW Oddometer: 7	I get more the strange looks rather than stupid questions(mostly due to the scott boots I wear now) however I did get the "oh - do you ride a motorbike?" from someone who I used to work with; whilst dressed in boots, jacket, gloves with helmet in hand! The second question was unexpected - I am an electrician for a agricultural firm and occasionally get called in after hours. This time I had ridden into town, so instead of riding 30Km back home, drove out to the farm wearing the bike gear(using the clutch was "interesting") did the job and went to tell the farm manager it was done. Her daughter (mid 20's) had been giving me some odd looks while I was talking to the farmer until finally out of curiosity she asked - "Are those special electrician's boots?" Needless to say that's what they get referred to as now!

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