Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 7

Jeff49783 · 04-18-2009, 06:54 PM

When I was in Cali and ATGATT:

Man at gas station with a crappy smirk, laughing to himself at my gear, "Why do you wear that hot suit?"

Me, "So when you are talking on your phone and eating a cheeseburger with your head up your a** and you hit me, I MIGHT come away OK."

He promptly changed his attitude and departed.

I usually have good luck talking with nice folks while traveling solo.

J

je2000 · 04-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Very very old lady, coming out of a gas station convenience store...

"I've never seen a bicycle like that before, what kind is it?"

I know it's a 250 dual sport...but jeez!!!

je2000 · 04-18-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimme 2

Maybe some of you should work a little harder to get out of the city

where there are a shit load of people who can all blur into one hidious figmant.

Dude, I am saving that description...that is priceless. Hideous figment indeed!!!

Alcan Rider · 04-18-2009, 10:01 PM

On the KLR: "Do you ever wash that thing?"

On the Suzuki: "Do you ever wash that thing?"

On the Concours: "Do you ever wash that thing?"

On the Gold Wing: "What kinda bike is that?" Followed by "You don't wash that very often, do you?"

mikem9 · 04-19-2009, 08:03 AM

I don't care how stupid the questions are if the person is trying to be nice and trying to strike up a conversation. I kinda enjoy meeting strangers on the road. Although there are some funny questions. "Does all that stuff really help if you crash?"

Blak Rawb · 04-19-2009, 09:24 AM

I will occasionally get
"is that thing street legal" with blinkers and plate in plain sight.

"is that all the gas you burned" clear clarke tank tells me yes.

"that things a heavy drz it cant make it back there with the other MX bikes huh?" watch me.

DAKEZ · 04-19-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomiles

n00bs

A similar thread with 1550 funny replies.
annoying shit people say to you at the gas station

This one must be for all the non gas station stops.

cruceno · 04-19-2009, 10:28 AM

I was working on the bike in my garage, when some knuckledraggers that were repaving my street walked by. "Nice bike..." yada yada. I've got a Katana 600, not the fanciest bike on the street, but its brand new so it looks nice...I'll give him that one. Then one of them goes "I've got a 'Busa, its fast, and I be poppin wheelies on it an' shit...how 'boutchu lemme buy yours"

What did you crash yours? Do you have one at all? Did you SEE a for sale sign? What do you want with my bike if you really have a Hyabusa? How exactly do you reason with stupid...

I get something along those lines pretty regularly here in New Orleans. Wannabe's and posers.

On the other hand, I have met some nice people (as well as douches) at gas stations before.

VFR_firefly · 04-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Stupid questions asked when stopped:

Do you know how fast you were going????

(wrong thread?)

AlanCT · 04-19-2009, 01:57 PM

This just happened today, but it has happened before too, and I bet I'm not the only one.

I'm in the parking lot standing next to my bike, wearing my riding jacket and taking my helmet off the seat to put it on. The person walking by asks:

"Is that bike yours?"

flak · 04-20-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomiles

n00bs

A similar thread with 1550 funny replies.

annoying shit people say to you at the gas station

BubbaZanetti - "annoying shit people say to you at the gas station"

Knave - "I don't have that problem when I'm on the KLR, people just look away in horror"

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that thread could have ended after the first reply, classic

ajgerdes · 04-20-2009, 06:14 PM

does that thing run good?

Thunderchild · 04-20-2009, 07:38 PM

My 17 year old son and I were on a three day dual sport ride and stopped at a scenic overlook in Arkansas, when a group of HD pirates rumble in, blipping their throttles and generally acting like cruiser crows.

One of them looks at my sons KLX250 and scoffs, "Why don't you get a Harley?".

My son looks over at the guys bike and says... "Nah, I like to ride.".

Loved it! That's my boy!

Advntr · 04-20-2009, 07:56 PM

Summer 2008 I am in north eastern Colorado on my motorcycle...alone...headed for Park City UT from western NY. I stop at a gas station to fill up & on the other side of the pumps is a herd of motorcycles from Arkansas. A couple of them come over to chat...they look at my license plate..."New York!! wow you are a long way from home...! Where did you leave your trailer? . No trailer, I reply...."You mean you rode your bike all the way here???" Doh!!!

Oso Blanco · 04-21-2009, 10:50 PM

A few years ago a friend and I rode up to a gas pump on our bikes ('00 VFR and '99 900RR) and the attendant says "Gas or diesel?"

...umm, yeah, I think we'll fill them ourselves.

The other day I'm at the grocery store and cashier sees my helmet and asks what I ride, I say a BMW, he says "hmmm, I fucking hate BMWs". I reply, "Well I guess I better sell it". I'm not sure why complete strangers think their opinions matter

04-18-2009, 06:54 PM	#91
Jeff49783 Private ASEL Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI Oddometer: 167	When I was in Cali and ATGATT: Man at gas station with a crappy smirk, laughing to himself at my gear, "Why do you wear that hot suit?" Me, "So when you are talking on your phone and eating a cheeseburger with your head up your a** and you hit me, I MIGHT come away OK." He promptly changed his attitude and departed. I usually have good luck talking with nice folks while traveling solo. J __________________ Jeff gone - 2008 Bandit 1250 ABS, 2006 XT225, 1995 K75RT, 2005 F650GS, 2005 R1200GS, 2003 R1150RT, 2001 R1100RS

04-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#92
je2000 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 67	Very very old lady, coming out of a gas station convenience store... "I've never seen a bicycle like that before, what kind is it?" I know it's a 250 dual sport...but jeez!!! __________________ "wind tunnel cat is watching you reduce drag...."

04-18-2009, 10:01 PM	#94
Alcan Rider Frozen Fossil Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Just over the rear wheel Oddometer: 3,607	On the KLR: "Do you ever wash that thing?" On the Suzuki: "Do you ever wash that thing?" On the Concours: "Do you ever wash that thing?" On the Gold Wing: "What kinda bike is that?" Followed by "You don't wash that very often, do you?" __________________ "I am in the prime of senility." Ben Franklin Haul Road Chronicles The Lure of the Dalton My Evening Rides '03 GL1800 Dualsport '02 KLR685 - Stealth Black - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran + Coldfoot Lunch Run '94 Concours "Alcan Annie" - the Heroine of the Five Corners Ride '82 Suzuki GS1100G - 4x Prudhoe Bay Veteran Including Haul Road 1000 (Sold) '82 KZ1300 - Future Mule

04-19-2009, 10:28 AM	#98
cruceno Habitual Line Crosser Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NOLA Oddometer: 175	I was working on the bike in my garage, when some knuckledraggers that were repaving my street walked by. "Nice bike..." yada yada. I've got a Katana 600, not the fanciest bike on the street, but its brand new so it looks nice...I'll give him that one. Then one of them goes "I've got a 'Busa, its fast, and I be poppin wheelies on it an' shit...how 'boutchu lemme buy yours" What did you crash yours? Do you have one at all? Did you SEE a for sale sign? What do you want with my bike if you really have a Hyabusa? How exactly do you reason with stupid... I get something along those lines pretty regularly here in New Orleans. Wannabe's and posers. On the other hand, I have met some nice people (as well as douches) at gas stations before. __________________ Generally, common sense will prevail...unless you work where I work. http://www.dontpeeonmyhouse.com

04-19-2009, 12:23 PM	#99
VFR_firefly Buh Bye! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin, Chicago, NH Oddometer: 2,494	Stupid questions asked when stopped: Do you know how fast you were going???? (wrong thread?) __________________ Ride often, ride well, have fun AMA Earned Life Member Molon Labe Saying, "You are full of it" is a banning offense -Putts Too many n00bs/non-riders/pirates here to be worthwhile any more

04-19-2009, 08:03 AM	#95
mikem9 Wanderer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North Georgia Oddometer: 1,052	I don't care how stupid the questions are if the person is trying to be nice and trying to strike up a conversation. I kinda enjoy meeting strangers on the road. Although there are some funny questions. "Does all that stuff really help if you crash?"

04-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#96
Blak Rawb Road Warrior Joined: Apr 2009 Location: southern california Oddometer: 7	I will occasionally get "is that thing street legal" with blinkers and plate in plain sight. "is that all the gas you burned" clear clarke tank tells me yes. "that things a heavy drz it cant make it back there with the other MX bikes huh?" watch me.

04-19-2009, 01:57 PM	#100
AlanCT The Byronic Man Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northeastern CT Oddometer: 2,876	This just happened today, but it has happened before too, and I bet I'm not the only one. I'm in the parking lot standing next to my bike, wearing my riding jacket and taking my helmet off the seat to put it on. The person walking by asks: "Is that bike yours?" __________________ "You wouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you weren't an optimist." - Matthew Crawford 2005 Ural Tourist, 2003 Kawasaki Concours IBA #23064

04-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#102
ajgerdes Buell Joined: Jul 2008 Location: So. Mn. Oddometer: 32	does that thing run good?

04-20-2009, 07:38 PM	#103
Thunderchild Rumble, rumble Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Oddometer: 260	My 17 year old son and I were on a three day dual sport ride and stopped at a scenic overlook in Arkansas, when a group of HD pirates rumble in, blipping their throttles and generally acting like cruiser crows. One of them looks at my sons KLX250 and scoffs, "Why don't you get a Harley?". My son looks over at the guys bike and says... "Nah, I like to ride.". Loved it! That's my boy! __________________ TC Lead us into the land of Dirt and Beer.

04-20-2009, 07:56 PM	#104
Advntr Dilbert Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Western NY or passing you somewhere Oddometer: 391	Summer 2008 I am in north eastern Colorado on my motorcycle...alone...headed for Park City UT from western NY. I stop at a gas station to fill up & on the other side of the pumps is a herd of motorcycles from Arkansas. A couple of them come over to chat...they look at my license plate..."New York!! wow you are a long way from home...! Where did you leave your trailer? . No trailer, I reply...."You mean you rode your bike all the way here???" Doh!!! __________________ I ride alone...with nobody else

04-21-2009, 10:50 PM	#105
Oso Blanco Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 963	A few years ago a friend and I rode up to a gas pump on our bikes ('00 VFR and '99 900RR) and the attendant says "Gas or diesel?" ...umm, yeah, I think we'll fill them ourselves. The other day I'm at the grocery store and cashier sees my helmet and asks what I ride, I say a BMW, he says "hmmm, I fucking hate BMWs". I reply, "Well I guess I better sell it". I'm not sure why complete strangers think their opinions matter Oso Blanco screwed with this post 04-22-2009 at 04:41 PM

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