Annoy A Biker In One Line.

Not a one liner, but it did piss me off.

About ten years ago I walked into the Town Tavern one winter night with ice literally clinging to my beard and I take a seat.

There's a kid sitting there festooned in Harley regalia - jacket, sweatshirt, boots and that silly HD fisherman's cap.

I've eaten sandwiches bigger than this kid.

Kid: "Watcha riding?"
Me: "A Victory."
Kid: "Tisk...shoulda' bought a Harley."
Me: "Yeah, I'm an idiot. I could have spent $3000 more on an over-hyped overpriced, underpowered, motorcycle with 60's technology that handles like a dump truck."
Kid: "Well, at least Harleys are American Made."
Me: "By law, for something to be labeled "Made in U.S.A." they have to be at least 70% American parts. My Victory has "Made in U.S.A." stamped right on top of the valve covers. Look hard. You won't find that stamp anywhere on your Harley. By the way... I didn't see any other motorcycles on the lot. Where's your Harley?"
Kid: "Well, it's home in the garage. I usually only ride with my club."
Me: "Is it pink?"
Kid: "What?"
Me: "Is it the Barbie Edition?"
Kid: "No! It's a Sportster."
Me: "Oh, they're nice. My little sister rides one."

Nothing against HDs. I've owned a few. I just get a kick out of motorcycle snobbery.

 

I have had similar discussions when I was much younger , I rode a Laverda 1000 triple , used get "what's it cost to use your LAV' "
Meaning LAV abbreviation for "The LAVATORY ! " .
My replies varied ...
Favourite was your... green slip (ownership) for your piece of drivel !

And how fast does it go ... Try keeping up and let me Know ! My speedometer is limited to 220 kph ...

 

Been asked a few times"Who makes Triumph?"

 

Gee fella ya know here in Florida will call bikers organ donors. To which I usually respond "wow I've NEVER heard that one before.

 

Bach's Organ Works. (Well it did when he was alive.)

 

When someone on an adventure bike/ retro/ cruiser compares their chicken strips with mine on a Ducati Streetfighter V4 that has a 200 section rear tire. Look at the profile !! Haha