Why are some people smart asses when answering questions about Harleys?

Question

I asked a legitimate question that I know little about and I got some rude resoponses. I am a rookie rider and am seeking information. How else am I to find out what I need to know if not by asking? I have noticed that I am not the only one that has asked this... And I thought Harley riders were generally good people.

I have since removed the question. Once I got plenty of good and genuine answers I had no need to keep reading the dumb ones. Thanks to all that helped out.

Answer 1

I don't know what the ? was that got smartass answers,but if you hav'nt noticed many of the Jap bikers talk $hit about Harley's and 'Real Bikers" any chance they get.P.S. what did you need to know about H.D.?

Answer 2

You thought right. Most Harley riders are good people and will help a rookie out. Just like everything though, their are a small percentage of Harley riders that wouldn't help a rookie out, or anyone for that matter. Keep in mind, those that ride other brands tend to look down on us Harley riders. They look for any sign of a Harley rider that fits their misconceptions and then respond with some childlike rude response. All you can do is pass those answers by. You'll be able to tell from the response if it's from someone trying to seriously help. Welcome to the Harley world.

Answer 3

Don't take that as the concensise of a whole group. I've had a Harley for a few years and love it. I found most Harley riders extremely helpful and respectful. Most gave me hugs and welcomed me to the family when I bought it. On sites like this you get people who disrespect and bash Harleys riders and stereotype. So I think a lot of times a defense mechinism jumps up right away. But you'll have a few ******* like you experienced. I asked a Harley question once and the Harley owners answered my question but I got a few people bashing me. I basically will ride with anyone who loves to ride regardless of what they ride. All the Harley owners I know are the same way. We just gotta live with stereotypes and it can be frustrating sometimes.

Answer 4

Harley Riders are some of the best in the world. But many of them/us are also pretty stuck up. I guess some think their coins are better than others. If you are a beginning rider, Im guessing you were asking about best hogs for the buck. I would tell new riders this. Just like my dad did with my first car. Get something else that is lower in value, pre dinged, affordable and still decent looking. Learn the ropes, get comfortable, learn the streets and bad habits car drivers have and how to avoid them. That way you can bang up your first ride a bit and then wehn ready step over to your local dealer and get the bike of your dreams. Who knows, you may end up with a HOG, Ridley, Victory or even something else. - Kent

Answer 5

Keep asking.
You did the right thing by asking a tire guy about your valve stems, but if that is what he said I stand by what I said. Don't have him mount your tires. Go someplace else.

As far as finding good information here, you will have to pick and choose from what you get. There are a number of people that will give you straight up good answers, and there are those that don't have a clue what a motorcycle is, let alone how to ride one, or fix one. Unfortunately, a lot of decent people have stopped answering because of all the ignorant bull crap.

I'm sorry, I'll admit I laughed at your question too. I needed to be reminded I started learning somewhere too, even if it was a long time ago.
And a Harley happens to be what I'm riding now. Wasn't always so.

Edit,10hrs.later:
I see the question in question has been removed. People don't know you wanted to find out how to put air in your tires. You deserved the answers you got. None of them were really rude. I even repeated the rudest part of mine in the beginning of this one.

Answer 6

It ain't just Harley riders brother. It's all over Y Answers.
The tactic that most people use is to report the smart aleck answers But as a group, Harley riders are no worse than most, better than some.

Answer 7

The best way to get advice is to join a riders club. Some members will even be generous enough to help you with simple fix ups or modifications. I found a harley rider in my local club to be very helpful.

Sportbike rider :)

Answer 8

I don't know what you asked, since you removed the question...but make sure it's a 1/2 way intelligent question. Some answerers are just smart alecks but some questioners ask really stupid questions! Make sure you are not the latter and have a sense of humor. I rode a Yamaha and constantly got razzed by my best friends who rode Harleys. It's like playing the dozens. If they razz you instead of cuss ya than you're ok.

Answer 9

All joking aside. I believe all riders are basically good people and will help you out.
Personally, I don't like Harleys, but I'm not going to tell you not to buy one. I have my reasons, you have yours. Both are equally valid.

There are many resources on the net to gather information on any bike. You just have to put in the time to do the research. Then select a few that interest you and go to a bike show, or dealer. Sit on the bike and see if its comfortable for you.

The rest is up to you and your financial institution. :)

Ride safe!

Answer 10

It's a two-sided issue. First you have all the Harley basher types and second are the Harley guys who think they know it all. Being a new rider is tough and we have all BTDT with crazy questions.
You won't know unless you ask....right?! Read through your entire owners manual to get acquainted with your bike. Then seek out a web forum on your specific model or even a newbie riders forum. That way you will get the unbiased results you seek.

Answer 11

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