Non-white Harley rider?

Question

If you pull into a biker bar with a Harley and you are non-white, do you get laughed at?

Answer 1

After a long day riding,between sunburn and road dirt everyone looks pretty much the same color to me?

Answer 2

Mostly it's just folks' opinions, really. Personally, I don't care what kind of bike someone rides. As long as it has two wheels and a motor, it's a bike as far as I'm concerned. I've ridden a number of bikes over the years (I've been riding bikes as my sole transportation for about 13 years). I ride in the rain, sun, and yes, even the snow. I found it somewhat amusing when the local Harley riders disappeared from the roads when the temperatures dropped below 40 degrees. Amusingly enough, I was often the only person on the road, in single-digit temps, while riding a 25-year old Honda. The bike never gave me any issues about riding in that kind of weather, either. I've ridden cruisers, sportbikes and standards. Personally, I currently have 2 Hondas, and recently sold my Kawasaki ZX6R. (One Honda is a cruiser, the other is a custom-built bobber). I had the opportunity to ride a Harley once. It made a lot of noise, but it didn't do much. It felt heavier, slower, and less likely to stop on a dime than the Japanese bikes. Ultimately, I think it comes down to what you are looking for in a bike. Those who want a "lifestyle" (wear black leather, chaps, skull helmets, ride only on sunny days, and keep the trips short) would most likely pick a Harley. Those who think a motorcycle should be nimble, with good handling characteristics, power delivery, and braking, would most likely pick a Japanese bike. On a related note, the Japanese manufactureers have applied the technology they've used over the years in races for their streetbikes. This has led to improvements far and above what Harley has accomplished. (For example, a 599cc Kawasaki can hit 60mph in 2.8 seconds, tops out at 170 mph, produces over 100hp, and weighs a hair over 400 pounds. Harleys weigh at least twice as much, have half the horsepower yet twice the engine displacement, and usually require lots of money and upgrades to perform better.)

Answer 3

No. Harley Riders and true "Bikers" respect anyone who owns/rides a bike and especially so if it's a Harley. That's not to say that there aren't some racist rednecks out there but that's life. "Bikers get a bad rap b/c of the Hells Angels and other gangs. Most bikers are decent people with a passion for being out on the open road on two wheels with the wind in their hair and the scenery flying past them. They are just everyday people like you and me.

TRUE bikers respect anyone who rides regardless of their race and regardless of the brand of bike. It's not what you ride, it's THAT you ride.

Answer 4

And why are we picking on the Hell's Angels, or any other club (gang?) or whatever? Twice, in my travels, I have been stopped along the road, just taking a break and admiring the scenery, when a group (gang) of bikers pulled over to see if I was alright and to offer help, had I needed it. One bunch were Hell's Angels out of California, the other Sons of Silence, I think from Denver, or that area. Even though I was on a Jap bike. Made no difference. And I would do the same for them. As for questions of race, as far as I'm concerned, it's a non-issue. You have the cojones to ride, then you're the same as me. Ride safe... Kenny ;o)

Answer 5

I don't know anything about bikers, but I've seen a heck-of-a-lot of Black and Latino dudes on Harleys. If someone laughs at you, it's because they're retarded and you need to put your steel-toe boot up their azz.

Answer 6

With most of the "harley riders" including myself, color is not an issue at all. I have ridden and drank side by side with many "non-white" riders and will continue to do so.

Answer 7

This White Boy rides with 2 Hispanic guys, I only laugh at their jokes.

Answer 8

Like everyone else is telling you, color don't matter.

Now if I were to pull INTO a bar with my white Harley, you bet your can I'd get laughed at.

Answer 9

I don't care if your purple and ride a URAL Ruskie bike with a sidecar.
But, if you do go into suburban "biker" bars you will find racist people. They are racist about your color, bike, clothes, job, etc. Bars are for posers & wannabe's....stop in a nice little roadside joint get some coffee and a grilled ham & cheese. Then hit the road with a full belly and a clear head.

Answer 10

i really could care less about the color of the rider, or if a guy was ridin a bike that was painted hot neon pink. as long as he shows respect, i'll return it. it isnt just the bike u ride, respect for ur other rider's plays a huge part.