Anti -Harley Questions? Why is it that on an almost daily basis some dick has to "ask a ?"?

Question

That is in fact a backhanded insult to Harleys and Harley riders.
Who are these guys and what do they hope to gain?
I have my own opinions, What about yours?

Answer 1

First, these questions are asked just to stir up the pot. They aren't asking a question searching for any answer, they just want to see people bash each other and be able to say "hey I was responsible for that". Second, I agree with you that their attitude and so called question is only an attempt to insult Harleys and Harley riders. Instead of trying to pull riders together so we can speak with one loud voice on issues that impact us, they seek to divide riders. Third, I have adopted the position not to respond to those questions any longer. If I do not give them the attention they seek, perhaps they will find some other cause to get their attention. Yahoo Answers is about helping others. It should not be a forum to insult, threaten or demean someone because of what they like.

I ride a Harley and will ride with anyone (Harley or metric) who respects other riders. Those that ask obvious anti-Harley (i.e. anti-rider) questions, aren't worth the time of day.

Answer 2

A lot of folks that post these questions are just trying to get a rise out of someone. I like all bikes myself and feel that anyone that puts down on any brand of motorcycle is not a true motorcyclist. I have to admit though that their are Harley riders out there that do propagate this type of attitude from others. It is by no means whatsoever all Harley riders, just a few. These are the guys that ride for the image not the love of riding. They are the guys that are always busting on anything that is not a Harley and usually know nothing at all about motorcycles in general.

Answer 3

In the first place, I really don't care what other people think of Harleys and Harley riders. I know where they're coming from, because once upon a time I was one of them - had nothing good to say about Harleys, used the same old tired (and nowadays inaccurate) line of "they just rattle and shake themselves apart," and found any reason I could to bad-mouth them. And the main reason for all that was jealousy - I wanted a Harley, but couldn't afford it.

Now that I have mine, I'll never go back to metric bikes. I have nothing bad to say about metric bikes and the folks that ride them; the way I look at it, it doesn't matter WHAT you ride, but that YOU RIDE. Period.

Besides, nowadays I'm too busy fielding insults from the "old school" Harley riders who look down their noses at the folks who buy new Harleys instead of used ones, and who buy and wear Harley accessories, and who lets the dealership do the repairs on their bikes instead of doing it themselves (never mind that we don't know how). Seems that no matter where you go, you're gonna run into buttholes, so you know what I do?

I ignore them, and ride away on my Harley to enjoy myself.

Life is way too short to sweat the small stuff, ya know?

Answer 4

I kinda like the ones that start with "No offense, but......."
Having had a bunch of kids, I know how to wipe it off.
Water off a duck's back.
What I find interesting is that all the bashing is restricted to one BRAND of motorcycle, not a particular style. The Japanese cruisers dump on HDs, the rocket riders dump on HDs, people without a clue about bikes at all dump on HDs. Then there's the ones that ride thiers and so dump on those that don't. What's gained? Nothing except a small amount of self-satisfaction. My opinion is public already. I don't care what you ride, or how you ride. Just respect others as well. The only thing that gets me a little fogged up is that it's always the old crap that's brought up. If anyone wants to say a negative about my HD, at least have the courtesy to find a TRUTH.

Answer 5

Last Harley I owned was a 1962 Panhead...sure wish I had that old kicker back now...the other day, I stopped by my local dealership and tried out an Ultra Classic...nice ride, but not enough performance, esp. not for the money. But I learned a long time ago not to dis anyone's ride...it's embarrassing if ya do that and then break down and along comes that same Dude and he stops to help...A LOT of the Patriot Guard ride Harleys, but they don't seem to mind when I show up on my Voyager XII...they just like it that I show up...there are many more important issues than that. Kenny ;o)

Answer 6

I ride a Harley and I see Harley riders do the backhanded insult to other Harley riders.

I see comments from people who say they are a "real biker" and say that someone else who also rides a Harley is a RUB or a poser. I don't really get this at all. What makes someone a "real biker"

A true biker to me is someone who rides, enjoys it, and helps others out who may be new to riding.

Answer 7

I have wondered that myself. I ride a Harley and I don't care what other people ride. They can ride whatever they want to. Most people who ride Harleys are just riding and taking care of their on business. For some reason people who ride other bikes always down Harley riders. Could be they dream of having one but know they could never afford one.

Answer 8

They are just more interested in brands than actually riding. I've seen it both ways.

If you ride and enjoy it...you are a rider. If you care what brand someone else rides...you are an idiot.

When I rode Harley, I often wore a Honda or Yamaha T-shirt. Now I ride a Yamaha and have more Harley T-shirts than anything else. I change bikes more often than I change wardrobes.

Answer 9

Hey now. The great majority of people here do not dis Harleys. I'm a sportbike fan, but I've got nothing against Harleys.

In fact, I am one of two sportbike riders in our local club. All the others ride Harleys or Goldwings.

But my opinion on those who do dis Harleys is that....So what! It's their opinion and it can't possibly affect me in any way...so let em rant. You have people dissing sportbikes too...and their opinion affects me exactly the same amount....nada.

Answer 10

Does it matter what you ride as long as you get out there and ride. Me personally, I prefer a nice sports bike, Italian English or Japanese not too fussed. My fave is a Duke but like most others. I ride a Fazer 600 and ride the nuts off it when I can. All year round

Bring on Summer