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| Has anyone ever had this happen to you? I was gassing up at a station in Sioux Falls on my way to Sturgis this year. When out of no where a guy walks up and starts checking out my Imperial Speeder. (the rocket bike from starwars). We talked for several minutes, then the dude says yeah I realy don't like your bike. My BFF that was with me on an (Ultra) say to the guy "Who asked your F*cking oppinion anyways"? I just smiled said thanks. We watch him walk away anf the a**hole gets on a friggin Nomad, with the awsome tassel package and rides away. Almost the funniest part of the trip. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I wuz raised with the expression: "If you can't say something nice - don't say anything at all ! "
So your 'admirerer' and your BFF were both wrong - IMHO
Personally - my experience with the SPCSHP has been all positive - nothing but good things said - often from HD guys/gals. And my thought is that anyone who goes out of their way to look - is doing it because they like what they see - and want a closer look. Negative comments would be out of pure jealousy and envy.
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Pittsburgh, PA | I've been told to my face once that's he didn't like motorcycle.. I laughed and said good thing I didn't buy it for you! He didn't like that remark and walked away... |
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New Bohemia, VA | Shortly after getting the Vision, the wife unit and was strolling around town. At a traffic light, a redneck in a raggedy white ford pickup with a big harley sticker pulled up beside us. He looks over and asks "Who makes that thing?" I told him Victory. He said "That thing is sure is ugly." I told him, "yeah, but it rides great and I love it." After the light turns green and we pull away, the wife says "That sure was a mean thing to say." I told her, "Just consider what he drives and rides." She saw my point. |
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San Antonio, TX | Arkainzeye - 2010-12-02 11:42 AM
I've been told to my face once that's he didn't like motorcycle.. I laughed and said good thing I didn't buy it for you! He didn't like that remark and walked away...
Nice comebacks.....for those rare occasions when needed.
"Well it is good that I didn't buy one for you!"
"Good thing I didn't buy it for you!"
Or the long version...
"I work for Jay Leno show and we are going to give away 100 Vision's for our Christmas show to members of the audience. I was going to give you tickets to that show but since he rides a jet engine powered motorcycle you would not want them anyway. Ride Safe and Have a good day!"
Edited by radioteacher 2010-12-02 12:33 PM
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Princeton, MN | I had a similar thing happen to me last summer,, guy drove off on a 70's vintage rusted out honda 750 with a milk crate strapped on back as a carrier.... how special
They have to say something other than I wish my bike was as cool as yours right? ha |
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Memphis | He - "Man, that's an ugly bike!" Me - "Whew, I was hoping you'd say that!" He - "Huh?" Me - "Well, after looking at what you're riding it would make me sick to think we liked the same thing!" *Snap* |
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Brighton, TN | hahahhahahahahahhhaha hohohohohohohoh hheheheheheheheh.
I told a harley rider within the first couple of weeks:
Harley dude : What the hell is that thing?
Me: A better bike! |
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Woodland Hills, CA | These are all great......and filed away for potential future use! |
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Cottage Grove, Mn | I just give their ride the once over and reply; well you appear to be an authority ugly |
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Northern NJ | Those are all pretty funny comebacks. Thanks for sharing. |
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Iowa | had that happen to me once, a guy looked at my bike and said that sure is ugly, I asked him if he rode he said yes, and i looked him in the eye and said,well at least its not the ugliest thing on two wheels then. I thought he was going to crap himself, lol oh I'm 6'3" and 285 lbs. so I say whats on my mind. |
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Gettysburg, 2008 Tour Premium | Coming home from AVR this year, in southern Wisconsin just above IL. along the missisippi river road my wife said one of the guys painting the gas station came over to eye the bike before left and said "that is sure a silly looking murder-sikle." |
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Litchfield Park, AZ | Somewhere out there right now is a guy on a Kawasaki Nomad forum board telling his version of a story about how he saw the ugliest bike and told the guy right to his face.....and his buddies are slapping him on the back for speakin' his mind.
....just sayin'
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Tucson , AZ | The "BEST"..... is not for everyone. LOL |
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London, KY | Rode to Pikeville, KY one day and visited a HD dealer to get a t-shirt for a friend. When I came out...there were about 6 HD's guys milling about...trying NOT to look at the VV. I asked them "What do you think?" and one said "Is that a Spaceship or what?" My reply was "let me show you" and I turned the key on and brought the windshield up.....and they all gathered around to see the goodies that a REAL American bike has. We do have a GREAT HD dealer here that and my wife and I visit often. The VV does get a LOT of attention from most riders....and I was talking to one person and he said" I was told to NOT try one out unless I could afford it because I would buy it right on the spot!" Now thats a testimony from a HD person! |
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orrick, mo | Thats what I usually tell anybody that asks about my bike Don't ride one unless you can afford to buy one.
Once you ride it you'll have to own one. I'm proof did a test ride on Wednesday and bought one Friday and left for the west coast Monday. Neveer been happier with a bike either.  |
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Lehigh Valley, Pa | One of my favorites that I have used from time to time.
Man that is a ugly bike
Yep, but she has a good personality.
Always get's my wife laughing and leaves the person speechless.
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Okeefenokee Swamp | My favorite reply to those who dont like the looks of my bike, and hit me with"that thing is ugly as sin," I say them
"So are you,but I bet somebody, somewhere loves you." |
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not far from hustler wisconsin | viclvr - 2010-12-02 1:49 PM
I had a similar thing happen to me last summer,, guy drove off on a 70's vintage rusted out honda 750 with a milk crate strapped on back as a carrier.... how special
They have to say something other than I wish my bike was as cool as yours right? ha
hey! in the 70s a red plastic milk crate tyrapped on the back was the way to go.....i had one on several bikes. and i thought i was cool when hauling the crap to the party. |
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Green Bay, WI United States | My thing was a back pack and I see now it is "cool" to strap one on your back. I don't have the room in the Vision that I had on the TCD but my balistic black bag strapped on the back seat is a back rest and has more stuff than I could ever need, what ever happened to the "shirt on your back"? No matter how you ride....
Ride hard, ride fast, but above all - ride safe...
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Fargo, ND | I also ran into several inept Harley riders this year at Sturgis. While my wife and I stopped on the Needles highway for a cold drink, a leather clad (new leathers) Road King rider came up to me and asked how I liked riding a Batmobile? I took off my gray leather jacket (used to be black... years ago) and looked him straight in the eye and said... " If it is good enough for Sonny Barger... Its good enough for me!" He looked at me and said WHO? His friend grabbed his arm and told him to sit down and shut up! PRICELESS!!! |
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Marysville Washngton | I find it interesting that folks feel compelled to express a negative sentiment. I think they must be compensating for somethning.  |
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LaPorte,Tx. | V spot - 2010-12-05 1:30 PM
I find it interesting that folks feel compelled to express a negative sentiment. I think they must be compensating for somethning.
Lack of or no brain...or you know, could be small penis! |
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| Never had anyone say the Vision was ugly, but quite a few who thought it odd. I always just told them it is a love it or hate it design, but nobody who rode one could possibly knock it. That response almost always opened the door to a session of questions and answers on their part.
Learned a LONG time ago folks will attempt to knock something when they know nothing about it. Once armed with a little info they always leave with the same remark, "still think it's odd looking but sure has some cool features," followed by a ride safe or thanks for the conversation.
I liken it to these bike forums; Here folks will comment on Harleys they dusted, or HD riders they crushed with some brutile remark. Over on the HD forum is some guy saying the same things as are the guys on the Suzuki forums, Honda and Yamaha. In sales they always say folks buy with "emotion" and defend that purchase with ration. I think we defend with emotion as well, even if we try to justify with some ration.
At the end of the day anyone riding a Vision can smile to themselves over the ignorance of others.... after all what they don't know really doesn't impact you. |
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Republic of Tejas | I participated in a toy run here in Houston today with well over 500 bikes and mine was the only Vision. It's always fun to just stand off in the background and eaves drop on the comments. Even had the police escorts gathered around talking and pointing at onr point. |
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Cottage Grove, Mn | Actually I find it interesting that they would think I really give a S--- about what they think. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | If I have to explain it, you must ride a Harley. |
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