Had a nice ride today.

spldart · 05-06-2015, 11:01 PM

Just got on the southwest freeway this morning and was working my way over to the hov lane and got my opportunity to get in by a Harley that slipped from the right side of the lane to the left.
They waved and I waved.... That was weird... Normally Harley's wont wave at rice

In my experience...
Anywho... They took left side lead and I took right side one second back follow kinda like a fighter aircraft element formation. For lotsa miles...
Even had a sport bike guy come by and pass the *####* outta us on his side using the shoulder.

I guess I have a question:

I've noticed less bikes on the street in Houston Texas... Am I wrong?

All the bikes I've had and a Harley rider wouldn't raise a finger to wave... This one was being all nice letting me in?
Am I confused?
Is the gulf between rice and US bikes getting smaller?

PS: I had 2 years off from regular riding due to a blown motor on a Yamaha Vision. Though I did randomly ride other bikes here and there.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-07-2015, 08:07 AM

It really just always depends on the rider. Some guys out there appreciate the sport for what it is and don't care about what bike someone is riding. I call the these people Motorcyclists. Others, the guys who leave their bikes in the garage under a tarp for 48 weeks out of the year, think they're better than you because they make a small mortgage payment on their toy. I call those people douche bags and don't concern myself with them.

gz250dude · 05-07-2015, 02:21 PM

Interesting thoughts my friends, I guess I don't really pay much attention because I don't care who waves at me (which is usually nobody) LOL..... I have two scooters and my GZ and same people who wave at me Monday on the GZ won't even make eye contact with me Tuesday on the same road when I am on my Scooter.

05-06-2015, 11:01 PM	#1
spldart Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stafford, Texas Posts: 604	Had a nice ride today. Just got on the southwest freeway this morning and was working my way over to the hov lane and got my opportunity to get in by a Harley that slipped from the right side of the lane to the left. They waved and I waved.... That was weird... Normally Harley's wont wave at rice In my experience... Anywho... They took left side lead and I took right side one second back follow kinda like a fighter aircraft element formation. For lotsa miles... Even had a sport bike guy come by and pass the #### outta us on his side using the shoulder. I guess I have a question: I've noticed less bikes on the street in Houston Texas... Am I wrong? All the bikes I've had and a Harley rider wouldn't raise a finger to wave... This one was being all nice letting me in? Am I confused? Is the gulf between rice and US bikes getting smaller? PS: I had 2 years off from regular riding due to a blown motor on a Yamaha Vision. Though I did randomly ride other bikes here and there. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by spldart; 05-06-2015 at 11:07 PM.
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05-07-2015, 02:21 PM	#3
gz250dude Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 74	Interesting thoughts my friends, I guess I don't really pay much attention because I don't care who waves at me (which is usually nobody) LOL..... I have two scooters and my GZ and same people who wave at me Monday on the GZ won't even make eye contact with me Tuesday on the same road when I am on my Scooter. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-07-2015, 08:07 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	It really just always depends on the rider. Some guys out there appreciate the sport for what it is and don't care about what bike someone is riding. I call the these people Motorcyclists. Others, the guys who leave their bikes in the garage under a tarp for 48 weeks out of the year, think they're better than you because they make a small mortgage payment on their toy. I call those people douche bags and don't concern myself with them.
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