Stupid questions people ask you when stopped - Page 394

max1138 · 02-06-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mambo Dave

I'm gonna have to print up that quote and tape it to my bike to use at a later date

Man, I am never that quick witted when it comes to shit like that.

normally im not either, but that was the first thing that came to mind, I had a road king at the time also and oddly that was the instant thought "it'll never fit in the in box on my truck" so I just went with it from there.

WDG · 02-06-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tall Man

Reply with "Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen".

Make them sorry they asked.

I'm fairly certain that would make me sorry I tried to say it.

Stasis · 02-06-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

My first BMW was a R1150R at age 23 I think. I'm 27 now and on a F800ST. I started riding at age 16 on a 1200 Bandit and most of my bikes since then have been Standard or sport touring bikes with the occasional dual sport thrown in.

I'd be on a RT right now if I could find a decent one with low miles at a price I could afford. I love the RT personally.

Not all us young guys are squiddies on sport bikes. Those of us "youngins" that happen to enjoy sensible bikes that can take us a long ways just happen to be the exception to the rule.

I bought my first bike, a V-Strom 650, a few weeks after my 22nd birthday. (I happen to still be 22.) I like the looks of sport bikes, but the Wee is more suited to my riding style and habits. Now that I've had some miles under my belt, I sit on my best friend's Ninja 650 and think "Wouldn't your legs cramp up on this thing?"

I had my barber ask "Aren't you cold on that?" It was only in the mid 50s F that day. I just smiled and said "Not too bad."

Flyinace1 · 02-06-2013, 05:15 PM

I stopped at an auto parts store today and a guy walked up to me and told me "nice bike" and started to talk to me. He asked the normal questions like what type of bike is it etc.
He then proceeded to inform me that my type of bike is a sportbike and is really fast (subjective). I tried to explain to him my bike was a street bike unlike the cbr parked directly in front of me.
He then went on to inform me "the bike only handles well when accelerating"
And when I told him that my bike is built for street use and does just fine at low speed he responded "well everything handles well in a straight line"

I try my best to be nice and I enjoy talking and explaining motorcycling but at the point I just shut up and walked away

planemanx15 · 02-06-2013, 07:50 PM

A friends uncle told me that his 800lbs Harley handles turns better than my 380 lbs supermoto. He explained that he can lean it further then I ever can. I didn't complain, the guy was letting me stay at his house for free lol.

bbagwell · 02-06-2013, 11:14 PM

I was riding my TW200 and stopped at an auto parts store. The parts guy asked me if it was a TW250. I told him no it is a TW200. He told me that he ridden a TW250 in the Team Oregon class. I didn't feel like arguing with them that a TW250 doesn't exist.

Another time at a gas station also on the TW the attendant asked if it was a 400. I said no it is only a 200. He looked at how small the engine is and said he should have looked closer before opening his mouth

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My goofy little TW200 does seem to get a lot of attention.

Madrox · 02-07-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by c3eh

Guess I will throw my hat into the ring as youngest bmw rider, since i'm 19 and have been riding for a year. I like sport bikes but really more drawn to naked/supermoto second only to dual sport i just love the look and utility. I ride a g650gs

stupid questions:

"man how do you learn to do that it must be so hard" (referring to riding)
"a bmw, that must be so expensive"
of course the typical "can i take a ride" generally from kids at school

My answers for the first 2 vary depending on the person, the last is always "no" just sometimes more dick-ish

Holy shit, someone younger than me on a BMW!

D R · 02-07-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by c3eh

Guess I will throw my hat into the ring as youngest bmw rider, since i'm 19 and have been riding for a year. I like sport bikes but really more drawn to naked/supermoto second only to dual sport i just love the look and utility. I ride a g650gs

stupid questions:

"man how do you learn to do that it must be so hard" (referring to riding)
"a bmw, that must be so expensive"
of course the typical "can i take a ride" generally from kids at school

My answers for the first 2 vary depending on the person, the last is always "no" just sometimes more dick-ish

In 2011, at the BMW MOA Rally, a young lady by the name of Stephanie received the award for the youngest rider in attendance -- 16 YOA. This year, now 17 or 18, she rode her 650GS up to Deadhorse AK and back, along with her father.

The Roadie · 02-07-2013, 10:09 AM

"How does your ass feel!?" *as they stroke the seat....* Valid question I guess, given I ride on the back of my boyfriends supermoto, and we take 1000+mile trips.. (They don't realize he is stuck in the front at the 6" wide part)

But the more I get asked this, the more I am just gonna say "Just fine, thanks. Hop on the back honey."

That's how it should be, am I right?

Drunk_Uncle · 02-07-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by D R

In 2011, at the BMW MOA Rally, a young lady by the name of Stephanie received the award for the youngest rider in attendance -- 16 YOA. This year, now 17 or 18, she rode her 650GS up to Deadhorse AK and back, along with her father.

I might have run into them. I met a father/daughter on the Glenn stopping for breakfast. He was on a GS 1200. Small world.

MikeyT · 02-07-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunk_Uncle

Talk about an uncomfortable touring bike. I ran into a dude from the Netherlands in Edolo, Italy on a Ducati 1098. Said its really not that bad. For some reason I just didn't fully believe him. His wife was a bit more sensible on a Street Triple.

I ran into a couple from Montreal on their way to LA via Vancouver a few years ago. They were on a Hayabusa. I met them in Thunder Bay, so they already had over 1000 miles in. They were looking for a pillow for her to sit on.

c3eh · 02-07-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by D R

In 2011, at the BMW MOA Rally, a young lady by the name of Stephanie received the award for the youngest rider in attendance -- 16 YOA. This year, now 17 or 18, she rode her 650GS up to Deadhorse AK and back, along with her father.

That is pretty young, shes done more riding than me I'll say that, I have yet to do an extensive tour
hopefully this summer

and I was really referring to on this forum or even this particular thread

assquatch20 · 02-07-2013, 08:38 PM

22 on a /5, myself. Wish I could afford to pound that kinda ground at my age, but someday.

No remarks out on the /5 yet as I haven't rode it much, but a fellow practically hit me last year on the NC/VA line when I was taking a break. Wanted to buy my CB-1.

Nothing stupid about it, though. I was actually stoked to have someone recognize the bike, decals covered with a tankbag and everything.

kerhonky · 02-08-2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Roadie

"How does your ass feel!?" *as they stroke the seat....* Valid question I guess, given I ride on the back of my boyfriends supermoto, and we take 1000+mile trips.. (They don't realize he is stuck in the front at the 6" wide part)

But the more I get asked this, the more I am just gonna say "Just fine, thanks. Hop on the back honey."

That's how it should be, am I right?

Good start. There are so many possibilities.

"You tell me," as you turn around and stick out your butt.

"Ask him," as you point to your boyfriend.

"With nerve endings, like every other square inch of skin on my body."

woodnbow · 02-08-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Roadie

"How does your ass feel!?" *as they stroke the seat....* Valid question I guess, given I ride on the back of my boyfriends supermoto, and we take 1000+mile trips.. (They don't realize he is stuck in the front at the 6" wide part)

But the more I get asked this, the more I am just gonna say "Just fine, thanks. Hop on the back honey."

That's how it should be, am I right?

Hey! That's MY pickup line!

02-06-2013, 05:15 PM	#5899
Flyinace1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 123	I stopped at an auto parts store today and a guy walked up to me and told me "nice bike" and started to talk to me. He asked the normal questions like what type of bike is it etc. He then proceeded to inform me that my type of bike is a sportbike and is really fast (subjective). I tried to explain to him my bike was a street bike unlike the cbr parked directly in front of me. He then went on to inform me "the bike only handles well when accelerating" And when I told him that my bike is built for street use and does just fine at low speed he responded "well everything handles well in a straight line" I try my best to be nice and I enjoy talking and explaining motorcycling but at the point I just shut up and walked away __________________ Anti-Murphy's Law: Whatever can go right will go right 2005 Yamaha FZ6 (the do everything bike) 1995 Honda Magna VF750C

02-06-2013, 07:50 PM	#5900
planemanx15 Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Oddometer: 739	A friends uncle told me that his 800lbs Harley handles turns better than my 380 lbs supermoto. He explained that he can lean it further then I ever can. I didn't complain, the guy was letting me stay at his house for free lol. __________________ 2000 Suzuki DR650 - 790cc Big bore kit, V-Strom seat, Warp 9 Supermoto rims, TM-40 carb. 1985 Yamaha CA50 - My Hot Rod 2009 Piaggio BV-250 - Escusi, Babba be bo-bee

02-06-2013, 11:14 PM	#5901
bbagwell Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Salem,OR Oddometer: 79	I was riding my TW200 and stopped at an auto parts store. The parts guy asked me if it was a TW250. I told him no it is a TW200. He told me that he ridden a TW250 in the Team Oregon class. I didn't feel like arguing with them that a TW250 doesn't exist. Another time at a gas station also on the TW the attendant asked if it was a 400. I said no it is only a 200. He looked at how small the engine is and said he should have looked closer before opening his mouth . My goofy little TW200 does seem to get a lot of attention. __________________ 1995 Yamaha TW200 2009 Suzuki DR650

02-07-2013, 08:38 PM	#5908
assquatch20 Hoss Cat Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Alpine/Cookeville, Tennessee Oddometer: 1,080	22 on a /5, myself. Wish I could afford to pound that kinda ground at my age, but someday. No remarks out on the /5 yet as I haven't rode it much, but a fellow practically hit me last year on the NC/VA line when I was taking a break. Wanted to buy my CB-1. Nothing stupid about it, though. I was actually stoked to have someone recognize the bike, decals covered with a tankbag and everything. __________________ Some things shouldn't be left like you found them.

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02-07-2013, 10:09 AM	#5904
The Roadie Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Akron, Ohio Oddometer: 28	"How does your ass feel!?" as they stroke the seat.... Valid question I guess, given I ride on the back of my boyfriends supermoto, and we take 1000+mile trips.. (They don't realize he is stuck in the front at the 6" wide part) But the more I get asked this, the more I am just gonna say "Just fine, thanks. Hop on the back honey." That's how it should be, am I right?