Stupid questions people ask you when stopped

[aterry1067]

My new response to the "how fast does it go" question, thanks to this site, is "fast enough to get me in trouble....but not fast enough to get away." They usually laugh. Usually someone who knows nothing about bikes, but thinks they're cool.
I enjoy talking to people.

[KG6BWS]

Originally Posted by aterry1067

My new response to the "how fast does it go" question, thanks to this site, is "fast enough to get me in trouble....but not fast enough to get away." They usually laugh. Usually someone who knows nothing about bikes, but thinks they're cool.
I enjoy talking to people.

Gonna have to remember that one.

[MikeyT]

Originally Posted by KG6BWS

I always get a kick out of it when people ask that. The typical look they give me when I tell them I had it up to 80mph once is priceless.

Its like they all assume that since its a motorcycle its supposed to do 150+.

And further, that it will be ridden like that often.

[kerhonky]

Originally Posted by flick

Why is it so hard to accept that I want to have a bike that is an expression of who I am and what I can do?

Corporate brainwashing has that effect on lots of people. They can't figure out why you don't want to have what has been shoved down everyone's throats as the next great thing.

Good luck with the project.

[ErikBrazil]

For me the questions are always...

Does it has two fuel tanks?
Is it the dakar rally bike?
Is it a Kawasaki model?
What does that mean ? (pointing to KTM sticker on the side)

and every single talk ends with... It DOES climb walls Right?

[slide]

Originally Posted by kerhonky

Corporate brainwashing has that effect on lots of people. They can't figure out why you don't want to have what has been shoved down everyone's throats as the next great thing.

Good luck with the project.

Wrong. I never have seen a 'custom' bike which is nearly as good as a factory one unless the custom is cosmetic or an extension of what the factory did. Frex, replacing the silencers with lighter more open ones can be a benefit to some trading some noise for performance but it's not a 'custom' bike by any means. Ditto adding a nice seat or bars.

[RidingDonkeys]

Originally Posted by slide

Wrong. I never have seen a 'custom' bike which is nearly as good as a factory one unless the custom is cosmetic or an extension of what the factory did. Frex, replacing the silencers with lighter more open ones can be a benefit to some trading some noise for performance but it's not a 'custom' bike by any means. Ditto adding a nice seat or bars.

I reckon you don't get out much, have untalented friends, or have just never built your own custom. Some great custom builds are happening right here on this forum. Take, for instance, this Triumph. It started out as a Bonneville, and ended up something much better. Custom frame, suspension, and everything.

[kerhonky]

Originally Posted by slide

Wrong. I never have seen a 'custom' bike which is nearly as good as a factory one unless the custom is cosmetic or an extension of what the factory did. Frex, replacing the silencers with lighter more open ones can be a benefit to some trading some noise for performance but it's not a 'custom' bike by any means. Ditto adding a nice seat or bars.

Yabut...I never said, nor did flick say, that the bike would be better. He just said it would be his own expression rather than someone else's creation. Mayhap that's more important to him than having the ultimate performance machine. Some people would rather build their own than buy something someone else built.

I built a cedar strip canoe. Could I have bought one that was better balanced and didn't have the little flaws that only I know are there? Sure, but I wanted to build my own, because the building was half the fun, and knowing I built it adds to the enjoyment of paddling it.

[fallingoff]

to the speed question
i say
yeh only two speeds flat out and stop
then ask them
do you want a double
cheers

[NesquikNinja]

"You rode a motorcycle in this weather?!"

Nope. Pushed it all the way here so I didn't have to walk alone.

"How fast will that thing go?"

300 MPH, at least.

[Skyclad]

Originally Posted by ErikBrazil

and every single talk ends with... It DOES climb walls Right?

Well, with the right tires....

[kraven]

"do you watch sons of anarchy?"
"no"
"why not? Isn't it, like, motorcycle guys and stuff?"
"I'm busy actually riding a motorcycle."

it's best for everyone if I just leave my helmet on at fuel stops.

[ragtoplvr]

try the stupid questions you get on a bicycle.

maybe worse than on the MC

Rod

[KungPaoDog]

I was the one asking the questions one day.

I parked next to a clean, stock-looking Hayabusa, and the owner and I returned to our bikes at the same time. I had to ask.
Me: "Nice bike. I'm sure everyone asks, but how fast have you had it?"
Him: "Yeah, most people ask that. About 140 mph. And it still wanted to go faster."

That is why I don't have a bike like that, because my curiosity would insist on finding out the top speed.

[manic mechanic]

Didja ever have it happen when, making a fuel stop and you leave your helmet on, then walk into the store to pay for your purchase, the clerk will want to engage you in conversation? Then you mention to them you can't hear them with your ear plugs in and they look at you strangely.