Funny, I came up on a herd of Harley's last week on a country road on my way back home from the Diner. They were riding 2 abreast, and barely doing the speed limit of 45/50. I can not understand the reason for these "parades". I finally got bored, and blew by the parade, being watchful for anyone pulling over into the passing lane. Got by, waved a hand in the air, and disappeared into the sunset. Maybe they are afraid to go out alone, fearful of a break down, a flat or something. I dunno, just seems strange to me. On the weekends, sometimes a small pack will show up at the Diner, all with their vests, badges, patches, pirate costumes. They pull a few tables together, talk loud so everybody can here/see them. Place their orders, eat and bullchit, bullchit some more, then go out to the parking lot, and bullchit some more, while cleaning their probably only rode on weekend machines. Then I'm sure they all head home, bike to the garage, not to be used till the following weekend parade.For that purpose, a Harley is perfect, loud, shiny, "look at me"
And there's guys like my long time friend of +45 years that has just over 121K miles on his '79 Low Rider. In addition to the old Low Rider he has 4 other Harley's in his stable, none of which would be considered low mile bikes. He's one of the few people I will ride side x side with on secondary roads, and on the slab. When I ride with most other friends I prefer staggered, for my own well being.... just say'n.
Anyways, I've talked to a few of my ol' Harley trash buds about my wanting to get a Rocket, and none of them have pissed on me for it. Now, most old time Harley riders are brand loyal for sure. And most that I know or associate with think it's a real hoot when a ****** rocket, regardless of brand, does a high speed fly by.
One time on my way south to the Laughlin River Run my Bud and I got passed by 3 sport bikes which were in excess of 80 mph which we were riding. On up the road a ways we pass the three which are going much slower now through a sand storm laying on their tanks trying to get protection from their itty bitty wind shields. My friend and I just waved as we were stretched out on our highway pegs with the cruise still set at 80.Yeah, there are those types. And there's the HOG members, wannabe's, RUBS, and so on. And let's not for get the real deal clubbers
Took interest in the Rocket a few months ago and after learning more about them I'm in the process of looking for the right one. Not a RUB so I gotta go $used$
Enjoy yer next stop at the diner
One thing I like here is that I could ride something else and I can still be friends with those I've come to love here. I did not get that message when I traded my Road Glide for my R3T on my last board.
