It's called KARMA, douchebag!

[Kev Murphy]

Had a couple of Doctors appointments this afternoon, and was free at 3pm. Being a beautiful warm day, I decided a quick trip 30 Km up the highway for a coffee with friends was in order.
About 10Km out of town, a Harley appeared in my rear view mirrors. As he overtook, I raised a hand in greeting (As I do with all two and 3 wheeled riders)
His response after he passed, was to extend his left hand and flip me the bird.

About 5 Km short of my destination, lo and behold, there was this same Harley off the side of the road, obviously broken down and the youngish guy standing with helmet in hand, and waving me down. I have socks older than he was.

I rode straight past and did not even acknowledge his presence, both hands remained firmly on the grips although I was tempted to return the gesture.

Enjoyed my cuppa and returned home at 5pm. the Harley was still there, but the dirtbag was missing.

Karma.

Maybe he will rethink his riding etiquette, or grow a brain.

[Wild Rose]

 

[Lionel]

Reminds me of the old Harley reliability joke.
Of all the Harley's ever made 85% are still on the road. The other 15% made it home.

[Kev Murphy]

...or ...  "I'd rather RIDE my Honda, than PUSH your Harley"


The only bike ever produced that should have had a FRONT tow hitch Factory Fitted as standard equipment.
I bought a new FLH Electra Glide in late 1969, and sold it again in early 1971. Only had 1200 on the odometer, because for the 15 months I owned it, it spent 11 months in and out of the Harley dealer workshop. A total lemon. About as trustworthy as a 35 cent coin.

[Streak]

Ok let's just remember it was the rider who was the fool not the bike, there are many good people on different models of bikes out there than ours.....

But I would say the motorcycling gods taught the young man a lesson.

[Biggles]

But I would say the motorcycling gods taught the young man a lesson.

Would he have been smart enough to recognise it?

I'm afraid I'm a softie- I would have stopped...




and said "Thanks for the wave, it meant a lot!"     
and rode on.                 

[Greencan]

I'm afraid I'm a softie- I would have stopped...

Me to Bill...lifted the visor in a knightly fashion, laught in a gesterly manner and ridden on into the far distance...in a medieval mien consistant with the steed he'd been riding 

[HunterTodd]

Reminds me of my favorite Harley joke

What are the different types of Harley's
Flathead
 Pan head
 Shovel head
Knucklehead

 Dickhead

[ST2UP]

   Don't forget we too have members that choose to ride a number of other breeds of bikes including Harley's......if I could justify (read afford) to a have a few bikes in the stable one would be a Harley another a Bavarian and an Aerial square four for those special days when you need a visceral ride without the technology 


The important thing is they ride it 


Shame about this gentlemen's method of acknowledgment 


 

[Greencan]

    Don't forget we too have members that choose to ride a number of other breeds of bikes including Harley's......if I could justify (read afford) to a have a few bikes in the stable one would be a Harley another a Bavarian and an Aerial square four for those special days when you need a visceral ride without the technology   

...Fair point ya 'onour, in light of the fact the bloke who began this thread admits with some pride I'd suggest in owning a Francis Barnett and the bloke writing this diatribe still rides (again with some pride), a bike called a Plover

[Williamson]

 

From Kev's profile:

First bike was a new 1959 Francis Barnett Plover, 147 cc, which I bought with money earned from my paper round. at 14 years of age ....

I hope my maths is correct - that's a three year old bike for 14yo, I reckon that'd be pretty special in 1961.

 

[HunterTodd]

  Don't forget we too have members that choose to ride a number of other breeds of bikes including Harley's......if I could justify (read afford) to a have a few bikes in the stable one would be a Harley another a Bavarian and an Aerial square four for those special days when you need a visceral ride without the technology 


The important thing is they ride it 


Shame about this gentlemen's method of acknowledgment 


 

[HunterTodd]

Having said that and I think this was generally agreed to in another thread on this forum, that Harley riders are the least likely to acknowledge other riders. 

[Brock]

The thread aim was to show what happens / can happen if you fail to acknowledge other riders due to a self perceived better than thou attitude. It just happened that this rider was on a Harley..  He could have been on a BW trouble U, Vespa or a Ural..

[StinkyPete]

It would be bad luck if a single index finger wave was misinterpreted as a "bird".

[Gadget]

I would have stopped and helped regardless and "educated" him on the brotherhood of bikers through deed and kindness.

But that's just me.  We have to stick together or we are all alone.

[Williamson]

I would have stopped and helped regardless and "educated" him on the brotherhood of bikers through deed and kindness.

But that's just me.  We have to stick together or we are all alone.

Not just you Gary.

[Nigel]

I would have stopped and helped regardless and "educated" him on the brotherhood of bikers through deed and kindness.

But that's just me.  We have to stick together or we are all alone.

Not just you Gary.

Yes have to agree, I tend to lend a hand if I can. Many a person rescued over the years up bush with my 4by. Unwritten law.This is how we educate people. Like to think that one day Karma will get me too................................  

[Kev Murphy]

From Kev's profile:

First bike was a new 1959 Francis Barnett Plover, 147 cc, which I bought with money earned from my paper round. at 14 years of age ....

I hope my maths is correct - that's a three year old bike for 14yo, I reckon that'd be pretty special in 1961.

 

 There ya go.... From 9 years of age, I worked delivering papers from my pushbike 5 days per week after school, and then collected the money from my paper round on Saturdays.
Another kid whose paper round serviced a different area had nothing to show after 5 years, as he spent what he earned on lollies and junk.
Everything that I earned I saved into my bank account, and so I paid for my bike outright.

When we were old enough to have licenses, there were some over privileged kids who drove cars (donated by their parents) to High school.
They had no respect for others or their property.
At least I OWNED my bike.

[laurie]

Some years ago I broke down on the Pacific highway near Macksville. I had various bits of plastic spread around the bike and it was obvious I was in trouble. A large group of Ulyssians rode past with barely a glance,and not a single one pulled over to offer assistance. Its not just Harley riders who can be rude or unhelpfull...
BTW, that was the day that I decided that Ulysses wasnt for me.
Laurie

[STroppy]

There are some very strange people in Ulysses . . I'm a member after all . . Very strange fellow he is . .