I knew a guy on a honda

[4cams]

In our society it's funny how many people need to put some one else down in order to feel better about them selves. In college, I was required to read "IRON JOHN" by Robert Bly. It told how in white America this is especially true. There is always a reason why this happens. When that person argues about size, there are other problems for this person. In the 30s, 40s and 50s, before the Sportster, the biggest bikes built by H.D. were smaller and lighter, or very close to todays Sportster. If, in public, some one feels the need to belittle a guy about the size of their bike, it is a cry for help about their short comings. So don't get to worked up about just talk. It's a cry for help.

You hit the nail right on the head 4Cams.

[texan321]

You know I have always believed in live and let live. Riding is about the freedom - the journey - the friends - the memories. I really don't care what people ride - who they are - where they came from - it is the thing we have in common. I have ridden with federal judges - attorneys - business owner of all types - plumbers - electricians - whatever, I call them my friends. It is what we have in common - the love of the ride.............

[BlueBob]

Amen, Texan! Well said!

You find people love to be around others who share the same interest, that common bond. They can relate to each other and bond so much easier sharing something in common. But some take it even farther and must seem to feel that even closer bonds can be obtained if they share the same brand, sometimes even the same model, or even the same color. Then there are some that go even farther and must be even more alike and have to dress simular, use the same language expressions, have same haicuts, same philosophies, you name it.
I have always tried to be who I am and appreciate differences in other's and give them a fair shake. But I also expect the same from others but we all know that doesn't always happen. As an example, years ago I joined a riding club which had predominantly metric bikes but I had a Harley. I thought they were a fun bunch of people. But, most had a big problem with Harleys and there was not hardly a minute that went by without there being remarks about Harleys and negative put downs. I never found that to happen very much in the Harley circles I've been around even though many might have felt negatively about metrics. I finally gave up riding with the club because it gets old being around that . When I have anything to say comparing bikes it is my personal findings and experiences because I have owned many of both. But my comparisons are sometimes taken defensively by others as being anti-metric when to me it has nothing to do with brands, only facts about a bike. It's not really fair to me to be taken that way but I just try now to help those who really want to know and learn from my experiences. I try to be honest in my evaluations but sometimes I can be blunt. But never a put down just because it's not what I ride or prefer. I often just keep my mouth shut but as you can tell....it's not always easy. ahaha

[94flhtcu]

Back when I rode with the group (almost said gang) I had a goldwing. Had to ride in the back. Then I got the sportster... had to ride in the back.. Pretty soon, it was F y'all, I got the electraglide, and my wife is now my riding buddy. I've ridden in the back ever since, and don't mind one damn bit!