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#116429 PapaTom (User) Have Star - Will Travel Platinum Boarder Posts: 1370 Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Filled the tank this morning, and after starting Babe and getting properly seated, I heard someone behind me say, "What size bike is that?" I turned around and a fella had walked over from his pick-em-up truck. He mentioned how he'd been looking into getting another Harley but the prices were ridiculous, and he'd been doing some online studying of the Roadies, impressed with what he'd read. He said they seem to be pretty bullet-proof. He checked out the pipes, risers, the chrome and bags and told me it was a great looking bike. I'm only bringing this up because it's the first time a non-family member was kind enough to comment on my scoot to my face. Then, just before pressing the start button, I said a quick prayer to please let my bike start, and it did. Whew.   Logged     FREE SPIRIT 2007 Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116437 collector714 (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 417 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Everyone has heard of pound for pound well the Roadie is dollar for dollar the best bike on the road today. I think a lot of people notice but just dont say anything.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #116438 Hotelfox (User) Riding The BIG RED THUNDERCHICKEN!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1115 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   PapaTom wrote: Filled the tank this morning, and after starting Babe and getting properly seated, I heard someone behind me say, "What size bike is that?" I turned around and a fella had walked over from his pick-em-up truck. He mentioned how he'd been looking into getting another Harley but the prices were ridiculous, and he'd been doing some online studying of the Roadies, impressed with what he'd read. He said they seem to be pretty bullet-proof. He checked out the pipes, risers, the chrome and bags and told me it was a great looking bike. I'm only bringing this up because it's the first time a non-family member was kind enough to comment on my scoot to my face. Then, just before pressing the start button, I said a quick prayer to please let my bike start, and it did. Whew. You wouldn't want to have a Frank moment, smiling at the man, hit the start switch and get engulfed in a cloud of smoke as the bike VOMITED oil onto the pipes... That still cracks me up   Logged     2.5MM Float Assy 170 Main Jet 3rd clip on the needle 2.5 turns out PMS Proud Member of Patriot Guard Riders Hirams Riders M C   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116441 Frank_W (User) Hitting deer -- in the FACE!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1286 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hotelfox wrote: PapaTom wrote: Filled the tank this morning, and after starting Babe and getting properly seated, I heard someone behind me say, "What size bike is that?" I turned around and a fella had walked over from his pick-em-up truck. He mentioned how he'd been looking into getting another Harley but the prices were ridiculous, and he'd been doing some online studying of the Roadies, impressed with what he'd read. He said they seem to be pretty bullet-proof. He checked out the pipes, risers, the chrome and bags and told me it was a great looking bike. I'm only bringing this up because it's the first time a non-family member was kind enough to comment on my scoot to my face. Then, just before pressing the start button, I said a quick prayer to please let my bike start, and it did. Whew. You wouldn't want to have a Frank moment, smiling at the man, hit the start switch and get engulfed in a cloud of smoke as the bike VOMITED oil onto the pipes... That still cracks me up I agree, it IS nice to get compliments from people on the bike, though. Harley riders are usually impressed, which is always nice.   Logged     It\'s easy to tell who your real friends are: Lock your dog and your wife in the trunk for an hour. When you open it, notice which one is happy to see you. My music: Franks Savage Dream   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116448 Lakecharles (User) Jeremiah 29:11 and Semper Fi! Expert Boarder Posts: 450 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I have hardly a day goes by that when I come out of Walmart and get ready to take off someone doesn't walk by and say "nice bike." For that matter, wherever I go, often someone will remark on my scooter.... It's pretty much stock yet with the various add-ons and the old school look it seems to draw attention..... A lot like an old Buick lets say.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #116449 Frank_W (User) Hitting deer -- in the FACE!! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1286 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Yep. Of all the Japanese attempts at turning out a cruiser with classic lines, I think the Roadies are far and away the best lookin' bikes out there.   Logged     It\'s easy to tell who your real friends are: Lock your dog and your wife in the trunk for an hour. When you open it, notice which one is happy to see you. My music: Franks Savage Dream   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116456 IMTopGun1 (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 688 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   "...A lot like an old Buick..." And here, all this time, I thought it was those blue haired old ladies down in Florida driving them that attracted all the attention! Most times all I can see is knuckles on top of the steering wheel and that blue hair ... kinda like that scene in 'Ferris Buellers Day Off' (although she was in a Lincoln). But, in all seriousness, even the 1%ers I've met like the looks, sound and price of these R*'s.   Logged     2001 Yamahawg Midnight RoadKill Patriot Guard Rider   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116463 SobaCracka (User) It's best to eat crow while fresh. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1518 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Yep, I get a lot of compliments on the bike, from riders and non-riders, old and young, male and female, and even the HD guys. Still tickles me when someone says, "Nice looking Harley.   Logged     Earl in Catonsville, MD   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116474 PapaTom (User) Have Star - Will Travel Platinum Boarder Posts: 1370 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hotelfox wrote: You wouldn't want to have a Frank moment, smiling at the man, hit the start switch and get engulfed in a cloud of smoke as the bike VOMITED oil onto the pipes... That still cracks me up That's EXACTLY the picture I had before I hit the starter. Poor Frank.   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/09/05 13:36 By PapaTom.   FREE SPIRIT 2007 Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access. #116487 smhowse (User) NOPE, it's a Roadstar! Platinum Boarder Posts: 1417 Re:Lovin' those compliments 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I get compliments all the time on my R* especially at work guys come in and are like WOW nice Harley! I mention it's not a Harley it's better My favorite is I was at a charity ride/poker run and pulled up to one of the stops with several friends (all yamaha bikes) and this guy and his 10year old kid walk by the line of Harleys and metric bikes and this kid runs up to my bike and says WOW! Dad check out this awesome bike starts pointing out chrome and pipes and how cool it looks then he reads the Yamaha logo on the cam cover and says oh its just a piece of $h*t jap bike I said to the Dad you have a Harley? he say no I don't ride their too expensive Got to love it. Steven   Logged     2005 Midnight Silverado   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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