tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post4815923691574310286..comments2024-02-22T01:02:54.167-05:00Comments on Ruckus Scooter Love: Moto SnobsDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-20238122337419293912015-08-26T14:36:23.306-04:002015-08-26T14:36:23.306-04:00What a great post Deb!
On my Vespa, some cruisers...What a great post Deb!<br /><br />On my Vespa, some cruisers return my wave, none initiate. On the Honda Shadow ALL the cruisers initiate the wave. They are my 'brothers' don't you know. <br /><br />The bottom line is that too many people make up for their natural insecurity by playing roles, like Harley Dude, Squidly Sport Biker and so on, and they can't step up or step out without facing their insecurity. <br /><br />Quite pathetic. You nailed it Deb!David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-58311880205435823592015-08-24T18:18:01.481-04:002015-08-24T18:18:01.481-04:00Sonya!
Yes, it sounds like they are EVERYWHERE! :...Sonya!<br />Yes, it sounds like they are EVERYWHERE! :-)<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post. I surely had fun writing it too!<br /><br />Safe riding, sister!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-78973417882253514792015-08-24T06:29:10.577-04:002015-08-24T06:29:10.577-04:00Hilarioius! This blog entry just made may day. Yes...Hilarioius! This blog entry just made may day. Yes, snobs exist everywhere. In Germany you mostly get the snotty Beemer rider, all equipped for world touring, but never actually found on the road, because his/her farkling continues to the max. There is also the snobby vintage scooter rider who snorts at our automatic boxes, but he never actually gets to ride as his/her vehicle is always on the verge of a break down or just broken down and torn apart. I for myself appreciate every rider on any kind of two wheels, scooter or cruiser, heck even crotch rockets. I just love motorcycles, and the community sense that usually comes with it. Ride on!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-68450221080118039472015-08-21T11:09:21.334-04:002015-08-21T11:09:21.334-04:00Yea, sometimes I can "feel" the glare of...Yea, sometimes I can "feel" the glare of disapproval once they realize I am passing them on a scooter.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-21181934756976232592015-08-20T09:39:56.573-04:002015-08-20T09:39:56.573-04:00One of the main reasons I don't go out for &qu...One of the main reasons I don't go out for "group rides". Just don't enjoy the "competitive vibe" there. <br /><br />Keep on waving! :=)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-4929079878671468742015-08-19T09:30:37.265-04:002015-08-19T09:30:37.265-04:00Great post Deb and I agree with what the others ha...Great post Deb and I agree with what the others have said.<br /><br />I think we all see this in some form or another. There always seem to be cliques within bike types and brands.<br /><br />We wave at everything from a person on a bicycle, little kids just standing on the sidewalk, and all other modes of two and three wheel travel. The way I see it is that we are all out there facing the same dangers and enjoying the same breeze, why not be cordial.<br /><br />And yes, the snobby attitude of some riders can be annoying.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-26780540567127385332015-08-18T23:47:26.062-04:002015-08-18T23:47:26.062-04:00I know this was all tongue-in-cheek, but I think S...I know this was all tongue-in-cheek, but I think Shybiker nailed it. I've witnessed snobbery from all styles of bike riders, from the leather and loud pipe set, the Italian red bike crowd, the German automobile bike riders.. Heck, even from some fellow sport-touring riders. <br />I don't care what most people say or think about my bikes, but I do get tired of the "get a real bike" attitude of some riders I know. I find myself riding with them less often these days.<br />I'm sure it's their own insecurities talking.Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-50201121319932291722015-08-18T10:54:02.787-04:002015-08-18T10:54:02.787-04:00I have to agree.
I saw it a lot in the bicycling ...I have to agree.<br /><br />I saw it a lot in the bicycling world too. Road bikes versus recumbent bikes versus mountain bikes, etc.<br /><br />Shame some people have to act like this.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-67920948672760311062015-08-18T10:39:54.795-04:002015-08-18T10:39:54.795-04:00Great post. I don't know what is wrong with hu...Great post. I don't know what is wrong with human psychology but I see stupid snobbism in many contexts. Among sportbike-riders, cruiser-riders, etc. People who feel compelled to turn their noses up at others enjoying the same activity. It's so unattractive and self-defeating. We should celebrate others who share the joys of two-wheeled adventure, not look for ways to criticize them. My belief is that this impulse comes from insecurity.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-15745498010414649392015-08-18T09:20:04.326-04:002015-08-18T09:20:04.326-04:00Oh, yeah, and leave it to Bob to be kind, reach ou...Oh, yeah, and leave it to Bob to be kind, reach out, and try to bridge the gap for a newbie!<br /><br />What a sweetheart, that man! <br /><br />Missed so much...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-53054130542843239582015-08-18T09:18:16.083-04:002015-08-18T09:18:16.083-04:00No, never! You could NEVER be a "scooter snob...No, never! You could NEVER be a "scooter snob" Robert!<br /><br />Yeah, I've got a Harley store about a mile up the road and I see them coming and going all the time sans helmet.<br /><br />I will have to say that when I have gone up there to look at stuff and hang out that some have come out to admire my scooter and ask questions about it. Especially the women who work in the store.<br /><br />It's all good! I've got a few Harley items myself from there and mainly because they feature a graphic of our local covered bridge on them.<br /><br />Plus they have nice "open houses" twice a season with music and food and I ride up when I can.<br /><br />Otherwise I have NO two wheeled comrades 'cause the other scooter riders are over at the latte shop in the "fashionable" part of town! ;-)<br /><br />Ride on, brother! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-11964110587368056582015-08-18T09:13:13.138-04:002015-08-18T09:13:13.138-04:00Wow! Well, then it looks like this is definitely a...Wow! Well, then it looks like this is definitely a "universal phenomenon" and not just all a bad dream in my fevered brain! LOL<br /><br />Your groups sounds awesome! I wonder if I could get a group of gals down here together to do that. Might be worth a try.<br /><br />Ride on, sister! You are a legendary role model in my book!<br /><br />Hey, email me...I've got a motorcycle question for you! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-29478274760700631792015-08-18T07:32:34.616-04:002015-08-18T07:32:34.616-04:00**chuckles** Here in Florida we seem to get a lot...**chuckles** Here in Florida we seem to get a lot of people out on Harleys. No helmets or jackets and riding the main roads. Generally speaking I ignore them because I know Kimmie is a well used and high milage bike, she's not "like them"...does that make me a scooter snob?The City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4448998326073079703.post-18142260474462620072015-08-18T02:36:11.214-04:002015-08-18T02:36:11.214-04:00PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deb you nailed it! I'...PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deb you nailed it! I've been both scooterist and motorcyclist and still love them all. When I rode the Yamaha vino the local scooter club thought I was a poseur and no one was welcoming. i went to one rally and that is where I met Bob, he was the only person who talked to me and didn't care what I rode, all the vintage Italian riders were snobs, Fast forward to motorcycle world now and I still don't fit into any one groove not that I want to. I went ti the second scooter rally to meet Bob and my Vancouver buddies and the vintage scooter people staying at the motel were quite rude and said "Get out of here shifter" Bob actually said something to the one guy and told him to chill. I have to say I was a little taken aback.<br /><br />As for motorcycle snobs because I am a gear geek and ride a Honda Sport tourer I don't really fit in with the local motorcycle culture here. But I do fit in with the Moto Mamas there are 163 of use and we ride everything from a 50cc scooter, to Maxi scooter and every type of motorcycle and we are nonjudgemental and just ride for the love of it.<br /><br />I wave at scooterists and motorcyclists. I learned 4 years ago you never know who is under the helmet and it is about the love of the ride. Yeah My scooterista friend you nailed this 100% <br /><br />PS I saw the BMW maxi scoot the other day and thought hmmmm, might like one of those.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.com