Is the Era of the Motorcycle Over?

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Re: Is the Era of the Motorcycle Over?

#21 Unread post by vito »

Marvin: No one here has made fun of you because you ride a scooter instead of a motorcycle. Where your rant came from is beyond me. You must be dealing with the inner conflict of being a rider but not riding a "real" bike. For several years I rode a Honda Silverwing because with my bad knees I could not swing a leg over a bike and needed a step-through. It was a great ride, but for me, I missed the feel, sound and yes look of a real bike. I bought a mid-sized cruiser and have enjoyed every minute of riding it, even though in many ways it is less capable than my maxi-scooter was. But I didn't buy a motorcycle to gain the admiration of others, I did it for something deep inside me, and only me. I hope you continue to enjoy your ride, whatever it is, but your enjoyment should not be based upon attributing other motives to others who ride a different two wheeled vehicle than you.

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#22 Unread post by Johnj »

Marvin,are you off your meds again.
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
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#23 Unread post by Wrider »

Johnj wrote:Marvin,are you off your meds again.
Still, not again...
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#24 Unread post by jstark47 »

vito wrote:Marvin: No one here has made fun of you .......
Vito, dude, don't feed the troll.
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#25 Unread post by Marvin »

vito? I appoligize if you took my comments personal intended to you, Its not you or anybody on this fourm that makes fun of me for riding a scooter. Maybe I am guilty going to extremes and using strong words judging that everybody that owns a motorcycle is heartless, its just the local people I know that make fun of me. I was wrong thinking that everybody else thinks the same way.
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#26 Unread post by Wrider »

Marvin wrote:vito? I appoligize if you took my comments personal intended to you, Its not you or anybody on this fourm that makes fun of me for riding a scooter. Maybe I am guilty going to extremes and using strong words judging that everybody that owns a motorcycle is heartless, its just the local people I know that make fun of me. I was wrong thinking that everybody else thinks the same way.
Oh no buddy, don't think that... We judge you just because you randomly rant on motorcycle forums using own version of grammar and spelling. :roll:
That said, the Suzuki cruisers are the best ever, the T-Max is meh at best, and the F150 is only good if it's being used for making money at a scrapyard... I think that should cover it! :twisted:
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#27 Unread post by ceemes »

Wrider wrote:
Marvin wrote:vito? I appoligize if you took my comments personal intended to you, Its not you or anybody on this fourm that makes fun of me for riding a scooter. Maybe I am guilty going to extremes and using strong words judging that everybody that owns a motorcycle is heartless, its just the local people I know that make fun of me. I was wrong thinking that everybody else thinks the same way.
Oh no buddy, don't think that... We judge you just because you randomly rant on motorcycle forums using own version of grammar and spelling. :roll:
That said, the Suzuki cruisers are the best ever, the T-Max is meh at best, and the F150 is only good if it's being used for making money at a scrapyard... I think that should cover it! :twisted:
Could be worse Wrider, he could be driving a GM pickup truck, and you know what they say about GMC trucks don't ya?

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#28 Unread post by ceemes »

Marvin wrote:vito? I appoligize if you took my comments personal intended to you, Its not you or anybody on this fourm that makes fun of me for riding a scooter. Maybe I am guilty going to extremes and using strong words judging that everybody that owns a motorcycle is heartless, its just the local people I know that make fun of me. I was wrong thinking that everybody else thinks the same way.
No, you are guilty of being a complete and utter twine, who's sole purpose is to come here and create friction and cause trouble....so pi$$ off already wont ya?
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#29 Unread post by VermilionX »

only vespas are legit scooters.
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#30 Unread post by Wrider »

Nah, Aprilia makes some pretty nice ones too.
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