Re: engine torn down... What a mess!

Posted by LukeM on Apr 30, 2011; 11:09pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/engine-torn-down-What-a-mess-tp2863330p2884441.html

Well, it all depends on what kind of attention you want to get with your ride.  I rode my wife's scooter (orange Honda Metropolitan) over to Five Guys burgers to pick up some dinner.  Rode it because it's got good storage, and my Avenger doesn't.  3 biker guys were on their way out, and saw me riding up on the scoot.  One greeted me with "F***ot" and got on his much overly dressed Harley.  The other Harley rider and the Suzuki rider said nothing.  I just consider the source: Harley riders are a dime a dozen, and they are not known for being the sharpest pencil in the box.  There are Harley riders, and there is everyone else.

Now, granted, I probably had it coming.  It's not the most masculine 2 wheel transport out there, but I ride it for convenience, grocery carrying, and 100mpg.  It does start every time, runs well, and it's paid for.  :-)

Just goes to show you that 1) people are people, 2) opinions are like a$$holes (every one has one, and no one likes anyone else's, and 3) stand up for what you believe in, and be prepared if someone doesn't like you.

Luke M