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dracken1

10-12-2004, 02:22 PM

with thier heads stuck so far up thier own a**e holes.
i've received an email bollocking me for putting my custom parts in the harley section of ebay.
this person did not email me via ebay but via my site using a yahoo addy.
evidently i'm blackening the name of harley by putting non harley made parts on the hd section of ebay.
ebay does not have a custom section btw.

and they have really upset me by adding " i would never buy your non harley made crap if you were the last person on earth"
strong words :D :D .
this guyy belives you must buy zodiac parts for a harley, wonder if he knows where they are manufactured!!! cos i do :D :D

Gypsy

10-12-2004, 02:23 PM

lmao cheeky bastard :D

BikerGran

10-12-2004, 02:26 PM

I suggest you contact Ebay and suggest they broaden their HD section to include other custom parts......

:D

GSX Hooligan

10-12-2004, 02:31 PM

change your advert to read "genuine custom parts - not bolt on clone crap!"

Jay

10-12-2004, 02:32 PM

I suggest you contact Ebay and suggest they broaden their HD section to include other custom parts......

:D

NO NO NO, this is ace news Dracken....I'm gonna stick a load of jap parts up there now just to get on this blokes plums...

Yeah I can see it now 'GENUINE HARLEY DAVIDSON SUZUKI BACK WHEEL - WILL FIT MOST JAP BIKES TOO (MAY NEED MODIFICATION TO FIT ANY HD).

I'll set up a new Ebay user ID something like ONLYHARLEYPARTS or GENUINEHOGBITSBLOKIE.

aah the sweet smell of genuine jap-crap sarcasm.....priceless

Simon B

10-12-2004, 02:33 PM

Dont tar us all with the same brush, yep some of them are twats but not all

krammer

10-12-2004, 03:26 PM

i went into the harley dealership in wolverhampton some time ago and because i had the audacity to pull up outside the place on the vtx1800 i was not even acknowledged by the ignorant fuckers! i respect anyone for what they ride but clearly they do not.

BlackPig

10-12-2004, 03:45 PM

Oh dear,oh dear ,oh dear !!! :D

I'll refrain from comment !!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.............. ...........................

Ahem,sorry,(smirk,guffaw,.............) :D :D

krammer

10-12-2004, 03:48 PM

BlackPig

10-12-2004, 03:54 PM

guffawings ok, but smirking ? :D

well you know what I mean,some sort of irkin' anyroad up !!! :D :D :eek:

Jay

10-12-2004, 03:57 PM

Krammer, that smacks of the other self appointed elitist group........The Caravan Club :D

BlackPig

10-12-2004, 04:00 PM

Krammer, that smacks of the other self appointed elitist group........The Caravan Club :D

What,the Honda branch ??? :D :rolleyes:

Rabid1

10-12-2004, 04:04 PM

How sad can a person be to even be bothered about e-mailing you when he could have been in his garage polishing his HD :D i suppose hes just biding time until the 2 days of summer we get next year then he will be able to bring it out of the garage again :p

Jay

10-12-2004, 04:27 PM

There are loads of people out there actually like this....I once sold a Jag XJ Sport on there and made some comment about being the owner of a bit of englishness only to receive a massive amount of mails detailing the complex takeover of Jaguar by FORD some months prior to my car being made, thus making it truly American.

Astounding ! I ended each reply with 'HAPPY BIDDING' obviously

Spike

10-12-2004, 04:29 PM

I guess some people *Really* need to get out more !!!

Just remember folks, "chrome dont get ya home, matt black get's ya back" ;)

Gypsy

10-12-2004, 04:32 PM

must admit the 2nd worst rally we ever did was the HOG rally in Newcastle - even if Russ Tippins was playing..!

dracken1

10-12-2004, 04:55 PM

by simon-b
Dont tar us all with the same brush, yep some of them are twats but not all

simon i would never do that.
i work on the odd harley now and again inc a multi trophy winning 1200.

but some owners really seem to believe that the very high price they have paid for a harley means it must be on par with a mclaren f1 in the engineering dept.

are you able to work on these bikes, i get asked by some.
i work on multi cylinder japs so yes probably.
but i do build vw beetle engines with thier 1940's engineering so yes i am definitly qualified to work on your harley, i reply. that always goes down well. :D

Dougie

10-12-2004, 05:07 PM

From a distance my old beast can be mistaken for a Harley head on,so I get nods and waves from HD'ers.Mind you,the looks I get when they pass and realise it's a ratty Suzi!There have been times I've nearly fallen off laughing!
I'll wave,nod or make an acknowledgement to anyone,but there are some ignorant bastards out there taking themselves FAR too seriously!

Rabid1

10-12-2004, 05:18 PM

Its not the bike its the attitude of the rider lets just get out there and ride.

Dougie

10-12-2004, 05:21 PM

Well said that man!

cxdemon

10-12-2004, 06:14 PM

I decided years ago, that if i could ever afford a Harley, i'd take it down to the local dirt track and get it good and muddy, then park it in the town centre to see the reaction. :D

GSX Hooligan

10-12-2004, 06:32 PM

check out some of the harleys on the ratbikezone - you ought to mail the guy a couple of the pictures...

PMSL

Sir Ewok

10-12-2004, 07:32 PM

Its not the bike its the attitude of the rider lets just get out there and ride.

Couldn't agree more. I had one of the most beautiful Vee-twins evr made, which is now the property of Mr. Chaz (hope you're looking after it) the Ducati Monster. Obviously that is my opinion and everyone is entitled to theirs, wether it is a ratty old Suzi, a C90 chicken chaser of a fully dressed H-D. It's an ufortunate fact of life, that within every group of peeps there are elitists and wankers. This goes for bikers, VW owners or indeed the Caravan Club.

Ride what ya like, like what ya ride and go enjoy!!!!!

zeddman

10-12-2004, 08:00 PM

I usually wind the harley guys up when for a laff I put me Z1000 up in the 'american bike' section in a show..................well it was made in maryland :D

if it moves trike it

10-12-2004, 08:21 PM

I suggest you contact Ebay and suggest they broaden their HD section to include other custom parts......

:D
Just tell em to stick it, lifes to short for that ****. a bike rider is a bike rider and then there are those with the life "style of a biker" or the rest which seem to consist on 95% assholes. say it like it is, me ;) :cool: :D

slugonamission

10-12-2004, 08:56 PM

how can harley riders see anything?
they have glass belly buttons. worst case scenario is if the head goes even futher......sometimes 2 glass nipples :P

speedtriplebbc

10-12-2004, 09:06 PM

There's a sure way to tell a HD rider from a HD Biker.

BLUE SHADES

If they don't nod at you and only look down there noses at your friendly biker nod you can guarentee there wearing blue tinted sunglases!
I have always loved harleys but the're turning into an exclusive designer name so I'll build a hardtail with a jap engine.

BikerGran

10-12-2004, 10:32 PM

Reminds me of this that someone sent me once.............

"WHY I LOVE MOTORCYCLING"

"I love motorcycles, and like many of you, what first drew me to bikes was not just riding, but the feeling that I'd become part of a special community-a brotherhood, really. Nothing better than a long ride down the interstate, waving to the members of my beloved clan. Except when I pass Harley guys. I hate Harley guys. Hate, hate, hate. When they pass me on the highway, you know what I do? I don't wave. With their little tassle handlebars and the studded luggage and the half-helmets-God, they drive me crazy.

You know who else I hate? BMW guys. Oh, I hate those guys: I don't wave at them, either. They think they're great, sitting all upright, with their 180-degree German engines. They're almost as bad as those old bastards on tourers. You know what I call those bikes? "Two-wheeled couches!" Get it? They're so big. They ride like they've got all day. Appreciate the scenery somewhere else, Grampa, and while you're at it, I'm not waving to you.

Ducati guys - I don't wave at them either. Why don't they spend a little more on their bikes? "You can have any color you want, as long as it's red." How cool! Like they know what a desmo-whatever engine is, anyway. Try finding the battery, you wannabe racers! I never wave at those guys. Laverda guys are worse. I mean, is it a bike or a fruit? Those guys and their orange bikes - are you kidding? If Italian bikes are so great why can't each maker afford more than one can of paint? Anyways, I'd never wave at an orange bike.

Suzuki guys aren't much better, so I never wave at them either. They have those stupid helmets on top of their stupid heads, but God forbid they should wear any other safety gear. They make me mad. Sometimes they speed by and look at me and you know what I do? I don't wave. I just keep on going.
Please, don't get me started on Kawasaki guys. Ninjas? What are you, 12 years old? Team Green my ass. I never wave at Kawasaki guys.

I ride a Honda, and wave at Honda guys, but even then, not at a guy in full leathers. Never, never, never. Yeah, like you're going to get your knee down on the New York Thruway. Nice crotch, by the way. Guys in full leathers will never get a wave from me, and by the way, neither will the guys in two-piece leathers. And I'll tell you who else I'm not waving at - those guys with the helmets with the loud paintjobs. Four pounds of paint on a two pound helmet- like I'm going to wave back to that! I'll also never wave at someone with a mirrored visor. Or helmet stickers. Or racing gloves. Or hiking boots.

To me, motorcycling is a like a family, a close-knit brotherhood of people who ride Hondas, wear jeans and leather jacket (not Vanson) with regular gloves and solid-color helmet with a clear visor, no stickers, no racing gloves and regular boots. And isn't that what really makes riding so special?"

:rolleyes:

MAX

10-12-2004, 10:42 PM

I wish these guys a really new how many parts on there dearly beloved harleys are actually made in the good old US of A it might make them a little less up themselves. And if it was'nt for the germans there almighty V Rod would'nt be what it is. And no i'm not taring everyone with the same brush just the arseholes that are up themselves about what they ride when we should all be sticking together. MAX

dracken1

10-12-2004, 11:11 PM

There's a sure way to tell a HD rider from a HD Biker.
BLUE SHADES..

oh fck i wear not only blue shades but blue frames as well :(

defarter

10-12-2004, 11:14 PM

BLUE SHADES..

oh fck i wear not only blue shades but blue frames as well :(

I know off a cheap Hardly for mate :D :D :D

defarter

10-12-2004, 11:47 PM

You don't have to spend big bucks to get a Harley, just look around at the private sales adds and you'll find a killing to be had........now and just after christmas is the best time to buy, look at the newer bikes with very low milage on the clocks thats where the savings are, don't worry about the asking price just go in with an offer and you will find a person who will take the bait [money] the bike i have at the moment the guy paid 16k with all the trimmings on i gave 11k, still alot of money for a bike but with a 143 miles on the clock and a few months old i was happy to buy it, this also worked for me with the previous HD i bought. I've had the bike 3 years now and a dealer offered 10.5k this summer.
When it comes to selling your bike put the price on it and stick to it, [summer is best] again there is always someone willing to pay....and you'll find it cost very little to update your bike.
If you want some shinney bits for your bike DON'T go to the Harley shop look around, there are people out there who sell good quality custom goodies at a fair price and do not add 50% or more for the brand. :) ;)

Nitrowing

11-12-2004, 12:47 AM

I like Harleys they're big and pretty - they sound good - the laydeez love 'em.
I'd have one as a third or fourth bike maybe... when I'm older... :p

dozer

11-12-2004, 01:31 AM

I know a guy.......v-max all his days.......bought a harley........turned into a real...........tw@t....i think the brand, or owning the brand.............creates an attitude...............i also know a few guys that swear by them coz their easy to work on,,,,an their skint.......prob from buying 1..............but not rightous with it...................maybe the easily influenced (or the ones who are despereate to create an image fof themselves, coz they are nothing.......naa thats na bit harsh.............coz they need something to identify themselves)/..............are victim to the harley attitude..................but the real ones can see that it is a bike they can own for a long time.......an live with an maintain......an enjoy.......i'd own one if i could afford an engine...an a gearbox..................anyway ........i'm pissed an stoned.........

Dozer

blackhack

11-12-2004, 03:47 AM

The only REAL bikes are Yellow ones...............

Jonnyfp

11-12-2004, 07:43 AM

Yes i agree. :D

Mrs Reject

11-12-2004, 12:32 PM

Reminds me of this that someone sent me once.............

"WHY I LOVE MOTORCYCLING"
I mean, is it a bike or a fruit?

Ahahahahahahahaha, made me laugh loads that did :D 10 out of 10 on the rantometer!!!!!
There's always one biker or whatever who is well up their own arse.
reminds of when I had a tatty rust bucket metro and used to park it in a private street outside work. There used to be messages on it when I returned (anonymous of course) to say, "The residents of fuckwit road have worked hard to make this area a nice place to live. Please park your scruffy automobile elsewhere in future".
So I put a huge note inside the windscreen of my car saying, "Dear residents of fuckwit road, this is a public highway which I pay road tax to maintain and I will park my car anywhere I fucking like on it. If you have a problem with this please see me at the car at 5.30 when I have finished work".
Most surprisingly no one came out to have a word with me!!! I hung around for ages and everything :)

Mitch

11-12-2004, 12:47 PM

Ahahahahahahahaha, made me laugh loads that did :D 10 out of 10 on the rantometer!!!!!
There's always one biker or whatever who is well up their own arse.
reminds of when I had a tatty rust bucket metro and used to park it in a private street outside work. There used to be messages on it when I returned (anonymous of course) to say, "The residents of fuckwit road have worked hard to make this area a nice place to live. Please park your scruffy automobile elsewhere in future".
So I put a huge note inside the windscreen of my car saying, "Dear residents of fuckwit road, this is a public highway which I pay road tax to maintain and I will park my car anywhere I fucking like on it. If you have a problem with this please see me at the car at 5.30 when I have finished work".
Most surprisingly no one came out to have a word with me!!! I hung around for ages and everything :)

Oooooooooooh!! Like that... :D

Spike

11-12-2004, 01:59 PM

Mitch

11-12-2004, 02:44 PM

Good on ya gal !! :)

She's good that way, takes no sh1t from no-one! Cor she makes me proud!!

Freak

11-12-2004, 09:09 PM

Cor she makes me proud!!

:eek: .............. :D

madastoast

12-12-2004, 12:40 AM

she makes me scared :D

Friar Tuck

12-12-2004, 08:11 AM

She makes me........ Ahem!
(Sorry, still can't get the image of Mrs.R in her Danair uniform out of my little pea brain! :o )

Friar Tuck

12-12-2004, 08:13 AM

BLUE SHADES..

oh fck i wear not only blue shades but blue frames as well :(
Should've gone to Specsavers!

Rogue Monkey

12-12-2004, 08:20 AM

I used to give a "nod" to any bikers I passed on the road but I never got one back from Harley riders! When I decided that it was time for Monkey to become a Harley owner I promissed meself I`d always nod back at folks and not be a "I`ve got a harley and everyone else is a tosser" type of dude! Well! the weird thing is, when I rode me big noisy 1340cc 24 inch aped shovelhead springer (with a real kickstart, Ooo Err!)! I noticed that when I gave a "nod" to other bikers (Japs an stuff) they ignored me! :eek: Probably, I thought, cos they think all Harley riders are wankers and deserve to be snubbed! :eek: Personaly I dont get it! We all go and party together when are bikes are back at the tents so why do we all act so partisan when we gets on our bikes? I dont know? :confused:

BlackPig

12-12-2004, 09:45 AM

Sir Ewok

12-12-2004, 10:55 AM

All societies suffer from forms of tribalism of some sort or another. Football fans being the most famous cases. Have to mark their territory with MUFC Rule etc. which has all but killed off the humourous grafitti you used to read on bog walls. Fight (and kill) other club (tribe) members. Invade their territory and cause much damage.

All the above apply to Bikers and other groups as well as the usual forms of snobbery and avarice......

Rogue Monkey

12-12-2004, 07:13 PM

Well now RM,hmmmmm...............

Having only owned a harley for 6 months,about 5 or 6 years ago,I never really had this problem !!
Cos ,for 5 months I was building it,and the last month was spent trying to get the bastid thing running right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did manage to put about 50 miles on the clock,before one of the new "real" bikers hassled me into selling it.
Now this bloke lives in the next village,but since he now rides a harley he has become too important to be bothering with us lesser beings...........

The mind boggles,the thot plickens,................... :D
Oh ai! I didn`t mention that it was a brand new engine in an uncle bunt frame that ran like a pig! Rubber mounted bars that you could swing about half an inch bacwards and forwards, brake callippers that kept falling off! :eek: and eventually (funnily enough) after about 6 monthes the engine needed rebuilding! Yup! I`ve been there dude! :o

speedtriplebbc

13-12-2004, 09:28 PM

The only REAL bikes are Yellow ones...............
Does that include yellow harleys?
My father in law has a yellow harley with hardly any crome, looks different but fun to ride :D

Jonnyfp

13-12-2004, 10:06 PM

Yellow speed triples are the fastest of all of em. :D

Jay

14-12-2004, 10:11 AM

or indeed the Caravan Club.

Watch it mate......they'll come and get ya! Forget your triads and Mafia, these people are old and smell of pee, they creep up on you when you least expect it, like when they are stood infront of you in the '10 ITEMS OR LESS' lane with a whole trolley full of food!

Borg

14-12-2004, 03:16 PM

I was going to buy a HD years ago, but they turned me down when I told them my parents where married when I was conceived :D :D :D :D

Borg

14-12-2004, 03:18 PM

Watch it mate......they'll come and get ya! Forget your triads and Mafia, these people are old and smell of pee, they creep up on you when you least expect it, like when they are stood infront of you in the '10 ITEMS OR LESS' lane with a whole trolley full of food!

They can come for me any time, we have the Taffia here, they make you an offer you can't understand

mr.chaz

14-12-2004, 07:41 PM

Strange really , has a reverse effect on me. When I ride HD , I actually can't stop grinning and smiling like a fool all the time.

If they are being ridden for "the right reasons" then you just can't beat them. :D

Mrs Reject

14-12-2004, 08:58 PM

I'll ride anything that doesn't fucking break down every five minutes!!! :mad: Yup, there was i after a fabulous days X-mas shopping waiting for AA van yet again and freezing me arse off - alternator this time *sulk*.
Can't wait till I'm not a student any more and can get something half decent!!!

defarter

14-12-2004, 09:15 PM

defarter

14-12-2004, 09:23 PM

I'll ride anything that doesn't fucking break down every five minutes!!! :mad:
Can't wait till I'm not a student any more and can get something half decent!!!

Got an 8 year old 10 speed push bike hanging on the wall in me workshop, done about 200 yards with me on it, anygood to yer???? :D

Well yer did say anything......... :eek: :eek:

Jay

20-12-2004, 02:57 PM

They can come for me any time, we have the Taffia here, they make you an offer you can't understand

Sorry for the delay mate but it's taken quite a while for me to stop laughing....thats a classic.