05-11-2014, 04:40 AM
We don't have any biker bars or Harley exclusive hangouts around here, but we have many bike nights and the Harley guys tend to all park together and somewhat ignore everyone else.
They are generally the first to leave as a group and make as much noise as possible with their straight pipes. This impresses no one.
20+ years ago there was a definite attitude of distain for anything but a Harley from those riders, but in the last few years I've noticed that often the Harley guys will be the first to wave at non-Harley bike riders. I always waved at them regardless of whether I received a wave back or not.
But were I to come upon a place with only Harley's parked I would probably wave (if the riders were outside) as I rode on by and found another place to stop.
It's only a personal preference, but I've never cared much for H-D and don't really have anything in common with their riders who are mostly wannabe's trying to look badass.
They are generally the first to leave as a group and make as much noise as possible with their straight pipes. This impresses no one.
20+ years ago there was a definite attitude of distain for anything but a Harley from those riders, but in the last few years I've noticed that often the Harley guys will be the first to wave at non-Harley bike riders. I always waved at them regardless of whether I received a wave back or not.
But were I to come upon a place with only Harley's parked I would probably wave (if the riders were outside) as I rode on by and found another place to stop.
It's only a personal preference, but I've never cared much for H-D and don't really have anything in common with their riders who are mostly wannabe's trying to look badass.