Pointing out the obvious

wheelie · 08-16-2009, 11:58 AM

I road the Nomad to a nearby town this AM to pick up a few things at the market. I noticed a nice looking black late model Chevy 4X4 behind me for several blocks. The 50 something couple pulled up in the parking spot next to me. The passenger side window went down the dude behind the wheel says "Nope" the lady sitting next to him looks at me and says "That's not a Harley." I said "Nope" She said "They are beautiful." Then they left the parking lot. That's the only reason they came into the parking lot to point out the incredibly obvious? I wanted to say "Nope and that's not a Range Rover and you are not Jessica Simpson." The only thing a can figure out is. It's really hot today and it was one of the rare times I rode without my helmet, and I had a do-rag on to block the sun. That must have made them think I was on a HD. I have thought about doing a debadge on the bike but the more I get those kind of comments the more I want people to know I am not riding a Harley. I am and will always be very proud of my Vulcan Nomad.

dogdoc · 08-16-2009, 12:38 PM

It might be easier to just start saying YES she sure is a harley. Think Ill try that line. Im getting tired of saying No its not. LOL

watchman · 08-16-2009, 12:59 PM

I have been asked several times what kind of Harley I am riding. I just reply it is a Nomad and let it go at that. One guy last year at Crater Lake Oregon that ask me that, thought that I meant that I was a member of the Nomad M/C. He said that was cool with him but what kind of bike was I riding. Such is life!

**Jared** · 08-16-2009, 02:07 PM

I saw a picture of a bike with an air brushed logo on the tank that said "HARDLY DAVIDSON".

macmac · 08-16-2009, 03:42 PM

" Nope the Harley hasn't got NICE floor boards for the pillon!"

and a heck of a lot less bang for the BUCK...

My take is she lost a bet.. and it was a question... but that's just my take.

**Kawhead** · 08-16-2009, 04:04 PM

When I get a compliment on my Nomad I try to be just as nice and appreiciative, and I don't knock another bike, unless it's in jest. Nomad1600 and I took a ride on the Blue Ride Parkway last week and we stopped for gas and a nice lady got off the back of a Harley and came over and told us how pretty the bikes were. :) The same thing happen when we stopped at an observation point with a family. The guy's wife ask us if we were Hell's Angles. I don't know how she got that impression! ??? I reckon it was a compliment.

mcdaddy · 08-16-2009, 04:18 PM

While stopped for gas one time. I had one say "that's a beautiful piece of American Iron, do you ride with one of those motorcycle gangs?"

I replied "yes it is, and I ride with the Over the Hill Gang."

Of course my reply went over her head

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billz410 · 08-16-2009, 04:40 PM

I've had similar experiences a couple of times at stoplights, etc. One guy was explaining to me at a stoplight how cool that bike would look with some wide whitewall tires. I told him I was working on that!

**ringadingh** · 08-16-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by billz410

I've had similar experiences a couple of times at stoplights, etc. One guy was explaining to me at a stoplight how cool that bike would look with some wide whitewall tires. I told him I was working on that!

He's right, but Im biassed.

isaiahsdad · 08-16-2009, 09:44 PM

Mine being badgeless you would be surprised at how many people pull up and say "Nice Harley". I just say thanks, but its a Kawasaki, and smile. My dream has always been to own an Ultra Classic, but after owning my Nomad, I think I will save my money for something else. I personally think my bike looks better than a Harley, but the ultimate for me would be to get a front fairing like Ringadingh's. That would make my bike complete.

nomad561 · 08-17-2009, 08:41 AM

I get alot of compliments on my bike,even some from HD riders. I think that the people that truly love to ride don't really care what you ride.

dantama · 08-17-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

I wanted to say "Nope and that's not a Range Rover and you are not Jessica Simpson." T

Nomad.

:)

phenrichs · 08-17-2009, 09:52 AM

Where was Bill Engval when you need him....

"Here's your sign"
I love the way you wrote this. It sounds like they actually pulled in to tell YOU that you are not riding a HD.

cheriann · 08-17-2009, 10:00 AM

It's funny how many times this happens to most of us....heck, I even get those "Nice Harley" compliments on my 900!!!! ;)

lonewolf · 08-17-2009, 02:57 PM

now that i put my batwing fairing on, i call it my kawahog!! lol!!! but i did get quite a few good remarks from "harley" riders at sturgis this year.

08-16-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	Pointing out the obvious I road the Nomad to a nearby town this AM to pick up a few things at the market. I noticed a nice looking black late model Chevy 4X4 behind me for several blocks. The 50 something couple pulled up in the parking spot next to me. The passenger side window went down the dude behind the wheel says "Nope" the lady sitting next to him looks at me and says "That's not a Harley." I said "Nope" She said "They are beautiful." Then they left the parking lot. That's the only reason they came into the parking lot to point out the incredibly obvious? I wanted to say "Nope and that's not a Range Rover and you are not Jessica Simpson." The only thing a can figure out is. It's really hot today and it was one of the rare times I rode without my helmet, and I had a do-rag on to block the sun. That must have made them think I was on a HD. I have thought about doing a debadge on the bike but the more I get those kind of comments the more I want people to know I am not riding a Harley. I am and will always be very proud of my Vulcan Nomad. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Pointing out the obvious It might be easier to just start saying YES she sure is a harley. Think Ill try that line. Im getting tired of saying No its not. LOL
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08-16-2009, 12:59 PM	#3
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Pointing out the obvious I have been asked several times what kind of Harley I am riding. I just reply it is a Nomad and let it go at that. One guy last year at Crater Lake Oregon that ask me that, thought that I meant that I was a member of the Nomad M/C. He said that was cool with him but what kind of bike was I riding. Such is life!
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08-16-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	Pointing out the obvious I saw a picture of a bike with an air brushed logo on the tank that said "HARDLY DAVIDSON". __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-16-2009, 03:42 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Pointing out the obvious " Nope the Harley hasn't got NICE floor boards for the pillon!" and a heck of a lot less bang for the BUCK... My take is she lost a bet.. and it was a question... but that's just my take. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-16-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Pointing out the obvious When I get a compliment on my Nomad I try to be just as nice and appreiciative, and I don't knock another bike, unless it's in jest. Nomad1600 and I took a ride on the Blue Ride Parkway last week and we stopped for gas and a nice lady got off the back of a Harley and came over and told us how pretty the bikes were. :) The same thing happen when we stopped at an observation point with a family. The guy's wife ask us if we were Hell's Angles. I don't know how she got that impression! ??? I reckon it was a compliment. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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08-16-2009, 04:18 PM	#7
mcdaddy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hutto, Tx Posts: 156	Pointing out the obvious While stopped for gas one time. I had one say "that's a beautiful piece of American Iron, do you ride with one of those motorcycle gangs?" I replied "yes it is, and I ride with the Over the Hill Gang." Of course my reply went over her head .
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08-16-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Pointing out the obvious I've had similar experiences a couple of times at stoplights, etc. One guy was explaining to me at a stoplight how cool that bike would look with some wide whitewall tires. I told him I was working on that!
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08-16-2009, 09:44 PM	#10
isaiahsdad Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 246	Pointing out the obvious Mine being badgeless you would be surprised at how many people pull up and say "Nice Harley". I just say thanks, but its a Kawasaki, and smile. My dream has always been to own an Ultra Classic, but after owning my Nomad, I think I will save my money for something else. I personally think my bike looks better than a Harley, but the ultimate for me would be to get a front fairing like Ringadingh's. That would make my bike complete.
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08-17-2009, 08:41 AM	#11
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Pointing out the obvious I get alot of compliments on my bike,even some from HD riders. I think that the people that truly love to ride don't really care what you ride.
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08-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#13
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Pointing out the obvious Where was Bill Engval when you need him.... "Here's your sign" I love the way you wrote this. It sounds like they actually pulled in to tell YOU that you are not riding a HD.
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08-17-2009, 10:00 AM	#14
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Pointing out the obvious It's funny how many times this happens to most of us....heck, I even get those "Nice Harley" compliments on my 900!!!! ;) __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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08-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#15
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Pointing out the obvious now that i put my batwing fairing on, i call it my kawahog!! lol!!! but i did get quite a few good remarks from "harley" riders at sturgis this year. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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