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zed · 06-18-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm amazed that this is the WORST douche they can offer!

It sounds like a very "tight knit group" that rejects new people almost offhand and they definitely aren't interested in anyone that is different in any way. just the way T-Rock refers to making this kid into a "follower" kinda illustrates my point.

On the other hand, it's a lot like our local forum that is composed of a bunch of almost lifelong friends. There are almost zero fights and they all know everything about each other. You almost have to be "vouched" for by a long time member to even get noticed.

it all depends on how you start on that forum how they handle you. like I was asked if I was crazy or something when I brought up an oil topic as one of my first threads here. oh and I'm sure some aren't going to forget the jumping bikes thread.

that thread wasn't the one that really got the guy his name.

zed · 06-18-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

yes. I deal with 600+ 18-27y/o's on a daily basis... and for ones looking for friends... that sounds EXACTLY like what they'd say...

think about it. everything you hear about motorcyclists is they're like a family... and for someone who may not have many friends to hang out with... and has a motorcycle, the only prerequisite to this "family"... I can see him being very eager.

Like I said in my thread about my Bias against sportbikers... I do a monthly sit down with airmen about motorcycles... it's amazing some of the questions I get asked... most are about the bike... but many have a theme of wanting to be a part of a family... or elite group.

ok, you say it is what they would say. I know at 23 I would not have said that nor cared if someone else wanted to ride with me. to this day, I still don't care if someone don't want to ride with me, their loss not mine. it's only been the last 6 years that I had a regular riding buddy. I've been riding 20 years or so.

most families are at least slightly dysfunctional I know mine was. you have to take it and be able to dish it out a little to.

t-homo · 06-18-2009, 12:44 AM

Just as much of a douche in person. The girlfriend falls into the elite group of "unfuckables." Heather, on of the girl riders on the forum (H2), said the reason the guy wants to ride so much is so he can have his helmet on to cover up his face.

Mr Lefty · 06-18-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zed

ok, you say it is what they would say. I know at 23 I would not have said that nor cared if someone else wanted to ride with me. to this day, I still don't care if someone don't want to ride with me, their loss not mine. it's only been the last 6 years that I had a regular riding buddy. I've been riding 20 years or so.

most families are at least slightly dysfunctional I know mine was. you have to take it and be able to dish it out a little to.

same here... but people are different. I've long since stopped trying to figure out what drives people to do things... (used that spare time to figure out what drives ME)... all I'm saying is IMO and my experience... dude sounds like a classic case of someone who's trying to belong... to anything.

and yes... your right about families... but again... he's got those rose colored glasses and just thinks... damn they're cool and everyone likes bikes... ect...

Papa_Complex · 06-18-2009, 08:18 AM

So what do you do when 75% of the local board is kids like that?

Mr Lefty · 06-18-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

So what do you do when 75% of the local board is kids like that?

MOVE... they can make friends with each other.

Papa_Complex · 06-18-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

MOVE... they can make friends with each other.

I was here first and I'm stubborn.

the chi · 06-18-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

Just as much of a douche in person. The girlfriend falls into the elite group of "unfuckables." Heather, on of the girl riders on the forum (H2), said the reason the guy wants to ride so much is so he can have his helmet on to cover up his face.

Thats sad to hear...but after seeing all his blatant excuses and lies about the bike, I was definitely less than sympathetic to his plight...

You tried, good job.

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I was here first and I'm stubborn.

You're screwed.

HurricaneHeather · 06-18-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lola

Are you talking about the one with the huge-ass fork in front of the building?

Uh....maybe? I don't remember that...

It was on Campbell. I never saw it in the daylight, so I am not sure

Papa_Complex · 06-18-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

You're screwed.

You don't know the half of it. I'm the mod for the law and highway traffic act sub-forum and I think that, at this point, I'm in a state of perpetually biting my tongue.

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t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Just as much of a douche in person. The girlfriend falls into the elite group of "unfuckables." Heather, on of the girl riders on the forum (H2), said the reason the guy wants to ride so much is so he can have his helmet on to cover up his face.