Friendly American Bikers

*trikebubble* · 08-02-2005

We just got back from a great 3 day long weekend south of the border. (will post pictures from the trip later).
The one thing that is sticking in my memory from this past weekend is the unbelievable friendly nature of any and all bikers we ran into. (not to mention pretty much everyone we came into contact with was very accomodating and friendly)

I would have to say that 95% of all riders we passed on our trip waved. At least 60% of those were riding Harleys. We had conversations with a lot of folks on Harleys, some came up and just started chatting for no reason.

Why am I even mentioning this. Well for one, sometimes you guys (Americans) get a bad rap. I just want to say Thank You for the level of hospitality shown by all we met.
Secondly, up here in BC we have more than our share of Wannabe Bikers. I would reckon that maybe 1 in 10 guys on a Harley returns a wave around here.
My gal and I were both surprised at the biker comrodarie shown while we were in Wenatchee and the surrounding areas.

Can't wait to get down there again for the next ride.

Chromequeen · 08-02-2005

Glad to have ya back Carlo, I've missed razzing you, and vice versa. And, proud that we treated ya as anyone deserves to be treated. Post pics when ya can!!!

*pitchinguy* · 08-02-2005

Glad to hear you had a good trip!!

Ya need to come on down to Va, NC & even farther & get a good dose of that "Southern hospitality"! Might not wanna leave, Specially when ya get a hold of that BBQ!!

*ispeed77* · 08-02-2005

yeah, some of us aren't too bad

**Spok** · 08-02-2005

I'll see if I can either live up to those high expectations or reconfirm the snooty american attitude when you pop in for a visit this weekend.

really tho, i'm glad you had a great time. how is the gal doing on her road work?

I was, as you know, in leavenworth on saturday, man it was hot!

oldcoldankles · 08-03-2005

Found the folks in Oroville, WA real friendly too - and thanks for the tip Carlo -picked up a couple of US shipments from Betta's Services freight depot

**Spok** · 08-03-2005

coincidence?

Last year our good friend Carlo came south of the border on an excursion and upon his return to his mother land there was a wild fire raging in eastern washington. Flash forward a year and again our man from Penticton was in Eastern Washington for a weekend of "fun" and upon his return north of the border, there is AGAIN a wildfire raging in Eastern Washington. In Wenatchee of all places.

carlo, you got some splainin to do?

**2WheelFun** · 08-03-2005

Carlo...I called all of those folks and told them you and Tracy would be heading their way so could they please be nice to you.

Spok...I'm seeing a pattern here as well with Carlo and fires!

Carlo...glad you guys had a good time. Can't wait to see the pics.

BamaBob · 08-03-2005

Trike, you should make a real trip down south - say Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida way. Everyone will be waving at ya - although some may be the one-fingered kind!

Seriously though, glad ya'll were treated so well in our fair country.

Constrictor · 08-05-2005

In the Midwest, I would say we have about an 80% chance of someone waving. Almost all cruiser guys (including Harleys) wave. Maybe 66% of the sport bikes wave, and maybe 66% of the tourer guys (like on Goldwings) wave. I really enjoy that level of comraderie like you mentioned.

JoeNomad1 · 08-05-2005

Hey dont start any rumors that Americans are nice, you'll just make more of your friendly Canadians to come to see if it's true.

The Vol-can · 08-07-2005

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Originally Posted by pitchinguy

Glad to hear you had a good trip!!

Ya need to come on down to Va, NC & even farther & get a good dose of that "Southern hospitality"! Might not wanna leave, Specially when ya get a hold of that BBQ!!

Ain't just the BBQ that spices up the ol' surroundings, my boy...

*pitchinguy* · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Ain't just the BBQ that spices up the ol' surroundings, my boy...

And how right you are there Penguin!! I was a little pressed for time to start a list & besides, I wasn't too sure our man could handle too much thinkin bout some of the other stuff we got down here!

Chromequeen · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by pitchinguy

And how right you are there Penguin!! I was a little pressed for time to start a list & besides, I wasn't too sure our man could handle too much thinkin bout some of the other stuff we got down here!

Like tank sized cockroaches?!

*trikebubble* · 08-08-2005

Well we spent amother weekend south of the Border. And once again, were pleasantly surprised by the friendly nature of 99.9% of riders. We did run into a bunch of "cool" bikers at the gas station on their American V-Twins in Tonasket who were obviously too cool to say hello or return a smile. (I believe they were all caught up in the "I am too cool for my own skin" effects of having been to Sturgis)
Anyway, when we got to the border and crossed back into Canada who was behind us? Yes, these "too cool" bikers from BC. So i am happy to report that for your sake at least, they don't belong to you.

Chromequeen · 08-08-2005

What a relief!

You gotta take ownership for those "cool" riders then eh?!

*pitchinguy* · 08-08-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

Well we spent amother weekend south of the Border. And once again, were pleasantly surprised by the friendly nature of 99.9% of riders. We did run into a bunch of "cool" bikers at the gas station on their American V-Twins in Tonasket who were obviously too cool to say hello or return a smile. (I believe they were all caught up in the "I am too cool for my own skin" effects of having been to Sturgis)
Anyway, when we got to the border and crossed back into Canada who was behind us? Yes, these "too cool" bikers from BC. So i am happy to report that for your sake at least, they don't belong to you.

No prob Trike! I know it may come as a shock to you but we got a few down here too.. I know, I know, hard to believe myself but it's true!

*ispeed77* · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by pitchinguy

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No prob Trike! I know it may come as a shock to you but we got a few down here too.. I know, I know, hard to believe myself but it's true!

can you send a few my way ?
hehehehehehe

1400pilot · 08-08-2005

all we have is corn........but if you look close its standing in the field and waving too!!!!!! heeheeheehee

right David

*ispeed77* · 08-08-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

all we have is corn........but if you look close its standing in the field and waving too!!!!!! heeheeheehee

right David

all i saw was one finger waves coming from the fields....

08-02-2005	#1 (permalink)
trikebubble Back Home Again. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 17,559	Friendly American Bikers We just got back from a great 3 day long weekend south of the border. (will post pictures from the trip later). The one thing that is sticking in my memory from this past weekend is the unbelievable friendly nature of any and all bikers we ran into. (not to mention pretty much everyone we came into contact with was very accomodating and friendly) I would have to say that 95% of all riders we passed on our trip waved. At least 60% of those were riding Harleys. We had conversations with a lot of folks on Harleys, some came up and just started chatting for no reason. Why am I even mentioning this. Well for one, sometimes you guys (Americans) get a bad rap. I just want to say Thank You for the level of hospitality shown by all we met. Secondly, up here in BC we have more than our share of Wannabe Bikers. I would reckon that maybe 1 in 10 guys on a Harley returns a wave around here. My gal and I were both surprised at the biker comrodarie shown while we were in Wenatchee and the surrounding areas. Can't wait to get down there again for the next ride. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd Please don't feed the trolls.

08-02-2005	#3 (permalink)
pitchinguy Sum do sum don't, I mite Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,320	Glad to hear you had a good trip!! Ya need to come on down to Va, NC & even farther & get a good dose of that "Southern hospitality"! Might not wanna leave, Specially when ya get a hold of that BBQ!! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

08-02-2005	#4 (permalink)
ispeed77 small fry mod :-) Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 30,177	yeah, some of us aren't too bad __________________ david - * M O D E R A T O R * ispeed's myspace page 2003 Mean Streak 1500 (the fast motor) 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor

08-02-2005	#5 (permalink)
Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,680	I'll see if I can either live up to those high expectations or reconfirm the snooty american attitude when you pop in for a visit this weekend. really tho, i'm glad you had a great time. how is the gal doing on her road work? I was, as you know, in leavenworth on saturday, man it was hot! __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

08-03-2005	#6 (permalink)
oldcoldankles KZ geezer Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Peachland, BC Posts: 502	Found the folks in Oroville, WA real friendly too - and thanks for the tip Carlo -picked up a couple of US shipments from Betta's Services freight depot __________________ 1983 KZ550 LTD-M1 (shaft) 1981 KZ1000 CSR-M1 1989 Corvette coupe

08-02-2005	#2 (permalink)
Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	Glad to have ya back Carlo, I've missed razzing you, and vice versa. And, proud that we treated ya as anyone deserves to be treated. Post pics when ya can!!!

08-03-2005	#7 (permalink)
Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,680	coincidence? Last year our good friend Carlo came south of the border on an excursion and upon his return to his mother land there was a wild fire raging in eastern washington. Flash forward a year and again our man from Penticton was in Eastern Washington for a weekend of "fun" and upon his return north of the border, there is AGAIN a wildfire raging in Eastern Washington. In Wenatchee of all places. carlo, you got some splainin to do? __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

08-03-2005	#8 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,088	Carlo...I called all of those folks and told them you and Tracy would be heading their way so could they please be nice to you. Spok...I'm seeing a pattern here as well with Carlo and fires! Carlo...glad you guys had a good time. Can't wait to see the pics. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

08-03-2005	#9 (permalink)
BamaBob Midnight Venture Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,722	Trike, you should make a real trip down south - say Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida way. Everyone will be waving at ya - although some may be the one-fingered kind! *Seriously though, glad ya'll were treated so well in our fair country.* __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

08-05-2005	#10 (permalink)
Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,008	In the Midwest, I would say we have about an 80% chance of someone waving. Almost all cruiser guys (including Harleys) wave. Maybe 66% of the sport bikes wave, and maybe 66% of the tourer guys (like on Goldwings) wave. I really enjoy that level of comraderie like you mentioned. __________________ 2005 Magma Red Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 1998 Bright Red Pontiac Trans Am 405.5 RWHP 385.1 RWTQ 2004 Nighthawk Black Honda Accord EX 6-speed

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JoeNomad1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fl weather I've been waiting for! Posts: 875	Hey dont start any rumors that Americans are nice, you'll just make more of your friendly Canadians to come to see if it's true. __________________ 99 Green Nomad VH Dual Baggers Extra Chrome Bits Hi Five Air Cleaner

08-08-2005	#15 (permalink)
trikebubble Back Home Again. Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 17,559	Update. Well we spent amother weekend south of the Border. And once again, were pleasantly surprised by the friendly nature of 99.9% of riders. We did run into a bunch of "cool" bikers at the gas station on their American V-Twins in Tonasket who were obviously too cool to say hello or return a smile. (I believe they were all caught up in the "I am too cool for my own skin" effects of having been to Sturgis) Anyway, when we got to the border and crossed back into Canada who was behind us? Yes, these "too cool" bikers from BC. So i am happy to report that for your sake at least, they don't belong to you. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd Please don't feed the trolls.

08-08-2005	#16 (permalink)
Chromequeen Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panhandle, FL Posts: 3,209	What a relief! You gotta take ownership for those "cool" riders then eh?!

08-08-2005	#19 (permalink)
1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,741	all we have is corn........but if you look close its standing in the field and waving too!!!!!! heeheeheehee right David __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65