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KGB
Posts:1

01/13/2010 9:48 PM Alert 
I have heard some stories about some places that have probs with not riding a harley I am looking to see what the receptions for metrics such as touring bikes at the chip and other campgrounds?

Are they accepted at the chip by the partiers?
Casino
Posts:16

01/19/2010 8:20 AM Alert 
You heard wrong. I stay at the Chip every year and currently ride a Honda VTX. Other than the usual ribbing, normally all in fun, you won't have any more problems with this issue at the Chip, or anywhere else around the Rally, than you would in your own home town

Casino Greg

cherry red
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01/22/2010 4:25 PM Alert 
Casino is right I never heard of disrespect for the other two wheelers, matter of fact I had several metric bikers help me put up my tent, gave me a couple of beers too while doing it. We all share the same roads and dangers on two wheels. I'm planning to leave sunny California last week of July, keep in touch.
pablohacker
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03/09/2010 1:32 PM Alert 
[quote]Posted By KGB on 01/13/2010 9:48 PM

I have heard some stories about some places that have probs with not riding a harley [/quote]

I'll guess that those people that told you those stories never went to the Buffalo Chip. I camp with a great group of people that have mostly Harleys but we occasionally have a metric in our crew. I have never heard anyone in the Chip disrespect someone because of what brand of motorcycle they ride. Any ribbing is all in fun, as previously said.

In my experience, riding since I was 5, I'm 40 this year, the discrimination of Bike brand will usually come from the other side, not Harley riders. What I mean is, some people that ride non-Harleys or metrics will assume that Harley riders hate them or discriminate. So any sideways look or explitive hurled may seem to them as an attack because of what they ride.

Basically, 'get over it'... No one cares what your riding, just that you ride well. Meant in the most spirited "welcome aboard brother" tone I can muster in text....

I would ask one thing of metric riders, as a Harley rider...When referring to our motorcycles, Please capitalize the "H" when typing "Harley"... you know? Show some respect. ;) (kidding, jeez!)

Hope to see you all this year!

Peace, Pablo
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