What do you call a group of motorcyclists parked 4 deep in a parking space outside of a busy CoffeeBucks (Starbucks) talking about their latest 'kill on the freeway'?

As I approached the guys (on my way past them, not to talk or anything) Shoei X-11 in hand and fully geared in my textile over-pants, A* Rouge touring boots and my Moto GP textile jacket (expecting rain today, leather and rain are never good) they looked at me with disgusted faces. I made my way past the 1000rr, the crap-tastically riced out R-1s (two of them) and the uber blingy ZX10r, one of the guys spit at my feet and called me a "*****" for wearing all of that gear. I chose not to acknowledge his statement, instead walking around them and into the Quiznos for my sandwich. After getting my sub and putting it into my backpack, I walked back out towards my bike only to find the squids surrounding my bike. I was a little alarmed. Were they there to admire it, there to sabotage it, am I wearing the wrong colors for this strip-mall? Upon reaching my bike, slightly fearful of the 4 guys I asked them politely to move so that I could get going to work. This is where it gets interesting.

Guy #1 (wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans) asked me what year my bike was, and if it was fast.

I stated that it was an 07 600rr, and that it (in the hands of the right rider) could out-lap a Ducati 1098s around Button Willow as was the case in Sport Rider's November 2007 issue.

Guy #2 (wearing a black t-shirt with the Punisher logo) chimes in with: "yeah, but my R1 would rape you on the freeway

I admitted that it would absolutely destroy my bike in a race on the freeway, especially given the fact that I wouldn't engage in a contest of that sort.

Guy #1 Starts looking the bike over again and asked why I don't have an exhaust on it

I mentioned that most super-sports are far more capable than their riders, and that my bike was no exception. I added that I was saving up to do some track-days, and eventually go to a racing school like Freddie Spencer's or the CA Suberbike school.

Guy #3 (wearing a baby blue polo shirt and khaki pants, and the one that spit at me earlier) Puts out his cigarette right next to my kickstand, and says to his buddies "expletive this poser, I'm out of here"

Guys #1-3 turn and walk away, start up their liter bikes and ride away as straight as possible so as to not damage their 3" wide chicken strips.

Guy #4 Still there by my bike said to me "Don't mind them, they are just sore because you know what you are doing".

I smiled a little bit, and asked him what he rides.

Guy #4 states that he has an 05 CBR1000rr, and that he has been riding for 6 years and attends numerous track-days per year.

I asked him if he knew those guys, and why he would ride with them.

Guy #4 stated that the one that was on the red R1 was his brother, and the other 2 were his brother's friends. He went on to say that they usually don't ride with him, but that he was going to go out for the last long ride of the season and they insisted they were going too.

I told him that it was nice to see a fellow responsible rider (he was geared up with everything but riding pants) and wished him a happy ride with clear skies until he was done.

Guy #4 gave my bike a quick once over and said "you know, you may not have all of the flashy stuff on your bike, but you have everything that matters: Frame sliders, fork and axle sliders, and rear spools for a stand." "Not to mention those really nice ASV lever."

I smiled and said thanks, and complimented his Ceeber as well. I was off to work, and had a long commute ahead of me. It was cloudy and windy but not cold outside, and as I rode to work I couldn't help to think that yet again a Honda owner was the lone responsible rider amongst a group of squids. I am not saying by any means that one brand of bike is squidlier than another, as that is not the case... but of all the motorcyclists I have met, the Honda guys tend to be the ones I like to associate with the most. Maybe I will run into Kevin a track day next year. It would be nice to find a fellow riding partner.

 

I would call them complete and utter douche bag squids. excluding #4.
And seriously, how could someone act like they're the sh*t and not even know what the f*%& an 07 600rr is... Way to go squidward.

for you ignoring that *****. I would have gave him a swift uppercut to the head with my helmet.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by knockout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> for you ignoring that *****. I would have gave him a swift uppercut to the head with my helmet.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Believe me, that thought crossed my mind. I was utterly amazed by the sheer ignorance and attitude of the first 3 guys, I mean it was amazig to me! I can honestly say that I have never encountered any other motorcyclist that were that blatantly dumb or rude. We all ride the same roads, although I am not sure that I want to anymore.

 

You live in Turlock. What do you expect?

 

You should've come out with all your gear on, and kicked their butts Power Rangers style

 

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Perfection!

 

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Perfection, in the central valley, is when your wife is NOT your sister.

 

I can't believe they're THAT retarded. To the point of calling you a ***** in your face? Why didn't you stand up for yourself and explain to them that they're a bunch of squids? What? You're afraid that'll start a fight? Be polite and say, "Hey, I don't appreciate you calling me names. But riding a motorcycle without proper gear is dumb. Wearing gear doesn't make me a *****. I can out ride any of you through the twisties, where these bikes were meant to be rode. Not in a straight line like a bunch of girls."

Just kidding, they would've probably kicked your *** and spit on you.

 

it must take a serious amount of stupid for those people to feel justified with what they said.

 

That story is hard to believe... I've run into my fair share of squids and for the most part they keep to themselves. Maybe because I was always in groups of 4 or 5 fully geared.

 

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i thought i was reading a fake post story .. those guys are ********, and the reason why i don't like my gsxr

 

the high road is great but sometimes its fun to choke a bitch.

 

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last time I checked, I wasnt a ninja...if I'm going to beat 4 guys, its going to involve me shooting them.

I think its funny that the guy called YOU a poser

 

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i couldn't agree more. the story sounds like a really bad motorcycle movie.

 

There are few things as annoying as people who are proud of their own stupidity.

With that attitude, they are lucky its hard to get a conceal and carry license in Cali.

 

man I know where your coming from, so many guys with litre bikes ask if my bike is quick (07 600RR as well) which i usually just reply to with, Yeah its alright. they usually reply with the same thing, highway rape and what not, and i've found that the funnest thing to do is smile at them and say thats nice

 

What a bunch of losers minus last guy those 3 are future street stains. I once met a ***** with a zx-10 at a gas station he started talking **** b/c I was wearing my suit with a new set of pucks so they weren't scratched up yet but since his were he made himself out to be a regular kneedragger and that I don't have the ***** to handle a liter bike blah blah blah just told the guy whatever you say you tool. Well 2 days later I saw all these green peices scattered all over the road and a bike that was all fawked up right after this nice right hand turn into this residental area and that ****** sitting on the side of road talking to a cop looks like he doesn't have the talent to handle a liter bike needless to say I raised my visor and made sure he heard me laughing at him. squids

 

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Perfection, in the central valley, is when your wife is NOT your sister. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The central valley of what state... Arkansas?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by life sux die &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i couldn't agree more. the story sounds like a really bad motorcycle movie.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Trust me, I couldn't have made that story up if I tried.

I can't say that I hope these riders are killed in a tragic accident, for that would not be right of me as a Christian. I only hope that they will either learn to gear up and ride right, or that they will at a minimum learn to respect those who do.

As for all of the comments about me not stepping up and fighting them... I have no lasting anger towards these squids, and there would have been no resolve in fighting them, or stooping to their level. Besides, all I wanted to do was get my sammy (sandwich) and go to work.

 

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I stated that it was an 07 600rr, and that it (in the hands of the right rider) could out-lap a Ducati 1098s around Button Willow as was the case in Sport Rider's November 2007 issue.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Yeah I'm sorry I didn't read past this... This comment is just as bad as all of theirs

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EngineNoO9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah I'm sorry I didn't read past this... This comment is just as bad as all of theirs</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll admitt that that statement was probably not in very good taste.

 

Wow that is crazy Iv run in to some dicks but never like that I think I might have handled that whole situation a little different

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tornadom &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Trust me, I couldn't have made that story up if I tried.

I can't say that I hope these riders are killed in a tragic accident, for that would not be right of me as a Christian. I only hope that they will either learn to gear up and ride right, or that they will at a minimum learn to respect those who do.

As for all of the comments about me not stepping up and fighting them... I have no lasting anger towards these squids, and there would have been no resolve in fighting them, or stooping to their level. Besides, all I wanted to do was get my sammy (sandwich) and go to work.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You know, it take a strong man to do what you did. I on the other hand, would be too weak minded to let that go. I obviously care bout what other people think of me, so I probably would get into it with them.

 

Maybe they watched Biker Boyz one too many times.

 

It is so unbelievable, that it is believable.

The good news is they are going to sell their bikes and get kite boards or something when the next underworld extreme sport movie comes out.