Gold wings

When we were at the hotel in Bloomsburg we had taken a little nap after dinner,we went outside to head to the sports bar to our surprise a gaggle of GW's had assembled. GW's of all shapes sizes and configurations. Trikes,trikes with trailers,trikes with sidecars etc..and most of the owners were pretty cool people. One guy was a bit of a smarmy smart ass. He was older and he got a pass. I ignored his shitty condesending comments about harleys. I've come to learn there is one in every crowd, he likes the attention and to respond inevitable leads to a bad place. The others seemed sense that and came over and were talking to us about motorcyling and learning to ride in formation and riding with harley riders is the best way to learn how to ride in formation. We ran into them again the next day at the museum and then later that afternoon. They were all old in there late 60's early 70's. That was awsome. They shared some of ther touring trade secrets. You could tell they were motorcycling touring purist and I enjoyed talknig to them,except that one asshole.

There was a restaurant attached to the hotel and there was nothing over 9.99 for lunch or supper, Breakfast was even cheaper. They sold something called scrapple. Similar to a hotdog in that all the crappy parts of the pig gets cooked together in a brime and then baked and made into patties it was good. This is what I had every breakfast and with a side of hash browns:


Doesn't that breakfast just scream lets go riding all day,lol.

The guys I rode with and ones we met down there:

Overall sounds like you guys had a fine ride. Good eats, too . You showed restraint with that red ant GW rider and that's good PR for us Harley riders. I probably would have said something back and gotten myself in trouble.

It was a awsome time. The annoying GW rider was just a minor footnote of thought. I mean a man could fight every day of his life if he wanted to. And why I don't like crowds and prefer the path less taken. Inevitably someone shows their ass. I seen it a million times. I've placed myself in harms way breaking up fist and knife fights over the years. Thinking about the causes I cannot think of any good reason, usually good people, are to quick to throw their lives away in a blink of an eye. Also I'm not in any hurry to hit someone in the fist with my eye.

Nice looking 'Wings n things. Too bad about the a hole. Always seems to be one to dampen the day.

What is it with the GW rider asshole deal? I ride here and there from time to time with a GW ride I work with and he is non stop anti HD to the point where I finally told him did he ever think that might get old? I told him I think his bike sucks but I don't beat him on the head with it non stop. I figure you like your bike thats all that matters. He doesn't ride much. I expect him to sell his garage space taker anytime now.

If you love your bike as much as I love mine theres nothing to be said about the difference. It should be an unspoken mutual respect.

Sounds like you been around yourself.

Speaking of crowds and aholes....ever participate in the Wharf rat rally in Digby? I think it was this weekend. What a small area to host a rally that getting huge. I've stayed over at digby a time or 2 over the years. The best part is the Kemigagga nat'l park. Thats a nice ride.

Personally and no offense, I expect because of the money involved and how Nova Scotians are for the rally to go belly up soon. Suprised its lasted this long..10 years I think.

As far as A holes go, wife calls me one a fair bit, so maybe a GW next? LOL!.
I've ridden in rides with 80-100 bikes, and just solo. I find my favorite times are usually just myself and a couple people, or just alone. Not into big groups. Avoid the bigger rallies for that reason. I stop in for a visit, but usually do not take part. Have not hit the Wharf Rat Rally for this reason. Too many people and too few amenities for me. I hope it stays alive and well, but you are likely right, it will likely fade away. Thunder in the Highlands up Lucifer's way only went on this year due to the extreme efforts of a dedicated few who would not take no for an answer. Hopefully the events will continue, but with so many Maritimers out west working, the population base is shifting, making it harder to attract new blood. Driving by long term parking at any airport in the Atlantic provinces is very depressing.

Interesting stuff. We have a few biker events here in N.C. The Smokeout is pretty big and Easy Riders holds what they call a Biker Rodeo, and there are several others. All of the venues are small by Sturgis or Daytona standards. But I stay away, RG; like you, I don't care much for large crowds. I would like to make the Smokeout at least once, though, because it's about old iron chops & bobs.

BTW, boys, I've never gotten any flak from a GW rider - yet . You meet the nicest people on a Honda LOL!

I belonged to a mixed brand club years ago. Harley's and other brands including wings. I had a 78 wing with Vetter fairing, bags and trunk. Everyone broke each other's chops. I'd find rice under mine " hey your bike has a leak" I'd leave nuts and bolts under Harley's . No offense was taken by anyone

I don't knock anyone's bike. They obviously bought it because they like it. I ride with a Vulcan and a GW riders. the GW rider is the constant asshole. some of my friends won't go on a ride if he goes because the constant negativity is annoying,getts old and you just get sick of hearing it.

To many non hd riders have told me they don't buy Harley's because they think that makes them a follower. Buying a non harley to them sets them apart as an individual. How stupid is that. people are just stupid,if you like or would like a HD get it. All it would mean is you like harleys.