[venarius]

I just sat down to the TV and flip on the Discovery channel and wouldn't you know it OCC just came on. Their building a bike for a fan. Cool I thought. Not 3 minutes later they show the winning fan's entry video. He's probably around late 40's. This guy looked like a typical "bad boy" image biker, with iron cross T-shirt, Paul SR long mustache, tattoos down his arm.

"I go to every single biker event, every run, every bike week, I'm one of the guys you see in the back that doesn't have a motorcycle. I dress the part, I look the part, I even have a motorcycle chain tatoo on my arm and another motorcycle tatoo on this arm. Basically, I do everything but own a motorcycle."

CLICK

Off goes the TV. After 3 minutes into the show I couldn't stand another minute.

The show is awkward enough to watch, and now this is the guy who gets a "custom" built bike?

This guy portrayed something that drove a disgust inside me.

Its one thing to go your own way, its another to pretend your someone your not by your own choice.

 

[txcajun]

The sad thing is that he is probably one of the "Posers" that would knock one of us for riding a Honda. People like that make me sick. :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

[huschle29]

Speaking of that, i'd rather ride a Honda than work on a Harley

 

[CadeyzDad]

I couldnt agree more with all of you. Its sickening how people can be. One of the guys that works for me is a die hard Harley fan, which Im ok with, but he has never owned a motorcycle, only ever ridden a few times, couldnt afford a schwinn let alone a harley, and he wants to tell me that both of my bikes are JUNK, "the only REAL bike is a Harley" he says. "All the others are Harley wannabe's." I dont get it. Whats up with these people?? One of my personnal fav's is, "With the money you spent on that POS you got, you could have bought a Sporster!" Now, why the f**k would I want a sportster? Its half the bike that I got, it looks like crap, it beats you to death, and Harley has never been known for reliability. Is it cool just because its a HD?? Oh, then theres my all time favorite, its the one that eats at me so bad. My gf's brother like to call my bike a "Honda Davidson" and he thinks its soooo funny. Im proud of my HONDA, I like that people know its not a HD. He says hes gonna get me a sticker made so I can put it on my bike, then he says "Maybe one day you will be able to afford to get you a real Harley" WTF is wrong with these people????? I DONT WANT A HARLEY!!!!!!! I got a better bike

Rant over, thanks for listening

 

[Ilovemyvtx]

I couldnt agree more with all of you. Its sickening how people can be. One of the guys that works for me is a die hard Harley fan, which Im ok with, but he has never owned a motorcycle, only ever ridden a few times, couldnt afford a schwinn let alone a harley, and he wants to tell me that both of my bikes are JUNK, "the only REAL bike is a Harley" he says. "All the others are Harley wannabe's." I dont get it. Whats up with these people?? One of my personnal fav's is, "With the money you spent on that POS you got, you could have bought a Sporster!" Now, why the f**k would I want a sportster? Its half the bike that I got, it looks like crap, it beats you to death, and Harley has never been known for reliability. Is it cool just because its a HD?? Oh, then theres my all time favorite, its the one that eats at me so bad. My gf's brother like to call my bike a "Honda Davidson" and he thinks its soooo funny. Im proud of my HONDA, I like that people know its not a HD. He says hes gonna get me a sticker made so I can put it on my bike, then he says "Maybe one day you will be able to afford to get you a real Harley" WTF is wrong with these people????? I DONT WANT A HARLEY!!!!!!! I got a better bike

Rant over, thanks for listening

Amen Brother! Couldn't have said it better. Whats strange is I have extended family that used to ride hondas and yamahas and say that they used to love them. Now they have harleys and dissing my honda that could smoke them any day of the week while looking better and less time on the side of the road trying to get it running. Its kinda strange. Idk. :?

 

[rileysdad]

If he was such a "biker", he'd of dropped the $1,000 he spend on tats and biker clothes and bought an '85 Virago and get out there and ride.

I hate phony anything. An above poster said he'd probably be a guy who'd give us crap about riding a Honda. Right on point! That's exactly the guy.

 

[dpearly]

well, we can all have peace and satisfaction knowing that the bike he won will have many problems...
ie - after 20+ miles of riding, things will be vibrating off due to poor workmanship...........
breakdown a lot and end up on the side of the road....
it is not comfortable to ride for more than 50+ miles and therefore will sit in the garage/storage area and rot and
of course the insurance will be sooo high, this BOZO will more than likely not get insurance............
and in turn, the bike will either get stolen or get in a wreck and that will be the ending of the bike. Rest assured, IMHO, this bike won't be on the street long.

oh and i almost forgot - this BOZO will not know that he has to pay taxes on the original value of the bike which will be highly overpriced and when the time comes, he will have a broken down, rotting bike (or no bike cuz it was stolen) and even less money.

carma is a nasty thing sometimes :wink:

 

[rjc6886]

Not to mention, they put these big motors on the bike with these tiny gas tanks, get you nowhere - well at least to Starbucks to hang out and look cool. But then may have to trailer it there too.

 

[MechE]

I like the show, but not everything about it. Even Paul Jr admits that the bikes they build are not very practical. The HD attitude is what is called a "Herd" mentality. Regarding the ersatz biker: he is hardly the poster child for independent thinking. Seen allot of it when I was in college. The bastion of open mindedness, reasoning and enlightened debate? NOT :!:

It's like I was taught. Why argue with a JA? If you win their approval what do you have? I just agree with whatever their saying and continue to do what I want. They don't know what to do then other than run around in circles and bump into walls.

MechE

 

[shadango]

I just sat down to the TV and flip on the Discovery channel and wouldn't you know it OCC just came on. Their building a bike for a fan. Cool I thought. Not 3 minutes later they show the winning fan's entry video. He's probably around late 40's. This guy looked like a typical "bad boy" image biker, with iron cross T-shirt, Paul SR long mustache, tattoos down his arm.

"I go to every single biker event, every run, every bike week, I'm one of the guys you see in the back that doesn't have a motorcycle. I dress the part, I look the part, I even have a motorcycle chain tatoo on my arm and another motorcycle tatoo on this arm. Basically, I do everything but own a motorcycle."

CLICK

Off goes the TV. After 3 minutes into the show I couldn't stand another minute.

The show is awkward enough to watch, and now this is the guy who gets a "custom" built bike?

This guy portrayed something that drove a disgust inside me.

Its one thing to go your own way, its another to pretend your someone your not by your own choice.

If this is the same re-run I have seen a couple times, this guy HAD a bike and lost it due to personal situations.....I don;t consider that guy a poser....

...I could be wrong....maybe you are referring to a different guy.....

This is clearly turning into a "lets bash on OCC and even HDs" thread......

WHat I cant figure out is why so many people get hung up on the "practicality" aspect of bikes.....

I would venture to say that the number of people here who use their bike EVREY DAY is lower than the number of folks who ride for pleasure......I ride EVERYDAY rain, shine, 100 degrees or 10 degrees and I have found ways to make my bike practical...saddlebags, windshield, heated gloves, handguards, etc......And there are those on this forum who ridicule folks with shields, etc .....I dont care...my bike is custom tailored to MY situation.

From a practicality standpoint, my bike is as practical as it needs to be for my commute....but as in everything else, another's experience may be different.

The majority of the VTXs here are stock....sure, we have lots of chrome gizmos, maybe even running a CT on the rear.....but they are mostly stock...stock performance (pipes and air filters dont really count as huge mods IMHO)....they are NOT "custom" bikes...they are modified stockers.

Our bikes are "reliable" because we are still, at the core of each of our bikes, retaining the enginnered-in reliability......engineering that balances performance and form with reliability.....

The OCC bikes are no different than any other CUSTOM vehicle.....they are built with form in mind.......Same with Jesse's, same with Indian Larry's, etc....NONE of the custom bikes are really all that practical...they are made to make you say "WOW". They sometimes have smaller gas tanks...or harder suspensions...or extreme rakes.....or no lights.....or many lights.....I watched the "Metric Revolution" final show last night.....not one of those bikes could be considered "practical.....the 100 mile trip they took doesnt prove "practicality. But they were AWESOME machines and feets of designing and engineering artistry.

We dont buy bikes to be practical. We buy bikes because we like the feeling of the wind on our face and seeing the road zip by beneath our feet.....

If you want practicality, buy a Prius.

You dont have to like OCC or in fact any of the other bike builders....but understand that not everyone likes a stock bike...some like to push the envelope.

And if anyone thinks they are riding a "superior" bike well they may well be.....but remember that each one of us has a different definition of "superior". :wink:

 

[Guest]

Not to mention, they put these big motors on the bike with these tiny gas tanks, get you nowhere - well at least to Starbucks to hang out and look cool. But then may have to trailer it there too.

Well that also sounds like a VTX 1800 :wink:

 

[Jetmech]

Not to mention, they put these big motors on the bike with these tiny gas tanks, get you nowhere - well at least to Starbucks to hang out and look cool. But then may have to trailer it there too.

Well that also sounds like a VTX 1800 :wink:

Yea, that would be the "C" model. I get about 170 miles to the tank. I wouldn't call that "nowhere".

Edit:
Also, I think those guys and/or girls that have a comment on my bike look much better in my rear view mirror. I just ask them to produce a better looking, more powerful ride and watch their reaction. Although not many people look at my bike and say I should have bought something else. If your a hot head and get all mad about these comments or people, you need to get on your bike and ride. Usually makes me forget all about those people.

Admit it, venarius, you were jealous of this guy that won. :lol: You wish it were you that won that bike. :wink: I like the show, I learn a little every time I watch. Yea Paul Sr. is a hot head and acts all mad, but being in the Army 15 years, I have found that people that yell and throw a tiss aren't always mad, they just found that this is how they can achieve what they want. Just the same as "honda bashers" have found that they feel better about the motorcycle "they" have or the group "they" hang with. i love MY BIKE and I have found I am better off wanting what I have. If I don't like what I have, I will change it. JMO

 

[vanillagorilla]

If this is the same re-run I have seen a couple times, this guy HAD a bike and lost it due to personal situations.....I don't consider that guy a poser....

You're probably talking about the guy that sold his custom bike to be able to take care of his mother....the one being discussed here is a totally different cat. This guy admits his poser-ocity. (new word)

Hey..they guy that sold his bike for his Mama has class and morals...and did the right thing.

 

[Guest]

The sad thing is that he is probably one of the "Posers" that would knock one of us for riding a Honda. People like that make me sick. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Amen!! People have asked me what my bike was thinking it was a Harley and I mentioned it was a Honda. Most people if not all love the bike and could care less if it isn't a harley but a few have responded back and chided me about it not being a harley. I just asked them what bike they ride.... and they say "none." :shock: :evil: And the worst part is that a few of these people go to the same church so I couldn't be a smart azz to them.... Doh!!!

 

[BigPro]

The sad thing is that he is probably one of the "Posers" that would knock one of us for riding a Honda. People like that make me sick. :evil: :evil: :evil:

Randy, you ride a HONDA

 

[Stanky Dawg]

I just sat down to the TV and flip on the Discovery channel and wouldn't you know it OCC just came on. Their building a bike for a fan. Cool I thought. Not 3 minutes later they show the winning fan's entry video. He's probably around late 40's. This guy looked like a typical "bad boy" image biker, with iron cross T-shirt, Paul SR long mustache, tattoos down his arm.

"I go to every single biker event, every run, every bike week, I'm one of the guys you see in the back that doesn't have a motorcycle. I dress the part, I look the part, I even have a motorcycle chain tatoo on my arm and another motorcycle tatoo on this arm. Basically, I do everything but own a motorcycle."

CLICK

Off goes the TV. After 3 minutes into the show I couldn't stand another minute.

The show is awkward enough to watch, and now this is the guy who gets a "custom" built bike?

This guy portrayed something that drove a disgust inside me.

Its one thing to go your own way, its another to pretend your someone your not by your own choice.

If this is the same re-run I have seen a couple times, this guy HAD a bike and lost it due to personal situations.....I don;t consider that guy a poser....

...I could be wrong....maybe you are referring to a different guy.....

This is clearly turning into a "lets bash on OCC and even HDs" thread......

WHat I cant figure out is why so many people get hung up on the "practicality" aspect of bikes.....

I would venture to say that the number of people here who use their bike EVREY DAY is lower than the number of folks who ride for pleasure......I ride EVERYDAY rain, shine, 100 degrees or 10 degrees and I have found ways to make my bike practical...saddlebags, windshield, heated gloves, handguards, etc......And there are those on this forum who ridicule folks with shields, etc .....I dont care...my bike is custom tailored to MY situation.

From a practicality standpoint, my bike is as practical as it needs to be for my commute....but as in everything else, another's experience may be different.

The majority of the VTXs here are stock....sure, we have lots of chrome gizmos, maybe even running a CT on the rear.....but they are mostly stock...stock performance (pipes and air filters dont really count as huge mods IMHO)....they are NOT "custom" bikes...they are modified stockers.

Our bikes are "reliable" because we are still, at the core of each of our bikes, retaining the enginnered-in reliability......engineering that balances performance and form with reliability.....

The OCC bikes are no different than any other CUSTOM vehicle.....they are built with form in mind.......Same with Jesse's, same with Indian Larry's, etc....NONE of the custom bikes are really all that practical...they are made to make you say "WOW". They sometimes have smaller gas tanks...or harder suspensions...or extreme rakes.....or no lights.....or many lights.....I watched the "Metric Revolution" final show last night.....not one of those bikes could be considered "practical.....the 100 mile trip they took doesnt prove "practicality. But they were AWESOME machines and feets of designing and engineering artistry.

We dont buy bikes to be practical. We buy bikes because we like the feeling of the wind on our face and seeing the road zip by beneath our feet.....

If you want practicality, buy a Prius.

You dont have to like OCC or in fact any of the other bike builders....but understand that not everyone likes a stock bike...some like to push the envelope.

And if anyone thinks they are riding a "superior" bike well they may well be.....but remember that each one of us has a different definition of "superior". :wink:

This is very eloquent, I couldn't have said it better !

 

[chargedstang89]

This guy works the night shift doing maintenance. I've seen the episode a couple of times and the guy seemed like a genuinely nice guy who's dream was to own a motorcycle that he couldn't actually afford. I believe he was also a veteran.

 

[prime45]

I have to add to this subject on bike bashing.I go to the deck parties at the sherition on friday nights.Most of the bikers park right next to the front doors.I park mine at the end where it can be seen 8) .Gets the girls to look and want a ride.My bike isnt the best there but gets more than its share of looks and complements.Even some harley guys say its a good looking bike.Except the ones that their girl freinds say they like it.Then its get a real bike and all the trash talk.Well if you want to start sh#t then at least be armed with some facts.I did some research on where parts come from on harleys.The amount of jap parts and other non american parts would suprise you.I just hand these smart asses the list and let them read it.Shuts them up fast.Or I read it out LOUD to them for even better shut the f#ck up value.I like all bikes and thats the way it should be.But if you stick your nose in my azz then you get a face full. :lol: What really stinks is most posers used to ride a jap bike but wont admitt that.Do your own research and see what you find.Knowledge is power to silence ignorance.And OCC sucks

 

[MacGuy]

I just sat down to the TV and flip on the Discovery channel and wouldn't you know it OCC just came on. Their building a bike for a fan. Cool I thought. Not 3 minutes later they show the winning fan's entry video. He's probably around late 40's. This guy looked like a typical "bad boy" image biker, with iron cross T-shirt, Paul SR long mustache, tattoos down his arm.

"I go to every single biker event, every run, every bike week, I'm one of the guys you see in the back that doesn't have a motorcycle. I dress the part, I look the part, I even have a motorcycle chain tatoo on my arm and another motorcycle tatoo on this arm. Basically, I do everything but own a motorcycle."

CLICK

Off goes the TV. After 3 minutes into the show I couldn't stand another minute.

The show is awkward enough to watch, and now this is the guy who gets a "custom" built bike?

This guy portrayed something that drove a disgust inside me.

Its one thing to go your own way, its another to pretend your someone your not by your own choice.

If this is the same re-run I have seen a couple times, this guy HAD a bike and lost it due to personal situations.....I don;t consider that guy a poser....

...I could be wrong....maybe you are referring to a different guy.....

This is clearly turning into a "lets bash on OCC and even HDs" thread......

WHat I cant figure out is why so many people get hung up on the "practicality" aspect of bikes.....

I would venture to say that the number of people here who use their bike EVREY DAY is lower than the number of folks who ride for pleasure......I ride EVERYDAY rain, shine, 100 degrees or 10 degrees and I have found ways to make my bike practical...saddlebags, windshield, heated gloves, handguards, etc......And there are those on this forum who ridicule folks with shields, etc .....I dont care...my bike is custom tailored to MY situation.

From a practicality standpoint, my bike is as practical as it needs to be for my commute....but as in everything else, another's experience may be different.

The majority of the VTXs here are stock....sure, we have lots of chrome gizmos, maybe even running a CT on the rear.....but they are mostly stock...stock performance (pipes and air filters dont really count as huge mods IMHO)....they are NOT "custom" bikes...they are modified stockers.

Our bikes are "reliable" because we are still, at the core of each of our bikes, retaining the enginnered-in reliability......engineering that balances performance and form with reliability.....

The OCC bikes are no different than any other CUSTOM vehicle.....they are built with form in mind.......Same with Jesse's, same with Indian Larry's, etc....NONE of the custom bikes are really all that practical...they are made to make you say "WOW". They sometimes have smaller gas tanks...or harder suspensions...or extreme rakes.....or no lights.....or many lights.....I watched the "Metric Revolution" final show last night.....not one of those bikes could be considered "practical.....the 100 mile trip they took doesnt prove "practicality. But they were AWESOME machines and feets of designing and engineering artistry.

We dont buy bikes to be practical. We buy bikes because we like the feeling of the wind on our face and seeing the road zip by beneath our feet.....

If you want practicality, buy a Prius.

You dont have to like OCC or in fact any of the other bike builders....but understand that not everyone likes a stock bike...some like to push the envelope.

And if anyone thinks they are riding a "superior" bike well they may well be.....but remember that each one of us has a different definition of "superior". :wink:

+1

 

[Seabear70]

I got over it after a while.

There are always people who are suckers for the image and a tshirt.

Ride what you like, compliment others on their bikes, whatever they ride, answer questions about yours honestly, and enjoy the ride.

Don't get hung up on the B.S.