Bashing and Member Courtesy...

[brucemarcille]

I've been riding since '64.. just about anything on two wheels that came my way including a 50cc Motobécane Moped, Vincent Black Shadow, Goldwing and a Sportster. It irks me when people bash other bikes or riders.. we're all Brothers and Sisters. From the dorkiest to the coolest, we all share a passion. We all ride what we ride for a reason. Trikers are an elite group within an elite group or BROTHERHOOD - don't matter two or three wheels, red or black paint, etc

[aj-john]

I agree with Skuuter and all that have commented about stopping the bad mouthing of fellow riders and what they ride. Hey, we're all out riding and that's really the point isn't it? We have this great forum provided by TrikeTalk.com to converse almost about anything trike or bike related. Heck, a few years back I was leading a group on my 2-wheel Ultra and waved to a guy riding past us on a scooter. When we stopped for a bio break a riding buddy was giving me crap about waving to a scooter and I said "at least he was riding on two wheels (now I wave to 2 or 3 wheelers) and besides I just made his CENTURY with someone on a Harley (or any other brand) waving to him on his scooter! " I have always said if you ride a motorized bike of any type you are a friend of mine and we all ride with a lot of people on different manufacturers, I just happen to like Harley-Davidson! Have a happy and safe ride whatever you ride! aj

[Steve on 3]

Skuuter As I posted in another thread, we as trike riders are often looked down upon as less than our two wheeled brethren. We have more in common with each other as to how we corner, ride and generally enjoy our machines than we have differences. Let's stick together and not bash or flame each other. I learn from all riders. I may not post in the Honda forum very often but I do read and learn.

[roadking2]

Personally, from the threads I've looked at, I haven't seen to much trash talking and that's one of the reasons I'm here to begin with. The respect shown by most members is what makes this forum different from many other internet forums regardless of the topic. I appreciate that members give honest opinions without resorting to bashing, trashing, and degrading of other members, or what they ride. I'm a Harley guy through and through, but if someone likes to ride a Honda, Yamaha, Victory, or whatever, it's OK by me as long as they respect my choice. IMO this is one of the best forums on the net because of the lack of trash talking.

[Gorilla]

And we plan on keeping it that way

[Papa Zook]

And we plan on keeping it that way

......said the new Sheriff in town

[skuuter]

I haven't done one of these "Reminder Threads" in a while, and I've noticed a little bit of "TRIKE BRAND BASHING" and "FELLOW MEMBER LACK OF COURTESY" Issues popping up recently. Having owned and ridden most every Brand of Motorcycles and Scooters over the past 4.5 decades, including many no longer produced Brands, I can testify to the fact that ALL of Them have Their Quirks and Shortcomings if You ride Them daily and pack the miles on. Yes, "Some" more than Others, but the survivors of the "Motorcycle Market Wars" each have a Loyal Following of Owners that enjoy that particular Brand, or They wouldn't be survivors. Same for the Many Various Brands of Trikes.....

Each and EVERY Member here at TRIKE TALK.com is Really Appreciated, and Important for Their Membership, and Participation. It takes Participation and Cooperation to build and maintain Strong Forums. Fun, and Joking posts about various Models and Brands using the old "been around forever" clichés is "usually" alright and accepted, especially among Members that know each other personally...EXAMPLE: Last year at the TRIKE TALK EUREKA SPRINGS REUNION, I had been invited to a Member's Room (No Names Here) that rode solely Harley Davidson...I happened to notice His Harley Coffee Cup sitting with a napkin under it...I commented "If You'd get a Honda Cup, it won't leak, and You won't need that napkin under it"....We have known each Other since the 2010 TRIKE TALK MAGGIE VALLEY RALLY and had a good laugh about it...He poured rice out for my Honda Trike at the Next Rally so it would have "Fuel"...another Great "Over a Beer Laugh". "THIS" is how it's done.....

If You can't do it this way, then just pass over it, and don't do, say, or type any "contribution" to the Conversation or Thread. Everyone here at TRIKE TALK.com have the right to be treated with Respect and Courtesy...and EVERYONE WILL BE...

Keep this in mind as You type here:

NO SERIOUS BRAND BASHING, MEMBER BASHING, OR LACK OF COURTESY TO OTHER MEMBERS...KEEP IT CLEAN FOLKS, I HAVE THREADS I WOULD PREFER TO BE STARTING AND PARTICIPATING IN, RATHER THAN THIS ONE...THANKS, skuuter.....

Yep, GREAT Job Folks, and like Zook said...We have some New Sheriffs in the Town of TRIKE TALK.....

[Papa Zook]

The main job of mod staff is really not so much to moderate, we'd rather not have to and rarely do, job one is to help assist members with their questions and to generally be good stewards of the community. These guys were each already very much engaged before becoming staffers so they have been a natural fit. I hope that you all would agree that the mods contribute a lot to the community and have been a positive addition.

[roadking2]

The main job of mod staff is really not so much to moderate, we'd rather not have to and rarely do, job one is to help assist members with their questions and to generally be good stewards of the community. These guys were each already very much engaged before becoming staffers so they have been a natural fit. I hope that you all would agree that the mods contribute a lot to the community and have been a positive addition.

I don't care how much ink he's sporting, Barney Fife is a little hard to take seriously. Is that acceptable bashing? All kidding aside, you guys do a great job.

[Papa Zook]

I don't care how much ink he's sporting, Barney Fife is a little hard to take seriously. Is that acceptable bashing? All kidding aside, you guys do a great job.

I understand, but Barney and my "Certified-Man-Car-Holder" badge is my way of having some fun and not taking myself or my job too seriously....HOWEVER don't make me take my bullet out!

[pcombe]

[bustedwing]

Personally, I don't care what brand of vehicle that you ride, only that you ride. You are the one that has to put up with how it rides, how much maintenance you have to do to it, etc. The thing that I love most about the Gold Wing is longevity! Outside of oil change and regular maintenance, I rarely have to do anything to the trike. I have 103k on it now and expect to double that before having to worry about pulling the engine apart. I expect to reach that in 4 years!

[2blackbelts]

I love all motorcycles...it's just some of the owners I don't like.

[Harleyrider2810]

We are all on the road riding for the same reason It doesn't matter what you ride but that you ride!!!!

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I am new to this forum but am on a Road Glide forum as well,an have been for a few years,glad to see that bashing and negative comments are frowned on here as well.To me its about where you go not how you get there and just enjoying yourself.I was on a other forum for a short time and found out real quick that it was full of key board warriors.Guys who thought that if you didn't ride as much as them or as fast as them that you weren't worthy of owning a bike let alone riding one,so I exited pretty quick.

[Gorilla]

I am new to this forum but am on a Road Glide forum as well,an have been for a few years,glad to see that bashing and negative comments are frowned on here as well.To me its about where you go not how you get there and just enjoying yourself.I was on a other forum for a short time and found out real quick that it was full of key board warriors.Guys who thought that if you didn't ride as much as them or as fast as them that you weren't worthy of owning a bike let alone riding one,so I exited pretty quick.

well glad you are here

[Jack Klarich]

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