Biker Week

KevinPlante · 06-08-2004, 12:37 AM

Bike Week is my favorite holiday. I will be up there for it.

dpg · 06-08-2004, 06:36 AM

I'll be there checking out the sights!

Belmont Resident · 06-08-2004, 08:57 PM

PBR I know what you mean. I also drive a truck as you now.
Hold your own, I do and they alway's move over.
What's gotten even worse is all the rice rockets. They are like the jetski's of the roadway.

chipj29 · 06-09-2004, 08:54 AM

I am sorry, I have to take offense to the post by belmont resident. Perhaps he meant nothing by it, but calling rice rockets the jet skis of the roadways is just wrong. I do not own a rice rocket, but I know many who do. And most (not ALL) are responsible riders. I do however own a jet ski. I feel that I ride more responsibly than most of the people out there. The other jet skis that I ride with ride the same as me. Rules of the road for us? Yield to everyone. I know who is supposed to yield to who, but the simple fact is that boats are bigger than us so I get as far away as I can. But thats just me. There are jet skiers who don't ride responsibly, but to put us all into one group is just plain wrong. I don't appreciate the way some truck drivers drive on the highways, but do I come on here and say that all truck drivers can't drive, Nope. The fact is that in all above instances, the irresponsible people give others a bad view of the entire group.

Look, I am realistic and I know that many boat owners don't like jet skis. But give us a chance, and understand that not all jet skiers are irresponsible. Same goes for guys who ride rice rockets, Harleys, whatever.

WakeUp · 06-09-2004, 09:24 AM

I thought Belmont Resident's analogy of rice rockets and jet skiis was brilliant.Let's face it, the rice rocket and jet ski are bought for specific reasons. You don't buy these type of vehicle for "touring!" therefore, IN GENERAL, reckless behavior can be found more on a rice rocket or jet ski. It is the nature of the beast. We've all been in traffic, and it is the rice rocket, not the "touring bike", that weaves lane to lane to avoid it. Think about it.
I think Chipj29 was taking things a bit too personal. However, chipj29, I express my opionion based on fact. I also own a jet ski, and former owner of a rice rocket.

SIKSUKR · 06-09-2004, 11:16 AM

Here we go again with the bashing of ALL PWC's. I think someone needs to"wake up" cuz I bought my PWC for touring only.It's the only boat I own and I use it for going from point A to point B,whether it be meeting friends or exploring the lake.If you based your opinion on fact,you missed the fact that my PWC WAS bought for touring.Sorry I'm not able to have a "fullsize" boat so all the PWC haters would like me.
Look,Im just as annoyed as anyone else with some of the idiots operating PWC's cuz they give me a bad name,but it's not right to chastize everyone for some peoples actions.
Ok I'm off my soapbox now. SS

chipj29 · 06-09-2004, 11:29 AM

So "wake up". You say you own a jet ski and used to own a rice rocket, and that they are bought for specific reasons. What was the reason that YOU bought yours? Because I didn't buy my pwc to be reckless. I bought it because it was an affordable way for ME to get out on the water, which I otherwise would not be able to do. The fact is that I don't drive reckless, and many jet ski owners also don't drive reckless. The fact is that people like you base their opinions of a group of people based on the actions of a few...and the actions of yourself.

How can I not take it personal? I am a member of the group to which you refer.

Eki · 06-10-2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WakeUp

Let's face it, the rice rocket and jet ski are bought for specific reasons. You don't buy these type of vehicle for "touring!"

Ignorance abounds ... amazing

You, my friend obviously do not ride.

"rice rockets" are great for touring because the position you are in creates a pocket of air that you lean against while cruising. I could ride for longer distances like that than on a "cruiser" without my back starting to ache.

06-08-2004, 08:57 PM	#3
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Riding the line PBR I know what you mean. I also drive a truck as you now. Hold your own, I do and they alway's move over. What's gotten even worse is all the rice rockets. They are like the jetski's of the roadway.

06-09-2004, 11:16 AM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Here we go again with the bashing of ALL PWC's. I think someone needs to"wake up" cuz I bought my PWC for touring only.It's the only boat I own and I use it for going from point A to point B,whether it be meeting friends or exploring the lake.If you based your opinion on fact,you missed the fact that my PWC WAS bought for touring.Sorry I'm not able to have a "fullsize" boat so all the PWC haters would like me. Look,Im just as annoyed as anyone else with some of the idiots operating PWC's cuz they give me a bad name,but it's not right to chastize everyone for some peoples actions. Ok I'm off my soapbox now. SS __________________ SIKSUKR

06-08-2004, 12:37 AM	#1
KevinPlante Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bike Week is my favorite holiday. I will be up there for it.

06-08-2004, 06:36 AM	#2
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I'll be there checking out the sights!

06-09-2004, 08:54 AM	#4
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	I am sorry, I have to take offense to the post by belmont resident. Perhaps he meant nothing by it, but calling rice rockets the jet skis of the roadways is just wrong. I do not own a rice rocket, but I know many who do. And most (not ALL) are responsible riders. I do however own a jet ski. I feel that I ride more responsibly than most of the people out there. The other jet skis that I ride with ride the same as me. Rules of the road for us? Yield to everyone. I know who is supposed to yield to who, but the simple fact is that boats are bigger than us so I get as far away as I can. But thats just me. There are jet skiers who don't ride responsibly, but to put us all into one group is just plain wrong. I don't appreciate the way some truck drivers drive on the highways, but do I come on here and say that all truck drivers can't drive, Nope. The fact is that in all above instances, the irresponsible people give others a bad view of the entire group. Look, I am realistic and I know that many boat owners don't like jet skis. But give us a chance, and understand that not all jet skiers are irresponsible. Same goes for guys who ride rice rockets, Harleys, whatever.

06-09-2004, 09:24 AM	#5
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I thought Belmont Resident's analogy of rice rockets and jet skiis was brilliant.Let's face it, the rice rocket and jet ski are bought for specific reasons. You don't buy these type of vehicle for "touring!" therefore, IN GENERAL, reckless behavior can be found more on a rice rocket or jet ski. It is the nature of the beast. We've all been in traffic, and it is the rice rocket, not the "touring bike", that weaves lane to lane to avoid it. Think about it. I think Chipj29 was taking things a bit too personal. However, chipj29, I express my opionion based on fact. I also own a jet ski, and former owner of a rice rocket.

06-09-2004, 11:29 AM	#7
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	So "wake up". You say you own a jet ski and used to own a rice rocket, and that they are bought for specific reasons. What was the reason that YOU bought yours? Because I didn't buy my pwc to be reckless. I bought it because it was an affordable way for ME to get out on the water, which I otherwise would not be able to do. The fact is that I don't drive reckless, and many jet ski owners also don't drive reckless. The fact is that people like you base their opinions of a group of people based on the actions of a few...and the actions of yourself. How can I not take it personal? I am a member of the group to which you refer.