That Guy....
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 193
Likes: 79
From: Boston-ish.
Yep, you'll find them everywhere. Trust me, I drive a stock '81. Some owners are just that, owners. They want to be seen with their 'Vette, their Harley, their _____, just fill in the blank. I get a kick out of driving my beater Corvette and my nothing special Harley, that's why I have them. Maybe one day I'll get around to buying the official Corvette/Harley/whatever D-Bag starter kit. It comes with monogrammed underwear, hat, lighter, keychain, shirt, jacket, and money clip of whatever it is that makes them special. Once I have that, I'll know that I've arrived.
Some of you may get a smile out of that, some may be offended. If the shoe fits....
Some of you may get a smile out of that, some may be offended. If the shoe fits....
I did join the local Harley Owners Group, and found that way, way too many of them were "that guy". Looked down on other brands, decked out head to toe in HD gear, etc. I went to one ride, then decided I'd be better off elsewhere.
It's a reason why I'm hesitant to look into the local Corvette groups, even though the SA at the dealership swears they're all a bunch of regular guys (after related my HD story to him when he first mentioned it).
I'd rather find a group of folks who just likes "cars", and can appreciate them individually, not just for reasons that makes them "better" than someone else.
The Consigliere
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 23,012
Likes: 6,047
From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
That guy would also likely be quick to tell you how his choice of coupe/convertible, M7/A8, interior/exterior color, option package/model is so, so, so superior to your choice or anybody else's choice.
The type of person who would call a convertible owner/coupe owner a D-bag if they owned the opposite.
The need for validation of their choices. For some, it runs strong. For a few, it is nearly all consuming. LOL.
The type of person who would call a convertible owner/coupe owner a D-bag if they owned the opposite.
The need for validation of their choices. For some, it runs strong. For a few, it is nearly all consuming. LOL.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 3,936
Likes: 54
From: Marietta, GA & Elba, AL
St. Jude Donor '16
Sounds like you are just like me. I've owned two H-D's and now own a Corvette. I'm not big on "uniforms" associated with any type of 'item'. All of the HD apparel I had, I got for free (HD dealers, in my experience, are pretty good about giving away stuff when you buy). But it all went to Wifey or the kids. I own no Corvette stuff, but I did get a free Chevy hat for wearing my Ford Racing hat to get my C7 worked on
I did join the local Harley Owners Group, and found that way, way too many of them were "that guy". Looked down on other brands, decked out head to toe in HD gear, etc. I went to one ride, then decided I'd be better off elsewhere.
It's a reason why I'm hesitant to look into the local Corvette groups, even though the SA at the dealership swears they're all a bunch of regular guys (after related my HD story to him when he first mentioned it).
I'd rather find a group of folks who just likes "cars", and can appreciate them individually, not just for reasons that makes them "better" than someone else.
I did join the local Harley Owners Group, and found that way, way too many of them were "that guy". Looked down on other brands, decked out head to toe in HD gear, etc. I went to one ride, then decided I'd be better off elsewhere.
It's a reason why I'm hesitant to look into the local Corvette groups, even though the SA at the dealership swears they're all a bunch of regular guys (after related my HD story to him when he first mentioned it).
I'd rather find a group of folks who just likes "cars", and can appreciate them individually, not just for reasons that makes them "better" than someone else.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 2,906
Likes: 318
From: Cedar Falls Iowa
Sounds like you are just like me. I've owned two H-D's and now own a Corvette. I'm not big on "uniforms" associated with any type of 'item'. All of the HD apparel I had, I got for free (HD dealers, in my experience, are pretty good about giving away stuff when you buy). But it all went to Wifey or the kids. I own no Corvette stuff, but I did get a free Chevy hat for wearing my Ford Racing hat to get my C7 worked on
I did join the local Harley Owners Group, and found that way, way too many of them were "that guy". Looked down on other brands, decked out head to toe in HD gear, etc. I went to one ride, then decided I'd be better off elsewhere.
It's a reason why I'm hesitant to look into the local Corvette groups, even though the SA at the dealership swears they're all a bunch of regular guys (after related my HD story to him when he first mentioned it).
I'd rather find a group of folks who just likes "cars", and can appreciate them individually, not just for reasons that makes them "better" than someone else.
I did join the local Harley Owners Group, and found that way, way too many of them were "that guy". Looked down on other brands, decked out head to toe in HD gear, etc. I went to one ride, then decided I'd be better off elsewhere.
It's a reason why I'm hesitant to look into the local Corvette groups, even though the SA at the dealership swears they're all a bunch of regular guys (after related my HD story to him when he first mentioned it).
I'd rather find a group of folks who just likes "cars", and can appreciate them individually, not just for reasons that makes them "better" than someone else.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,815
Likes: 936
From: Cortez, FL/Canandaigua NY (Summer)
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