Different strokes, or so they say.

[wildchild]

Geez wildchild what kinda forum you think we're running here

HAHAHAHAHA..love it!

 

[bruce aussie]

Green being unlucky is originally a boating thing same as don't take bananas on a boat if you want it to stay afloat. I think it got transfered to bikes years ago heard green bikes were unlucky when I was about 16. I had a white boat with a green stripe for years and it never sunk on me.

 

[TOMCAT]

I was told the 'green bike=bad luck' came from WWII and the high casualties suffered by despatch riders. Old bloke I sold a BSA to told me that.

 

[norseman]

I was told the 'green bike=bad luck' came from WWII and the high casualties suffered by despatch riders. Old bloke I sold a BSA to told me that.

Yeah he said it "went back to war time" which makes sense. Honestly it's steeled my resolve further now that I know the origin of that superstition. I'm hoping not to make a casualty of myself but I'm all for giving a nod to fallen soldiers.

Another co-worker mentioned he thinks this guy only rides a couple times a year. It's easy to gloat a little, but I guess if that's what makes him happy... spending a bunch of money on a Harley and then taking it out a couple times a year to show off his painted up skid lid... then who am I to judge? I just know I spend a LOT of time on my bike (as much as I can manage) and I'd be crazy not to have good safety gear. Had the bike since November, about to crest 8k miles... and that's with a NY winter in the middle

 

[norseman]

Rocket envy, plain and simple. Or possibly SBS (small bike syndrome). Probably quite common among non owners. I know I had it...only cure is to get yourself one! Norseman, I checked out your bike and I'm envious!! It's awesome.

A friend recently commented that my bike reminded him of something one of the X- men would ride.

Thanks man! I appreciate the compliment... most of the real mod lovers on here make my bike look stock, but I'm really happy with my setup. I just tallied up my receipts and I have to stop swiping the ol' gold card like NOW. Hoping to have all my extras paid for by winter so I can afford to dip back into the credit for paint.

I'm not sure which xman would drive a Rocket, but the bike is a bit of a colossus, and a juggernaut... might be some conflict there.

 

[Power-Tripp]

Yeah he said it "went back to war time" which makes sense. Honestly it's steeled my resolve further now that I know the origin of that superstition. I'm hoping not to make a casualty of myself but I'm all for giving a nod to fallen soldiers.

Riding an open piped bike through the Ardennes attracted a lot of unwanted attention circa 1943-1944. This might be the cause of the bad luck, not the color.

 

[TriumPhil]

"That's a bad luck color" he said. "Ah really?" I replied, "I was thinking it would be a nice nod to the old British Racing Green and I really like the shade". "Well..." he related in a serious tone "if you want to roll the dice that's up to you." I looked at him baffled "I'll tell you what, I'll roll the dice with my green paint and you can roll the dice with your fake helmet and we'll see who's taking a bigger risk." I will never understand some people.

Norseman, it seems to me that your good fortune is his bad luck.

Ride on, Sir, ride on!

 

[Grendel]

Sounds like the warning sticker fell off his bike.


Hope you don't mind me re-posting your gem of a find, Tony.

That is absolutely hilarious!

 

[Grendel]

I'm not sure which xman would drive a Rocket, but the bike is a bit of a colossus, and a juggernaut... might be some conflict there.

Man, you guys are my kind of folks! I wear my geek proud, but dang, what other motorcycle forum are you gonna find Xmen references on?

 

[Mittzy]

Sounds like the warning sticker fell off his bike.


Hope you don't mind me re-posting your gem of a find, Tony.

Your welcome Richard