My applause to this kilt comment

**Jay** · 18th September 11, 07:46 AM

Last night the GF and I stopped by a coffee shop. A couple of patched bikers (club unimportant) said "dude, you're only wearing that for the breeze"

I laughed out loud and thanked them for the laugh.

Note to self: not all kilt comments are dumb.

**Riverkilt** · 18th September 11, 08:04 AM

FREEDOM!!

Yesterday stopped for lunch at a remote diner packed with bikers. Was wearing my green leather RKilt. Got lots of looks and double takes, but nary a comment.

**GMan** · 18th September 11, 12:53 PM

I like that.

**ElCabong** · 18th September 11, 01:24 PM

It is a good idea to have a benign sense of humor when outnumbered by three-patch bikers. They can be friendly and hospitable, but they aren't gregarious, as a rule. They mostly leave outsiders alone, and they are touchy about respect and very aware of "colors".

**Jay** · 18th September 11, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by ElCabong

It is a good idea to have a benign sense of humor when outnumbered by three-patch bikers. They can be friendly and hospitable, but they aren't gregarious, as a rule. They mostly leave outsiders alone, and they are touchy about respect and very aware of "colors".

Which is exactly why I thanked them for the laugh. They them respect and they will return it.

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 19th September 11, 03:32 PM

Love that one. My husband likes to show people his built in fan (pleats)

**Brock63** · 27th September 11, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Jay

Which is exactly why I thanked them for the laugh. They them respect and they will return it.

Good dose of respect....goes a long ways in those situations. Give respect and receive a pass.....show disrespect and get unwanted attention is how it usually ends up.

I need to decide if I am brave enough to wear a kilt on my bike....I guess tucking the front down is rule of thumb to prevent any unwanted pileups (no pun) while riding at speed.

**Geoff Withnell** · 25th September 11, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by ElCabong

It is a good idea to have a benign sense of humor when outnumbered by three-patch bikers. They can be friendly and hospitable, but they aren't gregarious, as a rule. They mostly leave outsiders alone, and they are touchy about respect and very aware of "colors".

Last weekend, Michele and I went to Ocean City for a few days R&R. Much to our surprise there was a Motorcycle Festival, with 10,000 bikers that weekend. I was never asked the question so many times in one weekend! But everyone was quite friendly.

I noticed a lot of the larger gatherings had signs "NO COLORS!". I found myself wondering if my clan tartan was not allowed.