History of ricing?

adub · 2003-09-25 21:56:03

ahh so. How about a nice V-Max? :LOL:

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Sep 25, 2003 | 05:50 PM

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lig

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ahh so. How about a nice V-Max?

Sep 25, 2003 | 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by RedY2KS2k
I always thought the earliest uses of the term "rice burner" were the Harley-Davidson crowd's condescending comments about Japanese motorcycles. At least that's where I first heard it, 30 or 35 years ago.

I thought the Harley boys called them rice rockets. "Rice" because they came from Japan and "Rocket" because they were a hell of a lot faster than a Harley.

Sep 25, 2003 | 05:56 PM

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Yeah, the V-Max isn't bad and I do prefer the shaft drive, but I'm still holding out for Honda to make one I like. The ST1300 isn't bad but those damn rear saddle bags have to go. And, it's only a 5 speed, my Sabre is a 6 speed...

Maybe I'll never find one I'm looking for...

Sep 25, 2003 | 06:51 PM

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I agree with red. I first heard rice burner way back in the mid 60's. Not only Harley guys but also the Triumph and BSA guys used the term. Definitely used as a derogatory statement. No way those guys would have called them rice rockets, too complimentary.

I lost touch, I didn't realize it was still used. Still derogatory in most cases I guess, unless you're into that sort of thing.