Get plenty of discrimination around here for showing up at a biker bar in sportbike gear on a buell. Or even wearing gear and a helmet in iowa on the harley. But I always respond in the friendliest way I can. "Have a nice day f%@khead!" 20190206_162602.jpg
But, generally in the midwest bikers get respect. From non bikers. Sportbike riders not as much, but still the general public is pretty kool about bikes as long as you're not hooning. Never been in a business who didn't welcome a motorcyclist in iowa Nebraska Missouri or kansas at least.