Perpetrating a steriotype

[MissFabulous]

Labels, labels...

At least 95% of all people are really lame, regardless of what they ride or don't.

A few good ones in every bunch and a lot of idiots. That is the magic of this site... somehow, it's really low on the bad and heavy on the good, not like the way it is "out there" at all.

I judge people on their actions, and won't hold the bad actions by someone against someone else who might look something like anyone who pi$$ed me off... until they pi$$ me off.

Seriously... I know a lot of Harley riders, who are all really nice people who would help any one out whenever they could. They don't care what any else rides, and most of them have ridden lots of things over the years. Some of them would consider other brands in the future too. Life is about weeding out the jerks and finding the gems in the bunch. They're out there, and fortunately, lots of them are right here on the GSR.

 

[Guest]

Right on, brother. I wish more people would catch on to that. :|

O.K. What's the difference?

 

[8trackmind]

O.K. What's the difference?

Everything...

 

[Desolation Angel]

So Herb, do you get your hair cut at a barber shop, or a salon :-s ? Don't worry. I won't make you come all the way to Caddo Mills to "teach me a lesson". \\/

Barber shop in old downtown McKinney, thank you very much! :-D Got the pole and everything. I get the Number 2. $12.

Place looks just like shops did in the '60s. Hasn't been cleaned or painted since then, either.

 

[Desolation Angel]

I was on the road the other day in South Carolina and saw a guy dragging his bar chopper on a trailer behind his mini truck...BIKER. Back two cars behind Mr Chopper was a dude on a Buell with side boxes, a top box and full gear. Keeping in mind it was raining and about 45 degrees...MOTORCYCLIST, who was the motorcyclist and who was the biker???

That was too easy.

 

[Gypsyjuggler]

There are a number of guys that I work with on the weekends that ride. One on a goldwing, 2 guys with harleys, and me on my '82 GS650.

One of the Harley guys rarely discusses motorcycles with me since I got the GS. The Goldwinger and the other Harley I have done the Teddy Bear Run with back in August. The good Harley guy and I left work one Saturday night at 10:30pm to head back to our homes (same basic direction) when I first got the GS and I starting having some trouble with it. It would die every mile or so and would not start until it rested for a few minutes. Harley guy stayed with me everytime the bike died and followed me at one point (duckwalking his bike behind me on the side walk) when I walked mine when I was close to home. Even when the bike fired up so I could ride the last 1/4 mile, he stayed with me till I made it home. Thats one of the good guys!

As for the other harley guy, one cold morning I rode into work and met him at the front office. Some of the other folk joked about me riding in such cold weather (40 F). Harley guys only comment was "At least you were able to get your bike started" Turns out he couldn't get his 3 year old Harley Sporster to fire up for some reason.

Patrick

 

[8trackmind]

That was too easy.

And since it was a Buell and a chopper, it was also NOT anti Harley.
There are just as many "Bikers" on metrics as there are on H-D's.

 

[Baatfam]

Barber shop in old downtown McKinney, thank you very much! :-D Got the pole and everything. I get the Number 2. $12.

Place looks just like shops did in the '60s. Hasn't been cleaned or painted since then, either.

Lucky dog!! :-D Do they still have the Playboy mags??

Bob

 

[tkent02]

What's the difference??? Here's a start at it...

What's the difference??? Here's a start at it...

Bikers:
Hapless Saps in Assless Chaps. Rides only when necessary to impress buddies, or show off his overpriced piece of crap. Usual destination, the next bar.
Looks down upon other riders who may not be riding the same make, style, or even model bike.
Spends tons of money on little chrome things, so his buddies will envy his shiny bike.
Likes to hold up traffic in the slow lane, so everyone can be impressed by his shiny ride. Generally likes to impede the flow of traffic. Wears cool looking stuff.
Runs very loud pipes so everyone will be impressed when he needlessly blips the throttle waiting for a light to change, or blasts through quiet neigborhoods.


Motorcyclists:
One who Eats, Breathes, Sleeps, Talks, Lives, Loves, and Rides Motorcycles. Motorcycle is always the first choice of vehicle to get anyplace. Any and all motorcycles, new, old, big, small, fast, slow, dirt, street, ugly or pretty are all worth getting exited over.
Would rather ride to Alaska or South America than fly there.
Spends tons of money on improvements, modifications, tools, whatever it takes to make the motorcycle better suited to his type of riding.
Rides fast, safely, and smoothly. Usually very good at not screwing up the flow of traffic. Wears protective gear.
Practices riding skills and learning new things whenever possible.
Seen "On Any Sunday" lots of times.

Interestingly, in Europe I saw zero of the "biker" types, even the guys on Harleys acted like regular motorcycles, and they all rode pretty well.



I think the whole "Biker" thing is an American concept.

 

[range]

I would have just punched him in the throat.

 

[MissFabulous]

Bikers:
Hapless Saps in Assless Chaps. Rides only when necessary to impress buddies, or show off his overpriced piece of crap. Usual destination, the next bar.
Looks down upon other riders who may not be riding the same make, style, or even model bike.
Spends tons of money on little chrome things, so his buddies will envy his shiny bike.
Likes to hold up traffic in the slow lane, so everyone can be impressed by his shiny ride. Generally likes to impede the flow of traffic. Wears cool looking stuff.
Runs very loud pipes so everyone will be impressed when he needlessly blips the throttle waiting for a light to change, or blasts through quiet neigborhoods.

Around here, those are called POSEURS, not bikers.

Maybe it's regional or something... we don't have many poseurs because people in these parts don't have a lot of money. They ride what they like and can afford. Everyone I know who is comfortable with the term "biker" lives and breathes it. I think of the term biker as the more old school type rider who sees riding as a lifestyle. Yes, lots of them have long beards and long hair. Some wear colors and vests and whatnot. Some of them were wilder in their youth. Most have grown up and have blue collar jobs - mechanics, drivers, factory workers, etc. All I know is if I need help with something, these guys are there. They do a LOT of charity stuff too - not just riding in the event but organizing and planning and working at them on top of their 50+ hour work weeks. Some ride Harleys, some ride other makes.

I had a girl from a local but more rural area tho who contacted me through a social networking website. She asked me what kind of bikes I like. I replied that I like lots of different bikes but am more into cafe racers and cruisers. She replied "Oh, I like sportbikes. Too bad, we could have ridden together next year" and I thought WTF? None of my Harley friends give me that attitude! It was the first time any one gave me any attitude about bike type. She didn't care that I have Suzuki and a Yamaha.

Attitudes are everywhere, and anyone of any style can have them!

 

[8trackmind]

Around here, those are called POSEURS, not bikers.

They're not at all the same.

 

[Giblet]

. . . . . I have Suzuki and a Yamaha.

BOTH! And to think I was starting to like you . \\/ . Wait, you're a girl? Why do you get to have 2 bikes?!?!? I want two bikes! Thats not fair. I'm going to hold my breath till I get a second bike.:lol:

 

[MissFabulous]

BOTH! And to think I was starting to like you . \\/ . Wait, you're a girl? Why do you get to have 2 bikes?!?!? I want two bikes! Thats not fair. I'm going to hold my breath till I get a second bike.:lol:

Because I am insane and a glutton for punishment, I mean uh, projects... at least I got the dirt bike to fart and sputter all by myself tonight! I'm telling you - the best smelling farts are the ones out of a bike that hasn't run in a while!

 

[Guest]

Bikers:
Hapless Saps in Assless Chaps. Rides only when necessary to impress buddies, or show off his overpriced piece of crap. Usual destination, the next bar.
Looks down upon other riders who may not be riding the same make, style, or even model bike.
Spends tons of money on little chrome things, so his buddies will envy his shiny bike.
Likes to hold up traffic in the slow lane, so everyone can be impressed by his shiny ride. Generally likes to impede the flow of traffic. Wears cool looking stuff.
Runs very loud pipes so everyone will be impressed when he needlessly blips the throttle waiting for a light to change, or blasts through quiet neigborhoods.


Motorcyclists:
One who Eats, Breathes, Sleeps, Talks, Lives, Loves, and Rides Motorcycles. Motorcycle is always the first choice of vehicle to get anyplace. Any and all motorcycles, new, old, big, small, fast, slow, dirt, street, ugly or pretty are all worth getting exited over.
Would rather ride to Alaska or South America than fly there.
Spends tons of money on improvements, modifications, tools, whatever it takes to make the motorcycle better suited to his type of riding.
Rides fast, safely, and smoothly. Usually very good at not screwing up the flow of traffic. Wears protective gear.
Practices riding skills and learning new things whenever possible.
Seen "On Any Sunday" lots of times.

Interestingly, in Europe I saw zero of the "biker" types, even the guys on Harleys acted like regular motorcycles, and they all rode pretty well.



I think the whole "Biker" thing is an American concept.

I think you have them reversed...a biker rides for the sake of the ride. A motorcyclist...I'm still trying to figure out what that's from. I think its the title of a magazine. What you describe as a biker IS actually a POSER.

 

[earlfor]

I think you have them reversed...a biker rides for the sake of the ride. A motorcyclist...I'm still trying to figure out what that's from. I think its the title of a magazine. What you describe as a biker IS actually a POSER.

Its quite simple actually. Anyone that rides less than 30K per year is a poser.

E.

 

[Stevie D]

Its quite simple actually. Anyone that rides less than 30K per year is a poser.

E.

..............And so is anyone who pays more then $20,000 for a bike.

Stevie D

 

[Giblet]

Its quite simple actually. Anyone that rides less than 30K per year is a poser.

E.

I might have to take a small exception. I ride to/from work almost every day. I rode home from work in the dark/rain last night & rode in this AM in the dark/rain. Got to feeling very sick and decided to come back home. Could have waited for a relative with a cage to come get me but nooooooo. . . . . . I toughed it out and rode home. Does that make me a poser? If so, I've gotta start taking a longer route home \\/ .

 

[Desolation Angel]

Lucky dog!! :-D Do they still have the Playboy mags?? Bob

Argosy. :-D

 

[madjack57754]

I understand about attitude. I get it from all sides. When riding the Harley I get no respect from kids on their sport bikes. I was at a poker run with one of the Gs11s and there was a guy on a ZX12 that absolutely refused to talk to me because I was some old guy on a dinosaur bike, (I asked one of his riding buddies what his deal was and that is what he told me).
As for myself, I'll ride with anybody. All I care about is that you want to ride, even if you just want a ride. As long as you refer to me as a motorcyclist and not a biker we'll get along just fine.