Aaarggggh. I wanna be a pirate.
Tourer
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 335
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From: Reno, NV
You will figure out very soon that you will need motorcycle gear to keep you warm, cool, and/or protected.
You basically have two choices:
1.) Leather. Most Harley guys & gals will choose this. Some people will think you look like a pirate.
2.) Polymer. Most Sport & Metric guys & gals will choose this. Some people will think you look like a power ranger.
So basically, you can go pirate or power ranger. There's no wrong answer. What you choose doesn't matter to anyone that matters. Ignore the fashion police.
Get your M license, get your bike, have fun, and enjoy the ride!
You basically have two choices:
1.) Leather. Most Harley guys & gals will choose this. Some people will think you look like a pirate.
2.) Polymer. Most Sport & Metric guys & gals will choose this. Some people will think you look like a power ranger.
So basically, you can go pirate or power ranger. There's no wrong answer. What you choose doesn't matter to anyone that matters. Ignore the fashion police.
Get your M license, get your bike, have fun, and enjoy the ride!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 5,280
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From: Idaho Panhandle
Dew rag and sleeveless tees.
Smallest half helmet, preferably non-dot
fingerless gloves.
Shades, not sunglasses.
While these are not mandatory, the general public will associate you with the South Park motorcycle short and you will be labelled a pirate or worse.
You can add a whip, chained wallet, patched leather vest. The trick is to be a pirate, not a 1%er.
I often get confused for a pirate, even though I do not have a tattoo. I wear a dew rag, have sleeveless tees, a dot 1/2 helmet, aviation glasses, chaps in the morning and a leather vest with a large custom patch on the back. When I feel particularly pirate like, I even have an eye patch and say argggh a lot.
Or, just don't worry about what others think and get what is comfortable for you.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
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From: san diego
I used to keep a stuffed parrot on my shoulder, but it kept blowing down on my back. I had two or three people get out of their cars and start whacking at it, in hopes of saving my life from that man eating attack parrot. I decided to just go with a fake wooden peg, for that final effect. (only because the hook made it hard to use the clutch)
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From: Driftless Area
Arrive in a boat with a map leading to the top right drawer of the salesman's desk. That's where the Rum is. Guzzle it, stab the salesman, and ride the booty out the front door, laughing maniacally.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: CA
First, take a sharp stick and jab it into your right eye. Then get a leather eye patch with a SOA logo stamped into it to wear. Knock out every other tooth in your mouth and never brush the rest. Shower no more than once a month, if that. That's a start.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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First... get a parrot, a saber, knee high boots, an eye patch and one of those big hats and you're set.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; May 18, 2016 at 03:47 PM.
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Start with a made in China Harley jacket.Then,you'll need a Genuine Harley helmet (made in China).While there be sure to grab your HD gloves also made in China.The top it off with your M.I.C. HD scull mask or bandana...
you are welcome,AAAARRRR.....
you are welcome,AAAARRRR.....