Biker Image!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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RE: Biker Image!
- me thinks that it starts off that way.
- then as time goes by , you'll find your own "level" , ie what
you're comfortable with (the bike and your clothes) and then
its "to heck with what other people think".
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- then as time goes by , you'll find your own "level" , ie what
you're comfortable with (the bike and your clothes) and then
its "to heck with what other people think".
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6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Biker Image!
I went through the biker image thing back in 2000 when I got back into motorcycles and bought a 79 shovel.It seemed like everythingI had was black.
Since then I've had 4 0r 5 harleys a couplehondas a couple of yamahas a triumph and even a BMW.I've concluded that I just like motorcycles and I don't have to act like a badass to be a quote unquote biker.
At present I have an 05 dyna that I'm having a great time with.
Ride on and be safe.
Since then I've had 4 0r 5 harleys a couplehondas a couple of yamahas a triumph and even a BMW.I've concluded that I just like motorcycles and I don't have to act like a badass to be a quote unquote biker.
At present I have an 05 dyna that I'm having a great time with.
Ride on and be safe.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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RE: Biker Image!
I betcha that is why Jesse James and West Coast was so popular, he went against the grain and wore plain ole work clothes. I wear what I want and as long as I am comfortable and don't care who likes it. I don't ride in large packs, in fact I don't like it. I am married and not trying to impress anyone! I went through that phase and bought everything under the sun but don't use a lot of it anymore.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 657
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From: Daytona Beach
RE: Biker Image!
ORIGINAL: dog155
Over the months of reading the interesting posts,have come to the conclusion that a lot of you feel pressure to have your bikes look a certain way,wherebiker relatedclothes,and generally act like a biker.Whatdo you have to say,I won't tell anyone.
Over the months of reading the interesting posts,have come to the conclusion that a lot of you feel pressure to have your bikes look a certain way,wherebiker relatedclothes,and generally act like a biker.Whatdo you have to say,I won't tell anyone.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,748
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From: NC
RE: Biker Image!
This is my opinion (which means nothing)on the biker image thingy.
People that have to have all HD stuff to ride their bike I dont understand. There are someproducts better than HD. Dont get me wrong HD gloves are the bomb but most other products I found better else where in my humble opinion.
I personally have been accused many times of having no class. Been called a dork, lame, not in style, just uncool in general. I wear torn stuff because I dont want bugs on my good cloths. My leathers are old and well used but very comfortable.The clothing I wear is functional only and would not attract the girls unless they like the grundge look.
I am not a bad a--. Accused many times of being too friendly. What does it matter? Live let live enjoy life. The tools out there that must be bad because their on a bike either they are new to the scene or just needing guidance.
I have found that people that will ride a few hundred miles in cold weather, really hot weather, or just anything that will put them at a small inconvience are the nicest people. In other words people riding to drink are the ones I found to be image people. The riders for the ride are the nicest. Like most of you guys. Really great people that ride for the love of life.
People that have to have all HD stuff to ride their bike I dont understand. There are someproducts better than HD. Dont get me wrong HD gloves are the bomb but most other products I found better else where in my humble opinion.
I personally have been accused many times of having no class. Been called a dork, lame, not in style, just uncool in general. I wear torn stuff because I dont want bugs on my good cloths. My leathers are old and well used but very comfortable.The clothing I wear is functional only and would not attract the girls unless they like the grundge look.
I am not a bad a--. Accused many times of being too friendly. What does it matter? Live let live enjoy life. The tools out there that must be bad because their on a bike either they are new to the scene or just needing guidance.
I have found that people that will ride a few hundred miles in cold weather, really hot weather, or just anything that will put them at a small inconvience are the nicest people. In other words people riding to drink are the ones I found to be image people. The riders for the ride are the nicest. Like most of you guys. Really great people that ride for the love of life.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 36
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From: Saint Cloud, F.L.
RE: Biker Image!
for me it is more about the couple hours of escape, i don't care what people think of me...never did.
i don't put things on my bike for other people to like, along as i like it, thats all that matters.
i don't put things on my bike for other people to like, along as i like it, thats all that matters.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 191
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From: Waco Texas
RE: Biker Image!
I wear leather and other "biker" cloths. Not because it makes me look like a biker but because if I crash I want all the protection from the asphalt I can get. Oh yeah, the curbs hurt your head when you hit them. You can ask my youngest son about that. Now he wears a helmet all the time and I do most of the time. So image isn't important but comfort and safety are.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Brick NJ
RE: Biker Image!
ORIGINAL: 98rdking
I am married and not trying to impress anyone!
I am married and not trying to impress anyone!
and i'm single and i dont try to impress anyone! if people cant see the good inside of me then they can go **** OFF! cuz that only means they are blind fools anyway and i dont want people like that in my life
i wear work clothes all the time too btw......i'm a friggin greasy *** mechanic LOL
sorry just venting
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Club Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Port Charlotte, Florida
RE: Biker Image!
Iam a wrench turner Industrial maint, have always loved bikes, hot rods you name it. Have always went agianst the grain, wearing what i want and doing what i want. I could care less what others think. I put the skulls and **** on my bike because i like them. If i see a shirt i like i buy it if its cold as hell i wear my leathers other wise youll see the tshirt flapping in the wind and who knows what t shirt or flannel it will be.
I tell you one thing that pisses me off i do like alot of the steallers t shirts and stuff but i was in there yesterday and saw a cool *** skull tshirt **** it was $40 bucks come on give me a f ing break $40 bucks for a fing t shirt how bad do they need to screw people.
I don't have a fortune, but i have my harley and iam just happy to have it and be able to ride the freaking wheels off it.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming....WOW -WHAT A RIDE!!!!
I tell you one thing that pisses me off i do like alot of the steallers t shirts and stuff but i was in there yesterday and saw a cool *** skull tshirt **** it was $40 bucks come on give me a f ing break $40 bucks for a fing t shirt how bad do they need to screw people.
I don't have a fortune, but i have my harley and iam just happy to have it and be able to ride the freaking wheels off it.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming....WOW -WHAT A RIDE!!!!
