Rookie Question
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Hey Screwball I think your way off, on your description of the doorag wearers. I weara doorag most of the time when I ride, and I don't fit inany of thecatagoriesyou described. So in my opinion your list is not complete. But it is your list......Ride Safe and Often......BearC.Paw......
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RE: Rookie Question
ORIGINAL: screwball
If you go to a bike event in the middle of July and walk around in 100 degree heat with Chaps and fingerless gloves on, you are a RUB
If you go to that same event, and wear chaps and fingerless gloveswhile riding to protect yourself in case of an OhOh, but take them off while walking around, you are a biker
If your 5 year old bike has 1,000 miles on it, you are a RUB whatever you wear.
If you spend more time bolting chrome on your bike than riding it, you are definately a RUB
If you wear Doo Rags you are either: Bald, black, or a RUB...or Gay
Enjoy the forum and your bike. Wear whatever you want, whenever you want. Somebody calls you a RUB, they are probably one and just trying to divert attention from themselves.
If you go to a bike event in the middle of July and walk around in 100 degree heat with Chaps and fingerless gloves on, you are a RUB
If you go to that same event, and wear chaps and fingerless gloveswhile riding to protect yourself in case of an OhOh, but take them off while walking around, you are a biker
If your 5 year old bike has 1,000 miles on it, you are a RUB whatever you wear.
If you spend more time bolting chrome on your bike than riding it, you are definately a RUB
If you wear Doo Rags you are either: Bald, black, or a RUB...or Gay
Enjoy the forum and your bike. Wear whatever you want, whenever you want. Somebody calls you a RUB, they are probably one and just trying to divert attention from themselves.
Damn, hope my wife doesn't find out.
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RE: Rookie Question
ORIGINAL: UncleRon
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Am I a RUB? Well, by this boards definition, most likely. But I must confess, I much prefer the term 'Wealthy'.
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RE: Rookie Question
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
RUB is the acronym typically used by those on the boards whose insecurities are only rivaled by that of their smallmindedness. If you take note, you will soon find that many on the boards considerbeingrichto beBAD, that wearing anything H-D branded is BAD, that trailering is BAD, that fingerless gloves are BAD, that chaps are BAD, that washing a bike you paid 30 grand for is BAD, and the list goes on and on and on.
Am I a RUB? Well, by this boards definition, most likely. But I must confess, I much prefer the term 'Wealthy'.
ORIGINAL: UncleRon
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Am I a RUB? Well, by this boards definition, most likely. But I must confess, I much prefer the term 'Wealthy'.
Just so you are aware the word RUB or acronym as you called it,is not just used on biker forums.It's a long standing word or acronym used in the biker community,when WE see you coming.But I don't expect you to understand that.
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RE: Rookie Question
ORIGINAL: 87lowrider
Looks to me like you just insulted all the real bikers herewith this statement.
Just so you are aware the word RUB or acronym as you called it,is not just used on biker forums.It's a long standing word or acronym used in the biker community,when WE see you coming.But I don't expect you to understand that.
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
RUB is the acronym typically used by those on the boards whose insecurities are only rivaled by that of their smallmindedness. If you take note, you will soon find that many on the boards considerbeingrichto beBAD, that wearing anything H-D branded is BAD, that trailering is BAD, that fingerless gloves are BAD, that chaps are BAD, that washing a bike you paid 30 grand for is BAD, and the list goes on and on and on.
Am I a RUB? Well, by this boards definition, most likely. But I must confess, I much prefer the term 'Wealthy'.
ORIGINAL: UncleRon
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Since the search function is still down , I'll post one of those -" I can't believe he doesn't know that"- questions.
What the h**l is a "RUB" and what is this thing about fingerless gloves ??
Am I a RUB? Well, by this boards definition, most likely. But I must confess, I much prefer the term 'Wealthy'.
Just so you are aware the word RUB or acronym as you called it,is not just used on biker forums.It's a long standing word or acronym used in the biker community,when WE see you coming.But I don't expect you to understand that.
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RE: Rookie Question
I remember back in the day, long after I walked to school 10 miles barefeet to save my shoes that were passed on to me by my 2 brothers, that back then, a rub was a person who had the audacity to have such creature comforts as a cell phone they took with them on a ride compared to the pride one took in getting back home no matter what the problem was that brokethe bike.
Today there are so many options of convenience offered to the 2 wheeled rider it seems foolish not to avail ones self of them if its doable. RUBS tend to be the people who are fortunateenough to have money to afford the accommadations others cannot.
Harleys weren't always the status symbol they've become today. Not to awful long ago you were the dumbass if you rode a HD when you could have a more popular and considered more reliable Kawasaki or Honda(remember something on a commercial about following the good guy he's on a Honda?).
HD has become such the noveau riche' thing to have, that many of the very same folks who razzed my *** as they rode there honda now have the softtail or dyna and chaps and vest etc..Some how they've converted. Hmm Wonder how that happened. I thought it would be a faze. Its not and its going strong. Its been for the better in ther long run I think.
Today there are so many options of convenience offered to the 2 wheeled rider it seems foolish not to avail ones self of them if its doable. RUBS tend to be the people who are fortunateenough to have money to afford the accommadations others cannot.
Harleys weren't always the status symbol they've become today. Not to awful long ago you were the dumbass if you rode a HD when you could have a more popular and considered more reliable Kawasaki or Honda(remember something on a commercial about following the good guy he's on a Honda?).
HD has become such the noveau riche' thing to have, that many of the very same folks who razzed my *** as they rode there honda now have the softtail or dyna and chaps and vest etc..Some how they've converted. Hmm Wonder how that happened. I thought it would be a faze. Its not and its going strong. Its been for the better in ther long run I think.
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RE: Rookie Question
ORIGINAL: screwball
If your 5 year old bike has 1,000 miles on it, you are a RUB whatever you wear.
If you spend more time bolting chrome on your bike than riding it, you are definately a RUB
If your 5 year old bike has 1,000 miles on it, you are a RUB whatever you wear.
If you spend more time bolting chrome on your bike than riding it, you are definately a RUB
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RE: Rookie Question
OK... call me a RUB. I don't care!Finally I can affordto own aHarley, and even to put a few accessories on it occasionally. But I worked my a$$ off for it for many years and I am not one bit ashamed of that! No body gaveME anything for free! If that makes me rich, then I guess I'm a RUB and proud of it.