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Real "Biker"
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,314
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From: Eastern PA
RE: Real "Biker"
Biker~ Who do you think you are?...
Me~ I am a man, a husband, a father, sole provider for my family, a church goer, and a biker...
Biker~ Dude...Why do you say your a biker?...
Me~ Because thats what the cager thinks I am...and don't call me "dude"...
Me~ I am a man, a husband, a father, sole provider for my family, a church goer, and a biker...
Biker~ Dude...Why do you say your a biker?...
Me~ Because thats what the cager thinks I am...and don't call me "dude"...
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 272
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From: NE Ohio
RE: Real "Biker"
ORIGINAL: Jinks
Pretty much anyway they want. A "real biker" is a person that has a lifetime relationship with motorcycles. Doesn't matter what make, just as long as they ride. 80% of all the people I've met on motorcycles are gone in a few years. While they own a bike they can quote makes, models, numbers, statistics, etc., etc. They *know* more about *every* bike than anyone, then they're gone..........<shrug> They ain't bikers.
I know some "real" 1%ers. I know some "real" Ironbut riders. I know a lot of normal, average people that *ride*. They're all "real bikers". Some get along, others wouldn't, but since it's a lifetime commitment for 'em they're all "real bikers".
Pretty much anyway they want. A "real biker" is a person that has a lifetime relationship with motorcycles. Doesn't matter what make, just as long as they ride. 80% of all the people I've met on motorcycles are gone in a few years. While they own a bike they can quote makes, models, numbers, statistics, etc., etc. They *know* more about *every* bike than anyone, then they're gone..........<shrug> They ain't bikers.
I know some "real" 1%ers. I know some "real" Ironbut riders. I know a lot of normal, average people that *ride*. They're all "real bikers". Some get along, others wouldn't, but since it's a lifetime commitment for 'em they're all "real bikers".
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 588
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From: Naugatuck, CT
RE: Real "Biker"
I consider myself a "Motorcycle Enthusiest". To those who dont ride but see me wearing a Leather Jacket or vest and jeans with Boots or maybe even a pair of assless chaps. I hear "Oh he must be a Biker".
I will help a fellow Motorcycle Enthusiest out anytime. Dont matter what he/she is riding. If its got 2 wheels or even 3 and enjoys the same roads I do, and needs help. Its done!!!!. I guess that makes me a Rider....nothing more nothing less.
Ride on
Frank
I will help a fellow Motorcycle Enthusiest out anytime. Dont matter what he/she is riding. If its got 2 wheels or even 3 and enjoys the same roads I do, and needs help. Its done!!!!. I guess that makes me a Rider....nothing more nothing less.
Ride on
Frank
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2008
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RE: Real "Biker"
Personally I don't think a biker would even ask such a question. Ive been riding bikes since I was a kid, been part of the same motorcycle club for 17 years now, and seen all types come and go. Does that make me a biker? NO. It makes me someone who enjoys riding bikes. It never has been about what you ride. Sit along some road broke down....odds are it will be a biker who stops to help......wheather or not he is on a bike or not at the time. Its about brotherhood....when one helps another without looking to put profits or your money in thier pockets. Its the ones who can stick an arm out as you pass them on the road, the ones who offer assistance when needed, or a ride when needed. The wannabes out there, go out buy a new bike, leather themselves up and think that now they belong. Ive met some of the best people around on my bike, as im sure other have as well. Having a harley, to me, never has made a person a biker. Just my $.10
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
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RE: Real "Biker"
Not my quote but was told this a while back from a very respected person... A biker is someone who rides when no one is looking...
Myself I've ridden over 54K miles on three different bikes since July 05'... Oh yeah I live were we have winter with snow as well!!!
Myself I've ridden over 54K miles on three different bikes since July 05'... Oh yeah I live were we have winter with snow as well!!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,046
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From: Canada
RE: Real "Biker"
ORIGINAL: Peppa1
I see some post and replies around that reference a biker wannabe, OK what do you feel you do that makes you a REAL biker ?? I see people making fun of how others dress and act and would just like to know how a "real biker" is supposed to dress & act.
I see some post and replies around that reference a biker wannabe, OK what do you feel you do that makes you a REAL biker ?? I see people making fun of how others dress and act and would just like to know how a "real biker" is supposed to dress & act.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 115
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From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
RE: Real "Biker"
I do not own a car, ride two bikes, take the bike or the bus to work. I wear no colors, patches or anything, am not a 1%'er.
Does that make me a biker or not? Don't care as long as I can ride my motorcycles!
Does that make me a biker or not? Don't care as long as I can ride my motorcycles!
