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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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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.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Oh shti, here we go again.

 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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If they own a bike and ride it, they qualify. Hell, they don't even have to own it. That is all I have to say about this.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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I am NOT a biker. I do own a couple of bikes though.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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I dont know , wondering that myself? Tatoos? A braided ponytail? An old lady with saggy breasts? maybe youve had to belong to a gang at some point? Is there a certain year you had to riding before to qualify?
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Iride my bicycle every day for exercise. I think that qualifies me as a real biker.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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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.
Hold on, you are about to get trashed. Surprised you haven't already gotten the "If you have to ask...yaddy, yaddy, yaddy, Speach" yet......
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: Crusher

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.
Hold on, you are about to get trashed. Surprised you haven't already gotten the "If you have to ask...yaddy, yaddy, yaddy, Speach" yet......
Crusher, you just couldn't keep your nose out of this one too??? Thought you would have learned from the last time, like they said there you WILL NEVER GET IT!!!!!![sm=icon_blah.gif][sm=icon_blah.gif][sm=icon_blah.gif][sm=icon_blah.gif]
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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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".
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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