How many posers?
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From: (Toronto) Canada
RE: How many posers?
I never owned a HD T-Shirt until I owned a HD. My own rule for me only.
It's not the clothes, although some of these idiots really push it to the extreme, it's the attitudes of some of these jerks. The guys that cut up my bikes when I rode rice, not an HD, and they didn't even own any bike, just the shirt.
And this one guy in the coffee shop every morning wearing the rag, shirt, beltbuckle, boots etc, etc, with a look on his face that just is begging for a beating. Summer and winter. I've never seen him on a bike. These guys bring our image down in the civilian public's eyes.
I've said it before, I hate these jerks. Not the guy's that really want to own, the idiots that are all attitude, and will never own a ride.
It's not the clothes, although some of these idiots really push it to the extreme, it's the attitudes of some of these jerks. The guys that cut up my bikes when I rode rice, not an HD, and they didn't even own any bike, just the shirt.
And this one guy in the coffee shop every morning wearing the rag, shirt, beltbuckle, boots etc, etc, with a look on his face that just is begging for a beating. Summer and winter. I've never seen him on a bike. These guys bring our image down in the civilian public's eyes.
I've said it before, I hate these jerks. Not the guy's that really want to own, the idiots that are all attitude, and will never own a ride.
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From: Central Virginia
RE: How many posers?
Guys and gals, this was just an observation, that's all. If someone has an urge for whatever reason to purchase some HD duds and act the part, well, its their money. Problem is, they seem only to want to protray the stereotypical "biker" - the kind that Terry has to deal with ocassionally.
I come from the public safety field as well where we ocassionally bump into some individuals who consider themselves to be "buffs" of our chosen profession, and who seem to find happiness in arraying themselves in associalted paraphanalia (sp). Most are harmless and are real supporters, which we appreciate very much. Sometimes, however, one may step over the line in misrepresenting themselves to the general public as being one of "us". This may cause problems for "us", especially if they behave in an unseemly manner - much like the biker poser who plays toward the negative side of the motorcycling world could affect how you are percieved when you next walk into that conveniance store dressed in you $500 leathers even though you might be an upstanding member of the community.
Now that I have completed my pointificating for the evening, I think that I will go have another cold one. [8D]
I come from the public safety field as well where we ocassionally bump into some individuals who consider themselves to be "buffs" of our chosen profession, and who seem to find happiness in arraying themselves in associalted paraphanalia (sp). Most are harmless and are real supporters, which we appreciate very much. Sometimes, however, one may step over the line in misrepresenting themselves to the general public as being one of "us". This may cause problems for "us", especially if they behave in an unseemly manner - much like the biker poser who plays toward the negative side of the motorcycling world could affect how you are percieved when you next walk into that conveniance store dressed in you $500 leathers even though you might be an upstanding member of the community.
Now that I have completed my pointificating for the evening, I think that I will go have another cold one. [8D]
Road Master
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From: Pennsylvania
RE: How many posers?
ORIGINAL: Clammy
I have dressed like a biker for over 20 years. I always wanted a Harley, but could never afford one until this year. I always told my friends - "I'm not a 'wannabe', I'm a 'can't-afford-to-be'", and it was completely true. I always had the attitude to go with the look... all I was missing was the bike. So it doesn't bug me if a person likes to get all dressed up like a biker. Most of them probably would ride if their circumstances were different.
Cheers!
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I have dressed like a biker for over 20 years. I always wanted a Harley, but could never afford one until this year. I always told my friends - "I'm not a 'wannabe', I'm a 'can't-afford-to-be'", and it was completely true. I always had the attitude to go with the look... all I was missing was the bike. So it doesn't bug me if a person likes to get all dressed up like a biker. Most of them probably would ride if their circumstances were different.
Cheers!
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Just got my first bike ever June 10. Couldnt afford one till now
I dont believe I was a "poser". I like the look and made it mine a long time ago.
No Harley specific clothing, though. Seemed to me that would be like lying.
Road Warrior
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RE: How many posers?
Posers are everwhere and in every walk of life. I dont even consider that owning a bike, makes you a biker. I say do what makes you happy, and what you enjoy. Play the part for yourself, not for anyone else.
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From: Fortville, IN
RE: How many posers?
I have less of a problem with people who do not own a bike dressing like bikers than I do with people who own a HD and ride it in their snazzy dress shirt and cargo shorts and just ride up into town every now and then. Then they want to come up to you and feel they have something in common with you just because they own a HD that they don’t ever ride. My neighbor has a beautiful bike that sits in his garage. He made a point to come over and say he was going riding the other day. I asked his wife how his ride was and she said he rode to Kohl’s and back. About a 15 minute ride each way. He doesn’t put 300 miles on that thing in a years time. I already have 400 on mine and I’ve had it for two weeks!
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Joined: Apr 2005
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RE: How many posers?
Same folks that ride the 4 miles to Hooters each Thursday night, sit around in their shinny new HD shirts and new boots. One of our managers here has a Fat Boy with less than 5k on it and he's had it 5 years. I've got 22k on my Road King that I've had 2 years. It had 8k when I bought it. Another friend was complaining it was time for his 1k service on an 05 Fat Boy he bought 3 months ago. 3 MONTHS AGO!
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From: Central Virginia
RE: How many posers?
Heather - One of the primary influences for me buying a Harley - or any motorcycle for that matter - was a co-worker. He spent countless hours telling me how relaxing riding was (I wanted to shed a little stress being generated by some family issues and by work) and how all the Harley owners at work got together and took day trips and had soooooo much fun. It was constant ride, ride, ride....Harley, Harley, Harley.
Now that I ride, this guy always has some excuse why he can't go along. I realize now that his enjoyment doesn't come from riding at all - it comes from being able to tell folks how he has a Harley and wearing the tee-shirts! He can't ride if his wife is home, cause he has things he has to do with her in order to "keep Mama happy". He can't ride when his wife is working, cause he would feel guilty having soooooooo much fun while his "little baby girl" is off slaving away! Sheeeeesh! Gag, gag, gag....[:'(]
Anyhow, I've put over 2K on the Deuce since beginning to ride back in March. A lot of those weeks only provided one or two days to ride due to crappy spring weather. Most of the miles have been solo, and I have enjoyed every one.
Now that I ride, this guy always has some excuse why he can't go along. I realize now that his enjoyment doesn't come from riding at all - it comes from being able to tell folks how he has a Harley and wearing the tee-shirts! He can't ride if his wife is home, cause he has things he has to do with her in order to "keep Mama happy". He can't ride when his wife is working, cause he would feel guilty having soooooooo much fun while his "little baby girl" is off slaving away! Sheeeeesh! Gag, gag, gag....[:'(]
Anyhow, I've put over 2K on the Deuce since beginning to ride back in March. A lot of those weeks only provided one or two days to ride due to crappy spring weather. Most of the miles have been solo, and I have enjoyed every one.
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From: Charlotte Area
RE: How many posers?
Clothes don't make a biker just as wearing a Yankees jersey doesn't make you Derek Jeter. We bought ours to ride. Sometimes I ride to work in Khakis and a golf style shirt. When going on a ride other than that I dress for safety, long pants, boots, helmet, gloves and shirt. My difficulty is with those who live 30 miles away and trailer to a show or rally and act as if they actually ride a lot. To me trailers are what you put a boat on. I know the flames are on their way but it seems as if many times the destination has become the focus, not the trip there. The ride itself is my main enjoyment, the meet is just for the wife to shop and maybe to find a jewel lurking in the weeds. WE were passed by a group of rider this past weekend who stopped at first hint of rain and put on H_D rainwear and the whole deal. Then they parked under a bridge to let the rain stop. We continued riding about 4 miles, ran out of the rain and really just got a great cool down, kind of like a refreshing shower. My friend who got me riding told me initially" If someone says their bike has never been wet, they never ride it. If you ride you will get wet"
What does this have to do with posers? well to me same thing...you can be a poser with or without a bike. No trailer queen at my house
Bubba
What does this have to do with posers? well to me same thing...you can be a poser with or without a bike. No trailer queen at my house
Bubba