what makes a biker?
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RE: what makes a biker?
I'm with Ultra.......a biker is someone who rides. The reality of it is that everyone has their own definition. This is one of those topics for which there is no right answer. My .02
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RE: what makes a biker?
ORIGINAL: ultraultra
[sm=confused06.gif]... DUH... A BIKE?!?!?!?!
[sm=confused06.gif]... DUH... A BIKE?!?!?!?!
What "doesn't" sum upwhat a biker is; is the guy who needs to keep telling you he's a biker
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RE: what makes a biker?
My thoughts... I suppose there are bikers and there are BIKERS...
I guess I'd say someone who generally logs more miles on two wheels than he does on four wheels?
Someone who rides whenever he possibly can absent having to haul home a new refrigerator, bale of hay, take the familyunit someplace, etc?
Someone who's passion for riding is a part of his life and soul, not just an occasionalpast-time on a perfect weather day?
I guess I'd say someone who generally logs more miles on two wheels than he does on four wheels?
Someone who rides whenever he possibly can absent having to haul home a new refrigerator, bale of hay, take the familyunit someplace, etc?
Someone who's passion for riding is a part of his life and soul, not just an occasionalpast-time on a perfect weather day?
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RE: what makes a biker?
Fantasy and attitude.
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RE: what makes a biker?
every pair of boots i own has a rub spot on the inside right front toe from my gear shift. . .
all my glove have wear on the inside between the thumb & palm.
what does it all mean. . . i dunno but when i see someone with the crisp gloves & shinny boots i wonder how can they remain so new lookin all the time. . .
all my glove have wear on the inside between the thumb & palm.
what does it all mean. . . i dunno but when i see someone with the crisp gloves & shinny boots i wonder how can they remain so new lookin all the time. . .
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RE: what makes a biker?
ORIGINAL: outfishin35
Heres the deal....I have a co-worker that i have been debaiting this actual question. What makes a "Biker " vs a guy or gal that just owns a Harley ? I'm looking forward to the inputs... I myself am just a guy that owns a harley...SO is this guy I work with....He claims to be a BIKER...I want to show him this post after some good input...lol
Thanks Ben
Heres the deal....I have a co-worker that i have been debaiting this actual question. What makes a "Biker " vs a guy or gal that just owns a Harley ? I'm looking forward to the inputs... I myself am just a guy that owns a harley...SO is this guy I work with....He claims to be a BIKER...I want to show him this post after some good input...lol
Thanks Ben
If you had asked this question in the 60's I would see the image of a Hell's Angels member. Now days it takes on a new meaning.
First A Biker has to own a Motorcycle. Harley, or Indian preferably. Does the Victory, or Susique qualify? For sure a Vespa just doesn't bring up a biker image.
A Biker would rather straddle their Harley than crawl into any cage.
A Biker needs to put some miles on his ride. How many. I would say anything less than 1000 miles a year just won't cut it.
The last 18 months I put 11,500 miles on my Low Rider. Does that qualify?
A Biker would be able to get their hands greasy working on their ride.
A Biker doesn't care if you like their ride, it wasn't bought to impress you.
A Biker looks at their motorcycle with passion. It's not just a machine. It's a part of them.
A Biker can be a Woman. Just ask some of the ladies on this forum
Last but not least. A Biker doesn't need to brag that their a Biker. They just are.
Am I a Biker? See the line above.