biker stereotype
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: On the rails
Most people who do not ride a motorcycle and have never had any interest in the activity probably are not able to differentiate a Harley from a cruiser by another manufacturer - unless they see the emblem on the tank. To most people, any cruiser they see is a Harley.
As far as the 'who is a biker' stuff, it has been beat to death on the forum, again and again. As far as public perception, though, anyone on a cruiser dressed like a pirate is a biker.
As far as the 'who is a biker' stuff, it has been beat to death on the forum, again and again. As far as public perception, though, anyone on a cruiser dressed like a pirate is a biker.
I see so many clean cut guys out on their street glides on the weekend. That's great, more power to em. Every one of them however, and i mean EVERY one has a scowl, and is trying his best to look mean. It's comical, as if that's how they think they have to look.
I've been on a street bike since '80/'81. Looked in the mirror while riding Sat and i had a big ol' grin on my face. I'm covered in tats, got the long hair, but i sure as hell didn't look tuff with that stupid grin.
I've been on a street bike since '80/'81. Looked in the mirror while riding Sat and i had a big ol' grin on my face. I'm covered in tats, got the long hair, but i sure as hell didn't look tuff with that stupid grin.
, it amazes me what and how others are perceived, just ride your bike and enjoy the wind in your face, dogs riding cars know what's up you don't see them barking at others because their colors not spiked
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: USA
Owning a harley makes you a biker as much as owning a calculator makes you an accountant.
Only people I ever call bikers are the old guys who made it through the tough years. Those are the only bikers we have left .......
Only people I ever call bikers are the old guys who made it through the tough years. Those are the only bikers we have left .......
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: washington
even though thru the years people have called me a biker thats not what i call myself, yeah i ride.... i also drive tractor trailer, so i drive truck, but that dont make me a trucker, does it?
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Seattle, USA
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: washington
no more then riding a bike makes me a biker... you cant say these guys that deliver beer or pop are to convenient stores are truckers even though they drive a tractor/trailer.......
JMHO
JMHO
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Oh it's been had in public , I'm only a few blocks from the area's popular hang out . The Oakland chapter comes through pretty regular and occasionally the shake & bake types gets an ear full when they do something stupid and it inevitably happens .
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: usa
I just got the bike so that I could wear the leather chaps w/o pants on and not look to weird.
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