Pirates?
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May 10, 2016, 03:28 PM
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So, next time, stop and think before you make ridiculous comments like that.
OP, a "pirate" is simply what some people call bikers who wear bandanas. Don't get all hung up on labels, though. Just ride your ride, wear what you want, and f*ck what anyone else thinks. That's their problem.
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They only ride on sunny days, around 72° . They brag that their bike has never seen rain. They spend $5k on engine mods, but have a 5 year old bike with 2k miles.
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LOL!!!! Yuppy riders.....kinda like all these boys running around with beards today thinking that makes them men.....I own no chaps....no leather vest....no ear rings...no doo rags...no tattoos...okay, I have a Harley shirt the dealer gave me.....
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So, next time, stop and think before you make ridiculous comments like that.
OP, a "pirate" is simply what some people call bikers who wear bandanas. Don't get all hung up on labels, though. Just ride your ride, wear what you want, and f*ck what anyone else thinks. That's their problem.
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Uh, OK. So, you don't own that stuff, but anyone who does is a pirate/yuppy rider? Way to stereotype. I wear chaps, leather vest & jacket, & a bandana folded like a headband. I ride year round, average 14,000 miles a annually, and I'm no f*cking pirate. I wear that stuff for the purpose it's intended, and not to make a statement or impress anyone.
So, next time, stop and think before you make ridiculous comments like that.
So, next time, stop and think before you make ridiculous comments like that.
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Well being avid in the bike world outside of the Harley Forum a pirate is definitely anyone who wears the full leather regalia with or without the bandana. And I am just being brutally honest here so don't shoot the messenger. But basically it refers to cruiser riders who wear this gear for a look rather than a purpose because frankly there are lots of good options for gear out there that surpass the leather most cruisers wear in performance and protection.
Personally I don't care even if you wear a Speedo and Crocs when you ride, though I will likely giggle.
Personally I don't care even if you wear a Speedo and Crocs when you ride, though I will likely giggle.
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