I had a friend ask me if I'm a biker because I own a Harley. I got to thinking,and to me it boils down to being in one of 3 catagories; a motorcycle enthusist, a motorcycle rider and a biker. A enthusist looks out the window and sees rain and saya "Well, it looks like I won't be riding today". A motorcycle rider says "I've got a good rain suit, lets do it anyway". A Biker syas" How the Hell am I gonna keep a cigarette lit in this S#!t". Anyway, I got to thinking about how and why I ride, you tell me where I fit in.

1. I own a Harley (well me and the bank).
2. I have a drawer full of Harley tee shirts (but I bought a few while driving my truck)
3. I ride my bike to work, even if it's cold or raining (have you seen gas prices lately?).
4. I've stopped at Starbuck for coffee when riding (did I mention that sometimes its cold and raining).
5. I wear leather chaps, jacket and gloves (again with the cold and raining).
6. I wave at other bikers (sometimes a guy needs to stretch out his arm anyway).
7. The fact that other people dare to ride a bike other than a Harley doesn't threaten me (my wife rides a Shadow).
8. I haven't been to a bike night in months (I gotta get up early for work ya know).
9. I service my own bike (can you think of a better way to kill 3 hours?)
10. I usually refer friends and family to the service manual for basic tech questions (I can follow directions as well as the next guy, but I can't remember everything).
11. I've got a bell on my bike (one of my best friends gave it to me the day I bought it).
12. If it's changed on a regular basis, most engine oil will do the trick (sorry to open that can of worms).
13. Sometimes, 200 miles is too far to ride for a cheeseburger (sometimes 500 miles isn't far enough).
14. My riding boots and my work boots are one in the same (I'm really too lazy to be changing shoes all the time).
15. I had tatoos before I had a Harley (retired Navy, it's almost required).
16. My wife is my best ridding buddy (she lets me lead and make all the decisions about where to eat).
17. I don't feel the need to buy a chrome trinket every time I go into a dealer (I can't afford most of the trinkets I want).
18. Although there are some good articles, Full Throttle Magazine doesn't hold any answers to life's mysteries (but there are some good events posted each month).
19. Loud pipes may indeed save lives, but then again, they may not (to each their own).
20. Yes, I'll answer your questions about my bike to the best of my abilities (but you're not coming over for dinner and beers).
21. No, you can't take it out for a spin (can I have sex with your daughter?).

And the list goes on and on.............

 

Well said Navychief, #13 is the best. Good Post, Thanks.

 

That is the best reply i have heard in years. I think that your right on target with your answers

 

I would classify you as an enthusiastic, motorcycle ridin', biker dude...
I especially liked #23 myself.
John

 

We have bantered that on this forum for years ... Now we have a proper description ... THANKS!

THAT is freek'n true ... So freek'n true! Too funny!

 

That is pretty good

 

Good thread Navychief

 

well put senior chief , # 14 is what i do

 

I just want to know how the heck do I keep my cigarette lit in this ****? Has anyone figured that one out yet? Not many overpasses to stop and sneak a smoke under in South Jersey...

 

Very, very well said...