Motorcyclist or Biker
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Texas
see it wasnt just me!
Very Cool , glad someone else noticed! that fact that it was a Chick makes it even cooler.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New England
I've always thought the term "Biker" meant more than a person who road motorcycles.
"Biker" to me meant a type of life style.
I'm not judging anyone.
If thats what you are or what you want to be good luck to you as long as it makes you happy.
Call yourself anything you want but I know a lot of people that call them selves "BIKERS" that don't know a springer softail from a springer spaniel.
That's why I consider myself a motorcycle enthusiast. I love motorcycles.
I don't see why that would make me a snob, anti social or anti biker for that matter.
It's just not how I look at myself.
When people hear I ride I tend to hear
"oh? you don't look like a biker"
I use to answer "Well, whats a biker look like"? and get in to a hole big thing.
But that required way to much follow up conversation so now I just say
"That's because I'm not a Biker"
"I'm a motorcycle enthusiast" "I'm just a guy who loves motorcycle"
Like it or not there is a difference or at least a perceived difference in the general population.
Mostly I believe people just like to argue over stupid sh*t.
"Biker" to me meant a type of life style.
I'm not judging anyone.
If thats what you are or what you want to be good luck to you as long as it makes you happy.
Call yourself anything you want but I know a lot of people that call them selves "BIKERS" that don't know a springer softail from a springer spaniel.
That's why I consider myself a motorcycle enthusiast. I love motorcycles.
I don't see why that would make me a snob, anti social or anti biker for that matter.
It's just not how I look at myself.
When people hear I ride I tend to hear
"oh? you don't look like a biker"
I use to answer "Well, whats a biker look like"? and get in to a hole big thing.
But that required way to much follow up conversation so now I just say
"That's because I'm not a Biker"
"I'm a motorcycle enthusiast" "I'm just a guy who loves motorcycle"
Like it or not there is a difference or at least a perceived difference in the general population.
Mostly I believe people just like to argue over stupid sh*t.
Last edited by Eddy G; Feb 23, 2010 at 04:19 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Reno, NV
I think a biker is a person that wakes up with the road on his mind. He doesn't care if it is raining or 10 below zero. He is still gonna ride. He enjoys life and doesn't whine when things don't go his way or conditions aren't perfect. He is a man!
A motorcyclist is a person that has an interest but not the passion.
A motorcyclist is a person that has an interest but not the passion.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Reno, NV
Trailer Trash
I think the whole controversy is totally ridiculous.I've been on two wheels with an engine for 35 years.In this time frame I have ridden Harley's and Japanese bikes.I will ride with anyone on two wheels, it doesn't matter to me what your sitting on.Just enjoy the ride.Most people are looking at arriving at their destination.I'm into it for the journey.So who cares if your a biker, motorcyclist or rider.
My question is this: What do you call the guys and gals who trailer their bikes allover the place to only ride them at their final destination?
My question is this: What do you call the guys and gals who trailer their bikes allover the place to only ride them at their final destination?
Trailer Trash of Course!
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Why would you ask a customer at a Harley dealership if he is a biker? Kinda like asking someone at a car dealership if he has a driver's license. 
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: new jersey
EDDY G..... i was just about to get on and write a some long winded piece on my problems with the term "biker" until i read your post... AMEN BROTHER... i couldn't have said it better myself
Sounds like you and i are cut from the same cloth.
Sounds like you and i are cut from the same cloth.
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And what are you?