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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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I'm a biker, shower when I need it, pay my bills, owe tons of money, and am self employed. When I am in a mc dealership, whether it be jap or american bikes, I never ask someone if they are a motorcyclist, biker, homo or nothing. Dumb question, just look around where you are.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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It means he is whatever you call yuppies these days, more worried about being politically correct than having a good time.

I’ll bet he grew up playing sports where no one kept score.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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I own a motorcycle and I ride it a lot. So, I guess I'm a motorcycle rider because I know I'm not a biker.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by EG Ultra Classic
I'm a biker, shower when I need it, pay my bills, owe tons of money, and am self employed. When I am in a mc dealership, whether it be jap or american bikes, I never ask someone if they are a motorcyclist, biker, homo or nothing. Dumb question, just look around where you are.
Hey man.. The guy was not on a bike. He was in a cage! We started talking and I asked if he was a biker. I didn't think it was a dumb question. But thanks for pointing out that it was.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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My father-in-law says he's a motorcyclist and I am a biker. He says he can tell because when I have to ****, I find the nearest secluded place where nobody will see me and let it go. He waits until he can find a clean restroom.

Dennis
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I'm an American motorcyclist and I've got an AMA life member card in my wallet to prove it. When someone asks me what do I ride? I ask what have you got?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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I've been a cage many times, many miles, many stops, and never had anyone ask me if I was a biker, but, have had other things yelled at me and saluted my way. The more background you bring up involving this little conversation the muddier the water gets. I thought you were in a mc dealership when you started asking questions.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by StonerGlide
Means he is a snooty f**k that ain't worth hanging around with!!
Labels suck, I've been in the saddle for almost 42 years now and and always tried to avoid the labels.
I'm just a rider!
Isnt that a label? "rider"?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by EG Ultra Classic
I've been a cage many times, many miles, many stops, and never had anyone ask me if I was a biker, but, have had other things yelled at me and saluted my way. The more background you bring up involving this little conversation the muddier the water gets. I thought you were in a mc dealership when you started asking questions.
I was in a dealership and he drove in the parking lot in a pickup truck. And we started talking. I hope that clears up the mud for you!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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from dictionary.com

motorcyclist:
noun:a traveler who rides a motorcycle

bik⋅er:

 /ˈbaɪkər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [bahy-ker] Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun: 1. a person who rides a bicycle, motorcycle, or motorbike, esp. in competition or as a hobby. 2. Informal. a member of a motorcycle gang.
That would make me a "Motor-biker" or a "Biker-cyclist" , but I'm definitely not hardcore enough to dedicate time to a motorcycle gang.
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Noun:
a group (of people), usually formed for a bad purpose
 
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