Naive
#212
05-05-2009 | 12:04 AM
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This thread has covered all four corners of the compass. Wonder what's next?
#213
05-05-2009 | 06:49 PM
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The reference is to The Cadet Corps. University ROTC that graduates officers into the US Army. The point was - the dude made an unjustified, dumb *** judgement call. Ok, I'm off my soapbox now. Back to riding in this great Spring weather.
#214
05-05-2009 | 06:54 PM
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It's been raining here for a solid week. Not just rain, SHEETS OF RAIN. We're soaked here and I'm dying to see the sun.
#215
05-05-2009 | 07:18 PM
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Ya jus' gots a "bumpy" start, thatz all.
#216
05-05-2009 | 07:24 PM
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Here's an interesting quote from a 1%'er for all you history buffs.
Shaking his head Barger replies, "I would probably ride a BMW or a Honda ST 1100. The Harleys are getting better every year, but they're still junk. I mean I bought my wife a brand new 2000 Dyna Glide Sport and it goes into a speed wobble at 85 and I've done everything that I can do to get it out. I'm a good mechanic, I've followed their directions, we took it their shop, they've done work and it still wobbles on her. The factory tells us to change the shocks. Now why should we buy a brand new motorcycle?"
This is where it came from.
Sonny Barger was a bad man
By Dave Schwartz with Michelle Mills
Shaking his head Barger replies, "I would probably ride a BMW or a Honda ST 1100. The Harleys are getting better every year, but they're still junk. I mean I bought my wife a brand new 2000 Dyna Glide Sport and it goes into a speed wobble at 85 and I've done everything that I can do to get it out. I'm a good mechanic, I've followed their directions, we took it their shop, they've done work and it still wobbles on her. The factory tells us to change the shocks. Now why should we buy a brand new motorcycle?"
This is where it came from.
Sonny Barger was a bad man
By Dave Schwartz with Michelle Mills
Last edited by mcrider1; 05-05-2009 at 07:26 PM. Reason: add'l info
#217
05-07-2009 | 08:32 PM
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Okay, I'll take it veeeery sloooow, so you might understand. I believe he is asking if these tiny jeans diapers compare to your "riding jeans". Then he points out that any 1% er (or for that matter most anyone else) would not be very dissapointed if you did not hang out with them. He then goes on, and I agree, that he would pay good money to see you accidentally run into one of these folks you have called the "dreggs of society" and stick your large arrogant foot in your mouth and get your tail kicked. Are you following now, or should I type slower?
#218
05-07-2009 | 08:51 PM
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YES, you need to get out and ride. I think you're getting cabin fever. It could be very dangerous. Get a rainsuit and ride in the rain if you have to. Do it now man, before it's too late!
What I really want to know is....are these 1%rs 1%of the 99%? 0r are they 1% of the 100%, which leaves 99%?
And about those 1%....are we talking 100% of the 1% or just the 99% of the 1%, and The 1% is all by themself?
And that 1% that's by themself...do you mean 100% of them? Or are ya just talking 99% of them?
It's all so confusing!
Then what of that 99% that the AMA was originaly talking about. Did they mean 100% of that 99%?.. or the whole 100% minus the 1% of the 100%?
See, if they meant 100% of the 99% then what happened to the 1% that they were talking about in the first place?
Personally, I think we're only talking about 1% of the 1% that makes up 1% of the 99% that is 100% of the entire AMA. But then 100% of that 1% doesn't belong to the AMA...maybe only 99% of the 1%, back in the day, must be even less now. Maybe only 1% of the 1% that made up 100% of the 99%.
So, I just don't see how they can call anyone 1% cause there's way too many variables!!
I wish it would quit raining. I really need to ride.
And about those 1%....are we talking 100% of the 1% or just the 99% of the 1%, and The 1% is all by themself?
And that 1% that's by themself...do you mean 100% of them? Or are ya just talking 99% of them?
It's all so confusing!
Then what of that 99% that the AMA was originaly talking about. Did they mean 100% of that 99%?.. or the whole 100% minus the 1% of the 100%?
See, if they meant 100% of the 99% then what happened to the 1% that they were talking about in the first place?
Personally, I think we're only talking about 1% of the 1% that makes up 1% of the 99% that is 100% of the entire AMA. But then 100% of that 1% doesn't belong to the AMA...maybe only 99% of the 1%, back in the day, must be even less now. Maybe only 1% of the 1% that made up 100% of the 99%.
So, I just don't see how they can call anyone 1% cause there's way too many variables!!
I wish it would quit raining. I really need to ride.
#219
05-08-2009 | 01:57 PM
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Okay, I'll take it veeeery sloooow, so you might understand. I believe he is asking if these tiny jeans diapers compare to your "riding jeans". Then he points out that any 1% er (or for that matter most anyone else) would not be very dissapointed if you did not hang out with them. He then goes on, and I agree, that he would pay good money to see you accidentally run into one of these folks you have called the "dreggs of society" and stick your large arrogant foot in your mouth and get your tail kicked. Are you following now, or should I type slower?
#220
05-08-2009 | 02:40 PM
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All you need to know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUPh7XWoq7Q
I know some of the history, but am no expert. And I did not read all the post in this thread. So if this has been coverd sorry.
1% is a term used in reference to the image of bikers. Meaning 99% of bikers are good people and 1% are not so good people.
I am fairly confident 100% of the 1%'s don't care about image at all. And 80% of the 99%'s don't care about image. The remaining 19% sure do post on the Internet a lot. LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUPh7XWoq7Q
I know some of the history, but am no expert. And I did not read all the post in this thread. So if this has been coverd sorry.
1% is a term used in reference to the image of bikers. Meaning 99% of bikers are good people and 1% are not so good people.
I am fairly confident 100% of the 1%'s don't care about image at all. And 80% of the 99%'s don't care about image. The remaining 19% sure do post on the Internet a lot. LOL