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Are you a "Biker"

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#141

08-09-2008, 11:58 PM

RAWHIDE07

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Originally Posted by laz263

Hmmm.......no tats, conservative government (law enforcement) job. Never been to jail let alone prison. I don't own a piece of Harley clothing other than the t-shirt that came free with the bike. I ride with a few close buds, some of whom ride Harleys, some metrics. And I absolutely refuse to associate with any kind of riding club, be it HOG, a LEO club or whatever. Nothing against those who do; I'm just not into the group identity thing. I average a couple hundred miles a week on the bike, most on weekends (see the first sentence about having a job.) I wave to everything on two wheels including Vespas and Schwinns. And if I couldn't get out on the weekends and ride, I'd probably eat my gun.

So I neither know nor care whether I'm a "biker" in the mind of some shmuck I've never met and probably never will. I'm a guy who rides and enjoys the company of those who also ride. And that's good enough for me.

When I'm not on my Harley I ride my TREK bicycle so am I a biker or a bicycle rider?

#142

08-10-2008, 01:22 AM

1nuckenfut

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I read the story and it is a perfect explanation of what "a biker" should mean. Unfortunately while riding and reading many forums I find myself dissappointed many times. For a group of society that preach "live and let live" and individuallity, there are so many that seem to care so much about what people wear. What they ride. How long they've been riding. How much money they make, etc.etc.etc. Just like the story said. I AM a biker because when I sit on that hog I am on my magic carpet. It doesn't matter if I am 2 blocks are 2 states away from home, I might as well be a million miles from home because everything else is gone. I am in the moment and free. Sometimes that moment lasts hours. Sometimes days. Yeah it's a wicked looking raked out Harley but I don't care if you're on a step through scooter, you can ride with me.

#143

08-10-2008, 02:39 AM

capt775

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Everybody has their own definition of what a "biker" is.

I just got through reading about this Dave Barr guy and I'm gonna get his book.

To me, this guy is a "Biker". Not to advertise for him or anything, but here, just in case you've never heard of him.

http://www.davebarr.com/

#144

08-10-2008, 04:52 AM

badinfluence63

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Originally Posted by capt775

Thanks for msharing the link. Never heard of him. Sounds like he's done some pretty unique motorcycle related adventures. It appears, according to his web site, he conducts motorcycle tours?

Just read he does what he does as a double amputee, impressive.

#145

08-10-2008, 10:39 AM

99_percenter

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Originally Posted by FlakeyFoont

Yea, everybody is a Troll. Ya get someone that doesn't agree, and doesn't lay flat on their back and submit, they are immediately called Trolls. Nice bunch a guys around here. Conform or face the consequences. Is that the way it is? Just great.