posers/bikers fine line

[Davidw2415]

Don't you just love it when a thread won't DIE ?:naughty

Kind of like that bunny; just keeps going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and goin and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[R. Lewis]

Kind of like that bunny; just keeps going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and goin and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going ---------------------------------------------

:newsmile07: lol !!!! :lolrolling

 

[ldavis16]

I dont know what a poser is.

 

[Davidw2415]

There is no such thing as a Poser, it's just a term some butthead harley snobs use to tag people that don't fit thier idea of a biker.

 

[Irish Hog]

I know myself that I really do not fit the image of a biker. I am just a suburban dad that has a bike. I just enjoy taking the bike out for a spin to clear my head and just get out and get some air. I have seen some guys I know change into the biker image with the cloths and the facial hair, but it is what it is. Harley Davidson is a American icon. It is really hard to call anyone a poser for buying one and riding it, hell I think just about everyone I know owns or wants one..

Irish Hog-- :41:

 

[bwalsh22]

I'm with you Irish Hog, most people look at me shocked when they see me pull up. I'm an IT geek, with a 4 yr old boy and another on the way (any day now), along with a beautiful wife. Neither one of us have tattoos, we attend church regularly, and do what we can to serve the Lord.

Basically, what I'm saying is I am with you, just enjoy the ride, not up for trying to fit the stereotypical image, just love it and thankful to have the opportunity to ride each day. My wife said since I got the bike too my stress from work is way down, cause I leave here and hop on the bike, what a way to end a work day.

 

[Jammr]

I don't believe in those kinds of stereotypes. Unless an individual has bad intentions, I respect all riders. It doesn't matter to me if you ride a Harley or a Honda, we're all "brothers in the wind".

 

[flhrrider]

in the sand
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[HDSlopoke]

personally i think Poser is a strong word, that really isnt a good one to use. But with that being said, owning a bike DOES NOT make you a biker.

Definitions aside, a biker is one that IMO rides alot, lives the life style to a point(not the outlaw side), and abides by certain unwritten rules, is there for his friends thick and thin, respect for other riders, actually takes the time to stop if he sees a bike on the side of the road and help in any way possible, not just ride by without so much as a glance. and also knows a bit about bike politics(if you have to ask, probably not a biker)

now if you own a bike and get out on the weekends, or from time to time, maybe motorcycle entheusiest is a better word, or maybe even weekend warrior. Dressing in leathers, with HOG patches also doesnt make you a biker. If you wash your bike more than you ride it, probably not a biker. if you ride by a motorcyclest in need withouth stopping, you definitly arnt a biker. if you have the harley boots, harley shirt, harley wallet, harley underwear, socks, bandana, and only wear em on your once a month jount through the country side, again, probably not a biker.(this would be my closest definition of a poser)

As for me, i consider myself a biker and a patch holder, and know first hand what the brotherhood of bikers is. i do everything listed above and I also clock in 20k a year, ride daily, a hard rain the only thing keeping the bike in the garage, although i wear a suit and tie for work, i always have on biker attire underneath(not HD attire), and never take off my rings and ear ring.

sure its mostly an opinion and each of us has a different one, but you can pick a non biker or weekend warrior out of a crowd as well as the hardcore rider.....

 

[tlyoungb]

I guess I would be a biker. I ride my bike all the time. Good weather or bad. I wear the vest also, but the vest I look at is my story of my life on my bike. Places I have been, people I run across, things that I have done, and some patches and pins are my thoughts. That is actually the only leather I wear besides if I take a very long trip, I might wear chaps. That is just to keep the road grim off the clothing, and protection. I love riding. I can't get enough riding. As I sit here I can't wait to get out for lunch and ride. Hey it is time to ride.....Later