| Author | Message | ||
     Nevar |
If on 2 lane roads, jump off at the first intersection and explore some different roads. I said 'mountain road' there 2hogs. Don't know what kind of mountain roads you ride your cruiser on but there aren't any 'intersections' on the moutain roads here. And it happens here OFTEN on Saturdays and Sundays. Don't know about needing therapy but some your fellow hog riders need riding lessons. Or maybe just a lesson in common courtesy... Tim | ||
| Grndskpr |
Hummmmm You could also try riding your Harley through corners at any pace faster than the average blue hair on a lawn tractor Interesting Anybody at home coming this year want to chime in Maybe somebody that was on the ride with the guys from chicago(Jose you never posted that pic)} R | ||
| Jammer |
I think the point here is'nt about individualism but about keeping it real. The "cruiser riders" as described above dress themselves up to be the characture of the person they idealize themselves to be when they ride. The characture of BustyBuell in her profile is as i would have imagined it just given the name. I don't see charactures in the links of the pictures that were posted. I see small business owners and engineers and average joe workers. The thing that sets them apart, makes them individualistic, is that they are motorcyclists that don't follow trends. In a tribe of people, the ones that strive to set themselves apart from the rest end up being the same and the ones that beleive themselves to be average and like the rest are the true individuals. Now theres something to scratch your heads about. Jeff- | ||
| Buelluk |
I'm with Jack , I prefer to ride solo, maximum of two or three people who won't complain about the speed I am riding at. On a recent group ride with some Buellers I was asked if I always ride so fast, my response was " I normally ride faster " | ||
| Bomber |
the rolling roadblocks of harleys are not the fault of the bikes -- many of us are surprised at what a bagger in the right hands (or even grounder's) can do . . . . . you can usually get around the folks out for their weekly wobble -- some will pull over at the sign of a flashing headlight, but even if they don't, there are techniques that can getcha through em . . . . not that I'd use those techniques, of course | ||
| Bustybuell |
I tried to merely point out that EVERYONE is trying to project an image, it is just what type of image you choose for yourself. Instead of bashing maybe you guys should "try" to go for a REAL ride someday. I would like to apologize to you Jammer, I did not mean to upset you. We all wish we were as clairvoyant as yourself. I see from YOUR profile that you are a "Domestic Engineer" to us girls that means "housewife". Also you have some shiny chrome on that bike, ???, chrome side case and exhaust that is freshly polished, on a sportbike, now that's the image YOU chose. Since my profile seems to have that effect on some of you "boys" I will change it for you. I had posted a photo that was my only "biker" type photo that I had, I guess that was a mistake and in poor taste for some of the children here. SO now you have a different photo to lust over, Cheers, I'll toast the first drink...Pop the Cork! Here's to ya'  (Message edited by bustybuell on September 22, 2005) | ||
| Lowflyer |
Black leather vest over white t-shirt, doo-rag w/ flames, chain wallet, fake earring, HD tattoo, goatee and boots. That will set you apart. | ||
| Mikej |
(I, personally, liked the other pic much much better.) | ||
| Cataract2 |
Better question here. Who really cares? If someone wants to dress a certain way, why should any of us care? I wear a doo rag under my helmet. I started doing this on my trip after my helmet caused a small rash on my forehead. The doo rag helped protect that area. So am I a poser now? I have a black leather jacket and black chaps to match it for the winter. Oh, and black leather gloves. I dunno about you, but those suckers keep you darn warm in the winter and the cost was a lot less than the sport riding jackets were and the leather ones came with armor. I've even crashed in it and the jacket came out looking unused. I guess I must dress like a poser... Geeze, I always thought the saying was shut up and ride. Not complain about how someone else dresses and rides. If someones in the mountains taking it a bit on the slow side in the corners. Maybe they have some new people in the group and they don't want to push them to hard and risk having a crash to deal with that day. When I ran into this I did have to slow down and I just waited or I pull off to the side of the road and waiting for them to go ahead a bit. Good rest time. | ||
| Bustybuell |
Cheers to you Cataract2 | ||
| Nevar |
On the mountain roads the slower cars and trucks don't seem to have a problem pulling off onto the 'slow vehicle' turnout to let others pass them - but not the cruiser crowd (this is not limited to just HDs). Cataract2, you can 'shut up and ride' but to be truthful - it's dangerous. It's dangerous for them (some of the SUVs get VERY impatient) and it's dangerous for those that try to pass. Some of us are just trying to GET SOMEWHERE and we don't have time to pull over and wait 15 mins every 10 miles. You may NEVER care how someone rides and most of the time I don't care either - but when they make my ride dangerous - then I care. | ||
| Midknyte |
Is it snowing somewhere? | ||
| Daddyhogx |
Busty, Where did you get that pic of my ex? LOL. | ||
| Cataract2 |
If it's dangerous sure, I could agree Nevar, but many times I find people complain about the crusier crowd going slow in corners even when there isn't a line of people behind them. BTW, isn't it dangerous to be dragging your knee in the corners on a the street? Yet, I rarely ever hear anyone complaing about that? Just food for thought. (Message edited by cataract2 on September 22, 2005) | ||
| Luvthemtorts |
Man, I just broke down and bought the Icon Skull jacket and helmet. I bought them because I thought they looked pretty slick. Does that mean I am trying to project a bada$$ image? I noticed yesterday some people laughed and some thought I was the devil himself coming down the road. I personally didn't care what they thought since I bought them for myself and not for what others thought. Bottom line is regardless of what you wear someone somewhere is going to think you are a boob who is just trying to fit in or try to place you into a category. On a side note I used to see rocket riders wearing the funky leather jackets and thought they were just trying to be hip. It never ocurred to me that a good set of leathers goes a long way in protecting your hide. Funny how my views have changes since I went from a cruiser to a sport bike. | ||
| Nevar |
Cataract2, I don't ride that fast and yes, I agree, dragging your knees going around a corner ON THE STREET is pretty damn dangerous and stupid. (Now sometimes I wish I had the ability and balls to do it!) I've already stated above how I feel about some of the Sport Biker crowd. They irk the crap out of me too. Maybe I don't like anybody. Could that be it? HA! HA! Tim (Message edited by nevar on September 22, 2005) | ||
| Buell_less |
Cataract2 said: If it's dangerous sure, I could agree Nevar, but many times I find people complain about the crusier crowd going slow in corners even when there isn't a line of people behind them. BTW, isn't it dangerous to be dragging your knee in the corners on a the street? Yet, I rarely ever hear anyone complaing about that? Just food for thought. Just because there doesn't happen to be a bunch of cars behind a badly-ridden cruiser doesn't mean said cruiser rider isn't dangerous. And yes, dragging your knee in corners on the street is dangerous, not to mention stupid. Riding through corners at a sporting rate doesn't mean dragging your knee, however. | ||
| Buellzebub |
bikers are all good.. better if they ride, otherwise its just another walter mitty trip. personally i don't care what people wear, ride or do as long as it doesn't adversly influance my life. the way i look at it is that in 5 years when the gullable boomers are sick of their shiny toys we all can get big inch almost new custom choppers with low milage for about 10 cents on the dollar (kinda like tubers now) RTFM snow in cowgary foothills today. thank the powers above for the "uncool full leather suits" | ||
| Bustybuell |
Buellzebub says - bikers are all good.. better if they ride, otherwise its just another walter mitty trip. personally i don't care what people wear, ride or do as long as it doesn't adversly influance my life. the way i look at it is that in 5 years when the gullable boomers are sick of their shiny toys we all can get big inch almost new custom choppers with low milage for about 10 cents on the dollar *************** This says it all, it just a matter of money we all want the BIG INCH cruiser. Now to kick this up a notch, Just what the heck is a "BIKER" anyway ?  } | ||
| 2hogs |
Alot of the 'mountain' roads round here have intersecting roads every so often, and the ones that don't usually have 'truck' lanes on the uphill side. Either one offers a chance to get the offending riders out of sight (and thus out of mind?). I suppose my point is: You always have choices. If it annoys you that much, pull over, turn around and find another road. Cause 1 rider wanting to move quickly through the curves isn't going to make a pack of slower riders ride fast. I think one thing they teach in rider courses it "Ride at your pace". Obviously their pace isn't the same as yours. Does the driver going 55mph in the fast lane of a multilane Interstate annoy me when I'm heading to work? Sure, I just simply pass and forget them. A loaded 18 wheeler working their way up a hill is also a minor annoyance when I'm just out riding. Again, I pass when possible and forget it. | ||
| Sparropie |
Busty, that pic is just wrong. As for me, if they won't give me any room and are goin' slo, I like blasting by a bunch of no-mo baggers on the inside with my screamin', uncivilised Buell. It is one of my favorite things. sooner, Galen  | ||
| Nevar |
I suppose my point is: You always have choices. If it annoys you that much, pull over, turn around and find another road. And my point was: There are no intersecting roads and only short 'pullovers' meant for slower drivers to pull over and STOP so the traffic behind them can pass. Except the mass of cruisers won't pull over. The only alternative is to stop and take a break - which is fine if you're just out for a morning cruise - or try to pass them. I think we've beat this subject to death now. | ||
| Buell_less |
Bustybuell opined: This says it all, it just a matter of money we all want the BIG INCH cruiser.  Why on earth would I want something as silly and non-functional as a cruiser, big inch or otherwise? That's exactly the same attitude I get from people with 3-ton SUVs when I tell them I don't want one of those either. "You really want one but you're jealous because you don't have enough money." Yeah, sure. | ||
| Spatten1 |
Nevar: Dude, the black leather vests are my absolute favorite. Totally Halloween. I can't figure out what the purpose of them is. And what is the fascination with iron crosses and Nazi crap? I just don't get it. | ||
| Tom_b |
Spatten, the iron cross is not a Nazi symbol. It is in fact the maltese cross first introduced by the knights of Malta several hundred years before Hitler and the Nazis were even sperm cells in theirs fathers testicles. | ||
| Spatten1 |
Tom, you are correct about the origin of the Maltese cross. However, The most well known modern use of it was for the SS Medal of Honor, Hitler's highest award. (Aside from West Coast Choppers, etc. that is) I could care less about what it meant hundreds of years ago, the Nazi's wore it proudly in recent history. | ||
| Tom_b |
Lotta whining going on here  defending lousy riding riding habits and doo rag wearing posers considering that the post was started as humor to start with. Too many closet posers here or what! Or just lousy road hogging bad riders on fat bikes. I still think captain america was a fag and Billy had a cooler bike | ||
| Spatten1 |
I'm also curious why so many bikers are into honoring the Knights of Malta. I am fully aware that the comment above is baiting, but I really do wonder about this stuff. | ||
| Tom_b |
Spatten, the Germans used the iron cross way before hitler. It wasn't the medal of honor for the ss. It was the distinguished service medal or the medal of valor, I can't remember which. It is still used today by the german military. It was actually a MILITARY medal not the ss which was more political. I'm not defending the germans, but you have the swastika and the maltese ceross confused. The swastika is a flipped version of an ancient religious symbol. get your facts straight beavis. (Message edited by Tom_B on September 22, 2005) | ||
| Spatten1 |
Uh, Butthead, my comment was "iron crosses and Nazi crap". Not iron crosses AND OTHER Nazi crap. The words were chosen intentionally to dissasociate iron crosses with necessarily being Nazi related. Read it again slowly. And, also, what is so great about the Knights of Malta and the German military that makes people want to wear the symbol? I don't get it. |
