Ranting..A Refreshing Perspective on Riding

Karson

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I get so tired of the mind-numbing threads from Internet cowboys that take place sometimes (not just here, but advrider, etc..) about who's right and wrong. ::009:: ::009::

I hate how motorcyclists judge each other more unfairly than they judge everybody else.
You would think that all of us with our heads in the wind would have at least a bit of respect for our brothers, even if they don't make the exact same choices we do.
Make fun of minivan drivers that are feeding their kids cheerios while changing lanes with a latte in one hand and a text message in the other. But don't make fun of the dude that likes 98% of the same s*** you do, but choses to wear a different brand or amount of gear.
But nooooo.
Harley riders are slow poser a**holes. Sportbike riders are irresponsible squids. Icon gear? Psssh. Track dudes are elitest pricks. BMW rider? Where's your aerostich suit and modular helmet?
Give it a break people. We all like motorcycles. And it's 100% about the guy (or gal) on the bike, not the type of bike or what he is wearing.[/quote]
 

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Perfectly said. I enjoy all types of motorcycles and could care less what gear you use or don't use.
 

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I do the wave to almost every biker I meet, regardless of if they're on a cruiser, sportbike or trike...and if noticed I would expect the same back.

Sometimes it doesn't happen, but I don't develop stereotypes based on that alone. I've seen an overwhelming change in Harley riders the last few years in terms of acceptance of other bikes at different events. Granted, you're always going to have the stereotypical 'MURICA! - "buy 'MURICAN, this, that, the other thing" and they're not going to change. I don't expect them to and tend to steer conversations with these folks away from a facet of riding they'll never experience.

But as the younger generation begins influencing and interweaving into the Harley market, I think you'll notice, too.
 

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I don't give a crap what you ride. Just don't ride 10mph under the speed limit in large groups and not allow other to pass while slowing to 20mph under the speed limit in every turn. It's just rude.
 

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and to complement that - don't drive like a jerk off weaving in and out of traffic 30mph faster than traffic flow and then rev your bike when i'm behind/in front/or next to you at a light. it makes you look like a tool not only to us riders, but to cagers as well and just confirms you douchebaggery.
 

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Karson said:
and to complement that - don't drive like a jerk off weaving in and out of traffic 30mph faster than traffic flow and then rev your bike when i'm behind/in front/or next to you at a light. it makes you look like a tool not only to us riders, but to cagers as well and just confirms you douchebaggery.
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MrTwisty said:
I don't give a crap what you ride. Just don't ride 10mph under the speed limit in large groups and not allow other to pass while slowing to 20mph under the speed limit in every turn. It's just rude.
Honestly, I think some of these guys have no clue that their speedometers are off.

I wave to them all if I can - sometimes I am occupied dealing with more important things like focusing on traffic and hope they don't think I am snubbing them if they wane to me. Likewise, I try to figure the same for them.

If it has two wheels I'd rather ride it than get in my cage anymore. Bike, m/c, whatever.
 

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I don't care what you ride either !!
I'll weave at you :)
I can't quite figure out why all the other bikers keep running off the friggen road though.
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coastie said:
Perfectly said. I enjoy all types of motorcycles and could care less what gear you use or don't use.
Don't care less about the bike / gear either, some are not my thing, but neither were adventure bikes a few years back.

I do get annoyed at those who ride like complete tools and bring the law makers gunning for us and alienate all non bikers, and often they do stereotype themselves.

Driving like a total twat is more often done by Power Rangers on Sportsbikes, poor overtakes, carving up drivers and thinking it is big and clever to tear through towns impressing the pedestrians with their turn of speed.

Making car drivers ears bleed tends to be the preserve of those on Harley's with no pipes.


But we all end up with motorcycle laws requiring ever quieter (and therefore more costly) bikes, in Europe we are now threated with anti-tamper laws, wanna farkle - not for long. Speed limits constantly being reduced, the law makers seem to think reducing every national limit (60) down to 50 will stop those who do 130 everywhere.

Ride what you want and dress how you want, but please don't ruin biking for everyone, that does piss me off :mad:
 

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I don't really care what anybody rides or wears...its their life. I see riders in shorts and flipflops and no helmet...its their choice...I think their idiots and wouldn't ride with them but that's my choice.

I don't support any law that would mandate wearing a helmet or any other safety equipment, that's the riders choice.

I ride MTGMT Most of the gear most of the time....I know the risks and I make a choice....so be it. One thing I noticed 99% of my friends ride Harleys...they wear the Harley uniform....most don't wear helmets..When I ride with them I always have on a jacket gloves boots and helmet....lately I have noticed that some have started wearing helmets. I think I have had an influence....not sure why.

ITs is fun to call them the Village People when they call me Buzz Lightyear....Y M C A ::018:: ::025:: ::025::
 
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