Why do some professionals become "Bikers" when they reach a certain age?

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  • dyna mo
    just a fucking jerk
    • Dec 2008
    • 68184

    #46
    well, i see the thread is back on topic.

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    • 2MuchMark
      Mark of 2Much.net
      • Aug 2004
      • 50968

      #47
      Originally posted by georgeyw
      Better question is, why do these same geniuses blip the throttle while stopped at a red light?
      I'd like to know what that is all about.
      It sounds cool to the owner, but that's it. It's some kind of macho pissing contest. No one else really likes it though. You Know Who Likes it When You Rev Your Engine? No One! | Ivan Decker

      Originally posted by Rochard

      I've had bikes all my life. Started with dirt bikes, trikes (yes, trikes!), and (don't laugh!) mopeds when I was a kid.
      Share some pics, you badass!

      Originally posted by Rochard
      I completely fail to understand the old man Harley thing. For me motorcycles was about speed and adrenaline. Kicking back and going slow.... That's an old man thing.
      Not me. If I had a bike I would take it nice and slow. And if alone on a long twisty road or highway I'd probably still take it slow just to enjoy the ride. I've seen some people really speed past me while driving on the highway and they freak me out.

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      • BlackCrayon
        Too lazy to set a custom title
        • Jun 2003
        • 19634

        #48
        Originally posted by baggg
        Harleys are for menchildren.They look retarded as fuck, especially if you wear those try hard leathers.
        Real men ride real bikes like KTM, BMW or Yamaha with proper gear.
        But anyway, im still a good decade from 40, i hope i never turn into one of them "bikers"

        maybe its a euro thing but that bike looks like a dirtbike with makeup on. harleys look way cooler.
        you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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        • baddog
          So Fucking Banned
          • Apr 2001
          • 107089

          #49
          Originally posted by MetaMan
          "Bandannas keep the wind from knotting up your hair."

          Tell me that doesn't sound gay. If you wear leather and drive a bike you like cocks in your mouth. No ifs about it.
          Then you are dumber than I thought.

          Originally posted by crockett
          My question would be.. why do they always have to dress up like clowns just because they get a bike.

          They buy a bike then they have to also buy the silly leather shit that is just for fashion and isn't gonna protect their ass.
          Leave it to a fucking crockett scientist to suggest that leather doesn't help. I have PROOF they will protect you.

          Originally posted by Rob

          I don't ride on a regular basis. I don't own a bike, and never see myself purchasing one. If some friends want me to come hang out and cruise a little, I won't turn them down. But to say I'm an enthusiast, it completely off base. I know why chaps are important for riding horses, but never really considered the functionality of them for bike riders.
          I have only ridden a horse once and it became readily clear why cowboys wore chaps ... those animals are filthy and sweat all over you if you don't have protection.

          Originally posted by Rob
          I think we've strayed off topic. I don't care about people riding motorcycles after they turn 40. What I was asking is why they immerse themselves in the culture? You can get a Harley, take it out for the weekend, ride it all over God's green, but where does the desire to start hanging out at seedy bars, wearing all black, wearing a bandanna over your eyes (or better yet, a skull face one), donning enough leather to make a cowboy puke, and growing out your beard come into play?
          You may not be trying to be argumentative, but you sure are not stopping to think.

          Wear black - hides the dirt
          Covering face with bandanna - Have you ever hit a bee at 60 MPH? Every little bit helps
          Seedy bars - Fuck, they are a lot more fun than some club
          Beards - Help as a cushion/buffer against rocks, hail, bugs a lot more than a bandanna

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          • 2MuchMark
            Mark of 2Much.net
            • Aug 2004
            • 50968

            #50
            Originally posted by dyna mo
            everybody does that shit though, have you seen wannabe cyclists on $10,000 bicycles with their beer bellies stuffed into neon lyrca?
            I've seen that and its ridiculous.

            Here in Montreal I've seen men and women riding to work on bicycles and motor cycles wearing suits. Looks good to me!


            Originally posted by Rob
            I think we've strayed off topic. I don't care about people riding motorcycles after they turn 40. What I was asking is why they immerse themselves in the culture?
            It's probably not a cultural thing at first. People like to associate with other like-minded people. Musicians want to meet other musicians and join bands, Mustang drivers join mustang clubs, adult webamsters join adult webmaster forums. People who want bikes grew up with the image of a biker. The first thing they do after buying a bike is buy some clothes that help match the image they have in their heads, and then after that maybe start associated with others who look like them, and who have bikes as a common interest.

            I don't know why it happens but a psychologist would know the answers.

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            • NakedWomenTime
              Confirmed User
              • Oct 2015
              • 564

              #51
              I guess it's because they finally have the money and time to spend on a hobby, and biking is something that occurs to them, for a sense of "freedom". Personally I prefer mountain biking to motor biking though.
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              • dyna mo
                just a fucking jerk
                • Dec 2008
                • 68184

                #52
                Originally posted by baddog

                Leave it to a fucking crockett scientist to suggest that leather doesn't help. I have PROOF they will protect you.


                there's a reason motoGP requires leather 1 piece racing suits.

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                • baddog
                  So Fucking Banned
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 107089

                  #53
                  Originally posted by dyna mo


                  there's a reason motoGP requires leather 1 piece racing suits.

                  He is so fucking stupid it is almost criminal.

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                  • JFK
                    FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                    • Jan 2002
                    • 67373

                    #54
                    Originally posted by Rochard
                    I think it's because they can afford it when they get older?

                    there ya go

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                    • dyna mo
                      just a fucking jerk
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 68184

                      #55
                      the only thing re: leather chaps (for me) was they didn't keep my nuts warm. cold nuts man, that'll catch up to ya down the road.

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                      • ilnjscb
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 8972

                        #56
                        If you've never ridden a motorcycle you can't imagine. Once you're skilled enough where you can ride without being terrified, it is truly amazing. A pain in the dick sometimes, but amazing. The wind can be really cold, and there are bugs, so leather helps. If you ride a lot you will have a get-off, so the boots and leather help again. Probably, when you're 40 or above you have enough rank at your job, or your biz is successful enough were you're not someone's bitch all day. So you can take some trips.

                        That said I haven't ridden in 15 years.

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                        • TCLGirls
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2010
                          • 3068

                          #57
                          Originally posted by baddog
                          Then you are dumber than I thought.

                          Leave it to a fucking crockett scientist to suggest that leather doesn't help. I have PROOF they will protect you.
                          If wearing leather was all about protection, that does not explain the leather vest phenomenon. Why leave your entire arm fully exposed if one is trying to protect one's self by wearing leather?

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                          • dyna mo
                            just a fucking jerk
                            • Dec 2008
                            • 68184

                            #58
                            Originally posted by TCLGirls
                            If wearing leather was all about protection, that does not explain the leather vest phenomenon. Why leave your entire arm fully exposed if one is trying to protect one's self by wearing leather?

                            it doesn't have to be all or nothing, 1 piece full body suit or naked. people find their comfort zone and go there.

                            i never rode without leather gloves but often rode without leather pants or jacket.

                            people are also making a statement with their clothing choices. but a motorcycle vest is very much a safety item

                            ricers wear these all the time around here whilst doing wheelies down the freeway.

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                            • baggg
                              So Fucking Banned
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 1432

                              #59
                              Originally posted by BlackCrayon
                              maybe its a euro thing but that bike looks like a dirtbike with makeup on. harleys look way cooler.
                              Very comfy to ride on highways, in traffic or go innawoods, so why not use a practial bike instead of one slow ugly overpriced one like the harley?


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                              • baddog
                                So Fucking Banned
                                • Apr 2001
                                • 107089

                                #60
                                Originally posted by baggg
                                Very comfy to ride on highways, in traffic or go innawoods, so why not use a practial bike instead of one slow ugly overpriced one like the harley?


                                Silly kids

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