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

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

                        #61
                        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?


                        if one were going on an across the country road trip, a touring motorcycle would be the practical choice, since it's designed and built for that, not small enduro, unless you're planning on wheelieing the entire trip, then the moto would be more practical.

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

                          #62
                          well, i guess you'd have to have a support van to carry your gear too, if you're gonna use that moto for highway traveling.

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                          • baddog
                            So Fucking Banned
                            • Apr 2001
                            • 107089

                            #63
                            Originally posted by dyna mo
                            well, i guess you'd have to have a support van to carry your gear too, if you're gonna use that moto for highway traveling.
                            he isn't going anywhere on that; we both know that. Same with all these guys like Rochard, their bikes are for around town. They would never race me from LA to Vegas or Daytona.

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                            • jimmycooper
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                              • May 2010
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                              #64
                              I think the dirt bike looking one is more of a dork thing than a Euro thing. When I think 'Euro', I think Moto Guzzi or Ducati not Yamaha.

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                              • jimmycooper
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                                • May 2010
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                                #65
                                Originally posted by baddog
                                he isn't going anywhere on that; we both know that. Same with all these guys like Rochard, their bikes are for around town. They would never race me from LA to Vegas or Daytona.
                                Baddog, what do you think of Triumph?

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                                • Ferus
                                  Bye - Left to do stuff
                                  • Feb 2013
                                  • 4108

                                  #66
                                  I dont understand why people have to talk other brands Down. Its about riding and having fun. If you feel you have more fun on a HD than a Husaberg or Kawasaki - then buy a HD.

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                                  • baddog
                                    So Fucking Banned
                                    • Apr 2001
                                    • 107089

                                    #67
                                    Originally posted by jimmycooper
                                    Baddog, what do you think of Triumph?
                                    Well, I owned a 69 Trident when I was in my late teens. I bought it because it was a radical chopper that I could afford. That being said it has been a very long time since I rode one.

                                    I guess my main complaint with any British motor vehicle is Lucas Electrics, but the Lord of Darkness may not even be a factor anymore.

                                    Back in those days, the Norton 750 Commando would have been one of my favorite bikes. If I was to buy that style bike these days I would probably lean towards a Buell or Ducati.

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

                                      #68
                                      if i were in the market for a bike these days i'd go straight to the new scrambler:

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                                      • MetaMan
                                        I AM WEB 2.0
                                        • Jan 2003
                                        • 28682

                                        #69
                                        This thread is about why all bikers are 100% homos. Not which shitty bikes you all drive.

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

                                          #70
                                          Originally posted by MetaMan
                                          This thread is about why all bikers are 100% homos. Not which shitty bikes you all drive.
                                          so what bike are you riding?

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                                          • jimmycooper
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                                            • May 2010
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                                            #71
                                            Originally posted by baddog
                                            Well, I owned a 69 Trident when I was in my late teens. I bought it because it was a radical chopper that I could afford. That being said it has been a very long time since I rode one.

                                            I guess my main complaint with any British motor vehicle is Lucas Electrics, but the Lord of Darkness may not even be a factor anymore.

                                            Back in those days, the Norton 750 Commando would have been one of my favorite bikes. If I was to buy that style bike these days I would probably lean towards a Buell or Ducati.
                                            Interesting. Thanks.

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                                            • crockett
                                              in a van by the river
                                              • May 2003
                                              • 76818

                                              #72
                                              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.



                                              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.



                                              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
                                              Baddog gets very angry when I call out dumb bikers who dress like they are going to a Halloween contest..
                                              In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                                              • MetaMan
                                                I AM WEB 2.0
                                                • Jan 2003
                                                • 28682

                                                #73
                                                Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                so what bike are you riding?
                                                I dont even ride the standing bicycle at the gym. All bike things are for homos. Im not having a mid life crisis and dont find a need to belong to some fraternity of fat guys.

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

                                                  #74
                                                  Originally posted by MetaMan
                                                  I dont even ride the standing bicycle at the gym. All bike things are for homos. Im not having a mid life crisis and dont find a need to belong to some fraternity of fat guys.
                                                  when did you give up on 2 wheeled vehicles? was it a balance thing?

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                                                  • crockett
                                                    in a van by the river
                                                    • May 2003
                                                    • 76818

                                                    #75
                                                    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?
                                                    Yes they are all over CO.. every retard on a road bike dresses like Lance Armstrong and has a $3k bicycle...

                                                    Oddly enough the mountain bike guys don't seem to dress up in their favorite costume but they do have $3k bikes.

                                                    The guys with dirt bikes are even worse. I've never seen a place before that riding a dirt bike required having the full fledge moto cross outfit down to the matching boots and helmets of their fav team.. it's as bad as Nascar rednecks wearing Tide jackets..
                                                    In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                                                    • MetaMan
                                                      I AM WEB 2.0
                                                      • Jan 2003
                                                      • 28682

                                                      #76
                                                      Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                      when did you give up on 2 wheeled vehicles? was it a balance thing?
                                                      My cocks so big if im caught leaning to one side the thing is tippin over

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                                                      • PR_Glen
                                                        Confirmed User
                                                        • Oct 2006
                                                        • 9058

                                                        #77
                                                        Originally posted by crockett
                                                        Baddog gets very angry when I call out dumb bikers who dress like they are going to a Halloween contest..
                                                        right, as I recall you call out anyone for wearing protective gear for that specific hobby. They should all be in scuba suits and flippers just to be different.
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                                                        • jimmycooper
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                                                          • May 2010
                                                          • 4016

                                                          #78
                                                          Originally posted by crockett
                                                          Yes they are all over CO.. every retard on a road bike dresses like Lance Armstrong and has a $3k bicycle...

                                                          Oddly enough the mountain bike guys don't seem to dress up in their favorite costume but they do have $3k bikes.

                                                          The guys with dirt bikes are even worse. I've never seen a place before that riding a dirt bike required having the full fledge moto cross outfit down to the matching boots and helmets of their fav team.. it's as bad as Nascar rednecks wearing Tide jackets..
                                                          What do you wear? Old Navy?

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                                                          • crockett
                                                            in a van by the river
                                                            • May 2003
                                                            • 76818

                                                            #79
                                                            Originally posted by PR_Glen
                                                            right, as I recall you call out anyone for wearing protective gear for that specific hobby. They should all be in scuba suits and flippers just to be different.
                                                            Wearing leather chaps, half helmets if one at all and half vests isn't wearing protective gear. It's trying to pretend you are a tough biker while looking like a gay Porn star..

                                                            Protective gear is full leathers or a slide suit with a full face helmet, but of course wearing that doesn't look cool am I right?

                                                            Keep pretending though..
                                                            In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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

                                                              #80
                                                              Originally posted by MetaMan
                                                              My cocks so big if im caught leaning to one side the thing is tippin over


                                                              well played.

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                                                              • baggg
                                                                So Fucking Banned
                                                                • Mar 2012
                                                                • 1432

                                                                #81
                                                                Originally posted by dyna mo
                                                                if one were going on an across the country road trip, a touring motorcycle would be the practical choice, since it's designed and built for that, not small enduro, unless you're planning on wheelieing the entire trip, then the moto would be more practical.
                                                                a big touring bike yes, but not a harley for sure

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

                                                                  #82
                                                                  Originally posted by crockett
                                                                  Wearing leather chaps, half helmets if one at all and half vests isn't wearing protective gear. It's trying to pretend you are a tough biker while looking like a gay Porn star..

                                                                  Protective gear is full leathers or a slide suit with a full face helmet, but of course wearing that doesn't look cool am I right?

                                                                  Keep pretending though..
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                                                                  • dyna mo
                                                                    just a fucking jerk
                                                                    • Dec 2008
                                                                    • 68184

                                                                    #83
                                                                    Originally posted by baggg
                                                                    a big touring bike yes, but not a harley for sure

                                                                    that's a fantastic motorcycle, no question. that doesn't mean a harley touring bike isn't also fantastic.

                                                                    it all depends on how you want to go.

                                                                    these days i prefer to travel cross-country in comfort:

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                                                                    • AntonMG
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                                                                      • Jul 2014
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                                                                      #84
                                                                      Originally posted by Sid70
                                                                      Fuck that. I have this.

                                                                      Very nice piece of engineering!

                                                                      Now back to the initial topic:
                                                                      I used to ride a bike in France (a Japanese one). We had a lot of fun riding it with my wife and believe me, it's the only practical way to drive around Paris (you can ride between lanes there).
                                                                      Then we had kids and I kept riding to the office and back but my wife would no longer ride with me.
                                                                      Finally, I moved to Canada and the fuckin SAAQ (Quebec driving licences and vehicle registrations) doesn't recognize foreign bike driving licences, you can't ride between lanes and you are fucked 50% of the year so I gave up on it.
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                                                                      • PR_Glen
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                                                                        #85
                                                                        Originally posted by crockett
                                                                        Wearing leather chaps, half helmets if one at all and half vests isn't wearing protective gear. It's trying to pretend you are a tough biker while looking like a gay Porn star..

                                                                        Protective gear is full leathers or a slide suit with a full face helmet, but of course wearing that doesn't look cool am I right?

                                                                        Keep pretending though..
                                                                        why are you so fixated on homosexuals? I wear a half helmet because I feel safer having peripherals, as I'm used to having them from years of cycling. I don't wear vests because I don't think they protect ME enough, other riders feel different but I never thought to call them gay because of it. I don't wear all that other shit because I don't believe I MYSELF need to.

                                                                        You are pretty judgemental for a hippy driving a volkswagon aren't you?
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                                                                        • crockett
                                                                          in a van by the river
                                                                          • May 2003
                                                                          • 76818

                                                                          #86
                                                                          Originally posted by PR_Glen
                                                                          why are you so fixated on homosexuals? I wear a half helmet because I feel safer having peripherals, as I'm used to having them from years of cycling. I don't wear vests because I don't think they protect ME enough, other riders feel different but I never thought to call them gay because of it. I don't wear all that other shit because I don't believe I MYSELF need to.

                                                                          You are pretty judgemental for a hippy driving a volkswagon aren't you?
                                                                          Why are you so fixated on what I think? Does the truth hurt?
                                                                          In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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                                                                          • SIK
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                                                                            #87
                                                                            no idea but my dad bought a yamaha virago right before his 55th birthday, out of fucking sudden (he is a high school professor)
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                                                                            • CaptainHowdy
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                                                                              • Dec 2004
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                                                                              #88
                                                                              Stop meddling in your friends' lives ...

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                                                                              • baddog
                                                                                So Fucking Banned
                                                                                • Apr 2001
                                                                                • 107089

                                                                                #89
                                                                                Originally posted by PR_Glen
                                                                                why are you so fixated on homosexuals? I wear a half helmet because I feel safer having peripherals, as I'm used to having them from years of cycling. I don't wear vests because I don't think they protect ME enough, other riders feel different but I never thought to call them gay because of it. I don't wear all that other shit because I don't believe I MYSELF need to.
                                                                                Stop to think about every Congressional scandal involving a Congressman and a gay guy. The Congressman has always been the most vocal anti-gay voice out there.

                                                                                Now, think about cockett. He is really gay, but because he is so fucking stupid I don't call him out on it because I don't want people to associate his stupidity with the GLBT movement.

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                                                                                • Rochard
                                                                                  Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                                                  • Dec 2001
                                                                                  • 75733

                                                                                  #90
                                                                                  Originally posted by baddog

                                                                                  So, what was the furthest you rode on those 40k miles?
                                                                                  I guess the longest trip I made was from Phoenix down to San Diego, picked up a passenger, and down into Mexico for a weekend.

                                                                                  I made trips from Phoenix to Vegas or LA on a regular basis....
                                                                                  Herschel Savage
                                                                                  Brooklyn, NY

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                                                                                  • Rochard
                                                                                    Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                                                    • Dec 2001
                                                                                    • 75733

                                                                                    #91
                                                                                    Originally posted by Sid70
                                                                                    Fuck that. I have this.

                                                                                    This is what I am into also... In fact, I have three Cannondales - A Supersix, a Synapse, and a 2002 CADD5 9/11 Tribute bike....
                                                                                    Herschel Savage
                                                                                    Brooklyn, NY

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                                                                                    • baddog
                                                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                                                      • 107089

                                                                                      #92
                                                                                      Originally posted by Rochard
                                                                                      I guess the longest trip I made was from Phoenix down to San Diego, picked up a passenger, and down into Mexico for a weekend.

                                                                                      I made trips from Phoenix to Vegas or LA on a regular basis....
                                                                                      In other words, you don't know anything about cross country riding. You have no clue about what Harley's do on the open road.

                                                                                      A 600 mile day, the 2010 H-D Limited is perfect for that | Got baddog Photos and Videos

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                                                                                      • Pad
                                                                                        elephants dont swat flies
                                                                                        • Aug 2003
                                                                                        • 1262

                                                                                        #93
                                                                                        Originally posted by Va2k
                                                                                        Biking is awesome. If I could afford that life style I would do the same.
                                                                                        bro not to be a jerk but if you can't afford the lifestyle of a biker you need to get your shit together

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                                                                                        • Ferus
                                                                                          Bye - Left to do stuff
                                                                                          • Feb 2013
                                                                                          • 4108

                                                                                          #94
                                                                                          Originally posted by baddog
                                                                                          In other words, you don't know anything about cross country riding. You have no clue about what Harley's do on the open road.

                                                                                          A 600 mile day, the 2010 H-D Limited is perfect for that | Got baddog Photos and Videos
                                                                                          You know very Little about hosting and PR, yet that dont keep you from running your mouth any chance you get.... reseller

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                                                                                          • jimmycastor
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                                                                                            • Jul 2006
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                                                                                            #95
                                                                                            Rule 9!
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                                                                                            • EliteWebmaster
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                                                                                              • Feb 2010
                                                                                              • 3990

                                                                                              #96
                                                                                              If I rode a bike, I sure as hell wouldn't ride than dirt bike one that looks so girly. I would rather cruise riding a chopper. Something like this below. Nothing says badass than a custom chopper.

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                                                                                              • Google Expert
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                                                                                                #97
                                                                                                Originally posted by baddog
                                                                                                Because this is the USA, not Germany.
                                                                                                yes, because rich people in the USA buy Ford shitboxes instead of Benzes, BMW's and Italdesign cars.



                                                                                                German engineering = best in the world.
                                                                                                So unless you buy H-D as some kind of patriotic act to support Murrica, you're a pretentious fag.

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                                                                                                • purecane
                                                                                                  Annakin Skywalker
                                                                                                  • Jan 2013
                                                                                                  • 1324

                                                                                                  #98
                                                                                                  Originally posted by Pad
                                                                                                  bro not to be a jerk but if you can't afford the lifestyle of a biker you need to get your shit together
                                                                                                  Amen to that.
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                                                                                                  • poncabare
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                                                                                                    #99
                                                                                                    they are searching for an identity

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                                                                                                    • Penny24Seven
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                                                                                                      • Jun 2007
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                                                                                                      #100
                                                                                                      you know who to ask
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