Proper bikers....

[Spyke]

So I was checking out a bike today, and it looked great - mostly!


But then I found myself thinking "Shame about the orange reflectors, proper bikers don't have spokey dokes!"
I like to challenge my prejudices, so I'm trying to work out what they are. So far I have the following contenders:
Proper bikers don't have spokey-dokes.
Proper bikers ride in the rain.
Proper bikers don't wear watches - hell will wait for them?

(Although I must admit these star shaped ones are kinda cute! )


So, what do you lot reckon, "am I right" or "a meringue"?

What exactly makes a proper biker, in your opinion?

[shebee]

If the bike makes you grin inanely (even in public) you are a proper biker. If you have a favourite bit of road and you pull in to a lay by to wait for the traffic to clear so you get a decent run at it then you are a proper biker.

Oh and the star twinkies are lovely, are they luminous?


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[Fazerstun]

If the bike makes you grin inanely (even in public) you are a proper biker. If you have a favourite bit of road and you pull in to a lay by to wait for the traffic to clear so you get a decent run at it then you are a proper biker.

Oh and the star twinkies are lovely, are they luminous?


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Blimey, does this mean I am now a proper biker?

[shebee]

Absolutely... If you want to be, or not if you dont? X


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[norrie]

It's funny because I've had this argument more than once with people. according to some I'm not a proper biker because I don't ride my bike to work. Well I rather like going in the car at 5am listening to the radio with the heater on. I don't ride all year round so I'm not a proper biker. Well I used to but I don't enjoy riding on icy roads when I can't feel my fingers.

So what does make a proper biker? As Shebee has already said as long as you enjoy riding your bike that's all that matters and I for one can't be without a bike as I love it.

[shebee]

I am with you Norrie ...

I have ridden to work in the snow, ridden rigid bikes and chops all over Europe, ridden through floods and thunderstorms. Fixed Ariel clutches at the side of the road and changed side valve headgaskets in rally fields. But I chose not to now most of the time, i have nothing left to prove, i don't bounce anymore and i have the choice! So by some reckoning i am no longer a proper biker, FFS only pigeons belong in pigeon holes!

If i do not have access to a bike to ride i am (even more then usual) a nightmare to live with, after 2 weeks total strangers are handing me their keys and telling me to take their bike out for the protection of society!


I nominate Snapdragon as a "proper" biker , no car licence!


And now after that i need a drink....


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[norrie]

Me too. Oh shit I've got to go to work.

[Fazerstun]

After some consideration, I've decided I don't want to be. Only because I like to do the complete opposite of what everyone expects of me

[shebee]

Okies, besides the zztop beard does not really suit you;)


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[Fazerstun]

Damnit, that's the only reason why I would be one

[Spyke]

i have nothing left to prove

I think you've nailed it ma'am, proper bikers do it for themselves, rather than to try and impress others, if that involves covering their machines with twinkly spokey-dokes that only they appreciate, then that's what they will do!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181319360164

I nominate Snapdragon as a "proper" biker , no car licence!

Wow, I'm not worthy!

[ozzraptor]

So I was checking out a bike today, and it looked great - mostly!
But then I found myself thinking "Shame about the orange reflectors, proper bikers don't have spokey dokes!"
I like to challenge my prejudices, so I'm trying to work out what they are. So far I have the following contenders:
Proper bikers don't have spokey-dokes.
Proper bikers ride in the rain.
Proper bikers don't wear watches - hell will wait for them?

(Although I must admit these star shaped ones are kinda cute! )


So, what do you lot reckon, "am I right" or "a meringue"?

What exactly makes a proper biker, in your opinion?

does this count ? Those stars are all show and no go, you need the faster peg mod, (sopc) single overhead peg cam , if its going to look pretty its got to go aswell , and sounds like a propper bike , a bit like a harley actually

[shebee]

And an option for those with db killers... http://www.mastermindtoys.com/Schylling-Turbospoke.aspx


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[Spyke]

Great to see I'm not the only one with questionable taste, I have hankered after those air horns that go Awooga Awooga like the old-timey cars, don't encourage me!

[Red Mist]

I have a mate - even older than I am - who rides his bike everywhere he goes and has never had a car licence. Definitely a proper biker.

Except he doesn't ride as far as me, or as fast.

He definitely looks the part and I deliberately don't. Bikers are very annoying people in many cases. Have you noticed that there is a lot of American jargon used by bikers today, eg. baggers, bobbers, fenders etc. Makes me want to go live in a cave.

....And don't get me started on people who ride race-reps!!!

....And don't get me started on people who buy wholeheartedly into the Harley thing!!

....And don't get me started on people who have full Metal Mule luggage on their 'Adventure' bikes when they go for an afternoon ride to the caff etc etc etc....

I do hate car drivers as well, usually when I'm behind the wheel of my own.