In category#1 2,7,and9 are true for me, in Category#2 1,2,3,&7 are true. In the morphed category only 6 and possibly 4 (depending on definition of fewer and tasteful) apply. Does this mean I fall somewhere in the middle?
-Kyle On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Paul <p...@hondanighthawks.net> wrote: > * > On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 8:43 AM, surfswab <surfs...@gmail.com> wrote: > There are still holdovers from both those stigmas, of course, but with > more average citizens now involved in the pastime, riding is > generally more civilized than it used to be. > * > *I agree for the most part. The motorcyclist and biker stigmas have > largely morphed. The terms don't necessarily have to apply to the type of > bike each rides, although my definition of "biker" would most typically be > riding some version of the V-twin with straight pipes. :) (Although I will > say there is definitely a new breed of Harley-Davidson rider that doesn't > fit the traditional biker motif.)* > * > * > *Okay, ready for some harmless tongue-in-cheek?* > * > * > *The biker could be described as follows:* > *1. Loves classic v-twins* > *2. Usually is adorned with tattoos* > *3. Often sports a flowing and/or graying beard* > *4. Sews patches on his jean-vest* > *5. Likes tassels hanging from handlebars and soft luggage* > *6. Often wears no helmet or is a minimalist, wearing the Nazi-like half > helmet* > *7. Has a large wallet with a chain attached* > *8. Has a subscription to EasyRider magazine* > *9. Loves his bike* > * > * > *The motorcyclist could be described this way:* > *1. Tends toward quieter cruisers, street bikes or sporty crotch rockets* > *2. Is more apt to wear a helmet* > *3. Loves to get into tight twisties* > *4. Loves classic street bikes* > *5. Usually into "touring"* > *6. Has a subscription to Cycle magazine* > *7. Loves his motorcycle* > * > * > *Then...you have the morphed version...let's call him the biker-cyclist :) > * > *1. Likes his bike LOUD but it spends quite a bit of time in the garage* > *2. Prefers not to wear a helmet but usually complies* > *3. Can sometimes be seen on his bike wearing a suit with a briefcase > strapped on the back* > *4. Fewer and more tasteful tattoos* > *5. Has a subscription to the Wall Street Journal* > *6. Loves his two-wheeled transportation* > * > * > *These lists, of course, completely ignore the sports enthusiast who rides > an off-street bike. (I'm not sure where they fit in.)* > * > * > *NO DISRESPECT is intended by this profiling. None whatsoever. Just some > humorous observations.* > * > * > *Ride safe everyone!* > * > * > *Paul* > * > * > * p...@hondanighthawks.net* > > > > >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<nighthawk_lovers%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
