Biker camaraderie

[marine0089]

Coming from only driving cars until a few months ago and the only emotion between drivers is rage, it's so refreshing and makes me proud to be a biker when your biking alone, pass another biker and get the "howdy" nod/wave.

I think this is also amplified when its wet (like Wellington this morning!) as you know only the true bikers are out braving the elements like yourself. There's instantly a bond there.

Example: Was sitting at some lights today when throughout the traffic 3 bikers went past and all gave the "good on ya mate" nod.

Biker camaraderie :first:

[p.dath]

I have to say that I enjoy this angle as well. I guess it's because we all have something in common.

[Headbanger]

Buy a Harley and you can bypass all that crap.

[R6_kid]

You'd better hope Katman is in a good mood otherwise he'll be in shortly to rip you a new one.

Do you really think you make a bond every time you see another motorcyclists riding in the rain?

I think there is a big difference between acknowledging someone and forming a bond - just because it makes you feel special inside doesn't mean you've formed anything other than the notion that someone else who is doing the same thing automatically has a bond with you.

[Headbanger]

I'm going to start giving the finger to others riding in the rain, That should lay waste to any fantasies people have about bonding.

As for deciding who the "true" bikers are.....

[marine0089]

I think there is a big difference between acknowledging someone and forming a bond - just because it makes you feel special inside doesn't mean you've formed anything other than the notion that someone else who is doing the same thing automatically has a bond with you.

Haha ok so maybe the word "bond" is the incorrect one to use but you know what I mean :bleh:

[Katman]

You'd better hope Katman is in a good mood otherwise he'll be in shortly to rip you a new one.

Do you really think you make a bond every time you see another motorcyclists riding in the rain?

I think there is a big difference between acknowledging someone and forming a bond - just because it makes you feel special inside doesn't mean you've formed anything other than the notion that someone else who is doing the same thing automatically has a bond with you.

Cheers Gareth - you saved me the effort on my birthday.

:niceone:

[JohnC]

Camra,,,WTF,,,,havn't you met any sports bike riders yet,,,or Harley riders,,,or those snobs on road/trail bikes,,,or us "True" bikers on Chops an Bobbers.
Chrome is for pussys,buy a welder an an angle grinder man,,,,only then will you be "true" ,,,just like me.

Hmmmmmm,welcome to the biking world. :msn-wink:

[Headbanger]

I'm the only True Biker in NZ.

And for all anyone knows I might not even have a bike, Perhaps I just post shit on the internet.....






(OK. I definitely post shit on the internet)

[steve_t]

LOL. Buzzkills :jerry:

[ManDownUnder]

Cheers Gareth - you saved me the effort on my birthday.

:niceone:

BULLSHIT!

(.. you were actually... born...?)

[Tank]

Hey - we should have a special KB wave - why hasnt anyone thought of that before?

[TRIUMPHSROCK675]

haha. fellow bikers do come in handy when shit hits the fan and your ph bat just died. not those harley riders thou,

[Oakie]

I understand the sentiment about seeing fellow bikers in the pouring rain. Not so much a 'bond' but a respect for someone else who isn't a fair-weather biker. (Either that or just seeing someone who is as crazy as you).

Interestingly since this whole ACC levy thing kicked off I've noticed that nods have become almost universal and waves on the open road are almost always returned so cameraderie has increased.

[gwigs]

I dont know about a bond ,its more of an acknowledgement of a fellow biker battling the elements or just a Hi.....

[98tls]

I dont know about a bond ,its more of an acknowledgement of a fellow biker battling the elements or just a Hi..... :killingme:killingmeYea no doubt thats it.All that biker biker bullshit is indeed xactly bullshit,i wonder how many rapists,thieves,scumbuckets and Labour party voters ive acknowleged over the years unknowingly.I did however give my unhelmeted neighbour a nod the other day when i caught a glimpse of him battling knee high lawns as i was.

[MadDuck]

Hey - we should have a special KB wave - why hasnt anyone thought of that before?

Oddly enough someone once suggested it. But its only made public to members that have been here for an undisclosed secret amount of time.

[98tls]

Oddly enough someone once suggested it. But its only made public to members that have been here for an undisclosed secret amount of time. Vincent riders all.

[StoneY]

Oddly enough someone once suggested it. But its only made public to members that have been here for an undisclosed secret amount of time.

No no thats an undisclosed fetish for placing both hands up in the air mid bend to show that other 24 tonne cruiser your a real KBer

:lol:

[BMWST?]

but we proved at the weekend there is something that binds us.....

[Headbanger]

but we proved at the weekend there is something that binds us.....

We are all motivated by our wallets?

[monkeymcbean]

Coming from only driving cars until a few months ago and the only emotion between drivers is rage, it's so refreshing and makes me proud to be a biker when your biking alone, pass another biker and get the "howdy" nod/wave.

I think this is also amplified when its wet (like Wellington this morning!) as you know only the true bikers are out braving the elements like yourself. There's instantly a bond there.

Example: Was sitting at some lights today when throughout the traffic 3 bikers went past and all gave the "good on ya mate" nod.

Biker camaraderie :first:

:lol: And I just thought I was part of the 'lonely hearts club'

Actually I like giving a good wave!

[NighthawkNZ]

oh crap its a waving thread... no bonding lesbian sex at all... sheese

[gammaguy]

Buy a Harley and you can bypass all that crap.

harleys cant bypass anything can they?:jerry:

[98tls]

oh crap its a waving thread... Again.There is indeed a ray of sunshine on the horizon,if manufacturers continue with the current trend of producing the uglist generation of motorcycles ever riders will stop waving as the approaching object wont resemble anything remotely motorcycle.:confused.

[98tls]

harleys cant bypass anything can they?:jerry: Or did you mean "harleys cant pass by anything"?:doh:Bugger,forgot im to old to sterotype.:doh:

[MadDuck]

Or did you mean "harleys cant pass by anything"?

Of course they cant!

[98tls]

Of course they cant! Particulary pubs it seems,good mate of mine has a :doh:FLXGDEW something or rather,everytime we head out for a ride the thing doesnt seem to be able to bypass a "DB" sign.

[MadDuck]

the thing doesnt seem to be able to bypass a "DB" sign.

HDs come with the option of pre-programming. Turn here for DB...turn here for Tui...turn here for (god forgive) a nice glass of red wine.

According to the manual it is not possible to turn the thing once it is programmed.

[98tls]

HDs come with the option of pre-programming. Turn here for DB...turn here for Tui...turn here for (god forgive) a nice glass of red wine.

According to the manual it is not possible to turn the thing once it is programmed. They do however go ok in the right hands,awhile back 1/2 way through the pig route we swapped bikes,i actually managed to pass the prick whilst riding his bike,watching him ride the TL was funny as fuck,head down arse up at snailpace:laugh:every time a corner approached i was fearful of the led brakelight burning out:laugh:

[pete376403]

Stopped at the lights at Melling yesterday on the way to the duckpond. (I'm on the KLR) A Harley stops in the next lane, badarse looking guy, Headhunter logos on the tank and other places of the bike. I looked over and got a nod back. Just about fell over in surprise. The the lights changed and we were off. Discretion being the better part of valour I let him win.

the other funny was when were on the Hutt road, near the BP station, riding in the left land and behaving, when a bunch of hard-arses went flying past in the right lane, all Harleys except for one lone XR650 tucked right in behind

[chef]

yeah its great specailly when i first got my bike im wondering why these people waving at me, but harley riders on the other hand are to cool apprently..:niceone:

[PuppetMaster]

yeah its great specailly when i first got my bike im wondering why these people waving at me, but harley riders on the other hand are to cool apprently..:niceone:


You have obviously never ridden a Hardley. They cost so much and vibrate so much that you have to hold on tight with two hands.

[gwigs]

Most of the bikes I saw traveling in the opposite direction of the convoy on Tuesday never gave us a wave...I wondered if they were embarrassed that they were not
riding with us...?:scooter::scooter::scooter:

[marine0089]

There are obviously exceptions, especially when the swam of bikers coming towards you span over 20k :woohoo: :rockon:

[EgliHonda]

Yep, gets a bit tedious nodding at every bike on the airport straight during the Munro. Tend to stop out of fear of looking like one of those crappy toy dogs you used to see nodding like a spastic in the back of cars...

[JohnC]

yeah its great specailly when i first got my bike im wondering why these people waving at me, but harley riders on the other hand are to cool apprently..:niceone:

Hey I'd wave to ya',,,,is that two fingers or one ?:laugh:

[proseuche]

I am SUCH a fan of the nod. But I only ever do second nod, I don't want to nod and get a burn.

Also a huge convoy fan. I always seem to get a convoy going! Maybe the hair flying out the back of the helmet helps, ha ha.

[Bald Eagle]

Stopped at the lights at Melling yesterday on the way to the duckpond. (I'm on the KLR) A Harley stops in the next lane, badarse looking guy, Headhunter logos on the tank and other places of the bike. I looked over and got a nod back. Just about fell over in surprise. The the lights changed and we were off. Discretion being the better part of valour I let him win.

the other funny was when were on the Hutt road, near the BP station, riding in the left land and behaving, when a bunch of hard-arses went flying past in the right lane, all Harleys except for one lone XR650 tucked right in behind

Riding home yesterday approaching the Puke Bay lane split when a HD goes past , badarse looking dude on it as he passed gives me a big thumbs up with his left. I think he liked by hivis acc target protest vest.

[wysper]

We are all motivated by our wallets?

Classic! :killingme

But really we are all noble road warriors fighting the MAN, saving poor joe public by our sacrifices. Coz he is next and we are fighting the good fight.
:done:


Back on topic... I wave/nod, why not? I also let people in if the traffic is heavy, stop at orange lights, hardly ever lane split.... oh shit... maybe I'm not actually a biker after all. Dammit!

[avgas]

You should leave KB now - before you realise that Bikers have their own group of arseholes. Most hide here on KB.
I would hate to shatter the mis-conception that all bikers are good.


Coming from only driving cars until a few months ago and the only emotion between drivers is rage, it's so refreshing and makes me proud to be a biker when your biking alone, pass another biker and get the "howdy" nod/wave.

I think this is also amplified when its wet (like Wellington this morning!) as you know only the true bikers are out braving the elements like yourself. There's instantly a bond there.

Example: Was sitting at some lights today when throughout the traffic 3 bikers went past and all gave the "good on ya mate" nod.

Biker camaraderie :first:

[marine0089]

You should leave KB now - before you realise that Bikers have their own group of arseholes. Most hide here on KB.
I would hate to shatter the mis-conception that all bikers are good.

Yes, sadly the more time spend on these forums the more it become apparent.

Generally speaking tho, bikers seem are a more friendly breed. IE. You don't often see cagers waving to each other unless there is rage thrown in with it.

[Juzz976]

So when I'm riding along and I see another bike and the rider is wearing shorts, tshirt and sand shoes. no gloves.
So i'm sitting there thinking thats fucking stupid (my thoughts anyway)
and they wave or give you a nod, I just can't return the wave/nod because all I'm thinking thats just insane or completely stupid.

So whats your thoughs?

[Tank]

So when I'm riding along and I see another bike and the rider is wearing shorts, tshirt and sand shoes. no gloves.
So i'm sitting there thinking thats fucking stupid (my thoughts anyway)
and they wave or give you a nod, I just can't return the wave/nod because all I'm thinking thats just insane or completely stupid.

So whats your thoughs?

Depends on what colour t-shirt.

[marine0089]

If it was an ACC Protest t-shirt then for sure :laugh: