What makes a motorcyclist?

[scorpious]

This has probably been posted before but I couldn't find it in the search options.

After crashing my bike a number of years ago I haven't really ridden since. However if the conversation comes up I still call myself a motorcyclist.
So I'm curious to know what you guys think defines a true motorcyclist?

[Subike]

A Motorcyclist is someone who rides a motorbike, but does not stop after the first crash
Thats like calling yourself a plumber, but stopping after finding the first leek
A police man after arresting the first granny
A doctor aftr delivering the first baby.
Its something that you continue to do once you have learnt it.
If you stop doing it you are an Ex motorcyclist, Ex policeman, Ex Doctor,

[bogan]

Some would say intelligent design, others might say evolution. However with all the knuckle draggers riding harleys I don't think either of those ideas fit. Maybe its a combination of both?

[bones135]

Well i was bikeless for 2 years but still considered my self a motorcyclist. Always having the passion & the dream to get back on board & the dream to ride again....just for the sake of riding.....to me thats a motorcyclist. :rolleyes:

[Big Dave]

65% Oxygen
18% Carbon
10% Hydrogen
3% Nitrogen
1.4 % Calcium
1.1% Phosphorus
< 1% - around 50 other elements.

[scorpious]

A Motorcyclist is someone who rides a motorbike, but does not stop after the first crash
Thats like calling yourself a plumber, but stopping after finding the first leek


What if the crash took your left leg off just above the knee, making it difficult to change gear?

[Big Dave]

What if the crash took your left leg off just above the knee, making it difficult to change gear?

Have you had a look at a Can-Am Spyder? You only need one good hoof for one of them.

[Subike]

What if the crash took your left leg off just above the knee, making it difficult to change gear?

then you get a bike that you can ride, and ride it, there is a link somewhere on this site to a rider who has no left leg or left arm and races his bike on the track in Australia. I have a buddy who rides with no left leg, there is a member on here who has but one arm.. so your point?

[scorpious]

Well i was bikeless for 2 years but still considered my self a motorcyclist. Always having the passion & the dream to get back on board & the dream to ride again....just for the sake of riding.....to me thats a motorcyclist. :rolleyes:
Agreed


Have you had a look at a Can-Am Spyder? You only need one good hoof for one of them.
Might be something to take for a test ride one day. cheers

[bones135]

Lol hmmmmm not sure about those Can Ams......just doesnt look right to me.....still, would love to ride one sometime just to satisfy my curiosity.....

[Subike]

Lol hmmmmm not sure about those Can Ams......just doesnt look right to me.....still, would love to ride one sometime just to satisfy my curiosity.....

there a whole thread about them things here..http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152945-I-m-confused-What-s-the-etiquette-with-a-Can-Am-3-wheel-thing?highlight=Spider

[bones135]

there a whole thread about them things here..http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152945-I-m-confused-What-s-the-etiquette-with-a-Can-Am-3-wheel-thing?highlight=Spider

Interesting, heaps of differant views & attitudes.....think i will leave my decision till i have actually ridden....driven...rode on...been on one.

[KoroJ]

What's the difference between Motorcycling And Aids?




.....they think they might have a cure for Aids!

[Digitdion]

What have Can-am spiders got to do with the original thread?

So, what makes a biker?

ATTITUDE TO LIFE! But I will not go into specifics!

[Drew]

Someone who enjoys riding motorcycles, is a motorcyclist.

It's quite a simple explanation, but is quite irrefutable.

[jrandom]

I'm not quite sure how to define a 'motorcyclist', but I'm pretty sure that whenever one is posting on the internet, one is not satisfying the definition.

[Digitdion]

I'm not quite sure how to define a 'motorcyclist', but I'm pretty sure that whenever one is posting on the internet, one is not satisfying the definition.

That's the great thing about being a biker. You do it for yourself! You are not doing it to satisfy anyone.

[pritch]

It's quite a simple explanation, but is quite irrefutable.

That's a bold statement. After all this is KB, there's always somebody prepared to refute something. Facts optional. :whistle:

[bones135]

That's the great thing about being a biker. You do it for yourself! You are not doing it to satisfy anyone.

Exactly that.....looking out for number one....on the road as well.

[Drew]

That's a bold statement. After all this is KB, there's always somebody prepared to refute something. Facts optional. :whistle:I revel in the refute.

[onearmedbandit]

What if the crash took your left leg off just above the knee, making it difficult to change gear?

Adapt your bike to suit. That's what I did after a bike crash took the use of my left arm.

[Digitdion]

Exactly that.....looking out for number one....on the road as well.

Yeah! If you don't, you are fucked! The only other "sport" or "recreation" I can compare with biking is skiing. On the road it's you, your bike and the unfortunately other road users.

Up the mountain it's you and the mountain. When it's going we'll that both make you feel like a king!

When it's bad, you might break your leg! That's where good control and judgement comes in. The problem on the road they are dickheads out there.

[bones135]

Too true with the age old excuse.....he was travelling too fast & i never saw him.....yea fkn right....

[Conquiztador]

Attitude to life, a bike helps also and you are more interested in the journey than getting to the destination.

[Laava]

- around 50 other elements.

I spent a fair bit of time as a young motorcyclist gathered around elements.
I,m glad i don,t do that anymore and would also consider myself a better motorcyclist now.
Looking forward to a few more years!

[theseekerfinds]

I spent a fair bit of time as a young motorcyclist gathered around elements.
I,m glad i don,t do that anymore and would also consider myself a better motorcyclist now.
Looking forward to a few more years!

:niceone:

adventures gathered around an element.. a kiwi past-time for sure

:2thumbsup

[Tigadee]

I used to be a professional photographer, but not anymore so I do not call myself a professional photographer.

Similarly, if I am not riding anymore nor own a bike, I would not call myself a motorcyclist, even if the passion still burned within me. To do so would be like a TT fan calling himself a TT racer just 'cos he has the passion, even though he doesn't race, let alone own a superbike...

[McFatty1000]

I used to be a professional photographer, but not anymore so I do not call myself a professional photographer.

Similarly, if I am not riding anymore nor own a bike, I would not call myself a motorcyclist, even if the passion still burned within me. To do so would be like a TT fan calling himself a TT racer just 'cos he has the passion, even though he doesn't race, let alone own a superbike...

Just to add to the mix though, someone ie an older guy who might work on motorbikes even though he doesn't ride anymore may still be considered a motorcyclist to those he helps with their bikes? And may still see himself as one too, doesn't mean he couldn't ride anymore, just that his role isn't necessarily on the bike itself anymore

[Tigadee]

LOL Well, if he goes around still wearing his riding leathers, boots, gloves and helmet, I guess we could make an exception! :laugh: Or if he can't ride anymore but still has a working bike sitting in his garage, that'd be passable, I guess...

But in life and as such in many groups, either you are or you ain't. You're not a Harley rider if you like them bikes but don't have one, even if you own typical Harley apparel, e.g. assless chaps. You're not a fisherman if you don't own rods, lines, hooks, net, etc [and use them]. I like guns [but don't own any], that don't make me a gunman [or qualified to handle one]...

Just saying... :msn-wink:

[McFatty1000]

Haha, yeah, this was a hypothetical, but I do know a number of older people who do that with other things. Also, I plan to be one of those guys one day. Had to make sure I'd still be a motorcyclist then...

[pritch]

So there was a guy in Auckland had a brand new Harley in his garage, visitorsto his house would be shown the pride and joy. He never rode it though, he even got someone else to take it for a warrant when the time came. Which is how I came to hear about it.

Was he a motorcyclist?

[GrayWolf]

What makes a MOTORCYCLIST?

Own a bike, Ride it

as for attitude etc? who gives a fuck about your attitude? When I'm on my bike, I cant hear you. :lol:

[McFatty1000]

So there was a guy in Auckland had a brand new Harley in his garage, visitorsto his house would be shown the pride and joy. He never rode it though, he even got someone else to take it for a warrant when the time came. Which is how I came to hear about it.

Was he a motorcyclist?

No - at least, not in my definition - a motorbike owner, and maybe even collector but thats like having a car and never driven; one would be an owner but not a driver

[FuriousD]

googles answer:

Definition for motorcyclist:
Web definitions:
a traveler who rides a motorcycle.
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

[ducatilover]

Motorcyclist: Noun, a person who rides a motorcycle.




as for attitude etc? who gives a fuck about your attitude?
And this.

I hate people trying to put some sort of ridiculous definition behind a word, which simply means somebody riding a motorcyclist.
That's like saying, what makes a breadmaker? "Oh, it's all in my opinion and I do think it's the patina it develops on the blade"

Tripe.

And nobody on KB actually knows what a cotormycle is anyhoo. Botormikes are noisy handbags AFAIK

[Laava]

patina it develops On the blade

I know that chick! She still got the same bike huh?

[McFatty1000]

Motorcyclist: Noun, a person who rides a motorcycle.


And this.

I hate people trying to put some sort of ridiculous definition behind a word, which simply means somebody riding a motorcyclist.
That's like saying, what makes a breadmaker? "Oh, it's all in my opinion and I do think it's the patina it develops on the blade"

Tripe.

And nobody on KB actually knows what a cotormycle is anyhoo. Botormikes are noisy handbags AFAIK

Aw, don't use logic or actual facts, more fun debating something that has no relevance in the real world. :lol:

[PrincessBandit]

A Motorcyclist is someone who rides a motorbike, but does not stop after the first crash
Thats like calling yourself a plumber, but stopping after finding the first leek
...

I like leeks, especially in white sauce with parsley...

As for "motorcyclist" I reckon anyone could call themselves whatever they liked and who really cares what anyone else thinks? I think I'll call myself a runway model. The fact that I don't fit the criteria, or someone else thinks I'm delusional doesn't really matter to me :lol:

[ducatilover]

Aw, don't use logic or actual facts, more fun debating something that has no relevance in the real world. :lol: My mistake.
A motorcyclist is like a unicorn, very rare and beautiful.
A motorcyclist is somebody whom must be very arrogant about their standing as a motorcyclist.
A motorcyclist can not own a Harley or Honda, nor can he own anything other motorcyclists do not like
He/she must ride a certain amount of times, this is a very, very blurry rule, nobody knows.
Most of all, he/she must wear real leather and kill babies with their biceps.


I know that chick! She still got the same bike huh?
Yeah, she got fat though

[The Lone Rider]

A motorcyclist rides a motorcycle when he or she has the time.

A biker makes time to ride his or her motorcycle.

[caspernz]

A motorcyclist rides a motorcycle when he or she has the time.

A biker makes time to ride his or her motorcycle.

Agree with that sentiment :clap:

That must be why my wife refers to my bike as 'the mistress' as I mark ride days on the calendar...:cool:

[Maha]

Someone who enjoys riding motorcycles, is a motorcyclist.

It's quite a simple explanation, but is quite irrefutable.

But a poll is needed, just to reaffirm.:rolleyes:

[FJRider]

... as I mark ride days on the calendar...:cool:

My calenders ALL come pre-marked (pre-numbered actually) with available ride days ... it's just my choice which of those day I will ride on. I have yet to get a calender that shows a day I am not allowed to ride on.

[Motig]

biker makes time to ride his or her motorcycle

A biker rides a pushbike dont they - Chambers dictionary = bike, short for bicycle, therefore a bicycle rider must be a biker. Don't change the subject :cool: Did you mean "bikie" which according to Heinemanns NZ dictionary is a person who "rides a motorbike, often used derogatorily of a reckless rider" That be the Kiwibikie way.

[ducatilover]

When and why should I wave if somebody isn't a true motorcyclist? And how do I tell from a distance?

[The Lone Rider]

When and why should I wave if somebody isn't a true motorcyclist? And how do I tell from a distance?

For one... if they have KB sticker, patch, or shirt... definitely do not wave or acknowledge in any way.

[GrayWolf]

A motorcyclist rides a motorcycle when he or she has the time.

A biker makes time to ride his or her motorcycle.

Dont agree with that..
Perception right or therwise is... Biker... Gang type rider, wears 'the' leathers, Hardly Rideitson, jerry helmet, has the 'look' etc etc...

I wear Cordura mostly because it dries out easier, some of my gear does have leather patches on high abrasion area's. I dont own a car, period. and I am NOT a 'biker' I am a motorcyclist.. I ride a Motorcycle not a 'bike'

[The Lone Rider]

Dont agree with that..
Perception right or therwise is... Biker... Gang type rider, wears 'the' leathers, Hardly Rideitson, jerry helmet, has the 'look' etc etc...

I wear Cordura mostly because it dries out easier, some of my gear does have leather patches on high abrasion area's. I dont own a car, period. and I am NOT a 'biker' I am a motorcyclist.. I ride a Motorcycle not a 'bike'

You proved my point.

Carry on The Good Fight

[caspernz]

For one... if they have KB sticker, patch, or shirt... definitely do not wave or acknowledge in any way.

There must be many rules to this whole waving thingee...I've been wearing hiviz for a year or two...and it seems many weekend riders don't agree with the hiviz look and thus don't wave...:ar15::ar15:

[ducatilover]

For one... if they have KB sticker, patch, or shirt... definitely do not wave or acknowledge in any way.
Gotta agree there, no KB member rides, so we won't be waving at anything ;)

[FJRider]

Gotta agree there, no KB member rides, so we won't be waving at anything ;)

You will ... when you learn the secret KB wave ... :nya:

[ducatilover]

You will ... when you learn the secret KB wave ... :nya:
I can do it without my lower lip

[theseekerfinds]

Dont agree with that..
Perception right or therwise is... Biker... Gang type rider, wears 'the' leathers, Hardly Rideitson, jerry helmet, has the 'look' etc etc...



er.. I think that's a bikie..

[Coolz]

The making of a motorcyclist is brand dependant. A Honda riding motorcyclist is made by mating a hairdresser with a fashion designer.
A Harley rider is forged on the anvils of anarchy and a Moto Guzzi riding motocyclist is a byproduct of a failed engineering experiment.
I have been told not to mention the Germans and Triumph riders are arguable at best.
The making of the Suzuki riding motorcyclist has already been described in the first book of the bible and these motorcyclists are direct decendants of God,whom we all know rode a Sunbeam.
I appologise to any motorcyclist I have neglected to insult,the brand you ride is to insignificant to mention and you should probably log off now and return to your cousins bed.

[Subike]

Dont agree with that..
Perception right or therwise is... Biker... Gang type rider, wears 'the' leathers, Hardly Rideitson, jerry helmet, has the 'look' etc etc...

I wear Cordura mostly because it dries out easier, some of my gear does have leather patches on high abrasion area's. I dont own a car, period. and I am NOT a 'biker' I am a motorcyclist.. I ride a Motorcycle not a 'bike'



Biker = a rider of a motorcycle, i.e., one who participates in motorcycling
bikie = a member of an outlaw motorcycle club

[Berries]

........ which simply means somebody riding a motorcyclist.
Pictures etc.

[GrayWolf]

The making of a motorcyclist is brand dependant. A Honda riding motorcyclist is made by mating a hairdresser with a fashion designer.
A Harley rider is forged on the anvils of anarchy and a Moto Guzzi riding motocyclist is a byproduct of a failed engineering experiment.
I have been told not to mention the Germans and Triumph riders are arguable at best.
The making of the Suzuki riding motorcyclist has already been described in the first book of the bible and these motorcyclists are direct decendants of God,whom we all know rode a Sunbeam.
I appologise to any motorcyclist I have neglected to insult,the brand you ride is to insignificant to mention and you should probably log off now and return to your cousins bed.

You are completely wrong... Triumph are the bikes of God, as quoted in the bible...... "The sound of his Triumph resounded through the land" .... cant ever remember sooki, HD, or nonda being mentioned, I'll give you that God likely rode a Sunbeam though! :cool:

[ducatilover]

You are completely wrong... Triumph are the bikes of God, as quoted in the bible...... "The sound of his Triumph resounded through the land" .... cant ever remember sooki, HD, or nonda being mentioned, I'll give you that God likely rode a Sunbeam though! :cool:
"For I did not speak of my own accord"

Even Jesus was embarrassed to have a Honda

[Tigadee]

A motorcyclist rides a motorcycle when he or she has the time.
A biker makes time to ride his or her motorcycle.

So someone who drives a Commodore is a 'Communist'?

And rides a scooter a 'scooterist'?

[Coolz]

You are completely wrong... Triumph are the bikes of God, as quoted in the bible...... "The sound of his Triumph resounded through the land" .... cant ever remember sooki, HD, or nonda being mentioned, I'll give you that God likely rode a Sunbeam though! :cool:

It was David who rode the Triumph with no mufflers. Jesus rode a Mule, a quad built by Suzuki!

[Banditbandit]

That's a bold statement. After all this is KB, there's always somebody prepared to refute something. Facts optional. :whistle:

Oh .. I dunno .. there might not be someone prepared to rerfute .. that's projecting too far into the future .. I'm sure there's topics that we would all agree on ..

[Banditbandit]

Dont agree with that..
Perception right or therwise is... Biker... Gang type rider, wears 'the' leathers, Hardly Rideitson, jerry helmet, has the 'look' etc etc...

I wear Cordura mostly because it dries out easier, some of my gear does have leather patches on high abrasion area's. I dont own a car, period. and I am NOT a 'biker' I am a motorcyclist.. I ride a Motorcycle not a 'bike'

Yeah .. Yeah .. and people like you are why I never call myself a "motorcyclist" ...

[Coolz]

"For I did not speak of my own accord"

Even Jesus was embarrassed to have a Honda

Probably clashed with his dress. I heard heard he gave a couple of Goldwings away to the Angels for the same reason!

[ducatilover]

It was David who rode the Triumph with no mufflers. Jesus rode a Mule, a quad built by Suzuki! And Phil Collins was there at the beginning.


Probably clashed with his dress. I heard heard he gave a couple of Goldwings away to the Angels for the same reason!
I bet he had fabulous dress sense, being a Honda owner.
He was a bit cross at the end though

[Daffyd]

It was David who rode the Triumph with no mufflers. Jesus rode a Mule, a quad built by Suzuki!

Has no-one else picked up on this? The Mule was/is made by Kawasaki.

[Metal Doctor]

im confused?!?!?

i have a dirt bike, a motorcycle and a motorbike. i have also owned a scooter, a stinker, a shitter, and a death trap! i've rode on 2 wheels, 1 wheel and 3. i've had a suzi, a yam, a husky, a yonda, a K-bangger and a kwaka.

soooo.......

ah fuck it i'm off for a ride.

[GrayWolf]

Yeah .. Yeah .. and people like you are why I never call myself a "motorcyclist" ...

thank fuck for that :motu:

[Tigadee]

I ride a naked bike, am I a 'nudist'?

[Banditbandit]

Has no-one else picked up on this? The Mule was/is made by Kawasaki.

Or maybe an after-market Harely ???? http://www.bikeexif.com/mule-motorcycles-2


After all - Harley riders think they walk on water ...

[Big Dog]

This has probably been posted before but I couldn't find it in the search options.

After crashing my bike a number of years ago I haven't really ridden since. However if the conversation comes up I still call myself a motorcyclist.
So I'm curious to know what you guys think defines a true motorcyclist?

I did not know I was a motorcylist when I got a bike, a license or gear.
I did not know I was a motorcyclist at the first crash, or the third.
Not when I quit.

When I new I was a motorcyclist was when I knew I would not be the same ever again.

[ellipsis]

Harley riders think they walk on water ...

...mine seems to aquaplane quite well and when it runs out of water it shakes its arse end and carries on... something like that, you mean?...