Thank You to the bikers that don't wear full gear

[Gubb]

As the title says, Thank You to any riders that don't wear full gear.

After my recent stack, I was worried that the Missus wasn't going to let me back on, but after looking at about 70% of the bikers on the road, and realising that I wear more gear on a bike that is maybe a 6th as powerful, she has been convinced that I am looking out for myself, and am smarter than a lot of the idiots on the road.

So cheers guys.

Back on the bike, and loving every second of it.

[Finn]

Good to see who wears the pants in your household.

[Gubb]

At least I don't have to buy my pants in the kids department.

Besides, i'm actually happy that I care about someone else more than I do myself.

Love makes you do some strange things.

[Stromble]

good on ya mate.. always good to have the blessing..

[zeocen]

That's actually how my other half feels too. She said she doesn't like the thought of me riding but knows I won't ever stop, but seeing what other people wear it makes me look awesome by comparison. It makes her worry less.

Nothing wrong with keeping the other half happy!

[R6_kid]

Love makes you do some strange things.

Yeh, like getting divorced and buying that bike you always wanted :Pokey:

[Gubb]

Yeh, like getting divorced and buying that bike you always wanted :Pokey:

Hard to get divorced when your not married.

Sorry, I use the term 'Missus' pretty loosely.

[Coldrider]

Hard to get divorced when your not married.
Your not married but still don't wear the pants?

[Usarka]

Bahaha you wont have a bike if she decides that you're going to get married. It'll be the first thing to go to pay for the wedding or the house or somethin :lol:

[jrandom]

I was worried that the Missus wasn't going to let me back on...

'Let' you back on?

Sweet Jesus.

Choose the bike over the woman every time, bro. Every motherfucking time.

You might regret it now, you might still regret it in a year, but you'll never regret it on the day you die.

[Gubb]

Bahaha you wont have a bike if she decides that you're going to get married. It'll be the first thing to go to pay for the wedding or the house or somethin :lol:

No chance. The old dunger that I just bought, and am gonna restore, is so that she can learn to ride.

[Gubb]

Choose the bike over the woman every time, bro. Every motherfucking time.

You might regret it now, you might still regret it in a year, but you'll never regret it on the day you die.

Sure i'm not as extreme as a lot of people, but to me, there are more important things in life than Bikes.

:Pokey:

[jrandom]

Sure i'm not as extreme as a lot of people, but to me, there are more important things in life than Bikes.

I wouldn't argue that the bike itself is that important, but it's a symbol, man.

Two wheels and an engine is something holy and righteous that stands as a battle standard for our manhood.

Nobody argues that a battle standard is intrinsically valuable; a good artillery piece is worth an infinite amount more.

But how many soldiers that would happily retreat and abandon a cannon if need be have fallen and died in front of a simple pole and flag?

Choose the bike, bro, choose the bike, or you'll lose the battle before you even realise it's started.

:no:

[Patch]

there are more important things in life than Bikes.

:Pokey:
If you have to try an explain that to some - Its just easier to say nothing.

Some people just don't get it an probably never will.

I Love my wife and children.

I love my bike.

I have it all.



Good to hear your back in the saddle bro, I might have to find my way over there and have your neighbours remember what a pleasure, peace an quiet is :devil2:

[Usarka]

If someone you love makes you choose then you need to question if they truly love you.......

sometimes its easier to say nothing...... just walk out to the garage, get on and ride away.

[Gubb]

If you have to try an explain that to some - Its just easier to say nothing.

Some people just don't get it an probably never will.

I Love my wife and children.

I love my bike.

I have it all.



Good to hear your back in the saddle bro, I might have to find my way over there and have your neighbours remember what a pleasure, peace an quiet is :devil2:

Yeah, i'm slowly learning that it's pointless debating my opinion on here, just state it, and leave it at that. Everyone has different priorities.

That said, always keen for a ride Patch, let me know when!

[jrandom]

Yeah, i'm slowly learning that it's pointless debating my opinion on here...

... bit like the approach you find you have to take to any conversation with the missus, eh?

:laugh:

[Coldrider]

Yeah, i'm slowly learning that it's pointless debating my opinion on here, just state it, and leave it at that. Everyone has different priorities.

That said, always keen for a ride Patch, let me know when!
Thanking 70% of bikers for being idiots (not wearing full gear) is an opinion that you don't to debate.

[Big Dave]

Two wheels and an engine is something holy and righteous that stands as a battle standard for our manhood.

I used 'on the back, mole' once. She was too shocked to hit me.

[mstriumph]

........................
Choose the bike over the woman every time, bro. Every motherfucking time.

You might regret it now, you might still regret it in a year, but you'll never regret it on the day you die.

that's amazing

- those are exactly my thoughts, too ..... well - except for the one word, that is :innocent:.......... about partners that attempt to stop one from riding :shifty:

[mstriumph]

...............Two wheels and an engine is something holy and righteous that stands as a battle standard for our manhood.

................ .... there we go with that one word difference bizzo again .... :corn:

[jrandom]

.... there we go with that one word difference bizzo again ....

"A battle standard for our personhood" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

[mstriumph]

bugger - he's right :(

[gijoe1313]

I knew all of us riding around and around their house without gear on would work! :msn-wink:

Okay peeps ATGATT up again!

[James Deuce]

What I wear isn't up to you or your wife mate. My choice, not yours. NZ would be a better place if people could respect other people instead of labeling them fools or idiots for "doing it wrong!"

[cole]

If someone you love makes you choose then you need to question if they truly love you.......

sometimes its easier to say nothing...... just walk out to the garage, get on and ride away.


But if the choice that she is making him make is because she dosent want to see her man fall and get hurt (or worse) then you shouldn't need to question if they love you!!!

I say good on ya, you love your girl and your bike!!!

Should be the most two important things in any mans life :D girl first followed closely by the bike

[carver]

no problem..mormon few!

[Gubb]

What I wear isn't up to you or your wife mate. My choice, not yours. NZ would be a better place if people could respect other people instead of labeling them fools or idiots for "doing it wrong!"

Absolutely agree, one of the reasons that she was OK with it, is because she can see that I am taking extra precautions over a lot of other riders.

As for "labeling" them idiots, that's my opinion. Many people who vote for National think Labour are idiots. Fair call, not my problem.