A cool bike rider

[EJK]

My bike is not fancy or sexy compared to the modern sports bike (Well DUH!). Many times I was embarassed when other motorcyclists asked me what I ride. I reply "A YB125 1987" and they would go "Aah riiiight...." :zzzz:. I'm not a mind reader but I think I can tell they are thinking "I don't know that bike...".

Well today I took my little 125 to church. Many people there ofcourse, and crowded sometimes. A usual place where many people would turn their heads if there's something interesting i.e. a fancy motorcycle. Well what kind of a wanker would ride straight down the driveway on a crappy 125 and show off? So I took the footpath and parked it at the back where no one can see. If I had a very nice sportsbike, I'd storm the driveway. Not a problem.

After the service I sneaked to the back to get to my bike, avoiding teenagers and adults who would love to say "I knew you were a biker but wow you are riding a junk?"

But then a little kid came over and spotted me.

His jaws dropped :gob:and exclaimed "Whoah! A MOTORBIKE! THATS A MOTORBIKE! KOOOOOL!!" So I smiled back saying "Thanks!".


That moment I realised, for them kids, who needs a fancy "Ninja" or a "Honda" to show off? Kids don't care if you ride a K1200S or a 1098. All they know is either you ride or don't ride. In another words, you are either cool or not cool.

I felt cool for the first time in Christchurch. Funny how a little kid made me feel proud.

[Anarkist]

So a YB125 is the motorcycle equivilent of a van with 'free candy' written on the side?

[Trudes]

True isn't it, most kids don't give a shit about the type of bike. I used to have kids comment about my bike all the time, a bit of that may have been that I was a chick riding, probably even more so that I was their friend's nanny, but they liked my bike...... and it was a GN250.;)

[Trumpess]

Well that turned out really nice EJK.
Kids dont care what kind of machine you ride, its the fact that its a bike, with freedom attached to it and its cool!
I bet you were chuffed! Hold your head high mate!

[Slyer]

Wait wait wait what?
Does your mum tell you you're cool as well?
:eek:

Better bikes are just degrees of awesome. ;)

[EJK]

I know it's quite nice :D

When I walked into the church (Here Shirly), an old lady noticed my gears and came upto me and said "You ride a motorbike? I've got 5 (number between 3-5 but I'm sure it was 5) sons and they all ride a bike. And one of em has a Ducati!"

:sunny: Anyone here?

[EJK]

Well that turned out really nice EJK.
Kids dont care what kind of machine you ride, its the fact that its a bike, with freedom attached to it and its cool!
I bet you were chuffed! Hold your head high mate!

One day I will get a cool bike! (I mean a cool bike!) :sunny:





Till then.... <_<

[McJim]

It's probably worth more than my Ducati anyway so dinnae worry yourself about it.

[piston broke]

all bikes are cool.
who really cares what others think.
i got a ducati for me,no one else.
if you are a biker you are a biker no matter what you ride

[piston broke]

It's probably worth more than my Ducati anyway so dinnae worry yourself about it.

shhhhhh.lol

[R6_kid]

EJ has the power to make any bike cool, EJ is the motha-f***n man. And anyone who thinks otherwise doesn't have a clue. :Punk:

[klingon]

Nice story, EJ! Even though I already know my Volty is cool, it's nice to be reminded sometimes.

Hooray for the little kid! I hope you go back to that church and see him again, and maybe one day he'll get a bike of his own and it will all be due to you!

[EJK]

Nice story, EJ! Even though I already know my Volty is cool, it's nice to be reminded sometimes.

Hooray for the little kid! I hope you go back to that church and see him again, and maybe one day he'll get a bike of his own and it will all be due to you!

Ha! Next time I see him, I will give him a little ride down the driveway :sunny:

[gijoe1313]

Heck, I know all about little bikes being cool! Pippi always gets the kids excited and parents don't even mind her ... since she is so small and cute! :love:

'sides EJK, you know this is the biker gods way of testing you, to make you learn the essence of bikerdom! :yes:

[TOTO]

You have much to be proud of EJ :niceone:

[musicman]

That's true, that, for work I ride a CT110 with a rubbish bin on the back and kids stare at me ALL the time. The fact that I ride on the footpath might be part of the reason, though, haha.

[caseye]

That little kid said it all mate,Be Happy, don't worry, ride with pride.

[sinfull]

Ha! Next time I see him, I will give him a little ride down the driveway :sunny:


So a YB125 is the motorcycle equivilent of a van with 'free candy' written on the side?

Oh no !!!!!!

[EJK]

That's true, that, for work I ride a CT110 with a rubbish bin on the back and kids stare at me ALL the time. The fact that I ride on the footpath might be part of the reason, though, haha.

Aren't they actually pointing and laughing at you? :laugh:

[Finn]

...Well today I took my little 125 to church.

Sorry, I started laughing at this point in your post...

[klingon]

Sorry, I started laughing at this point in your post...

Even a little 125 needs the opportunity to redeem its soul and achieve spiritual enlightenment.

[GSXR Trace]

One day I will get a cool bike! (I mean a cool bike!) :sunny:





Till then.... <_<

til then youll just finger everyone elses! haha
glad your getting attention on your new beast EJ! aint kids just great... can make ya feel soooo good!

[GSXR Trace]

Heck, I know all about little bikes being cool! Pippi always gets the kids excited and parents don't even mind her ... since she is so small and cute! :love:

'sides EJK, you know this is the biker gods way of testing you, to make you learn the essence of bikerdom! :yes:

exactly... i did four years on my full on my 250 before i could upgrade to the bike i wanted... just keep riding and you will get the bike you want eventually, after paying your dues

[portokiwi]

EJK, You have a bike:Punk: Thats all thats matter.
Everyone that has a bike wishes they had a better bike or another bike. I wish I had a new bike I never had one and I dont think I ever will.
Look at it this way............. If you had the bike of your dreams then you have no more dreams.:no: Whats the point in that.
Be happy with what you have. Remember there and many guys and girls that wish they had a bike full stop.
BE PROUD of what you have.:Punk:

[samgab]

Oh no !!!!!!

"Hi there, I'm Chris Hansen. Why don't you take a seat right over there..."

[rie]

Aren't they actually pointing and laughing at you? :laugh:

no, it's probably because he sounds like a lawnmower charging down the footpath looking to plough down innocents.

[EJK]

Sorry, I started laughing at this point in your post...

I was just waiting for someone to point that out :pinch:


EJK, You have a bike:Punk: Thats all thats matter.
Everyone that has a bike wishes they had a better bike or another bike. I wish I had a new bike I never had one and I dont think I ever will.
Look at it this way............. If you had the bike of your dreams then you have no more dreams.:no: Whats the point in that.
Be happy with what you have. Remember there and many guys and girls that wish they had a bike full stop.
BE PROUD of what you have.:Punk:

Awesome words there! I'll keep that in mind! :niceone:

[Slyer]

So I just pulled up for some BK after a blat up north and this 2-3 year old comes quickly waddling at me. The dad says with a smile "He likes your motorbike" :)
Then another young guy in line starts asking me about my bike as he's just starting out and then me and his dad start sharing bike knowledge.
Then the guy serving me a burger and fries tells me of his intention of selling his car and getting a bike, probably a Ninja 250. So I have a chat with him for a while as well.

Biking seems to be a pretty "In" thing at the moment. :D

[klingon]

...Biking seems to be a pretty "In" thing at the moment. :D

OMG! For the first time in my life I'm fashionable! :banana:

[Number One]

One day I will get a cool bike! (I mean a cool bike!) :sunny:





Till then.... <_<
Till then...you will just have to continue to enjoy the ride and the freedom that having your own two wheels gives you eh?! :sunny:

Hope all's going well for you down there dude

[Fatt Max]

Must say, that is one of the best posts I have had the pleasure to read through.It's really what it's all about, onya mate....:2thumbsup