Does the way you want others to see you influence your choice of bike?

[short-circuit]

I am amused as to how well The Strangers troll is working, especially as very few people in this thread care what other people think about their bike choice.

Priceless. Too easy.

[F5 Dave]

So a little honesty is hard to take, but you'll thank me for it when you realise I am right. No good shooting the messenger now.

What on earth are you on about? You know I do care to some extent what other people think, I think it is a lie if people say '100% I don't care'. But I can't see anyone caring about your supposed epiphany unless you can make a compelling argument. & so far you haven't.

How one rides on the road is a personal choice to some extent. Yes talent & skill vary enormously, but I can't see someone would ride worse on a decent modern bike compared to a budget model. Bear in mind none of my bikes (aside from the dirt ones) were made this century.

I've been riding with people who walk away from me on the road, but I know I'd smear them at the track. Often taking passing, traction or visibility risks I wouldn't consider. I don't often use the bike's full potential, but it's margin of safety is larger riding at 7/10th than some of the other bikes I've had when pushed to the same speed.

[boomer]

Yeah, I'm a fag, so I bought a Honda.

no more denial.. congrats !

[PirateJafa]

no more denial.. congrats !

Yeah. I was just that jealous of that special relationship you and your boyfriend Chrislost have, I couldn't help myself.

[Morcs]

Of course. You have a photo of yourself on a race track. Obviously you are superior to me every way because i have no photos of myself on a race track.

I never mentioned anything about track riding.
I dont even own a sportsbike anymore.
I never said anything about being superior, just that I could give you some tips.
Dipshit.

(ones a SUPERBIKE actually)

Just out of curiosity, which one is the superbike? the GSXR1100 is a heavy, long-wheel based whale, and the SS is a sports tourer

[boomer]

Not really. Ive always found it funny when im out for a ride, and i come across some riders or even groups, they have the latest model sportsbikes, all the alpinestars poser gear, knee sliders untouched etc... and ill follow them for a while - the way their body position is, the way they take corners etc... is diabolical.

I never actually realised how crap a lot of road riders are - im not talking about riding hard and fast, just riding in general.

I was out scrubbing brand new slippery tyres in the other weekend, my mate had a steering head that was about to shatter itself to bits, and the posers that tagged on behind us were soon left many K's behind quickly - and thats just taking it easy at a legal pace.

Sorry we couldnt keep up, the knee slider was falling off.

[Maha]

Sorry we couldnt keep up, the knee slider was falling off.

I found them, they had falling off in our driveway....

[boomer]

I found them, they had falling off in our driveway....

I weeed.. keep 'em safe plse Dad !

[dipshit]

I never said anything about being superior, just that I could give you some tips.

I have no doubt that you think you could. Most people that have a photo of themselves on a race track (or pulling a wheelie) for their avatar seem to be full of themselves.

[boomer]

I have no doubt that you think you could. Most people that have a photo of themselves on a race track (or pulling a wheelie) for their avatar seem to be full of themselves.

we've evolved.. from just track day foto's to wheelie foto's.. in just 2 days..

Well done !

[dipshit]

we've evolved.. from just track day foto's to wheelie foto's.. in just 2 days..

Of course this begs the question... Do people who have a photo of themselves on a race track or pulling a wheelie on their avatar do it for self-image and pose value?

[boomer]

Of course this begs the question... Do people who have a photo of themselves on a race track or pulling a wheelie on their avatar do it for self-image and pose value?

for me..?! yes. others i cannot speak for. Why else would i wear pink sliders..??!

[2wheeldrifter]

Of course this begs the question... Do people who have a photo of themselves on a race track or pulling a wheelie on their avatar do it for self-image and pose value?

Do you think I am posing in mine?

[The Stranger:Me]

I am amused as to how well The Strangers troll is working, especially as very few people in this thread care what other people think about their bike choice.

What? me troll, surely you jest.

[modboy]

I am very embarrassed to say YES.

BUT not to a large degree.

are all triumph riders are ex-hairdressers - haha.

For me, sorta, I always felt there was a cool factor with Triumphs, what the classics lack in performance they make up in coolness, and coolness is always related to "image".

But, what the hell. If we didn't care what we looked like we'd all still be letting our mummys dress us - wouldn't we. Whats worse?