Image is everything?

**Bob** · 21st April 2005, 20:42

Last night, pulled up at the lights. Then it started to get dark, as some huge 4WD pulled up alongside - like a house on wheels, so I think it was a Hummer.

Anyway, I glance over... and there is "Rufty, Tufty" man in drivers seat, wearing the "I'm so cool" shades (it wasn't sunny) and the camo jacket. All obviously very carefully compiled to fit the "I'm a hard offroader" image.

Then he wound open his window... and the sounds of 'Toxic' by Britney Spears came wafting out...

I burst out laughing! Sorry, but Britney really doesn't fit the image! If it had been Blue Oyster Cult or Steppenwolf?

I was so glad the lights changed... he could probably hear my laughter as I rode away...

Moral: If image is that important, you really do need to think about the whole package.

**Madguitarist!** · 21st April 2005, 20:47

That is sooo funny! But it's true.... these guys in oversized 4x4s.... do they really use it off road?? Most of them don't, so it really is an image and by the sounds of it, the guy you described is just trying too hard to be cool..... too much monies...... should send some to KB for our server upkeep!!!!

**Waylander** · 21st April 2005, 20:53

Talk about image with bikers? Come on man all that leather and chrome aint there for protection or performance you know.

**Storm** · 21st April 2005, 21:25

Nice one mate. Stopped gigiling to yourself everytime you think about it yet?

**Big Dave** · 21st April 2005, 21:27

bad on you for recognising a Britney song too bobby!

**Storm** · 21st April 2005, 21:30

Maybe he has a daughter?

**Motu** · 21st April 2005, 21:50

A few months ago I was driving home in my Pajero and pulled up at some lights next to one of my customers in his 4x4,,we exchanged greetings by showing each other various digits of our hands - then he holds up his left hand,palm open...and in his hand is a pistol!....you just never know what those 4x4 guys are doing!

**250learna** · 22nd April 2005, 00:37

Originally Posted by Madguitarist!

That is sooo funny! But it's true.... these guys in oversized 4x4s.... do they really use it off road?? Most of them don't, so it really is an image and by the sounds of it, the guy you described is just trying too hard to be cool..... too much monies...... should send some to KB for our server upkeep!!!!

the sad truth is that majority of the 4x4s out on the road come out with ruber that is usless offroad and suspension aimed at road only driving this doesnt bother people who buy them because all the want is to feel safer on the road...
this gives them the idea that because they are in a big vehicle other smaller ones

will happily give way anytime they decide to change lanes or turn without indicating

and that is precisly why biker gloves have hard nuckles

**inlinefour** · 22nd April 2005, 06:06

Originally Posted by Bob

Last night, pulled up at the lights. Then it started to get dark, as some huge 4WD pulled up alongside - like a house on wheels, so I think it was a Hummer.

Anyway, I glance over... and there is "Rufty, Tufty" man in drivers seat, wearing the "I'm so cool" shades (it wasn't sunny) and the camo jacket. All obviously very carefully compiled to fit the "I'm a hard offroader" image.

Then he wound open his window... and the sounds of 'Toxic' by Britney Spears came wafting out...

I burst out laughing! Sorry, but Britney really doesn't fit the image! If it had been Blue Oyster Cult or Steppenwolf?

I was so glad the lights changed... he could probably hear my laughter as I rode away...

Moral: If image is that important, you really do need to think about the whole package.

Got the 4WD, tints, stereo, mags etc etc. BUT, its how I got the thing and I don't really give too stuffs what it looks like, although I'm told it looks allright. Not much point in worrying as I'm inside it ana cant see what it looks like.

**bungbung** · 22nd April 2005, 08:40

I saw a guy riding through Paihia on a gigantic Goldwing blasting "Leader of the Pack" from the stereo.

He appeared to have eaten all of the pack, by the size of him and the lack of any other kind of 'pack' anywhere.

hee hee

**PSYCHO** · 22nd April 2005, 12:08

Image is everything?...

thats why there's so many harleys on the road I guess?...twats

**Big Dave** · 22nd April 2005, 12:24

Originally Posted by PSYCHO

Image is everything?...

thats why there's so many harleys on the road I guess?...twats

They no doubt feel the same way about lime green.

**Flyingpony** · 22nd April 2005, 13:09

Originally Posted by 250learna

this gives them the idea that because they are in a big vehicle other smaller ones

will happily give way anytime

It's a sad turth too, but it doesn't really work on me. I hold my road space. Especially when on my bike. I shouldn't be forced to move when two cars can easily pass. They should know how wide they are.

**Waylander** · 22nd April 2005, 13:11

Originally Posted by Flyingpony

It's a sad turth too, but it doesn't really work on me. I hold my road space. Especially when on my bike. I shouldn't be forced to move when two cars can easily pass. They should know how wide they are.

A boot to the door panel or fist to a mirror usually helps remind them to keep thier distance.