How many real bikers out there?

**Phenoix** · 15th October 2005, 21:25

Interesting pool, Im guessing SM was a bit bored and wanted to see the dedication on the site.
Im just a wannabe, my cage pays for me bike.
But hell, life goes on, cant anyone take a joke ?

**Marmoot** · 15th October 2005, 21:28

although I like my lowered sports car coz I can have my chick(s?) in there, I have a nice sportsbike because my dad gave me money

I am a real biker!

**Storm** · 16th October 2005, 11:56

Oh well, guess I'm not small minded enough to be a biker. Shrugs and gets on with life

**metric** · 16th October 2005, 12:06

yep... been a cage driver for quite a few years, but since owning a bike (under a month) am totally converted

drove my car (that I used to love) yesterday and just can't get past having to WAIT IN TRAFFIC... one instance waiting twice for the same set of lights - definitely considering selling it in once off my L-licence to get a 600cc

if only there was a "former cage driver, but have seen the light and never want to voluntarily drive a cage again (unless absolutely necessary*)" option to select

* Note: one benefit of my car is that I can fit my ice hockey gear and sticks when heading off to play every week... can just imagine trying to lug that shit to the game on my bike!

**Odin** · 2nd May 2008, 11:01

I guess i fall i category 4. Though i would imagine i ride more km's then most in the other categories. But thats fine, your all so much more biker then me. I ride roughly 630Km per working week or about 20,000Km per year. But i also have 5 kids and they are dam hard to fit on a bike. And as to fitting 2 weeks of shopping on a bike.... Well i could try but I'm not that stupid. So i will PROUDLY say that i am practical in cat 4 and not insanely fanatic in cat 1.

**fireball** · 2nd May 2008, 11:06

i hate cages they scare me
cant drive so why bother with one?

i am strictly BIKES ONLY when im the one in control

Lilsel is the one with 4 wheels im just the passenger

**Str8 Jacket** · 2nd May 2008, 11:15

Originally Posted by fireball

i hate cages they scare me
cant drive so why bother with one?

i am strictly BIKES ONLY when im the one in control

Lilsel is the one with 4 wheels im just the passenger

Fuck yeah, im with you there. I freak out when im in a cage going whatever speed and am contiuosly putting the 'imaginary brake' on but am happy to ride or pillion without freaking out at almost any speed. I cant really ever see me getting a cage licence either!

**jim.cox** · 2nd May 2008, 11:21

E: None of the Above

I own a couple of cages - one for the missus and one for hauling trailers, building materials etc. I have licences for bike, cage, HGV and Passenger Service

But I'm two wheeled by nature - I like leaning for corners

I commute on two wheels five days a week, rain or shine

And my favourite recreation - other than flying - is to ride

"Live To Ride - Ride To Work"

**s8306** · 2nd May 2008, 12:24

Originally Posted by SpankMe

I would like to know how many full time bikers are in NZ. Riders like myself who have never, ever driven a cage and never will. It almost feels like a lifestyle choice in this cage driving world.

So if you have never been behind the wheel of a car and never wish too, let us know by voting option 1.

If you have driven a cage in the past, but currently only ride a bike and never wish to drive a cage again, vote option 2.

If you currently only ride a bike but will buy a cage someday, vote option 3

Everyone else vote option 4.

Well,if it almost feels like a lifestyle choice then you aint a "biker" either mate.

**Str8 Jacket** · 2nd May 2008, 12:28

Originally Posted by s8306

Well,if it almost feels like a lifestyle choice then you aint a "biker" either mate.

Yeah your right. Spankme has no friggin idea about being a biker. I reckon he should go start his own website up or something.

**McDuck** · 2nd May 2008, 13:49

Yea. I think that people who own bikes as well as a cage should be as mucha bike as a person who dosnt owna cage. Here is why. Bikes are exspencive, i can put 2 or 3 tyres on the cage for the cost of one tyer that the bike needs, i dont need to have a helmet in the cage etc i can still go fast in a cage yet i still own two bikes?

**Taz** · 2nd May 2008, 13:59

I have three bikes and a car. I use the right tool for the job and don't have to beg my car owning mates for favours. But you are still my idol spank

You're so much better than any fool who has driven a car. Maybe new name? Skidspank?

**hang0ver** · 2nd May 2008, 14:19

I drive a Toyota Hilux, New Zealand's most popular light-truck. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Although it doesn't come close to riding, I love it to pieces.

I was glad I learned to drive in a car, otherwise I would have paid with my body instead of a bumper, making those mistakes that learners inevitably do...