Posers

**Ixion** · 14th February 2006, 17:42

Originally Posted by scumdog

About 14.85% had tassles (give or take about .003 percent margin of error)

But how many had skull masks ?

**SPman** · 14th February 2006, 18:22

Originally Posted by Weasel

Battenburg

Battenburg.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

washed down with a Galbraiths Pilsener..........

MD · 14th February 2006, 19:07

Good observation scumdog and I have noticed more HD riders seem to wave these days- and not with one or two fingers extended.
But I still find it a laugh to see some of these rich blokes on expensive Harleys with pristine riding leathers still smelling all fresh from the shop, with perfect creases, that have never had a bug splat. How can that be? Still as you say they could be doing worse and they are supporting our fav industry.
Always remember the surprise on a tough Guy HD rider's face when I stopped to help him when he had broken down in the wilds. Why did you stop he asked.

**Scouse** · 14th February 2006, 19:09

Originally Posted by scumdog

Hmm, after my thought process being enhanced by a copious application of Bundaberg rum I thought I'd bring up this observation from the H.O.G. rally last weekend.
One of my first thoughts on arriving said rally (my first HOG rally) was " shit there is a lot of new looking jackets, bikes, skin art and studded belts etc around here, what a load of wannabes and posers"
Then I realised that however 'poser' type they seemed to be their heart was in the right place - they could have been doing some other more profitable and 'politically correct' hobby but they chose this, their love (?) of all things H-D related.
Never heard 'other brands' being denigrated, never saw a fight or serious argument and met a shit load of friendly types ( even if they spoke 'proper') and some were no doubt earning 10 times or more of my income - and nobody said 'just a Sportster eh'

800+ bikes went on a 30km+ Thunder Ride, nobody was behaving like a dick, nobody fell off and the public were out big-time to wave and cheer.

Time for another Bundy.

Oh have you only got a sportster I didn't realise LoL

Just jokin scumdog

**miSTa** · 14th February 2006, 20:55

I believe the right term for a lot of Harley (and some non-Harley) riders is "poseur" - a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not

**Oscar** · 14th February 2006, 21:12

Originally Posted by scumdog

About 14.85% had tassles (give or take about .003 percent margin of error)

Did you know that 87.3% of statistics are made up on the spot?

And that's up 13% from last year.....

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th February 2006, 10:38

Originally Posted by buellbabe

Good Observation Scumdog. I always think the same thing as well but then get talking and drinking and make new friends. I have come to the conclusion that "we're all on bikes so what does it matter if some of us have been doing it longer and harder!" Bet ya had a great time!

bling for you.

A friend of mine went down, he is the classic born again biker, hit 50, bought a Fat Boy (he is quite a big lad too). He said he was initially a bit nervous, but ended up having a GREAT time. He also commented on the large amount of HD branding going on. Apparently he was one of the few without any.

**scumdog** · 15th February 2006, 10:46

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

bling for you.

A friend of mine went down, he is the classic born again biker, hit 50, bought a Fat Boy (he is quite a big lad too). He said he was initially a bit nervous, but ended up having a GREAT time. He also commented on the large amount of HD branding going on. Apparently he was one of the few without any.

Hmm, had a look at my gear - one small 'Sportster' badge on my jacket lapel, one small H-D badge (along with a shit-load of other random badges, Britten, Ford, N.Z.D.A. etc) on my denim vest.

Oh. My 'shorty' helmet but you have to look hard.

So I guess I lag a bit when it comes to H-D branding?.

**scumdog** · 15th February 2006, 10:47

Originally Posted by Ixion

But how many had skull masks ?

Only one other - and it was an Aussie one, different to mine

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th February 2006, 10:48

Originally Posted by scumdog

So I guess I lag a bit when it comes to H-D branding?.

in a good way or a bad way?

**buellbabe** · 15th February 2006, 10:50

HD is a HUGE Brand. Friends of mine have personally met Willie G and own autographed waistcoats, jkts you name it! I love Harleys but don't feel the need to advertise it all over my clothing! What I ride says it for me.
Next year its in Akld and hope to meet ya there Scumdog! Rashika is gonna come up for it ( well she blimmin better or there'll be trouble ). Hey did ya get a complimentary poster advertising the Akld Rally? I am responsible for that!

**scumdog** · 15th February 2006, 10:51

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

in a good way or a bad way?

Dunno. Bad if I want to be 'trendy'. Good if I don't want to be seen as a poseur.
Never been one who wants to keep up with the Jones's or thought too much about my appearance, maybe I need to look at myself a bit harder????