Celebrity motorcyclists and "image"

[HenryDorsetCase]

Here's the thing:

Most high profile motorbike riders are pretty much rightly regarded by the general public as twats (John Banks, that guy Carlos wotsisname from auckland... rugby player whose use by date is well past) or insane fools (bad publicity recently about the so called 300kph "chase" in Central Otago).

Therefore Gareth Morgan should be applauded, not only for giving all that coin away, but also positively raising motorcyclists profile.

l cant decide which camp to place Ewan McGreor and Charlie Boorman: on the one hand they got a TV show on (nearly) primetime, but on the other Boorman cries all the time, and no one really believes they were roughing it with two film crews and a support truck.....

But, who the hell else is a high profile, positive reinforcement role model that Joe Lunchbox and Betty Housecoat can say, "Ooooh, he's/she's a great guy, and rides a motorbike, motorbikes can't be all bad"

I cant think of any offhand. (except maybe Arnie in T2)

[Squeak the Rat]

Brian Tamaki has a bike. He's pretty cool and well respected.

[onearmedbandit]

Brian Tamaki has a bike. He's pretty cool and well respected.

Funniest thing I've read here for ages!

[SimJen]

Well respected by his own Cult Members...........

[Maha]

Hugh Laurie, Billy Idol ( bad example ) Jay leno....TL Rider..........he's a celeb im sure of it......

[Squeak the Rat]

Helen Clarke used to ride a Honda step-thru. She's pretty cool and well respected.

[The Stranger:Me]

Here's the thing:

Most high profile motorbike riders are pretty much rightly regarded by the general public as twats (John Banks, that guy Carlos wotsisname from auckland... rugby player whose use by date is well past)

For the sake of clarification, you are referring to Carlos Spencer?

[Hitcher]

Rick Barker MP rides an Eleventyone.

[Paul in NZ]

Rick Barker MP rides an Eleventyone.

He used to be cool and ride a T140 but I guess power really does corrupt

[Blackbird]

Therefore Gareth Morgan should be applauded, not only for giving all that coin away, but also positively raising motorcyclists profile

You can see the latest reports from Gareth Morgan at: http://www.worldbybike.com/northamerica/

[Maha]

Brian Tamaki has a bike. He's pretty cool and well respected.

I dont think Pastor/General/Bishop Tamaki rides... his bro's Doug and the other one do......

[onearmedbandit]

How big is this 'huge' laurie?

[The_Dover]

That one legged league player, does he still ride?

[Maha]

How big is this 'huge' laurie?

Celeb wise?????............. um from Blackadder and House, more widely known around the world than say, Rick Barker and Tamaki......

[vifferman]

That one legged league player, does he still ride?

Yup.
The same bike he wrecked his leg riding.
Some folx from work had him as a motivational speaker at a conference, and were completely blown away by him. Biker Gurrrrl (HD Sportster 883) chatted with him, and was very impressed. He's one cool guy.