The bikes we ride

**carver** · 29th November 2006, 13:26

do the bikes we ride reflect on us and our personality?
and the way we choose to modify them and how we ride them?
what do you think?

**Dooly** · 29th November 2006, 13:27

For sure.

**placidfemme** · 29th November 2006, 13:28

Originally Posted by carver

do the bikes we ride reflect on us and our personality?
and the way we choose to modify them and how we ride them?
what do you think?

I don't personally think the type of bikes we ride would reflect on our characters... but the way we bling them up and modify them does... Some people ride what they ride cause its all they can afford etc...

**carver** · 29th November 2006, 13:29

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I don't personally think the type of bikes we ride would reflect on our characters... but the way we bling them up and modify them does... Some people ride what they ride cause its all they can afford etc...

what about the type?these days things are so specific?
ya know what im say'n?

(quick, someone bash cruisers!

)

**Crisis management** · 29th November 2006, 13:32

My modifications seem to be scars from minor over enthusiasm rather than any intentional change...

Unfortunately that does reflect my motorcycling personality

**skelstar** · 29th November 2006, 13:33

I've wrongfully made assumptions about a couple of riders in Welly based on the bikes they ride. Thats life though.

**The_Dover** · 29th November 2006, 13:34

Originally Posted by skelstar

I've wrongfully made assumptions about a couple of riders in Welly based on the bikes they ride. Thats life though.

You mean Deano ISN'T a homosexual??

**carver** · 29th November 2006, 13:35

Originally Posted by skelstar

I've wrongfully made assumptions about a couple of riders in Welly based on the bikes they ride. Thats life though.

you mean that guy who came in on a bus? me you at a carpark outside a train station?
rode away on a hyosung?

**skelstar** · 29th November 2006, 13:36

Originally Posted by carver

you mean that guy who came in on a bus? me you at a carpark outside a train station?
rode away on a hyosung?

Nah, you weren't one of them buddy, you weren't in Welly either

.

**skelstar** · 29th November 2006, 13:37

Originally Posted by The_Dover

You mean Deano ISN'T a homosexual??

Close...

Not something I go around trying to find out bro.

**carver** · 29th November 2006, 13:38

Originally Posted by skelstar

Nah, you weren't one of them buddy, you weren't in Welly either

.

haha...yeah, news update, the hyo has 32,000km and is still going strong.

**jeremysprite** · 29th November 2006, 13:43

I think that the rides we like reflect our personality. I'd prefer a bike that pulls hard and looks old or worn, like an old '86 1100, to a blinged bike that's really just a scooter in a big frame.
On the other hand, my friend (kinda a biker, talks the talk, is getting a loan but has no ride) is immediatley going to the full leathers not for safety but cos they're bling, and is aiming to buy a hyosung, not cos they're fast but cos they looks nice.

Don't know how that reflects on our personality though, so it probably doens't relate...

**judecatmad** · 29th November 2006, 13:49

Originally Posted by placidfemme

I don't personally think the type of bikes we ride would reflect on our characters... but the way we bling them up and modify them does... Some people ride what they ride cause its all they can afford etc...

Definitely the case here - the GN was a good learner bike but most definitely not what I want to stick with. I want something sexy and blue! (altho my fat arse plonked on top of it will soon change all but the colour

)

Funds are somewhat limited tho so on the GN I stay, even after I get my full.... **BIG sigh**

**Flyingpony** · 29th November 2006, 13:50

For sure it does, but the depth of our wallets or the desire to deepen them are a controlling factor as well.

Just noticed my wallet still holds the renewed Rego & WoF labels

, got the feeling you know what that means ...

**Terminated** · 29th November 2006, 13:58

Originally Posted by carver

do the bikes we ride reflect on us and our personality?

Being a newbie, I'm really enjoying my new found freedom and riding pleasure.

I think it more than merely reflects a personality, rather it brings out features about ourselves, that perhaps would not have otherwise been experienced.

Riding is cathartic for me personally, and indeed writing up BuckBuck's Update - Newbie Training, is something I would never have thought I would have done. I enjoy sharing my newbie training and hope that many readers find something useful in there too.

With some fairly significant health issues over the years and some that will haunt for many years to come: I know that bikes and bike riding are a very important part of my life now and for some very important reasons too, okay we won't go there.

I am very pleased that I took the plunge and bought a bike. [Or was that bought a bike and took the plunge...

.]

Somewhat begs the question - What will my next bike be?

Heads Up and Enjoy