Are you a REAL biker?

[vifferman]

You are, or you wouldn't be on KiwiBiker (instead of working). Unless of course, you were a real REAL biker, then you'd be out riding.
Yeah - there is a point to this. I was talking to A Guy At Work who is about to take delivery of a brand-spanking-new SV650, and who is currently riding a loaner SV1000, and we seemed to be talking at cross-purposes. I was talking about facets of various bikes with respect to the Whole Riding Experience, while he was talking about tank size, fuel consumption, suitability for commuting.

I asked, "So - do you like the SV1000?" and he gave me an answer that was so tangential to the question that after talking to him for half an hour or so, I still have no idea whether he liked it, hated it, or what. :spudwhat:
Then it dawned on me - he isn't a biker, just someone who happens to ride a bike.
The reason I ride a bike is The Whole Enchilada. I like putting on the gear. I like sitting on the bike and warming it up. I like working on it. I like cleaning it. I like the feeling when you take off from home first thing in the morning. I like that when I'm riding it, I'm RIDING, not thinking about work, home, sex, or anything else, just The Ride, just the next corner, whether I should pop a wheelie or overtake that car. My commute is usually not "travelling to work", it's Riding The Bike, as it's about the journey, not the destination.
Do you know what I mean? If you don't, then you may as well be travelling by bus, or in the back of a hearse.

[gav]

hmm, can we save this post and refer it to you next time you mention selling your bike?

[riffer]

Don't be such a troll Gav.

FS I understand perfectly.

[vifferman]

Don't be such a troll Gav.

Yeah, don't be such a Gav, Rossi.
Or as we say in our house, "What a Todd!" (after those LTSA ads with that loser Todd in 'em, which have no impact at all on my teenage boys because they can't relate to that poor specimen.)
But you're quite right, Gav/Rossi/Todd. Feel free to beat me around the head with this post the next time I'm being a twat. (I'm having a good day today, and enjoyed riding in after a day in the car yesterday.)

[Quasievil]

Good one Gav

[duckman]

There are "Riders" and there are "Owners" .... nuff said.

Glad you enjoyed your ride in this morning, I'm jealous cause I came in the car with the g/f today. I plan to have a few drinks after work, (the usual Friday thing) so no bike riding for me!!!

[Quasievil]

Yeah, don't be such a Gav, Rossi.
Or as we say in our house, "What a Todd!" (after those LTSA ads with that loser Todd in 'em, which have no impact at all on my teenage boys because they can't relate to that poor specimen.)
But you're quite right, Gav/Rossi/Todd. Feel free to beat me around the head with this post the next time I'm being a twat. (I'm having a good day today, and enjoyed riding in after a day in the car yesterday.)

I know what you mean tho FS its like Fishing, its not just about being on the Boat actually fishing its about getting the rods ready getting the gear all in the boat the anticipation of a awesome day, dreaming about the BIG one, will it be today etc etc etc , is all part of it eh. Not to mention the kids smiles when they catch a fish, it

[ching_ching]

I like that when I'm riding it, I'm RIDING, not thinking about work, home, sex,

For God's sakes man we've gotta be thinking 'bout the sex at the same time at least come on!

We are but men.

[Slim]

For God's sakes man we've gotta be thinking 'bout the sex at the same time at least come on!

We are but men.

We're not all men!!!

But I know exactly what Firestormer is on about though. I sold my bike due to financial problems and a lack of a lockable garage, when I moved back to Hamilton. After 3 years without a steed, a friend took me for a ride one weekend & I just had to have another bike again. So I brought my CBR6 and I've been a happy camper ever since & I don't think I could ever be without a bike again. :love2:

[Blakamin]

The reason I ride a bike is The Whole Enchilada. I like putting on the gear. I like sitting on the bike and warming it up. I like working on it. I like cleaning it. I like the feeling when you take off from home first thing in the morning. I like that when I'm riding it, I'm RIDING, not thinking about work, home, sex, or anything else, just The Ride, just the next corner, whether I should pop a wheelie or overtake that car. My commute is usually not "travelling to work", it's Riding The Bike, as it's about the journey, not the destination.

Sounds like my morning run to work!
couldnt Live without the cleaning and maintaining.... it's like therapy!


and i need therapy

[vifferman]

No Mr Firestormer I donot think I am a realbiker. I hope to be when I have a real bike.

[Hitcher]

Riding a bike is a spiritual experience. I like the way my bike acknowledges me when I walk past, saying "Hey, Hitcher, let's go for a ride..." I too like getting suited up while the Zrex warms up outside. I love exiting our street and descending the Ngaio Gorge's twisties and then waiting at the lights with breathless anticipation for the next part of the journey. I shall stop here rather than continuing to wax eloquent. Hopefully you've got the picture...

Motorbiking isn't about getting somewhere, it's about the ride!

[scroter]

For God's sakes man we've gotta be thinking 'bout the sex at the same time at least come on!

We are but men.

i can go almost 6 minutes without thinking about sex now. im so proud i heard the national male average was about 4.
by the way nice bike

[TwoSeven]

I couldnt imagine not having bikes - but I guess if you have to ride em all day long every day, or fix em for a living - your outlook is going to be different from someone who's circumstances mean they are unable to own one (perhaps, finance, age etc). Then there are the people with money for which an asset is an asset - doesnt matter what it is as they can say they have one - even if it spends its time in the garage.

[Ms Piggy]

For God's sakes man we've gotta be thinking 'bout the sex at the same time at least come on!

We are but men.

I'm with Slim on this one...we're not all men and thinking 'bout sex isn't restricted to the male of the species.

Anyhoo regarding riders & people who ride bikes - big difference. I'm a rider for sure - I love everything about it - even on the days when the weather is shitty.

Today for example I got treated like shit by Study Link and I was pretty upset about it, so I took the long way home and felt a lot better for it!