Are you a REAL biker?

[Paul in NZ]

I buy bikes with my heart. I could not give a hat full of fluffy puppies how big the friggin tank is but the bike has to need me as much as I need it... Simple!

When I bought the Guzzi it I had a bunch to choose from and I picked the oldest one. The guy asked me if I wanted a test ride?? Why? I asked him. I already loved it and no matter how it went I was gunna fix it!

I could not stand a bike with nothing to do!

brm brrrrrrmmmmmmmmm............

[Hooks]

it's about the whole thing .... there's more to the bike ride than just the fact that you're moving .... It's how you move with the bike that makes the whole package a spiritual journey as well as a physical one !!
I went 14 years without being on a bike ..... and I couldn't understand why I was such a grumpy prick ..... then I pulled out the bike and spent some time and effort getting her ready to ride ...... and I salivated the whole time .... then getting on and going down the road for just a test run was almost orgasmic in it's release !! .... 2 Wheels !!! yeah !!

[Nutter34]

I've been through stages where riding hasn't particularly done it but tinkering and modifying the bike has. Doing cosmetic mods or manufacturing different pipes etc. just because it's there to be done. Of course riding after a mod has been done and knowing it works/attracts enough attention by other bikers makes it all worth it.

[vifferman]

I've been through stages where riding hasn't particularly done it but tinkering and modifying the bike has. Doing cosmetic mods or manufacturing different pipes etc. just because it's there to be done. Of course riding after a mod has been done and knowing it works/attracts enough attention by other bikers makes it all worth it.

Oh yeah!
I haven't admitted to this yet, when my wife is bleating about all the things that need to be done to the bike. I have admitted that there were a few things that weren't necessary, but not how at night I when I'm nodding off to sleep I think about the things I've yet to do, like flushmount front indicators, CF hugger, etc. I was almost disappointed that the modified mufflers and lack of a rear mudguard didn't fail at the WOF inspection, because that would've legitimised new cans and a hugger.
Unfortunately, some of my tinkering has been expensive, like breaking the throttle position sensor (actually suprisingly easy to do, and not uncommon).
But for budgetary constraints (imposed by the primary income earner) I could easily spend a lot of time and money personalising the FahrtSturm.

[Gasman]

You're all absolutely right. I especially like the bit about motorcycling being about the ride, not so much where you're going (paraphrasing Hitcher). After so many years without a bike, being back on one regularly has been a revelation.

A major grin generator!

Here in the south we do of course have plenty to look at when out in the quiet spots, and getting off the beaten track just gets the grin wider.

[pete376403]

Totally agree, Paul. Both my bikes are old and well past their use-by dates, but there is something rewarding about finishing a long road ride or a difficult trail ride in the company of much newer/faster/flasher bikes.
The fact that they are much cheaper to buy had little to do with it.

[dhunt]

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.

Does a real biker work to pay for his biking or does he just live off the smell of an oily rage? That's why I'm at work so that I can pay for riding on the weekends.

Also does a real biker enjoy every second of every ride? I know sometimes I don't enjoy riding so much like on days when it is rainy and windy. But then other days I just can't wait to get out on the bike.

David

[Blakamin]

Does a real biker work to pay for his biking or does he just live off the smell of an oily rage? That's why I'm at work so that I can pay for riding on the weekends.

Also does a real biker enjoy every second of every ride? I know sometimes I don't enjoy riding so much like on days when it is rainy and windy. But then other days I just can't wait to get out on the bike.

David

Every second of the ride for me...rain, hail or shine
I ride everyday to work, around the beach roads etc.
and I work to pay the bills at home

[vifferman]

Pete3764309 your post sticks out. Why does it do that ?
Why does my posts say L-plate rider? My motorcycle has no plates so this is not true. How can Ichange this or take it off?

[Hitcher]

the smell of an oily rage?

Any mechanics/restorers who would like to elaborate?

[Mr Skid]

Pete3764309 your post sticks out. Why does it do that ?
Why does my posts say L-plate rider? My motorcycle has no plates so this is not true. How can Ichange this or take it off?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=747

You need to do some more blathering to loose the L plate title.

May I suggest starting a thread on your favorite beer, a poll on what colour to paint your bike, or ask why sportsbikes are uncomfortable

[Paul in NZ]

Any mechanics/restorers who would like to elaborate?

Vicki can smell an oily rage a mile off... usually just after that vital thrunge grommet made of un-obtainium rolled off the work bench and into the cosmic worm hole under the bench never to be seen again (until you buy a new one).

Besides... Vicki assures me i must be a real biker. The only T shirts I own were either corporate freebees (ya gotta wear em a few times to get em soft enough to use as polishing rags) OR have bike stuff on them and are nearly buggered!

Plus.. I have hundreds of old bike mags with articles about bikes I will never own, pictures on the wall of bikes I've never seen and spare parts for bikes that don't exist any more...



Paul N

[vifferman]

Vicki can smell an oily rage a mile off... usually just after that vital thrunge grommet made of un-obtainium rolled off the work bench and into the cosmic worm hole under the bench never to be seen again (until you buy a new one).

Very good as usual, Paul!

Besides... Vicki assures me i must be a real biker.

You required her assurance? Was there ever any doubt?:spudwhat:

[Blakamin]

into the cosmic worm hole under the bench never to be seen again (until you buy a new one).

We've got one of those in the kitchen... keeps taking all the beer
and the dogs ear drops for some reason
never takes the rubbish or empty cans or the bloody dog tho

[Ms Piggy]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=747

You need to do some more blathering to loose the L plate title.

May I suggest starting a thread on your favorite beer, a poll on what colour to paint your bike, or ask why sportsbikes are uncomfortable

Don't be listening to him! I'm a whore so I know more!

And please look here before you go posting any random threads about nothing in pa-tick-you-laaaa.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ed=1#post91270