Wellington HOG Rally

[Headbanger]

Why do they join those studded and tasselled groups anyway ? Isn't "freedom" all about individuality? Or is someone going to say "freedom is about making your own choices, even if that involves riding in conformist groups with oppressive rules. "

Becuase they is knob-ends.

Though I'd be the last person to have any insight into the HD marketing cult . I haven't worn a Harley shirt since the day I saw a group of instant bikers all dressed up in the full generic biker costume stutting around like peacocks..., Johnny Rebs and Bandanna's included.

I use my bike to ride away from large groups of people and built up areas, Not to congregate in large groups in built up areas.

Its enough to make me buy a Triumph


















....If Triumphs didn't suck that is.

[Tony W]

Becuase they is knob-ends.

Though I'd be the last person to have any insight into the HD marketing cult . I haven't worn a Harley shirt since the day I saw a group of instant bikers all dressed up in the full generic biker costume stutting around like peacocks..., Johnny Rebs and Bandanna's included.

I use my bike to ride away from large groups of people and built up areas, Not to congregate in large groups in built up areas.

Its enough to make me buy a Triumph
















...

I wanna FXD....!

[peasea]

Why do they join those studded and tasselled groups anyway ? Isn't "freedom" all about individuality? Or is someone going to say "freedom is about making your own choices, even if that involves riding in conformist groups with oppressive rules. "

Don't get me wrong, I like some HD models. It's just the "religion" that goes with them that irks me.
... or have I got it wrong about H.O.G. ?

(Anthrax, ta for your above reply.)

The bikers I know (some current HOG members) refer to the more commonly observed HOG members as 'RUBS' or 'Squeakies'. Rich Urban Bikers or Squeakies in reference to their shiny new leathers. My mates have little to do with them and only remain members for the annual pissup, discount on parts (as small as it may be) and the contact with like-minded HOG members who don't do tassles and studs. There are quite a few sub-groups under the HOG umbrella and some good folk among those groups, many ride big k's annually too, often overseas. Squeakies they ain't.

[peasea]

I wanna FXD....!

Then go get one, they aren't likely to get any cheaper than they are now.

[Tony W]

Thanks for a bit more insight into the H.O.G. scene, gentlemen.


Unfortunately I'm a " P.U.B."....so I will have to wait...!!!

[Headbanger]

I was being a little tongue in cheek, and while I do avoid everything H.O.G related I do know a few who are good guys.

Though I draw the line at people who talk about the Harley "lifestyle"


Wank Wank Wank.

Actually I'm an all-round intolerant bastard at the best of times.

[Tony W]

I was being a little tongue in cheek, and while I do avoid everything H.O.G related I do know a few who are good guys.

Though I draw the line at people who talk about the Harley "lifestyle"


Wank Wank Wank.

Actually I'm an all-round intolerant bastard at the best of times.

I like your style....!!!

[Paul in NZ]

Oh FFS...

Passed a gazzillion leathered up riders bling bling blinging their way into town tonigh - prob worse tomorrow... Black leather, WEIRD luggage, oddest assortment of helmets, wee folks (ladies) on sporties tip tap tipping their way behind big ole big blocks, V-Rods, erm, vrodding?

Ya know - everyone looked seriously staunch and very very HAPPY....

Good on em... Weirdos having fun on bikes... Situation normal..

[Bonez]

Oh FFS...

Passed a gazzillion leathered up riders bling bling blinging their way into town tonigh - prob worse tomorrow... Black leather, WEIRD luggage, oddest assortment of helmets, wee folks (ladies) on sporties tip tap tipping their way behind big ole big blocks, V-Rods, erm, vrodding?

Ya know - everyone looked seriously staunch and very very HAPPY....

Good on em... Weirdos having fun on bikes... Situation normal..

I suspect they're just Policepersons on the way to their annual facy dress ball.

[ratast]

Did the gentle folk in their bling wave back to you.

[Paul in NZ]

I wouldnt dare wave.... I was in the car and some of em had germain helmuts on...

Nah - looked like they were all having fun, good on em...

[Nasty]

Passed a HUGE number yeterday as well ... on my jappy bike and waved to a few ... some waved first and some waved back ... was just way cool seeing so many bikes .. even if they were harleys!

[scumdog]

Harleys are the greatest bike for getting up peoples wick and upsetting them - hence why I ride one.
AND why I wear tassles, great dick-bait are tassles, just great...

[Goblin]

I suspect they're just Policepersons on the way to their annual facy dress ball.

I've heard on good authority that Policepersons don't have balls...fancy dressed or otherwise.

[Hitcher]

If it keeps raining like this, the Harley folks will be contracting out the Thunder Ride to the Japanese and Euro bikes, rather than getting their chrome wet. Oh the horror!