It's not only lesbians!

**Pwalo** · 29th April 2008, 12:50

Ahh who cares. It can't be any worse than all those gay Honda riders.

Besides if there isn't any photographic evidence it never happened.

**Goblin** · 29th April 2008, 12:59

Originally Posted by jrandom

I don't know any heterosexual female motorcyclists who got onto two wheels of their own accord, as opposed to following in the footsteps of their family or partner.

Naturally, that's no kind of rule implying that there aren't any. It just so happens that... well, I don't personally know any.

**bert_is_evil** · 29th April 2008, 12:59

Originally Posted by Beemer

Yet another pile of crap spouted by Mark. You obviously haven't met many female motorcyclists - or for that fact, females full stop - if that's your learned opinion. None of the above apply to me and I'm not a lesbian either.

I think Mark must have a skewed perception of reality in this respect because most of the girls he meets tell him they're lesbians....

SkidMark "Hi, my names Mark what's yours"
Girl "Umm, I'm a lesbian, and now I have to go away and do lesbian things - goodbye"

**jrandom** · 29th April 2008, 13:00

Originally Posted by Goblin

All right, then, should I make that 'I only know one'?

**imdying** · 29th April 2008, 13:03

Originally Posted by Beemer

WIMA, short hair, motorcycle, Doc Martens, tattoos, I love women

And you're sure you're not a lesbian?

**mister.koz** · 29th April 2008, 13:19

I reckon gay/lesbian --

there's a stigma about sexuality that always confused me.

If i am in a bar and a chick says hi to me, I don't expect there's anything sexual about it (well, not now that i am older hehe) people seem to think that gay people are a threat to them, how? I have a couple of gay mates (guys) and most of them you wouldn't even know.. and they are as uninterested in me as i am them, its the same deal with my female friends, these people are like brothers/sisters to me, the sexual issue just doesn't present itself...

Its almost that because someone is gay they are percieved to be over-sexed and a threat to straight people, or do people worry about their sexuality so much that they see a risk?

**fireball** · 29th April 2008, 14:31

it seems that todays world has alot of hangups.... maybe it always did and i never noticed?

but IMHO its all based around stereotypes and insecurities mainly with females.... next question is why are the females so worried its not like we are here to steal your men and the majority of us wont even look twice at a straight girl (they are yucky) and the bisexuals, well the men can keep them too its just a straight woman after 6 or 7 beers and are generaly mentally unstable.

**mister.koz** · 29th April 2008, 14:36

Originally Posted by fireball

it seems that todays world has alot of hangups.... maybe it always did and i never noticed?

but IMHO its all based around stereotypes and insecurities mainly with females.... next question is why are the females so worried its not like we are here to steal your men and the majority of us wont even look twice at a straight girl (they are yucky) and the bisexuals, well the men can keep them too its just a straight woman after 6 or 7 beers and are generaly mentally unstable.

Probably always has been... the more your eyes open, the more you see. and send the bi chicks my way

**LilSel** · 29th April 2008, 14:48

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

I think Mark must have a skewed perception of reality in this respect because most of the girls he meets tell him they're lesbians....

SkidMark "Hi, my names Mark what's yours"
Girl "Umm, I'm a lesbian, and now I have to go away and do lesbian things - goodbye"

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did that... but not 'Have to go now & do lesbian things'...

*still laughing*

**Joliet** · 29th April 2008, 15:00

Originally Posted by fireball

i was chatting to a work mate today about bikes and girls on bikes and how great bikes are, when she turned to me and said.....

"I wouldnt ride a bike because only lesbians do"

is this a common thought within the female straight variety?

we all know MILFs ride (i wont give an example but you know who you are!) and me being obviously gay i dont quite think like the average straight girl

so im a little behind the 8 ball on this one

so any ideas?

Hmm I think thats a poor generalization of them to make. Aren't straight, feminine girls allowed to have a butch side?

Are only lesbians allowed to get dirty and greasy while fixing a beautiful bike?

I got into bikes because my dads been riding since '69. It was inevitable really. Having a boyfriend that also rides is a nice bonus

**Oakie** · 29th April 2008, 15:57

Originally Posted by fireball

it was funny hence why mack is known as dad

but with that i always when in my gear kevlar esp i am refered to the little boy over there or young man even children ask their parents why is there a boy in the ladies?

one day an angry mommy is going to attack me with their handbag........

My gay boss (female) gets really pissed off when people see her out with her partner and think that her partner is her son. (Partner does have that 'teenage boy with short hair' look).

**Beemer** · 29th April 2008, 16:46

Originally Posted by jrandom

I wonder if you would have reacted in a less frothy fashion if someone else had made the same statement?...

It wouldn't have made any difference, and when I told my husband what he'd posted his first comment was "well, he obviously doesn't know very many women then, does he?" He rarely visits KB so does not even know of Mark.

I just think it's ridiculous for him to imply that straight women get into motorcycling via a boyfriend and if you didn't, then you must be gay! Of all the women I know who are into bikes, the vast majority just had an interest and decided to follow it up and learn to ride. That they then found boyfriends who were into bikes followed on from that.

Even though my current male hairdresser is gay, the three previous male hairdressers were not - one even rode a motorcycle!

Most women also drive cars and yet you don't hear the same comments - "oh, her fella got her into driving" or "she must be a lesbian, she just decided to start driving one day".

Sorry, imdying, still definitely heterosexual despite all those pointers!

I agree with MaxB - I don't give a shit which side of the fence my fellow riders prefer, as long as they are safe riders and look out for their mates - and I'm pretty sure there isn't a rule that says gay people can't have non-gay mates and vice versa. As they say, it takes all sorts to make the world go round.

**jrandom** · 29th April 2008, 17:30

Originally Posted by Beemer

imply that... if you didn't, then you must be gay!

Er, no:

Originally Posted by skidMark

I have found the only straight ones...

the ones who generally start themselves i find are lesbians

You're reading more into Mark's statements than he actually wrote. He made a simple statement about his personal experiences, nothing more.

Originally Posted by Beemer

I don't give a shit which side of the fence... isn't a rule that says gay people can't have non-gay mates... takes all sorts...

Y'know something?

I find it interesting how some heterosexual people feel the need to get all defensive over this issue. Jumping up and down, banging on tables and going on about how they have no problem whatsoever with homosexuals.

Methinks the lady doth protest a little too much.

To be honest, it's not something I've ever really thought about. The whole gay/straight identity thing has always appeared rather odd to me. I don't define myself by who I have sex with.

I do define myself, though, by my motorcycle.

**mstriumph** · 29th April 2008, 17:37

Originally Posted by skidMark

........

I have found the only straight ones are those with bf's or ex bf's who have got them into it.

............ ones who generally start themselves i find are lesbians lol

..........

i am happy to be an exception to your rule

..... methinks you have MUCH to learn, Grasshopper