Biker discrimination...

[Oscar]

We loves ya baby. - Kojak.

Aw crap. I'm obviously not trying hard enough...

[Ixion]

Nah, I realised ages ago it had nought to do with bikes.
People in completely separate areas of my life (cricket team, werk and social circles), all think I'm a cahnt...

Yes, but that is because you ARE a cahnt, surely? The question the OP posed was whether bikers who are NOT cahnts suffer discrimination because of being bikers. Obviously everyone is going to discriminate against YOU (on account of being a cahnt)

[Oscar]

Yes, but that is because you ARE a cahnt, surely? The question the OP posed was whether bikers who are NOT cahnts suffer discrimination because of being bikers. Obviously everyone is going to discriminate against YOU (on account of being a cahnt)

Ah, but was the discrimination I suffered as a biker that made me into cahnt?





























Personally, I think it's a natural talent, but who knows...?

[gijoe1313]

I find that Big tall men in black leathers (ala Big Dave, Gremlin, et. al) are all discriminating ... they discriminate against others by being intimidating

Mind you, I guess in a line up they would be more likely to face the flak, so fair cop guv'nor! What's good for the goose is good for the gander!

[Big Dave]

Intimidating? You haven't met the co-pilot.

[gijoe1313]

Intimidating? You haven't met the co-pilot.

Too true. The iron lady in the velvet body glove that can keep you toeing the line must be respected!

[SARGE]

Intimidating? You haven't met the co-pilot.

yes i have..

bit of a velvet glove mate..

[Big Dave]

Too true. The iron lady in the velvet body glove that can keep you toeing the line must be respected!

Chuck Norris calls her Ma'am.

[gatch]

discrimination ? i think its plain old jealousy..

discriminates alike know just as we do, they want what we have..

BIG FARKIN LEATHERY BALLS

[JohnR]

...but I do get the icy "Can I HELP you?" from time to time.

No thanks, I'm just casing the joint.

[gijoe1313]

Chuck Norris calls her Ma'am.

Shivers ran down my spine ...

[pritch]

Chuck Norris calls her Ma'am.

Not too scary. As long as he doesn't call her "Sir".

[Tank]

Shivers ran down my spine ...

You have a spine?

You call your bikes "Daisy, Pippi, Betsy" FFS.











p/t obv GIJoe -

[vifferman]

Not any that's been noteworthy.
You always get the the "You rode in this weather?!?" comments from someone who got damp walking from their car parked a block away from the office, whereas you're totally dry, despite your gear being wettish.
And there's the one who "... used to ride a bike years ago, but then I had an accident and wet my pants and was too scared to ever ride again!"
And those who "... used to have an XYZ 250 but I grew out of it / started a family / got boring / wish I could get another one..."
But I don't remember anything terribly adverse; most people are either a bit curious, or a bit envious, or just totally ignorant and ask dumb questions - some of which get dumb answers, but mostly I try to educate, even though it's obvious many people just don't get it.

I like being a bit different.

I like being able to have a somewhat different persona as a biker than I do at other times. When I'm in the car, I'm a biker in a car, but no-one except me knows that. When I'm on my bike, I *know* that I'm on my bike, and other people do too. I love that little kids (only up to a certain age) are fascinated, and get very excited if I acknowledge them.
I dunno if I like Boi RaceRs noticing I'm on a bike, as I have to choose whether to ignore them or blow them into the weeds, and sometimes I can't be bothered with that, or the "Pull a wheelie!" nonsense. I am not entertainment for them.

Discrimination? Pah!
I'm a biker - I don't really give a toss.

[Big Dave]

Not too scary. As long as he doesn't call her "Sir".

Don't Police women double take when you call them that!