triumph is another brand that has a strong identity, i don't necessarily understand how it all boils down, i would guess Triumph is similar to harley, a rebel outlaw spirit.

Brando rode a Triumph in "The Wild One" btw

I think we've strayed off topic. I don't care about people riding motorcycles after they turn 40. What I was asking is why they immerse themselves in the culture? You can get a Harley, take it out for the weekend, ride it all over God's green, but where does the desire to start hanging out at seedy bars, wearing all black, wearing a bandanna over your eyes (or better yet, a skull face one), donning enough leather to make a cowboy puke, and growing out your beard come into play?

I enjoy going to hockey games, but you don't see me wearing ice skates or pads to a match. I don't even wear a jersey (I'm not that guy). A hobby quickly becomes a lifestyle, and I'm trying to figure out why. And it's usually the quiet ones that you would never expect.

Harleys are for menchildren.They look retarded as fuck, especially if you wear those try hard leathers.
Real men ride real bikes like KTM, BMW or Yamaha with proper gear.
But anyway, im still a good decade from 40, i hope i never turn into one of them "bikers"

http://i.imgur.com/Zq6SRBL.jpg

because they realize despite their success they have become lame, boring and tired and want to do a cosmetic change so they can feel bad, dangerous, wild and vital.

of course the change is just cosmetic ... like when someone starts to wear glasses in order to make themselves look smart.

Awesome. Thanks.

well, i see the thread is back on topic.

It sounds cool to the owner, but that's it. It's some kind of macho pissing contest. No one else really likes it though. You Know Who Likes it When You Rev Your Engine? No One!*|*Ivan Decker

Share some pics, you badass!

Not me. If I had a bike I would take it nice and slow. And if alone on a long twisty road or highway I'd probably still take it slow just to enjoy the ride. I've seen some people really speed past me while driving on the highway and they freak me out.

maybe its a euro thing but that bike looks like a dirtbike with makeup on. harleys look way cooler.

Then you are dumber than I thought.

Leave it to a fucking crockett scientist to suggest that leather doesn't help. I have PROOF they will protect you.

I have only ridden a horse once and it became readily clear why cowboys wore chaps ... those animals are filthy and sweat all over you if you don't have protection.

You may not be trying to be argumentative, but you sure are not stopping to think.

Wear black - hides the dirt
Covering face with bandanna - Have you ever hit a bee at 60 MPH? Every little bit helps
Seedy bars - Fuck, they are a lot more fun than some club
Beards - Help as a cushion/buffer against rocks, hail, bugs a lot more than a bandanna

I've seen that and its ridiculous.

Here in Montreal I've seen men and women riding to work on bicycles and motor cycles wearing suits. Looks good to me!


It's probably not a cultural thing at first. People like to associate with other like-minded people. Musicians want to meet other musicians and join bands, Mustang drivers join mustang clubs, adult webamsters join adult webmaster forums. People who want bikes grew up with the image of a biker. The first thing they do after buying a bike is buy some clothes that help match the image they have in their heads, and then after that maybe start associated with others who look like them, and who have bikes as a common interest.

I don't know why it happens but a psychologist would know the answers.

I guess it's because they finally have the money and time to spend on a hobby, and biking is something that occurs to them, for a sense of "freedom". Personally I prefer mountain biking to motor biking though.

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there's a reason motoGP requires leather 1 piece racing suits.

http://i.imgur.com/i2tOJf8.jpg

He is so fucking stupid it is almost criminal.

there ya go :2 cents::thumbsup

the only thing re: leather chaps (for me) was they didn't keep my nuts warm. cold nuts man, that'll catch up to ya down the road.

If you've never ridden a motorcycle you can't imagine. Once you're skilled enough where you can ride without being terrified, it is truly amazing. A pain in the dick sometimes, but amazing. The wind can be really cold, and there are bugs, so leather helps. If you ride a lot you will have a get-off, so the boots and leather help again. Probably, when you're 40 or above you have enough rank at your job, or your biz is successful enough were you're not someone's bitch all day. So you can take some trips.

That said I haven't ridden in 15 years.

If wearing leather was all about protection, that does not explain the leather vest phenomenon. Why leave your entire arm fully exposed if one is trying to protect one's self by wearing leather?

http://bikerleatherltd.com/uploads/t...s-vests250.jpg

it doesn't have to be all or nothing, 1 piece full body suit or naked. people find their comfort zone and go there.

i never rode without leather gloves but often rode without leather pants or jacket.

people are also making a statement with their clothing choices. but a motorcycle vest is very much a safety item

ricers wear these all the time around here whilst doing wheelies down the freeway.

http://www.jspowersports.com/ebay/ic...-pink-back.jpg

Very comfy to ride on highways, in traffic or go innawoods, so why not use a practial bike instead of one slow ugly overpriced one like the harley?

Silly kids

if one were going on an across the country road trip, a touring motorcycle would be the practical choice, since it's designed and built for that, not small enduro, unless you're planning on wheelieing the entire trip, then the moto would be more practical.

well, i guess you'd have to have a support van to carry your gear too, if you're gonna use that moto for highway traveling.

he isn't going anywhere on that; we both know that. Same with all these guys like Rochard, their bikes are for around town. They would never race me from LA to Vegas or Daytona.

I think the dirt bike looking one is more of a dork thing than a Euro thing. When I think 'Euro', I think Moto Guzzi or Ducati not Yamaha.

Baddog, what do you think of Triumph?

I dont understand why people have to talk other brands Down. Its about riding and having fun. If you feel you have more fun on a HD than a Husaberg or Kawasaki - then buy a HD.

Well, I owned a 69 Trident when I was in my late teens. I bought it because it was a radical chopper that I could afford. That being said it has been a very long time since I rode one.

I guess my main complaint with any British motor vehicle is Lucas Electrics, but the Lord of Darkness may not even be a factor anymore.

Back in those days, the Norton 750 Commando would have been one of my favorite bikes. If I was to buy that style bike these days I would probably lean towards a Buell or Ducati.

if i were in the market for a bike these days i'd go straight to the new scrambler:

http://images.motopod.com.br/Moto/DU...ler%20(24).jpg

This thread is about why all bikers are 100% homos. Not which shitty bikes you all drive.

so what bike are you riding?

Interesting. Thanks.

Baddog gets very angry when I call out dumb bikers who dress like they are going to a Halloween contest..

I dont even ride the standing bicycle at the gym. All bike things are for homos. Im not having a mid life crisis and dont find a need to belong to some fraternity of fat guys.

when did you give up on 2 wheeled vehicles? was it a balance thing?

Yes they are all over CO.. every retard on a road bike dresses like Lance Armstrong and has a $3k bicycle...

Oddly enough the mountain bike guys don't seem to dress up in their favorite costume but they do have $3k bikes.

The guys with dirt bikes are even worse. I've never seen a place before that riding a dirt bike required having the full fledge moto cross outfit down to the matching boots and helmets of their fav team.. it's as bad as Nascar rednecks wearing Tide jackets..

My cocks so big if im caught leaning to one side the thing is tippin over

right, as I recall you call out anyone for wearing protective gear for that specific hobby. They should all be in scuba suits and flippers just to be different.

What do you wear? Old Navy?

Wearing leather chaps, half helmets if one at all and half vests isn't wearing protective gear. It's trying to pretend you are a tough biker while looking like a gay Porn star..

Protective gear is full leathers or a slide suit with a full face helmet, but of course wearing that doesn't look cool am I right?

Keep pretending though..

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well played.