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Have you ever noticed that GW riders/couples wear matching outfits. Some even wear bolo ties and require that they also use GRWWA safety equipment/clothing during group rides. And some chapters vote for chapter "couples of the year". Lets make sure the VRCC never gets this obcessive.
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2009, 09:45:05 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2009, 10:17:07 AM » |
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I have twice belonged to the GWRRA. Once when owning a 92 Aspencade and once when owning the Valk. Not for me! Two many awards to try for (like the Boy Scouts)too much regimentation, too much interference from the National head quarters The people in GWRRA are ok but I never went for the "uniform" and badges and stuff.
The emphasis seems to be on uniformity and "going for" the next level. Each level costs money for certificates, badges, etc.
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2009, 10:17:17 AM » |
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I'm with ya on that one!!!
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2009, 10:26:12 AM » |
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Uniforms?  Rules?  With the motly crew that makes up the VRCC, it would be like trying to herd cats  Never gonna happen  Black Dog |
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009, 10:31:30 AM » |
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"Have you ever noticed that GW riders wear matching outfits"? Don't paint all GW riders with the same brush. We're not all the same. Besides, have you ever noticed all the pirate outfits at the Valk rallies?  |
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2009, 10:36:04 AM » |
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"Have you ever noticed that GW riders wear matching outfits"? Don't paint all GW riders with the same brush. We're not all the same. Besides, have you ever noticed all the pirate outfits at the Valk rallies? I would rather be dressed like a pirate than a clone  |
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2009, 11:10:26 AM » |
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Uniforms? Rules? With the motly crew that makes up the VRCC, it would be like trying to herd cats Never gonna happen Black Dog Oh contrare my fellow bikers. I think cat herding, though somewhat difficult, has been conquered.
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2009, 11:14:09 AM » |
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Not for folks like me who don't play well with others and don't want to look like Walmart greeters either / apologies to Walmart greeters
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2009, 11:18:06 AM » |
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OK, Official Valk uniform.... black boots, or brown...sneakers, shoes...just no bare feet... blue jeans of black jeans...must have pants!!! Some sort of shirt that covers the keg we call a belly...  and something on your head...hair, helmet...hat...  All in favor??? AYE!!! |
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« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2009, 11:19:50 AM » |
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I've already seen it. VRCC is sometimes like GWRRA with alcohol added and safety classes removed.
I was GWRRA for a while. My last meeting was when the local Patriot Guard rep addressed the chapter. When he explained the Woodsboro Baptist Church's motivation some goober jumped up taking his one opportunity to use the word "abomination".
Tow Busters sucked, too.
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2009, 11:21:10 AM » |
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C'mon guys... be nice. They are SOMEONE's Grandma and Grandpa. Just like a lot of YOU.
Now me... I am a young gun, and my only son is only 2 years old. No Grandpa worries for me for a while. At least not for a while.
I went to Cub Scouts for about 3 meetings... and was over that REAL quick. I could care less about badges... and I sinply will not let my wofe dress me.
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2009, 11:44:46 AM » |
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OK, Official Valk uniform.... black boots, or brown...sneakers, shoes...just no bare feet... blue jeans of black jeans...must have pants!!! Some sort of shirt that covers the keg we call a belly... and something on your head...hair, helmet...hat... All in favor??? AYE!!! Now this is just the men right?  I dress like that already! Even have the fat man chains on my vest.  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2009, 11:45:57 AM » |
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I've already seen it. VRCC is sometimes like GWRRA with alcohol added and safety classes removed.
Huh? ??? |
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« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2009, 11:50:32 AM » |
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I tried the GWRRA twice. Both times I wore cut up jeans, leather vest, tats showing, and no helmet. Boy I got alot of glares. A local winger of the other GW group said to join them, they are much more accepting. Forget the other group name, something about GW touring. Oh well, I like the groups I'm in with.
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« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2009, 11:51:44 AM » |
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C'mon guys... be nice. They are SOMEONE's Grandma and Grandpa. Just like a lot of YOU.
Now me... I am a young gun, and my only son is only 2 years old. No Grandpa worries for me for a while. At least not for a while.
I went to Cub Scouts for about 3 meetings... and was over that REAL quick. I could care less about badges... and I sinply will not let my wofe dress me.
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« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2009, 12:08:16 PM » |
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I tried the GWRRA twice. Both times I wore cut up jeans, leather vest, tats showing, and no helmet. Boy I got alot of glares. A local winger of the other GW group said to join them, they are much more accepting. Forget the other group name, something about GW touring. Oh well, I like the groups I'm in with.
I got along alright, even though I wouldn't wear the shirt. I got the idea that GWRRA is big on racial diversity but not on any other kind. |
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« Reply #17 on: September 30, 2009, 12:12:58 PM » |
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I went to Cub Scouts for about 3 meetings... and was over that REAL quick. I could care less about badges... and I sinply will not let my wofe dress me. John, don't you ever let your wofe dress you. Just wouldn't be right. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2009, 12:14:06 PM » |
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OK, Official Valk uniform.... black boots, or brown...sneakers, shoes...just no bare feet... blue jeans of black jeans...must have pants!!! Some sort of shirt that covers the keg we call a belly... and something on your head...hair, helmet...hat... All in favor??? AYE!!! Why do we have to wear pants?? |
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2009, 12:32:16 PM » |
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I'm trying to imagine Smokin Joe, Fudgie and Hotrod wearing matching outfits.
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« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2009, 12:58:26 PM » |
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......rode my ol mans 89 Wing for 4 years after he passed.....hated it .....got "buzzed" at a red light....and generally disrespected .."more then usual"...by Harley Boyz .....took me 3 years....before I ever tried .."reverse"....just something went against my soul....to put a motorcycle....in reverse....never did try ..."the cassette player"...in the gas tank.. ....but most of all...I hated it when I was cruisin down the road....all slunk down in that big azz seat...trying to look as "cool"...as anyone ever could....riding a Wing....and some asshat on another Wing ..comming from the opposite direction....wearing one of them "outfits"...with so many lights on his bike...it looked like an acid freak,s nightmare.....and he,d give me a big ol.."animated wave"....until he got up on me...took another look at me...and the big ol smile slowly faded from his howdy doody face....as he was thinking....Heyyyyyyyy....that wasnt no....fellow Winger !! ....and George...you,re from friggin Detroit for Gods Sake...what do you know about ....Bolo Ties ?!? .....I kinda ..dig em.. |
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« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2009, 01:50:13 PM » |
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My Uncle and Parents are members of the GWRRA and when I bought my Valk, my Uncle says, Hey now you can join the GWRRA. I told him we had our own site and kinda look down on you wings. Just jerking his chain. PS - He's probably reading this as he lurks here.  |
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« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2009, 03:01:21 PM » |
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Why do we have to wear pants?? Because I'm in the club...and nobody wants to see that... |
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« Reply #23 on: September 30, 2009, 03:14:16 PM » |
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I've already seen it. VRCC is sometimes like GWRRA with alcohol added and safety classes removed.
Huh? ??? Sure, at both events people ride or trailer to a hotel and hang out. Couples have matching shirts and vests in both groups. GWRRA events are officially non-alcoholic whereas special brews and distillations are created for VRCC events. GWRRA "levels" and badges have much to do with safety and rider education. When I first rode with them I went helmet-less and it was like having 30 mother hens constantly fretting over me. There's no point in saying "don't judge me" if you are not taking maximum precaution to avoid head injury, it's too late. On the other hand, I never have figured out why those clown pants they favor are more roadworthy than jeans. |
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« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2009, 03:37:27 PM » |
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I was in GWRRA for about 10 years back in the 80's. It was ok, the matching outfits were coming into fashion back then along with the one piece riding suits. Made you look like a skydiver. If you look at these people that get into GWRRA they most likely are retired and the kids are gone and they need something to center their life around. Does not bother me. I am finding out more and more the goldwing guys tend to stay to themselfs. Good group of people always friendly.
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« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2009, 04:36:50 PM » |
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OK, Official Valk uniform.... black boots, or brown...sneakers, shoes...just no bare feet... blue jeans of black jeans...must have pants!!! Some sort of shirt that covers the keg we call a belly... and something on your head...hair, helmet...hat... All in favor??? AYE!!! Now this is just the men right? I dress like that already! Even have the fat man chains on my vest. Is that what those chains are for? |
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« Reply #26 on: September 30, 2009, 04:45:58 PM » |
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OK, Official Valk uniform.... black boots, or brown...sneakers, shoes...just no bare feet... blue jeans of black jeans...must have pants!!! Some sort of shirt that covers the keg we call a belly... and something on your head...hair, helmet...hat... All in favor??? AYE!!! [/quote] Now this is just the men right? I dress like that already! Even have the fat man chains on my vest. [/quote] Kind of looks like another kind of bike rider i know of Brian. |
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« Reply #27 on: September 30, 2009, 05:07:04 PM » |
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Ah, hell, they's having their fun and they enjoy it. Isn't that what it's all about? I kinda dig some of their uniforms, matching jackets, pins, bolo ties. helmets, Culver's/DQ/Ice cream stand discount cards, stuffed animals on the trunk rack, LED's everywhere, swooshing noise as they go by, etc, etc, etc. Why, it's kinda cool! D@mmit woman! I said Scotch, not KOOLAID!!!! Oops, disregard what I said...... Bring on the HOOPLA! (Only uniform I need is for BOTS....) By the way, Fudgie, you'd look good in spandex  LOL |
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« Reply #28 on: September 30, 2009, 07:56:44 PM » |
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« Reply #29 on: September 30, 2009, 07:59:50 PM » |
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Regarding the "dressed alike" thing, I gotta plead guilty myself- we even dressed all our kids up like punkins...............  |
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« Reply #30 on: September 30, 2009, 11:19:18 PM » |
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Ah, hell, they's having their fun and they enjoy it. Isn't that what it's all about? I kinda dig some of their uniforms, matching jackets, pins, bolo ties. helmets, Culver's/DQ/Ice cream stand discount cards, stuffed animals on the trunk rack, LED's everywhere, swooshing noise as they go by, etc, etc, etc. Why, it's kinda cool! D@mmit woman! I said Scotch, not KOOLAID!!!! Oops, disregard what I said...... Bring on the HOOPLA! (Only uniform I need is for BOTS....)  By the way, Fudgie, you'd look good in spandex LOL +1 |
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