Alien
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« on: August 07, 2015, 10:23:37 AM » |
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I came across this on Urban Dictionary this morning. Interesting.
Top Definition
Instant Biker
Derogatory term used by old bikers to describe:
1) Riders (mainly Baby Boomers) who have never ridden a motorcycle before
2) Wealthy doctors or lawyers etc..
3) Or have only ridden Japanese motorcycles before
- But now have bought a new Harley and consider themselves to be a "real biker".
This term is also used to describe people who ride "Harley Clones" (Japanese motorcycles) like the Yamaha Road Star, Kawasaki Vulcan, Suzuki Intruder or the Honda Valkyrie.
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2015, 10:27:15 AM » |
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Of the many attitude stickers on the windshield of my bike is:
"15 grand and 15 miles don't make you a biker."
(Although it prolly needs to be updated to 25 now)
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2015, 10:59:16 AM » |
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Just cause it's on yer trailer don't mean cause you put it there you is a biker. Just cause you got a do rag and a H/D T-shirt don't mean yer a biker. Just cause ya got a chain drive wallet don't make ya a biker or a trucker. Just cuz ya spent 8 grand on H/D gear don't mean yer a biker. And just cuz ya ride a certain brand don't mea it's the bestest.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2015, 11:25:06 AM » |
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Just cause it's on yer trailer don't mean cause you put it there you is a biker. Just cause you got a do rag and a H/D T-shirt don't mean yer a biker. Just cause ya got a chain drive wallet don't make ya a biker or a trucker. Just cuz ya spent 8 grand on H/D gear don't mean yer a biker. And just cuz ya ride a certain brand don't mea it's the bestest. RIDE SAFE. Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2015, 11:41:06 AM » |
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Just cause it's on yer trailer don't mean cause you put it there you is a biker. Just cause you got a do rag and a H/D T-shirt don't mean yer a biker. Just cause ya got a chain drive wallet don't make ya a biker or a trucker. Just cuz ya spent 8 grand on H/D gear don't mean yer a biker. And just cuz ya ride a certain brand don't mea it's the bestest. RIDE SAFE. Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either. But this does, mcbiker..  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2015, 11:59:19 AM » |
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Instant Biker. A powdered extract of ground up old deceased biker, skanky old G-strings, a shot of tattoo ink, a dash of 40wt oil, and a sprinkling of dead bugs. Just add water and drink......> Instant Biker.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2015, 12:28:55 PM » |
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Just cause it's on yer trailer don't mean cause you put it there you is a biker. Just cause you got a do rag and a H/D T-shirt don't mean yer a biker. Just cause ya got a chain drive wallet don't make ya a biker or a trucker. Just cuz ya spent 8 grand on H/D gear don't mean yer a biker. And just cuz ya ride a certain brand don't mea it's the bestest. RIDE SAFE. Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either. And there he is... Why is it that anything that is not a Harley is a "wann-be"? |
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2015, 12:32:27 PM » |
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I just thought it was interesting that they think the Valkyrie is a Harley clone.
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2015, 12:40:19 PM » |
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I ride with several friends who ride HDs, not one of them says a word about my fat lady that is derogatory. It may not be the bike they want to ride but, she gets respect where ever she goes. Kind of a running joke that they make about breaking down, not to worry, the Valkyrie is here if we get into trouble. Not said often but, it has been said. I just smile.
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2015, 01:00:34 PM » |
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Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either.
It's interesting that you weigh in on what may or may not make someone a biker, but I don't think you've ever posted anything related to YOU actually riding a motorcycle. The vast majority (if not all) of your posts are about American vs foreign (mostly Japanese) manufacturers. Do you now, or have you ever, actually ridden a motorcycle? What do you ride? Where do you ride? What is your favourite type of riding? Super-slab? Two-lane twisties? Scenic? With a passenger (who?) or solo? With a riding group? In other words, is there more to MCRIDER than just a disdain for anything Japanese? |
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2015, 01:35:09 PM » |
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Yeah, I caught that too Alien. Everything and that means EVERYTHING that has two wheels and a motor is a Harley Clone, according to some. Two, three, four, six cylinders, makes no difference. Even back in the '40's some HD bikers thought that they were "IN". One biker told me that " If you don't ride a Harley, you ain't crap" I've often wondered that if you do ride a HD, you are ? |
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2015, 02:37:13 PM » |
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That's....... "If you don't limp, you aint crap!" If he was a real biker he'd a known that. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2015, 04:27:12 PM » |
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I just thought it was interesting that they think the Valkyrie is a Harley clone.
Ummm, their talkin' about (some) harley riders. So... well you know. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2015, 06:07:50 PM » |
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Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either.
And the Troll comes back, poops in the soup, and scurries back in to his hole...
Howz about a pic of your bike, you lil' twerp?
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« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2015, 07:21:31 PM » |
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He must have been completely left in the dust by a Valkyrie at one point and can't deal with it. I have listened to HD riders clearly dismiss the v-rod --- ok it is not Harley saving the name I get that. However I have listened to them completely destroy Sportsters saying they ain't real Harley riders. Go figure that is like me bashing a Shadow. I love Shadows especially the tourer model. The one Harley I like the looks of is the 48 retro. It's basically a sportster.
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« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2015, 10:25:17 PM » |
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Instant biker to me is one who only bought his bike of whatever brand or size to fit in with a group who does ride. Generally these folks are less than successful. If you don't ride in the cold or rain at least occasionally you don't really qualify as a "biker". If the bike is only out on temperate weekends the owner is just a poser in my book. I own a few v twin bikes but never had any desire for a HD. Never liked the motor dancing in the frame.
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« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2015, 07:24:44 AM » |
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Just cause you bought a wann-be don't make yer a biker, either.
And the Troll comes back, poops in the soup, and scurries back in to his hole...
Howz about a pic of your bike, you lil' twerp?
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2015, 07:27:50 AM » |
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Instant Biker
Derogatory term used by old bikers to describe:
1) Riders (mainly Baby Boomers) who have never ridden a motorcycle before
2) Wealthy doctors or lawyers etc..
3) Or have only ridden Japanese motorcycles before
- But now have bought a new Harley and consider themselves to be a "real biker".
This term is also used to describe people who ride "Harley Clones" (Japanese motorcycles) like the Yamaha Road Star, Kawasaki Vulcan, Suzuki Intruder or the Honda Valkyrie.
Honestly, if I cared what any other riders thought, I might not be riding a Valkyrie. But, I ride what I like best. Don't care what they ride, just isn't that important to me. After all, they are the ones riding something lessor. |
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2015, 08:51:14 AM » |
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as long as you ride and enjoy theres who ride what diffrence does it make,,,what you ride as long as its a bike you like/? aas for me Im gonna ride the bumble bee
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« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2015, 10:12:51 AM » |
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I've never wanted to be a biker to begin with. Whether it be an Instant Biker or the Slow Cooked Version.  NOT THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THOSE OF YOU WHO DO.  |
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