Ran across this chart on the internet, and I came to the realization that I’m not a 1%’er, a Biker, a Chopper Rider, or a Motorcyclist, I’m Just a “Poser”.
The Urban Dictionary describes Posers as:
“A poser is someone who tries to fit into a profile they aren't. People who try to give off the impression that they are one thing when they are really another.
Also, a poser can be one who says they can do something that they can't….”
Here are the reasons why I’m just a “Poser”:
1. I don’t ride a Chopper I ride a Cruiser.
2. I don’t ride a Harley Davidson; I ride a Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic.
3. I wear a helmet, (a half helmet anyway).
4. I occasionally wear a Dew Rag my daughter gave me as a gift, or the ones my mother-in-law picked up for me to keep my hair in line and sweat out of my eyes while I ride.
5. My cell phone is a Palm Treo running MS Windows Mobile.
6. I wear my inexpensive Timex Ironman watch on my commute to and from work.
7. I wear an oversized FMC Leather Jacket when the weather warrants it and an OSI Cool Mesh Jacket in summer.
8. I don’t carry a check book and my wallet is usually empty.
9. I tend to shy away from designer clothes, but I love my black Guinness T-Shirt.
10. I don’t currently own a biker wallet but I am looking for one that I could take the chain on and off for when I’m at work.
11. My bike is not a Garage Queen, but only gets ridden at least five days a week and is usually parked out in the elements all day at work.
12. I have to ride to work in dress slacks and other times I like my black Wranglers.
13. I wear oversized Street & Steel Leather Chaps when the weather warrants.
14. I wear my Harley, or my Bates boots to ride in.
15. I work on my own bike.
16. I wear Oakley Sunglasses my sister-in-law gave me for Christmas many years ago or some inexpensive clear motorcycle glasses at night.
17. I have a Guardian Angel Bell hanging off the bottom of my motorcycle that my daughter gave me.
18. I enjoy reading about motorcycling.
19. I like motorcycle racing.
20. I publish a blog about motorcycles and motorcycling.
21. I tweet about motorcycling, Torch762.
22. I don’t belong to a Motorcycle Club.
23. I like other folks that ride other brands and classes of two wheeled transportation.
24. I have not been riding since birth.
So, despite that I ride more days than not, and even in the rain, (they think I’m crazy at work), I am just a “Poser” after all. I think I’ll keep on riding, enjoying the experience, and just be myself.
Ride on,
Torch
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I always get annoyed at classifcations like this, even if done for a joke. I don't like people telling me who or what I am, which, I suppose is one of the reasons I ride. LOL
ReplyDeleteI don't have any of the poser stuff shown above, but I've got far more stuff than the chopper rider, including a full face modular helmet and sometimes a TEXTILE jacket. OMFG!
Maybe I'd be laughing more if the leftside said RUB Poser...
Your a biker in my eyes but I am rated a Poser as well..
ReplyDeleteTherein lies the problem with "labels" Torch. They tend to focus not on the entire object, but rather on aspects of the object. Labels are narrow-minded and bigoted. Labels come from small minds whose abilities to encompass ideas larger than the world they currently inhabit have been restricted not by ignorance, but a refusal to accept differences in minds and experiences.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir:
ReplyDeleteLooking at this poster, I am definitely on the right side, even though I ride in full gear, have a flip-face helmet, and an electric seat. I was going to meet a guy in New Jersey for a game of chiop and shot golf, and I taped two golf tees down to the gas tank.
I pulled into a place for fuel, and the attendant asked, "What are those?"
"Tees," I replied. "I put my balls on them when I get ready to drive."
"Wow," the attendant said. "Those BMW folks think of everything."
Fondest regards,
Jack • reep • Toad
Twisted Roads
I'm just a motorcyclist. Although I'm seriously going to have to consider getting some golf tees for my gas tank!
ReplyDeleteIrondad
I'm a poser too! Although I prefer the term "photographer" instead - I run a motorcycle racing photo website but don't ride myself.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.alan927.com
The guy on the right rides a hard tailed chopper.
ReplyDeleteHe puts 30 miles on it a month, when he isn't showing it off at Hooters Bike Night and home recovering from kidney bleeding.
I, on the other hand, ride 20,000 miles a year, I wear whatever the hell I want, (I have 100 biker style T shirts)I wear Red Wing bike boots, Fox creek leather Jacket, vest and chaps, because they are the best and I can afford the best. Having a cell phone is just smart, right?
I love cruise control on my bike, since I do 50% highway. I ride in rain, and I ride at night. How many choppers you see out there?
I wear the biker wallet, and keep the chain on i at work. When asked, I say, "Did you ever lose a wallet?"
Where were these charts of cool when I was riding my Yamaha 175 from the State of Washington to Philadelphia in the 70's?
Ignore this type of crap, you are a biker if you ride, live your life and screw everyone else!