Do you think "ratbike" is a derogatory term?

Sean · 04-30-2012, 09:48 PM

Just sold a backpack to a guy on a total ratbike. Trailer lights for a taillight, luggage rack fashioned from plumbing supplies, tank had like 4 patches on it. Total Mad Max ride. I thought it was bloody awesome. Was tempted to say "sick ratbike!" but I figured that might be more insulting than not (I'm socially awkward).

Do you consider it a derogatory term? An insult?

derf · 04-30-2012, 09:53 PM

no its a style of bike

OneSickPsycho · 04-30-2012, 10:38 PM

I guess that depends on if the owner wanted it to be a rat bike or not...

askmrjesus · 04-30-2012, 11:01 PM

OSP nailed it.

If the guy doesn't consider it a rat bike, it's kinda like calling a fat girl pregnant.

Awkward.

JC

derf · 05-01-2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

OSP nailed it.

If the guy doesn't consider it a rat bike, it's kinda like calling a fat girl pregnant.

Awkward.

JC

If you dont ask if shes pregnant then how would she know if shes fat. case in point the waitress from little swiss.

Homeslice · 05-01-2012, 02:52 AM

I think the guy already knows his status in the bike world. For him to be "insulted" by being called a ratbike is like an 80 y/o being "insulted" by being called an old man. At some point you just gotta expect it ---- otherwise you're in denial.

04-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#1
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Do you think "ratbike" is a derogatory term? Just sold a backpack to a guy on a total ratbike. Trailer lights for a taillight, luggage rack fashioned from plumbing supplies, tank had like 4 patches on it. Total Mad Max ride. I thought it was bloody awesome. Was tempted to say "sick ratbike!" but I figured that might be more insulting than not (I'm socially awkward). Do you consider it a derogatory term? An insult?

04-30-2012, 09:53 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	no its a style of bike __________________

04-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#4
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	OSP nailed it. If the guy doesn't consider it a rat bike, it's kinda like calling a fat girl pregnant. Awkward. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

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04-30-2012, 10:38 PM	#3
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I guess that depends on if the owner wanted it to be a rat bike or not...

05-01-2012, 02:52 AM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I think the guy already knows his status in the bike world. For him to be "insulted" by being called a ratbike is like an 80 y/o being "insulted" by being called an old man. At some point you just gotta expect it ---- otherwise you're in denial.