Why no Harley squids?

racedoll · 08-13-2011, 10:08 PM

Why do harley riders not get called squids? 98% of them around this area never wear gear/helmets. Do this on a sportbike and you are a squid.

Tmall · 08-13-2011, 10:19 PM

Because they're called fags?

Corey · 08-13-2011, 10:28 PM

I thought squid was more about stupid shit someone did while riding rather than gear, like stunting in traffic.

Mikey · 08-13-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Why do harley riders not get called squids? 98% of them around this area never wear gear/helmets. Do this on a sportbike and you are a squid.

Sportbike riders wear gear because it is functional. Things like jackets, boots, and full-face helmets are all there for a very real purpose.

Harley riders, by and large, are posers and accountants with a mid-life crisis that cruise really slowly to the local "bike night" and back once a week. Their life is all about image and rugged individuality, which is why they all dress like a bunch of gay pirates.

Avatard · 08-13-2011, 11:33 PM

When asked if I ride a Harley, I always reply that I'm not old enough to ride one yet.

I'm 50.

Avatard · 08-13-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Their life is all about image and rugged individuality, which is why they all dress like a bunch of gay pirates.

Hilarious, because it's accurate.

jtemple · 08-14-2011, 11:22 AM

The harley riders I know are older guys that insist everything must be 'merican and a harley is the only "real" bike. They don't know what the term "squid" means.

azoomm · 08-14-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Sportbike riders wear gear because it is functional. Things like jackets, boots, and full-face helmets are all there for a very real purpose.

Harley riders, by and large, are posers and accountants with a mid-life crisis that cruise really slowly to the local "bike night" and back once a week. Their life is all about image and rugged individuality, which is why they all dress like a bunch of gay pirates.

Interesting take on it.

I will say this - Harley has the market saturated. And, although they have more riders that go without protective gear, they also have more riders that are willing to get out there and ride. After going across the country, there are more riders out there on the open road on Harley Davidson's than any other bike.

Sportbikes say they ride. Bullshit, Harley riders do ride the fuck out of those bikes....

Sixxxxer · 08-14-2011, 03:12 PM

Well not everyone can be Jared and Log a Million miles on a sportbike...But We sure as fuck can try!

I get "Oh when are you gonna get a real bike" all the time...I usually reply with I didnt know it was fake?

Homeslice · 08-14-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Because they're called fags?

08-13-2011, 10:08 PM	#1
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Why no Harley squids? Why do harley riders not get called squids? 98% of them around this area never wear gear/helmets. Do this on a sportbike and you are a squid.

08-13-2011, 10:28 PM	#3
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I thought squid was more about stupid shit someone did while riding rather than gear, like stunting in traffic. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

08-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#5
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	When asked if I ride a Harley, I always reply that I'm not old enough to ride one yet. I'm 50. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-14-2011, 03:12 PM	#9
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Well not everyone can be Jared and Log a Million miles on a sportbike...But We sure as fuck can try! I get "Oh when are you gonna get a real bike" all the time...I usually reply with I didnt know it was fake? __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

08-13-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Because they're called fags?

08-14-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The harley riders I know are older guys that insist everything must be 'merican and a harley is the only "real" bike. They don't know what the term "squid" means.