Cager?Biker?

Wakko and I have been discussing on another thread, about some Bikers
say that they don't feel the need to drive their vehicles. I guess a
serious Biker would'nt ever call a a Cage, a Vehicle. Maybe it's just
the soCalled Die Hard, Iron Butts that definately gonna call a 4 wheel
Vehicle a Cage. Now, when I am on my motorBike,& I see that Vehicle,
and by golly, that person is protected by a 4 sided cage like....he's a
lot more safe than I am???? I understand that!
BUT, the main subject here is: Can a motorcyle enthusiast, like me, also
enjoy and see the need to drive their Vehicles.
Two folks in here, have indicated that as far as they're concerned, the
only way to get around is on the BIKE.....and one indicated that people
like me, are not really "Bikers"....hmmmm? Okay, let's type some good,
healthy, discussion....

<>haveAgoodDay-Bjay<>

 

I like to diversify. Bike awhile, Pickup awhile, Car awhile, Boat
awhile, another Bike awhile, lots of places and things I do rule out use
of bike. With some people that isn't the case.

I try to put bike and fun together in the same trip.

....louie

 

One more last thing on the subj.

The weather has been such that I like to choose things and places to do
that tie in with the bike. Couple of days ago me and an older lady
friend of mine took off up into Okla and it was one of the most
enjoyable trips I've had in some while. Weather, Bike, Roads, and that
woman contributed... sometimes in the summer I think I get close to
punishment on some rides ..... louie

 

Not much of a discussion to me. If you are one of those people that
are of the opinion you are not a true and die-hard biker because
someone owns a cage you are extremely obtuse in your viewpoint.

Of course, I am being literally and not joking in this instance. But,
if you are that serious about it then I propose that you stop getting
rides from your buddies or your wife any time you need to go to Home
Depot or something like that.

I knew a guy that only had a bike because that was all he could
afford. He'd go to the grocery store and strap a 2x4 across the back
of the bike and tie the bags onto the 2x4 and ride home like that.
Even he said he'd use a car or truck if he could afford it.

I have a truck, and I love having it. If the weather is shitty, or I
have to carny a lot of stuff I take the truck.

--Fullstate

Me and Mah 'Priller!

 

Besides all that, you've got a bad leg and can't straddle your motorcycle..
LOL.. Not much to discuss on this issue, since most of us, in our right
minds.. do have other vehicles which we use for various purposes.. Some for
work, others for transportation of the families..

IceMan.. for example has a Ford pickup.. hmmm.. can't really say that I
understand "why"...Poor guy.. I can tell that he is envious of my fine
little GMC.. But.. his little wife does drive a nice little Buick..

There are other examples of "real bikers" who do own other vehicles.. and
drive them occasionally..

Rumor has it, that Beemer Biker drives a 1947 Studebaker pickup.. LOL...
which more than likely explains his strange taste in motorcycles..

Hdrider, of course has been seen cruising the highways driving a "tour bus"
and hustling celebrities from one place or another.. He's also mounted a
side car on his extremely nice Harley.. hmmm.. Now, if he could just master
the art of keeping all three wheels on the pavement, when he rides..

Elmer McKeeghan drives some kind of SUV, with all sorts of gadgets.. His
excuse for driving that thing, is that he needs it to transport those two
boys of his .. They both have confided to me, that, they'd much prefer
riding in Hdrider's sidecar..

Mike Alvey is running a damn nice little Harley, that he's torn down and put
back together several times.. That sucker runs like a sewing machine.. Mike
doesn't pay any attention to the weather and we've experienced some real
"rainstorms".. Mike does drive a pretty nice little car, but only in
instances of emergency..

Brian Walker drives a minivan that belongs to his wife.. He uses a little
sporty kind of car that he's considering possibilities of installing a
V-twin 1100 Honda engine in..

The Dreamer rides a sharp little Harley, but he drives another vehicle for
work and emergencies..

Preacher rides a real nice Harley, but he also drives another vehicles while
his fingers heal and to transport his instruments when he is playing a
"gig"..

Waco Glenn is a phenomenon .. I suspect that Waco would catch a Greyhound
before he'd be seen in public in another vehicle.. That Springer and he,
have a close relationship..

There are many other good examples, but these are just a few of the REAL
BIKERS amongst us.. The multitude of miles that we ride, are not what makes
the Biker, it is the embrace and sentiments of the motorcycle, itself..

Each one of us, ride motorcycles for a personal reason.. Each one of us ride
the motorcycle that we took care to choose and select.. We might loan our
cars or pickups, but we'd be offended if someone asked to borrow the
"ride"..

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker

 

Obviously... you have not mastered the art of evasion to the degree that
IceMan and I have perfected it.. You see, there are very good reasons why
the IceMan and I have made sure that the little women are driving reliable
vehicles that can transport such bulky items..

Whenever the wife calls on us to participate in all this "shopping"
nonsense, we simply respond by pointing out the absence of sufficient
storage on the motorcycle.. That gallon of milk is too large to carry in a
saddlebag and besides, the bread will be crushed by the time I get it home..
See how that works..

The expertise in these negotiations takes years to perfect and there has to
be a great deal of sincerity involved.. "Damn, baby woman.. I'd love to stop
at the store for you, but I am going on the bike"..

Of course my good friend Fullstate, has several problems inherent in his
situation.. First .. he is a bachelor.. Then .. he spends so much time, away
from home, it is more reasonable for him to eat at Cracker Barrel or
Hooters'..Besides that, he's got a bad disposition anyway, since he's had
that sore leg..

My friend Bjay, in Texarkana seems to have some particular problems..
Evidently .. he hasn't learned to carry his tools on that Honda.. He should
understand that at one time, I personally built four truckstop facilities in
California and my only transport was a 1984 Honda Aspencade.. "The right
tools for the right job"..

With all that being said, I have to agree that there are certain conditions
when I absolutely refuse to uncover the Green Vulcan .. That's the times
when I find the black GMC is a good asset and it gets me where I need to
go.. Otherwise, forget it.. I'll ride my motorcycle and keep making the
excuses for "not shopping"... Works for me..

Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker

 

In Part)~~~~~~~There are many other good examples, but these are just a
few of the REAL BIKERS amongst us.. The multitude of miles that we ride,
are not what makes the Biker, it is the embrace and sentiments of the
motorcycle, itself..
Each one of us, ride motorcycles for a personal reason.. Each one of us
ride the motorcycle that we took care to choose and select.. We might
loan our cars or pickups, but we'd be offended if someone asked to
borrow the "ride"..
Your friend in Irving
Bill Walker
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BW, very well said. Yes, there's a Time to RIDE, and a time to DRIVE.
Bothe require common sense. I truly enjoy having a bike, and using it
for transfortation, and getting on it, and taking a casul ride, or a
serious trip. And I certainly appreciate the MPG economy, in this day
and times...Other day, I stopped and needed a few things at Super One,
and bought a few sacks...and buggy'ed out the door, and realized I was
on the Honda. I put stuff every where, put heavy stuff (milk) in the
bags, a cangood here and there, and tied a yellow sack around my waste.
<>I really enjoyed one of ya'lls...tale about the feller tying a 2x4 on,
and one a wrought iron planter on and about the big Bird craping on one
of ya!

<>haveAgoodDay-Bjay<>

 

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I've already stated that a biker in a car isn't a cager. I just want to
clarify that more.
I don't look down on anyone wanting to take a car instead of a bike for
whatever reason, be it the weather, capacity, or comfort. I really don't
look down on many at all. I called the DPS "cagers" simply because they have
no motorcycle division.

And, I don't call myself a biker, really. I know hardcore bikers, and I
don't think I really match up. I am not much of a wrench, or know everything
about the different models of bikes for the last 100 years. Just last week I
called a FXR a Dyna, for instance. I am more of an enthusiast. I don't care
what marque you ride, or how far, or how often, or what kind of roads you
like...just that you *do* in fact ride.

Riders of motorcycles all enjoy and suffer the same risks and challenges.
Those that don't share that with us are known as "cagers".

 

and times...Other day, I stopped and needed a few things at Super One,

Stopped at Wallace World a while back on the way home from work.
Walked out with a shopping cart full of stuff that we needed and
realized I was on the bike. Fortunately most of it was small-sized
items that could shift inside the sacks. I had the side bags of the
FJR stuffed full and it ate it all up without a burp. I was impressed
because I didn't think there would be enough space.

 

wakko-in part)......I don't care what marque you ride, or how far, or
how often, or what kind of roads you like...just that you *do* in fact
ride.
Riders of motorcycles all enjoy and suffer the same risks and
challenges. Those that don't share that with us are known as "cagers".
--
"Wakko" Waco Glenn   NTXNS TOMKAT SENS
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Good point.....I've had about 10 motorcyles in the past 30 years.....had
all kinds....nver been a "brand" kinda guy.
I have a Ford Windstar, and a Chevy V6 clubCab...94 truck...two
HondaBikes and a Honda ATV.....never had a Harley or a
Corvet.......could've bought either in my life time...but I am probably
to practical.
BUt, I have liked the thrill of Riding since I was in the 9th......it is
the next best thing to pilot'ing an aircraft (flying).....I imagine..
bj @15pm 10-04-04

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