Be honest, do you project an image..?

[AH Fan]

Not sure at this point in my life.

[Ringosdad]

My shadow gets bigger every year!

[JohninVT]

I would imagine the only image I project is that I don’t take myself too seriously. 










milton on his blindness analysis

[Ncdan]

Top picture is what I see, bottom picture is what my buddies probably see, lol

[John A]

I know I do. It's not intentional either. I'm 6'4 and 275 pounds with what my wife calls an angry resting face. I've heard the same thing again and again " those guys were such and such or we were in a tight spot, we wish you were there with us.."    Why the Fu** would I want to get hit in the face is my first thought. Fights suck and getting hit hurts.
As for motorcycle gear I'm more likely to get mistaken for a Power Ranger than a S&M Pirate.

You are a normal sized guy. I'm 6'4" at 220 lbs. I've heard it too. Then once in a while some drunk guy decides it would be a good idea to beat on me. I try not to loose my sense of humor as I protect myself and most of the time the guy didn't really want to fight. As a psychological weapon and as a tool I carry a boxing mouth guard in my motorcycle jacket. Slip that in and smile at the miscreant is one way I foster an image of someone that should be left alone. I'm starting to look like what I am, a crippled up old guy.

[twowheeladdict]

When I commute or tour (regardless of bike) I am wearing HI-VIZ with the most protection I am willing to spend money on.

When riding the local country lanes I dress for comfort and enjoyment. 

When I knowingly want to present an image it is usually a confusing one like wearing my Triumph branded jacket on my Harley, or leather jacket and chaps on my dual sport. 

I only wear the half helmet if I know I am going to be on slow roads in the heat of summer.

I have 12 feet of closet dedicated to motorcycle gear so I do like to dress the part.  Race leathers to Kevlar lined jeans and Kevlar lined flannel shirt.  One piece hi-vis cordura/gore-tex riding suit to mesh pants and jacket that I can wear over shorts and a T-shirt.  Full gauntlet race gloves to mesh armored gloves.  Full Face Carbon Helmet, to Modular Helmet, to Half helmet. 

[Dean Rose]

[hidn45]

Always evolving.  Tried the black leather thing.... NOPE.  Until recently it was "frugally ATGATT" with my X-Element textile coat & pants & on-sale Bell, but, through no small bit of luck I have recently acquired a Tourmaster LEATHER jacket (used, er, "vintage".... my first leather riding jacket, ever) & an actual Snell-approved Scorpion helmet, kewl red/white/green graphics & all.  Secretly hoping they take at least a decade or 2 off my "image".....

[Kev m]

Anyone who has combed their hair, shaved, or trimmed their beard has thought to some extent about what kind of image they put forth.

When I was a kid that image was usually one of nonconformity (of one type or another).

I might suggest that most anyone who rides a motorcycle probably shares that to some extent.

I would further suggest most who ride Guzzis do to an ever greater extent.

But if you've put deodorant on before leaving the house, you've thought about it.

Carefully cultivated images:







AND, probably my favorite from a time long gone by...

[oldbike54]

 Is wearing *Rally Jammies* all weekend projecting an image ?

 Dusty

[RinkRat II]

Is wearing *Rally Jammies* all weekend projecting an image ?

 Dusty

      Depends on the Slippers

     Paul B

[oldbike54]

      Depends on the Slippers

     Paul B

  :laugh:What about jammies over riding boots ?

 Dusty

 

[canuck750]

I will be 60 in September, if I have an image I doubt anyone is noticing!

[bad Chad]

With a tag like bad Chad, I'm screaming for attention!   

As we all know, if you have to tell'm you're bad, you must surely be!

[Two Checks]

I projected an image once running the theatre projector.

[BrotherJim]

Somehow I become completely invisible when riding my motorcycle.

[v7john]

I try not to do anything by accident but look at all that leather on a hot day. Still "cool" in my dreams.

[Gliderjohn]

I did feel pretty good a while back when a guy approached  me when I was wearing my leather jacket that I bought in the 80 and commented that my jacket looked like it had been around some. Probably won't get a similar comment on my new Power Ranger outfit unless it is from a little boy.
Of course glider pilots have never been known as fashion leaders either.
GliderJohn

[pebra]

I believe I look a little stupid in my worn, dirty, baggy, unshapely textile suit. At best like someone who has been riding for a while to get here and intends to ride for quite a bit more before he calls it a day, and is not too interested in stopping for coffee and gossip.

The roadster looks and sounds like a no-nonsense bike  -  carbs, huge tank, solo seat, spoked wheels, matte mufflers; a rev happy twin. To go with that I’d like a not-so-baggy leather jacket for those nice, not too hot summer days. Might induce me to coffee and gossip more.

[Paul Brooking]

You are a normal sized guy. I'm 6'4" at 220 lbs. I've heard it too. Then once in a while some drunk guy decides it would be a good idea to beat on me. I try not to loose my sense of humor as I protect myself and most of the time the guy didn't really want to fight. As a psychological weapon and as a tool I carry a boxing mouth guard in my motorcycle jacket. Slip that in and smile at the miscreant is one way I foster an image of someone that should be left alone. I'm starting to look like what I am, a crippled up old guy.

Been there done that ............

I'm 182cm and 90kgs  .... I used to be 110kg, muscular and about 2cm too tall for my hair.
I worked as a nightclub bouncer all the way through my University days as well as playing front row in a social Rugby Union Club.
Apparently I still have the "bouncer" look when I go to a pub and I rarely get troubled by the drunks or the crazies. I know what to look for and avoid trouble like the plaque.
When I do I've perfected the emotionless stare which usually deters them or informs their mates that they are annoying the wrong person.
That said I have a very, very long fuse and find it easy to just walk away.

Neil Young put it best  "It doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you"  (Old Man, Harvest)

As for motorcycle gear. I am a ATGATT rider, I have gravitated away from leather to textile as I find it is more versatile in Australia's climate where it can be 40C one minute and 10c the next. The ability to zip out liners and open vents is important.

[JJ]

QUOTE:  Be honest, do you project an image...?

Yes...summed up in two words: "Guzzi Geezer!!"

[yrunvs]

On half our bikes I look like a monkey humping a football.

And that's the good half!

[Guzzistajohn]

The places I ride to it doesn't make a rats hiney what anyone looks like. I'm seldom seen and stealthy 

[drbone641]

As a former fighter pilot and airline Captain, I try to make sure I always project an image of cool competence.
Sort of like a polished Dennis Quaid. Or in actuality, a drunken Randy Quaid.
Life isn't long enough to take yourself too seriously.

[oldbike54]

As a former fighter pilot and airline Captain, I try to make sure I always project an image of cool competence.
Sort of like a polished Dennis Quaid. Or in actuality, a drunken Randy Quaid.
Life isn't long enough to take yourself too seriously.

 What bird did you fly in the military ?

 Oh , could it be a drunken Dennis Quaid ?

 Dusty

[travelingbyguzzi]

Anyone remember The Tubes? Remember a song called White Punks On Dope? That is my image,  but it’s just an image.

[Yukonica]

Dumped the 'create an image' mindset along with my one piece blue and white Suzuki street racersuit. That and the plaid bell bottoms.
This was a while back.
I do wear an Italian themed Shoei full face and conservative Held leathers but it is a matter of comfort and quality over stylist statement.
I'm warm, protected and bugs wipe right off.
Current attitude:

[Pizza Guzzi]

The image I project is in all honesty of a harmless old geezer. I've been told by loved ones that I'm about as intimidating as a newborn kitten.
I'm ATGATT when on the bike - dress for protection not attention. Old school leather jacket, black Draggin jeans, boots, gloves and white FF helmet.
Don't do group rides any more, mostly solo or with one trusted riding mate. My only three goals when riding are have fun, stay upright and avoid trouble.

Glenn

[wyno]

I used to worry about what I looked like, but then I realised that it didn't make any difference to anyone. So I gave up wearing body shirts and flares and platform shoes and just wore Levis and press stud shirts and runners coz they were easier. Now that I'm old, I couldn't give a rats what I look like and wear leathers. sometimes, and textiles, sometimes; it just depends on what I'm going to be doing on the bike. Silly sausage Huzo thinks I look like a cop, my niece reckons I look like a teacher, but that's only because I come from a family of teachers. I reckon I just look like me.

[drbone641]

What bird did you fly in the military ?

 Oh , could it be a drunken Dennis Quaid ?

 Dusty

Mostly A-10 and F-5.