NGC-Am I clueless about the latest riding fashion trend?

[Gliderjohn]

My wife and I were on a bit of a road trip, unfortunately in the PU the last couple of days. Temps were mostly in the 60s and low 70s. So since it was not cold why did we see several H-D riders wearing full face coverings?
GliderJohn

[fotoguzzi]

it's the new soft helmet, masked and anonymous..

[boatdetective]

This thread should be renamed "Squidwear".  I just saw one yesterday that I love- a couple of sportbike riders in shorts, T shirts, sneakers, (mandatory) helmets, and hard exoskeleton back protectors.

[sib]

My wife and I were on a bit of a road trip, unfortunately in the PU the last couple of days. Temps were mostly in the 60s and low 70s. So since it was not cold why did we see several H-D riders wearing full face coverings?
GliderJohn

Orthodox muslim women riders, obviously.

[toaster404]

Living right near the famous Dragon, I get to see all kinds of interesting things.  I have seen the masked cruiser riders, but have no explanation.  I also see very nicely fitted riders of all species.  Plus the universal squid brigade.  Good helmet, good jacket, shorts and tennis shoes always popular. 

Illinois is really great - no helmet state.  Passenger girls in flip flops, micro shorts, halter, and sunglasses.  Might as well be naked (not that I'm complaining about the view). 

[Lannis]

My wife and I were on a bit of a road trip, unfortunately in the PU the last couple of days. Temps were mostly in the 60s and low 70s. So since it was not cold why did we see several H-D riders wearing full face coverings?
GliderJohn

So that they can be anonymous and threatening and scary, especially to 6-year-old kids.

To them, it's what motorcycle riding is all about.   A cross between Darth Vader and their TV heroes from reality shows.   

Pathetic losers.

Lannis

[canuck750]

I struggle to understand the need to look and pretend to be a tough guy will riding their particular brand of V Twin cruiser. It is all so ridiculous, the loud pipes, irelevent 'dress' leather garb that offers next to no practical protection, obligatory tattoos and now the Halloween masks. I know a respectable investment guy in his mid 40's who dresses up in his black and orange goof suit every time he throws a leg over his made in Millwaukee cruiser complete with WWII German style helmet. I can tolerate some adolescent experiment with searching for identity but when what on the outside is apparently a grown man it's just very pathetic. I once asked this guy where the Halloween party was when he showed up to visit in all his gay pirate regalia, haven't seen much of him since, apparently I am not a real biker.
One word sums it up, deuche.

[oldbike54]

 This has been around since at least 1997 . We encountered a Honda rider in Nebraska wearing a face covering , I think some of the reasoning is protection from the Sun , dunno . Not all of these types are "pathetic losers" some are just looking for a way to express themselves , or be a bit silly . Geez , not everyone has to ride a Moto Guzzi and wear red suspenders to be OK .

  Dusty

[blackcat]

Are the skull and crossbones bandana's made of kevlar?

[azguzzirep]

I struggle to understand
One word sums it up, deuche.

I think you pegged it!
haha!  I can see wearing something over your mouth and nose if it is the time of year when there are a lot of bugs in the air, and you wear an open faced helmet. Or, if it a bit frosty. But nice weather riding?  Your face should be seen, so everyone can see the big grin on your face while riding!

Tom

[Lannis]

This has been around since at least 1997 . We encountered a Honda rider in Nebraska wearing a face covering , I think some of the reasoning is protection from the Sun , dunno . Not all of these types are "pathetic losers" some are just looking for a way to express themselves , or be a bit silly . Geez , not everyone has to ride a Moto Guzzi and wear red suspenders to be OK .

  Dusty

Expressing oneself by wearing a skull face mask in public on a motorcycle is the dictionary definition of "pathetic loser".   

If they wanted to be "a bit silly", maybe they should unzip and ride "tackle out"?   That'd get a laugh.

Lannis

[Chuck in Indiana]

Shamelessly stolen from Bill.. 

[oldbike54]

Expressing oneself by wearing a skull face mask in public on a motorcycle is the dictionary definition of "pathetic loser".   

If they wanted to be "a bit silly", maybe they should unzip and ride "tackle out"?   That'd get a laugh.

Lannis

 Uh , sure Lannis 

  Dusty

[Lannis]

Shamelessly stolen from Bill.. 

So THAT'S your game is it?   Well, we'll just see about that ...

I'll see your Kathi and raise you one Fay ....



Lannis

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

...in case riding a motorcycle in a half helmet and T-shirt with your hands up above your head and your feet splayed out in front of you isn't dangerous enough...

CLick here to buy your very own personal, wearable guillotine !!
http://solidstatecovers.com/products/bdm-black-rider-edition

[blackcat]

...in case riding a motorcycle in a half helmet and T-shirt with your hands up above your head and your feet splayed out in front of you isn't dangerous enough...

CLick here to buy your very own personal, wearable guillotine !!
http://solidstatecovers.com/products/bdm-black-rider-edition

That is completely stupid.

[Lannis]

That is completely stupid.

No, no, be careful.   The Intolerance Police will be on you for that.

"Non-Traditionally Enabled" is how you should refer to these paragons of diversiveness ... just lads out for some fun ....

Lannis

[oldbike54]

 It's just that some of us are secure enough in our selves to accept that others don't have to look or act in a certain way to not be pathetic losers .

  Dusty

[blackcat]

No, no, be careful.   The Intolerance Police will be on you for that.

"Non-Traditionally Enabled" is how you should refer to these paragons of diversiveness ... just lads out for some fun ....

Lannis

"Made from laser cut, sand blasted and black anodized aluminum diamond plate riveted to an 8oz Latigo leather internal chassis featuring six massive vents for maximum breath ability and a “fog curtain” to reduce fog buildup inside the glasses."

Just what I want in front of my face in a crash:"anodized aluminum diamond plate"

Once again, that is completely F'n Stupid.

[mgfan]

Had a guy pull up beside me at a light in a billy the kid outlaw mask. Asked him what train we were gonna rob. Some guys got no sense of humour! 

[Daniel Kalal]

I've had people make "clever" astronaut comments when they see me wearing my well-worn and faded black aerostich suit.  No doubt there's a forum thread out there that has discussed my wacky costume.  Shrug.  Life goes on; people are happy in their choices. 

On a related note, Montenegro apparently has not had a talented architect in sixty years.  There's a real love of bare concrete and right angles.

[Guzzistajohn]

Isn't the right To choose to be a douche nozzle if you want to be one of the things that make this sport so great? So what? Doesn't effect me

[Tom]

   I love this forum.  Very entertaining. 

[Shorty]

" I could not care less about trendy shyte."

[travelingbyguzzi]

Live and let live. I don't want anyone feeling like they have the right to tell me to get a haircut.
Or worse yet; 'Get a job, hippie!'

[Lannis]

Isn't the right To choose to be a douche nozzle if you want to be one of the things that make this sport so great? So what? Doesn't effect me

Of course it doesn't affect you.   Just like your (or my) saying that the guy in the skull mask or steel face plate is a dork doesn't affect HIM.   

The only people it bothers are the ones who hate to see it even discussed.    Sort of weird for a Discussion Forum ....

Lannis

[BRIO]

Europeans can be pretty intimidating too

http://youtu.be/AJSI0FDVZxU

[oldbike54]

Of course it doesn't affect you.   Just like your (or my) saying that the guy in the skull mask or steel face plate is a dork doesn't affect HIM.   

The only people it bothers are the ones who hate to see it even discussed.    Sort of weird for a Discussion Forum ....

Lannis

 Hmm , so insulting folks we have never met is a discussion ? Nothing wrong with the topic , pretty amusing all in all , aluminum backed face masks , hilarious sure , but does shopping at Wal Mart , or wearing goofy attire while riding a
motorbike , or hell , riding a motorbike period , qualify someone as a pathetic loser ? Reminds me of being in high school when the cool kids would gang up on an outsider or a band kid .


  Dusty

[Lannis]

Hmm , so insulting folks we have never met is a discussion ? Nothing wrong with the topic , pretty amusing all in all , aluminum backed face masks , hilarious sure , but does shopping at Wal Mart , or wearing goofy attire while riding a
motorbike , or hell , riding a motorbike period , qualify someone as a pathetic loser ? Reminds me of being in high school when the cool kids would gang up on an outsider or a band kid .


  Dusty

I was in the band (alto sax) but don't remember getting ganged up on.

One of the reasons that many of us don't like what we see in the "biker culture", and discuss it on this Discussion Board, is because when someone on a motorcycle starts trying to look and act tough and intimidate people and scare little children and make cagers nervous out on the road, it doesn't affect just THEM.    It's not just them doing their own thing in a vacuum, and it somehow doesn't affect us.

It affects all of us who actually ride.   The people who watch all these stupid depictions of "bikers" on TV, and then believe they see it verified by people on the road who are role-playing .... they associate US with all that.  Suddenly, a guy who is just out riding in regular gear and a regular bike is associated with all the tough-boy Darth Vader bullcrap; yeah, dumb, I know, but it's a fact ... and these car drivers change the way they react to anyone on a motorcycle, generally out of fear and dislike.

And all because of what the Hells Angels wannabees are doing, not because of what you and I are doing.

That's why I don't like it, and say so.    As far as WalMart goes, I don't go in because of the reasons I gave already, which probably weren't actually read but were just reacted to for what someone THOUGHT I said.    I don't give my money to people who operate like they do.   I hope they go out of business, but they probably won't because people everywhere will throw their friends and neighbors who own the local stores absolutely under the bus to save $.19 on a toothbrush.   

Insulting folks I've never met?    You mean I have to actually MEET Charles Manson or Sonny Barger before I can say what I think about them?   Come on ... YOU don't even hold yourself to that standard ....

Lannis

[oldbike54]

  One thing to poke fun at a public figure who has written , said , or done something stupid or criminal . Different matter to label average citizens pathetic losers because they don't fit your idea of the perfect person .

  Dusty