Biker DNA code

[esullivan]

Something reminded me recently of a fad from the 90s called Geek Code (oddly, I think it was a recent discussion over the pros and cons of the NC700). I wonder if we could come up with one for bikers, or is there one already?

My boss at work, for example, can't comprehend why anyone would purchase a motorcycle that isn't the most powerful available at the time -- if it can't do 200mph, it's not a motorcycle. I, on the other hand, can't understand why anyone would want a bike that can easily lead to a loss of license in first gear or lift the front wheel in third. Another example: I have zero interest in motorsports, of any kind, while others got into bikes mostly for track days and MotoGP.

Obviously, we're riding our "biker's code." We don't need random letters and symbols when sitting on cruiser or GSXR. But there are other aspects that aren't so easy to tell by just looking at the bike or rider. Some possible examples:

M: ability to do one's own maintenance, ranging from knowing how to check oil levels (--) through to building an engine with nothing more than iron ore and a smelter (++++++++).
L: Supports or disapproves of road rules, speed cameras, etc. Might range from currently sitting magistrate (++++) to anarchist (-----).
S: interest in motor sport, track days, getting the knee down. Mine might be: S--, while my boss would have S+++.
R: Attitude toward risk -- wears t-shirt, shorts and sandels on Fireblade (++++). Dressed head-to-toe in day-glow orange, with an airbag waistcoat, strung with LEDs (----).
E: experience, measured by some formula of years + miles.

What other categories/factors are there that aren't immediately obvious by looking at the person's current set of wheels?
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Current: '14 VFR800X Test passed 31/10/12.
Previous: '12 NC700S, '11 CBF 125, '04 SH 125.

[Knightsy]

Hang on for a sec, I have a question: Why? Or more accurately: What's the point?
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[Shinigami]

^ this
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"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[bunglebubs]

WTF????
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899 Panigale, K7 GSXR 750

[esullivan]

[Timmeh]

This reminds me of a documentary about 80s gay clubs where the punters would have different coloured tissues sticking out of their pockets to explain their sexual preferences.

This isn't an online dating service for the socially inadequate.
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20:22:30 BLUEX5: i would love to be forced to undergo a**l plugging with different sizes
20:48:18 Temeluchus: comp you hunk of smouldering homos3x you

[scarborough_lad]

what is this shit
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'96 Suzuki GS500

[UnknownStuntm...]

[noobRider]

M-- L++ S--- R-- E-
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Licence: Nov 2012, Bikes: Suzuki GN125, Moto Guzzi Strada 750, Triumph Sprint ST 955i x 2
AnPhonEh: I need plans, I need contingency plans also, I need back up contingency plans

[P.addy]

https://cdn.styleforum.net/2/2b/900x900px-LL-2b666c1c_Are-you-a-wizard.jpg

[Musketeer]

What is this thread about?
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[Shinigami]

ain't a fookin clue
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Current: Honda City Fly CLR125 2003 Honda CB600F Hornet 2008 Yamaha FZ6 S2 + 1991 Kawasaki GPZ500
"Once you realize what a joke everything is, being the Comedian is the only thing that makes sense.

[fatjames]

What the shit is this shit? Some sort of computer language or a weird as fuck status update? Do you like bikes or something?

I still read the whole post.

[esullivan]

OK, then. I see I've struck a nerve (the WTF nerve).

Let's put this down as one of my more, um, unsuccessful ideas. I've had a few...
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Current: '14 VFR800X Test passed 31/10/12.
Previous: '12 NC700S, '11 CBF 125, '04 SH 125.

[Timmeh]

By now you should have realised how BCF works?
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GSXR400 x2 | '94 RVF400 | '93 TZR125 4DL (again)
20:22:30 BLUEX5: i would love to be forced to undergo a**l plugging with different sizes
20:48:18 Temeluchus: comp you hunk of smouldering homos3x you

[Skudd]

[noobRider]

https://www.barcodesinc.com/generator/image.php?code=M--%20L++%20S---%20R--%20E-&style=197&type=C128B&width=200&height=50&xres=1&font=3
https://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chl=M--+L%2B%2B+S---+R--+E-&chs=200x200&cht=qr&chld=H%7C0
You could stick it on the back of your helmet
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Licence: Nov 2012, Bikes: Suzuki GN125, Moto Guzzi Strada 750, Triumph Sprint ST 955i x 2
AnPhonEh: I need plans, I need contingency plans also, I need back up contingency plans

[deadwolf]

Sounds like something out of friggin' Warhammer. I heard full leathers gives you a 3+ armour save?
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[Efes123]

[G]

Noted as an example why I avoid 'biker' stuff .

[daemonoid]

[bikertomm]

https://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hey-kids-wanna-buy-some-magic-240x180.jpg
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[esullivan]

At the risk of digging myself in deeper, I'm surprised at the reactions. I think it could be that I wasn't explaining myself: this is just a thought experiment -- what are the factors that separate bikers and makes one look at the NC700/GSXR/Harley and go "ooh" and another go "ugh". That's all. I'm not suggesting an actual system that people can stick in their sigs, on their lids, or whatever. That's not what the Geek Code was really used for either. It was a funny/interesting thought experiment on the geek culture.

I'll shut up now (and change my username, and move town...)
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Current: '14 VFR800X Test passed 31/10/12.
Previous: '12 NC700S, '11 CBF 125, '04 SH 125.

[G]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7hQN4Amaeg/0.jpg

[-Matt-]

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