Why are YOU a biker??

danish@125 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

We, the missiles of the automobile world, are all very different people. Yet, there is something which draws us all together (our bikes, perhaps Laughing

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But why is it that we choose to be bikers? Is it the thrill?? Thumbs Up

Or the joy of the ride??? Very Happy

Or the sheer stupidity of it??? Confused

NB: I, PERSONALLY, DO NOT THINK BIKING IS STUPID Wink

Or perhaps the fuel economy????

What do you think Question

Danish

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Probably just because it's fun, alot of people here also seem to be adrenaline junkies as well I reckon Wink

However I think there is a difference between bikers and motorcyclists, some people on here seem a little obsessed Razz

Oh and I doubt it is the fuel economy factor Laughing

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

It's faster than walking and cheaper than parking a car. Thumbs Up

Just happens to be rather good fun as well. Smile

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

No we're not in the automobile world.

We are in the Auto Cycle world or Motorcycle. Or bikes!

I ride bikes because they are much more fun and interesting than cars. I think a lot of us are oriented towards performance and cars just don't cut it.

The latest VW golf GTi for example has twice the power of the original Golf GTi. It also weighs twice as much. You would never get this with a new model of bike! I don't want a TV in the headrest of my car, nor air-con or sat-nav. I want to be able to have fun driving! Compared to bikes they are staid and boring.

so I ride instead.

There is also the cameraderie aspect of it, nearly all of my friends ride or have ridden at one time or another. Without bikes I'd have no friends! Wink

Also there is an aspect of rebellion involved. Whether it be the Marlon Brando type rebellion, or just the "My parents said no, but I'm a grown up so I'll do what I like!".

Also inescapably bikes are undoubtedly cool. Harleys to Hondas, MV's to MZ's, a third class ride is better than a first class walk. And any ride is cooler than a walk, drive or bus/train ride.

Scooters don't count as bikes in terms of cool IMVHO

Basically, biking rocks! Very Happy

{edit} For me there is also a mildly nerdy aspect in that I am fascinated by the engineering and technology of bikes, whereas cars are somehow dull! Smile

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danish@125 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

True to the last word, although the scooter mob might have something to say about your *honest* opinion Laughing

Rebellion sounds like my cause! Everyone said no, I said try to stop me Cool

Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

It's a leather and bare skin thing Laughing

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

I share a similar fascination with bikes as well, and will hopefully get into the whole biking scene when I have some cash Wink

However I have always had a rather soft spot for mini's, don't think that will ever die or be overshadowed by bikes, however apart from that I am not really interested in cars at all, infact I find driving a chore and I haven't even got my license yet Confused

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Hi
You cant wheelie a car Very Happy

, unless you've got 100k spare or something stupid.

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I'm afraid it isn't an anti-car thing with me. I'm happiest having the choice between the two... in an ideal world I'd have a silly sports car too, but I can't afford one. Sad

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Don't get me wrong, I'm not exactly anti-car, but for fun impractical purposes (which most non bikers seem to use their cars for anyway) they win hands down. Oh and they also win on one person commuting - unless its icy.
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John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Because car insurance was too expensive.

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Well If I were to come to work by car...

The last time my Dad gave me a lift to work when my bike was in for a service it took us an hour to get there, and that was without parking. Parking would cost an extortionate amount in Reading and would also take ages. Plus the bike parking is two minutes walk from my office rather than ten minutes from the nearest car park.

On a bad day it takes me twenty five minutes to get here, and quarter of an hour on a good day! Quite a difference eh? Smile

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danish@125 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

Bikes certainly do save time! Takes me about 5 minutes to get to work but closer to half an hour by car 'cos of the silly traffic.

I don't quite get how Bendy's managed 5mins faster by car though............... Confused

Danish

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

By the time you've kitted up etc you lose any potential speed saving for me getting to work compared to using the car.

My bike is just for fun as I can't afford a very fast sports car, so I'm a biker to satisfy my need of cheating death.
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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Cheaper than a car
Good fun
Quicker

Sometimes I wouldn't mind a car though, save me getting a soaking.

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Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Been riding small bikes and alike since i was little, been watching superbike races for ages too. My dad used to have bikes, used to go pillion loved it. Did my CBT when i was 16 and has gone from there. Don't get me wrong i don't mind some cars, but Bikes come first.
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Hmmm. I was a biker because I could have wheels at 16. Then I was a biker becasue it was fun, and the cost of car stuff at 17 was totally out of the question.

Now.. I have a bike as a toy, but I do all my mileage in the car. Commuting 35 miles round trip, in all weathers, at any time between 6am and 10pm, on country roads with no traffic. Car is just as quick as bike, and quicker when it is inclement.

Bike is more fun, but car is still fun.

v4forlife · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Karma :

It calms me down, like skating for me. Lately I've been having very bad times, but when I straddle that lump of metal and turn the ignition, it all goes away. All I think is where to hit that next corner, or when is it going to be clear so I can pass and hmm, isn't she fit. Its escapism for me.
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