things I don't like about the motorcycle culture - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

italian biker · 03-24-2006, 01:14 PM

I know I will probably get shunned for this, but there are some things that motorcyclists/bikers say or do that do not make sense to me. Was just wondering how everyone else feels.
here's my list of cliches that IMO, are kind of stupid.
"Live to ride, ride to live."
Granted, I love riding, but this just seems way too over used.

"diligaf"

My solution, just say it, don't make it an acronym. You will have to say it anyway when someone looks at you thinking you're talking a foreign language.

"If you had to ask, you wouldn't understand."

Maybe one wants to understand, that's why they asked.

"Get a real bike"

Ok, so I guess only HD's are real bikes. Well, if it has two wheels, an engine, a step over seat, and is street legal, what else constitutes it being real? It's really pathetic when someone without a bike has told me this.

"Loud pipes save lives"

Really loud pipes irritate me. Granted, it can alert other drivers of your presence, but to sit at a red light just revving so people will notice you. It's like saying "Look at me, look at me, I'm on a motorcycle and you're not."

Stupid products
Fake braided pony tails

Grow it out or get hair extensions.

Fake tattoos.

If you dont' have the guts to get a real one, don't bother. You're not impressing anyone.

Those really stupid tattoo shirts that are supposed to look like muscle shirts with skin colored sleeves.
Read two sentances above again.

Granted, these are all poser items, but there have been riders with them, and they are sold through motorcycle accessory outlets.

wookie · 03-24-2006, 01:35 PM

what's a "diligaf" ?

**drgibson** · 03-24-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wookie

what's a "diligaf" ?

If you had to ask, you wouldn't understand.

Sorry couldn't resist

italian biker · 03-24-2006, 01:43 PM

"do I look like I give a f..." I see it on coat pins that riders wear, and t shirts at dealers. Not maybe exclusive to riders, but very much embraced by it.

**Louis** · 03-24-2006, 02:14 PM

@ Don

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Originally Posted by italian biker

"do I look like I give a f..." I see it on coat pins that riders wear, and t shirts at dealers. Not maybe exclusive to riders, but very much embraced by it.

That's for those who live to ride under the motto: Loud Pipes Saves Lives, a motto for those with real bikes but only them understand what this means.

D_Klein · 03-24-2006, 05:45 PM

Jerks and idiots come in many varieties. Some of them ride motorcycles.

RampageRider · 03-24-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wookie

what's a "diligaf" ?

+1 and now that I know who care's.................... right........... let's ride

Nanuk · 03-24-2006, 07:16 PM

DILLIGAF....was well used when I was in the Army, also SNAFU. I just LOVE the biker dressed dudes that don't own a bike.

texrider · 03-24-2006, 08:36 PM

here's my list of cliches that IMO, are kind of stupid.
"Live to ride, ride to live."
Granted, I love riding, but this just seems way too over used.

"diligaf"
My solution, just say it, don't make it an acronym.

What's IMO mean?

Bluecruzer · 03-24-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by texrider

What's IMO mean?

LOL

This thread is already fubar.

CManT1914 · 03-24-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by texrider

What's IMO mean?

In my opinion.

I agree, this thread is very FUBAR.

What's SNAFU?

MagnumForce · 03-24-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CManT1914

What's SNAFU?

Situation normal, all f'ed up. Started out as a military acronym before making its way to general usage.

texrider · 03-24-2006, 09:59 PM

....Things I don't like about the computer culture....

RampageRider · 03-24-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EZridr1

Originally Posted by CManT1914
What's SNAFU?

Situation normal, all f'ed up. Started out as a military acronym before making its way to general usage.

Yep, that about sums it up for a average day in the military...

MagnumForce · 03-24-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RampageRider

Yep, that about sums it up for a average day in the military...

And you speak from experience?

vhmike73 · 03-24-2006, 11:20 PM

Sounds about right for MY unit!

Then again, if it don't fly, it ain't funded in my unit...and I'm an OD soldier, not AV!

tlwisner · 03-25-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by D_Klein

Jerks and idiots come in many varieties. Some of them ride motorcycles.

Exactly!

italian biker · 03-25-2006, 01:55 PM

Yes, as much as I hate the dilligaf acronym, I use other acronyms in this post, but acronyms themselves is not really what I was talking about. I was talking about things that I think are idiotic centered around motorcycling.

SNAFU · 03-25-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CManT1914

In my opinion.

I agree, this thread is very FUBAR.

What's SNAFU?

Eh?..... what's goin' on here?

Oh, never mind. I thought you guys were talkin' about me.

I'm not in the army FYI.

ditch · 03-25-2006, 06:24 PM

I went to a buddy's lake cabin last year for a party. Had to have been 100 degrees out there. Some Harley ridin "Bikers" showed up and stood around all day in their leathers. The sweat was running everywhere but they were to cool to take off the leathers. I guess they had that tough guy image to uphold.

03-24-2006, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	things I don't like about the motorcycle culture I know I will probably get shunned for this, but there are some things that motorcyclists/bikers say or do that do not make sense to me. Was just wondering how everyone else feels. here's my list of cliches that IMO, are kind of stupid. "Live to ride, ride to live." Granted, I love riding, but this just seems way too over used. "diligaf" My solution, just say it, don't make it an acronym. You will have to say it anyway when someone looks at you thinking you're talking a foreign language. "If you had to ask, you wouldn't understand." Maybe one wants to understand, that's why they asked. "Get a real bike" Ok, so I guess only HD's are real bikes. Well, if it has two wheels, an engine, a step over seat, and is street legal, what else constitutes it being real? It's really pathetic when someone without a bike has told me this. "Loud pipes save lives" Really loud pipes irritate me. Granted, it can alert other drivers of your presence, but to sit at a red light just revving so people will notice you. It's like saying "Look at me, look at me, I'm on a motorcycle and you're not." Stupid products Fake braided pony tails Grow it out or get hair extensions. Fake tattoos. If you dont' have the guts to get a real one, don't bother. You're not impressing anyone. Those really stupid tattoo shirts that are supposed to look like muscle shirts with skin colored sleeves. Read two sentances above again. Granted, these are all poser items, but there have been riders with them, and they are sold through motorcycle accessory outlets. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

03-24-2006, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	diligaf "do I look like I give a f..." I see it on coat pins that riders wear, and t shirts at dealers. Not maybe exclusive to riders, but very much embraced by it. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

03-24-2006, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nanuk Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M-95 Location: North Dakota, USA Posts: 59	DILLIGAF....was well used when I was in the Army, also SNAFU. I just LOVE the biker dressed dudes that don't own a bike. __________________ I am not fat.... I am big boned....

03-24-2006, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 866	here's my list of cliches that IMO, are kind of stupid. "Live to ride, ride to live." Granted, I love riding, but this just seems way too over used. "diligaf" My solution, just say it, don't make it an acronym. What's IMO mean? __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

03-24-2006, 09:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 866	....Things I don't like about the computer culture.... __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

03-24-2006, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,256	what's a "diligaf" ?

03-24-2006, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	Jerks and idiots come in many varieties. Some of them ride motorcycles.

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vhmike73 Fender Buffer Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 403	Sounds about right for MY unit! Then again, if it don't fly, it ain't funded in my unit...and I'm an OD soldier, not AV! __________________ vhmike73 "It's people like you what cause unrest!" Vance & Hines Straightshots ***** DynoJet PowerCommander III USB *** Thunder Mfg. S&S Intake kit *** De-PAIRed with Moccasin Mike's PAIR Valve Removal Kit Küryakyn ISO grips w/Throttle Bosses, Ellipse mirrors & Wide Levers *** MAPAM Foward Controls Corbin Classic Solo & Touring Pillion * Suzuki Low Backrest & Rack, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Tank/Speedo & Frame Cover Trim Priority Lites Run-Turn-Brake Controller ***** Clear Alternatives lenses w/LED replacement bulbs (Amber 1157 front/Red 1156 rear) "BlaznBlu50"-inspired Tail Mod w/Radiantz LED License Plate Frame T-Bags "Reno" Tailbag ***** Saddlemen Drifter Slant (Jumbo) Saddlebags w/Easy Brackets

03-25-2006, 01:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	acronyms Yes, as much as I hate the dilligaf acronym, I use other acronyms in this post, but acronyms themselves is not really what I was talking about. I was talking about things that I think are idiotic centered around motorcycling. __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

03-25-2006, 06:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
ditch In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: m109r Posts: 100	I went to a buddy's lake cabin last year for a party. Had to have been 100 degrees out there. Some Harley ridin "Bikers" showed up and stood around all day in their leathers. The sweat was running everywhere but they were to cool to take off the leathers. I guess they had that tough guy image to uphold.

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