http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:34 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-735012 IF ALL OF THE PEOPLE HATE THE NOISE WHY DID HONDA AND YAMAHA TRY TO COPY THAT AWFUL NOISE THAT I LOVE SO MUCH 735012@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:34 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-734919 Balerick, are you still alive man? 734919@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:14:42 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-732242 Oh yeah, I forgot. The offer is still open from last year to stop and visit me. Thing is, my bike is still down and can't find the money (some unexpected things came up) to fix it yet, to show you the best hidden good rides around N.E. Ohio. The 40 foot camping trailer is sold. House is too full already. I could set ya up a great big ass tent of mine (with a screen porch) by the fire in the back yard. Drink some beers with ya, feed ya, bullshit and all. Maybe even do some 4 wheeling or dirt bike with my neighbor. But if you wanna visit this summer, I gotta kick ya out at night with the dog. LOL. Maybe next summer will be better. However you are still welcome, and you know ways to find out how to get a hold of me if ya want. I'm out. FTW. 732242@blogcritics.org Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:01:00 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-732233 Balerick, isn't the AMA Motorcycle Museum near central Ohio? Damn, I am a 14 year member of that organization and can't recall the location off hand. No material handy to help me out. Pretty sure it's down near Columbus. I've been to the AMA headquarters, many AMA and ABATE seminars down there. That could be a very scenic route also, if you go though the Mohican area, and the Hocking Hills area and take secondary roads in those areas. Best time might be the AMA Vintage Days held at Mid Ohio Raceway, for a weekend visit. Just a thought. I'll send ya a map if you want to come east some time this summer. Ride Safe, Ride Free! FTW. 732233@blogcritics.org Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:33:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-732125 sounds like fun Balerick,..I'm jealous..... :) 732125@blogcritics.org Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:54 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-731777 Got my Sporty in the shop for its 10K mile maintenance, plus a new front tire. getting it ready to ride to Sturgis and Mt. Rushmore. Lots of rain here this Spring and Summer, about 5 inches in the last 24 hours or so. So much for a drought! Nice ride coming up soon to Iowa to the American Motorcycle Museum, with some other members of the HOG chapter. I'll trade up eventually probably, but right now I'm in love with the Sportster. Got nothing bad to say for my old Goldwing other than, being the first full dress bike I've had I learned that it is not the bike to ride on a hot day, the engine heat sucks when combined with no wind. Hope you all are having a great and safe Summer riding. The river is finally receding here, so some of the scenic river roads are opening back up. Do any of you old Harley riders out there have any suggestions on sites to see in the Sturgis/Mt. Rushmore area. This will be my first trip. With so many years in the military I just haven't had much chance to get up to that area. 731777@blogcritics.org Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:04:43 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-731359 I've been to many poker runs and events also. But maybe only 100 or so (helping or involved in most of them). So I have no clue about what's going on out there? LOL. Ride Free 731359@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:24:27 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-731288 LMAO,......couldn't resist huh Rahlow! lmfao damn crotch rocketeers...... :O :) 731288@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:36:03 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-731019 Man not all riders are into the bad ass biker typeing.Most are just hard working people that enjoy throwing their leg over that hog and feeling the wind in their face as they ride the open roads their tax dollars pay for. Most bikers I know help people anyway they can,have been in several poker runs and other events bikers do to help others.So now just what have you ever done to help someone other than yourself,or are you too wrapped up in hate for your lifeyou can't find time to see others need and give a helping hand? 731019@blogcritics.org Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:17:46 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-730483 hahaha Jealousy is an ugly damn thing as evidenced here. Glad someone directed me here to learn so much about my Harley ridin' self! hahaha Gahdang so much hate! I could give a rats pa-toot what someone rides, but I sure as heck care about the Folks I would or would be ridin with, harboring so much hate, spreading so many dang lies about my choice of Scoots etc. Any someone also said BWB was full of so called badasses, they need to coem to this place and see all the Internet asswhippins being handed out! hahahahhaha 730483@blogcritics.org Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:00:24 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-729919 LMAO,.this is stupid!!!! 729919@blogcritics.org Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:17:58 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-729265 Jules, I don't see who you are writing about? Unless it's just in general? I've written close to the same words as you, many times. Exceptions are: I'm on the fence about the loud pipe issue, as long as they sound good. People living in America should speak some English, long time residents sound know it well. New riders are better off getting some experience from people who have rode longer, not to pick up bad habits hopefully, but to learn things they don't teach you while getting a motorcycle license. And I have opinions that I share, yet have left enough info. for anyone to find me pretty easily down to my home address. My real Sister is a Biker at heart, but was always a passenger in the past. Plans on getting a bike and learning to ride. She is pretty mellow, and can take a lot of crap. But if you pick on her too much, push her too far, she will snap and can kick 90% of guys asses out there. My "Biker Sister of 14 years" is like blood and considered a family member. She rides, and is small but the same thing goes with her. It must be a family thing. LOL. I've been judged my short hair, long hair, wearing dress clothes to work, wearing dirty Jeans and boots to work, type of bike, size of bike, being friends with "tough guys", being freinds with a gay guy, dating older women, dating younger women, drinking, not drinking, getting married, getting divorced, getting injured at work, riding a bike, wearing a vest, having a tattoo, wearing a earring, removing my earring, not wearing a helmet, wearing a helmet, because people didn't like a family member or friend of mine that they worked with, and a few unknown reasons. Two people I knew didn't like me, it came down to this after a meeting and conversation about why set up by a mutual friend. No reason, you never did anything to me, nothing about you bugs me. I really have no reason, but, I just don't like you. We just left it as that. People will always judge others for any reason. But Bikers need to keep judgements in check and realize we all are Riders. FTW 729265@blogcritics.org Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:13:32 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-729022 I don't see the point of what you wrote.Not liking motorcycles because of noise or pollution I can understand but your views on who rides them are a little distorted.I have run across people before who judged me and didn't even know the slightest thing about me.I found they were weak people ,powerless.Mostly unhappy with their lot in life.The only way they could garner attention was to lash out at others who are ussually miles away.Weak spinless people do that.They project their weaknessses like having no balls on to others and then join with others laughing and mocking them.It's pretty sad because they are really ridiculing what they don't like about themselves.Pretty pathetic isn't it? Do you know anyone like that?Does that remind you of anyone?I think it should.Someone you might see every morning.Cowardly is another trait of these types of people and now I'm sure ignorace is another.I challenge you to tell me of another group that treat each other with genuine respect as bikers do.Regardless of what color your skin is, what language you speak, what your economic situation, what your sexual preference is a biker is a biker and will always give a helping hand to another biker. Weather he's hard core or a dentist,a biker is a biker.I know some granny bikers who I'm sure have much more balls than any spinless coward who hides behind a keypad and lashes out at people.... One more thing males who fit in this group ussually have a teeny tiny pecker just a liitle spec of a thing.. 729022@blogcritics.org Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:53:25 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-728779 Harleys are the "Real Deal" all else is just imitations. why do you think all the metric companies try to make their biker LOOK like Harleys,...and SOUND like Harleys. Jesus guys ,..get a clue. 728779@blogcritics.org Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:59:27 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-728243 Brothers and Sisters in the wind. A concept few on this site can grasp. Let us all try to get it, the future of motorcycling depends on us being somewhat united. By the way, I wave to all riders going slow enough to see me. Yes, I sometimes do it from my cage or from my front yard. Many Truckers are riders and that is why they wave from the cab. If I pass a sport bike I wave, often they don't wave back when riding a cruiser. That's OK, I gave my option of brotherhood to them. If any rider don't except it, that's an issue they have. HD, Cruiser, touring bike, sport bike, I don't care. We need less separation of brand and style, and more brotherhood. We share the same roads, same wind, same uneducated cagers killing us, and the same stupid laws to get us all of the road. The 60's are coming back in the way we all need to put up a united front and look out for each other. If you don't believe me, you will in recall I told you so, in a few years. Respect your Brothers in the wind, educate the young or new riders, damn just do your part to help keep freedom of the road a real thing. I'm dead tired and out. FTW. 728243@blogcritics.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:37:15 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-728122 it saddens me to see every one fighting and name calling. to use a fomous quote " why cant we all just get along " I've been ridding motorcycles since I was five years old. i ride because i like the feel of the wind in my face and the since of control of my own destiney i feel every time i'm on the bike I' 43 now. I love all motorcycles trail , sport , touring, and crusiers. I have owned them all over the years and let me say that the metric bikes were all very good bikes and still are. I've had all the jap bikes and have to say they were very good dependable bikes. I even owned a Indian at one time. but I have to be honest when ever a harley went buy it made me take a second look and dream that some day i would own a harley. It's true harleys are expensive, yes they have had a reputation for leaking oil, and yes i've been known to say if your going to own a harley you'd better be a mecanic, but harley has learned from its mistakes. they realized they could'nt live off of the past for ever, they have very reliable machines mine is 8 years old and runs fantastic. and its everything i always dreamed it would be. Just before i bought it i had a crotchrocket and befor that a suzuki touring bike,. they were great but once I had my own harley I new what every other harley owner knows its like a extension of your body. life just would'nt be the same with out it. Now in closing heres somthing for all motorcycles riders to think on. When i owned a metric cruiser only people on metric bikes would wave or recognize me, when on my crotchrocket only people on crotchrockts would wave, when on touring bikes only touring bikes would wave. now heres the funnything when i'm on my harley they all wave at me even truckers and people in cars. I cant explain this can you ??? ah the plot thickens. happy riddin what ever you ride just remember we're all brothers. 728122@blogcritics.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:10:11 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-727662 Jr., If you are refeering to me because I'm the only one who notes that I'm from Ohio very often on this site, I'm not a "badass" or ever claimed to be. But I've been around the block a few times and not a pussy either. Yeah, I no longer own a Harely, but might someday again depending on my health and $$$ issues, or might put money in to my Jap Cruiser. I have home-made tattoos. Someday ... I just might shave my head? To me "wanna-be's" are as important as "hard core" bikers I give them as much attention in most cases. At one time everyone was a wanna-be. I have a goatee. And I'm really sorry if you were not refeering to me! Noise pollution? I got hot rods cars around here the tune up at all hours, and run them by all day and night. I've done it in the past with my cars many years back, and loud music at night. I'm more respectful now at an older age I guess, but I know them, and I'm not gonna call the law. Not like my neighbor (now moved) did with me and my Mustang many years ago. The appology in the driveway before hand, wasn't enought for him. Too bad the police couldn't find me in my own yard, as it was hot and I slept outdoors? Not saying much really but loud pipes can annoy you, they sometimes do me on cars and bikes. I like louder than stock pipes, but now extreme loud. I'd never run strait pipes, custom and louder yes. Too loud I don't care to hear it or do it but I'll let it go for now. Ohio, The Heart of it All! LOL!But check us out in number of registered riders. Rise Safe and Ride Free. FTW. My views or comments and mine, not those of any, club, group, or organization I might be associated or involvelved with. OK, I'm out for a week or two... later. 727662@blogcritics.org Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:39:08 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-727584 This is spot on. Around here in Ohio to become a so called bad ass this is what you got to do. 1. Buy an obnoxiously loud Harley. NOISE POLLUTION. 2. Shave your head 3. Get some really bad tattoos 4. Have some kind of metal hanging from you face. 5. Grow a goatee. Man i thought it ws just myself and a group of friends who are digusted by all of this. I feel better after reading this. So they must all have that scowl look on there face when they pass you that screams "look ....i'm a bad ass". Sorry to me your a wanna-be. And look that noise pollution is ridiculous. If my car was that loud, i would be fined. Right ??!!!! f'OFF.. Harley Davidson. 727584@blogcritics.org Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:51:57 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-727413 Not sure how I found this post but what a hoot. Ive been riding since 8 years old. Born 1956. Hondas in the 60's. Yamaha's in the 70's. Dirt bikes for many years. 3 wheelers. Have had several street JAP bikes, they were ok. Broke enough bones by my late 30's. No more dirt bikes. Got away from bikes for a while. Back in those days the foriegn made goods werent bankrupting our middle class yet. In the 90's decided I had to have another bike. An American Bike. Bought my first Harley FLHT in 1997 new. Dyna Low Rider in 1998 new. Both have been bullet proof needing only normal maint. My Glide just had a ignition module go out(made in japan stamped on the part). First break down in 11 years. I took the opertunity to up grade some things while I was doing the ignition work,top end gaskets, hot cam, exhaust(loud), single fire Accel American Programable Ignition, repair some frame rust I found after tear down. Harleys are living American History. Thats just a fact. Some people seem pissed that their Hondas are just Hondas. Sorry for ya. They are well built and dependable bikes. Note of interest, All Jap bike companys make a V Twin. Why. Their resale suks too. I mean its alright with me but if Harleys suck so bad why are they all copying it. The new American ride the Victory V Twin is another nice ride. They are doing pretty well. Very dependable. I have friend with one thats 6 years old doing well. It hurts to see so many Americans running each other down. Whats the point. I drive and ride as American as I can in todays world. Just me. I want to support American workers with Good paying jobs that have benefits the best way I can. Whats left of them. In the long run its best for us all to support one another. If you who choose to ride foriegn bikes can sleep ok have at it. Its America after all. We are so devided anymore in the good old USA Im not sure that any of this shit will matter in a few years any damn way. I acknowledge all bikers on the rd. I dont care if its Harley or not in that sence. Biking is about being free to injoy the road on 2 wheels. Im as at home in a Daytona Bike week bar full of who ever as going in a local Honda shop to have a tire mounted cause they have the best tire machine around. There are plenty of Jap bikes at Bike week. There may be a couple bars in Daytona I would recommend avoiding after dark for you rice burners but thats just good common sense. My next bike Im building from scratch. It wont have Jap parts on it or say Harley anywhere either, but thats just me. 120 cu in V Twin tire smoking monster. JP 727413@blogcritics.org Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:03:18 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-726902 Metrics are lame. Crotch rockets are stupid . freakin wannabe bikers. 726902@blogcritics.org Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:09:18 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-726750 Mike you are correct, I was highly involved with not only ABATE, MRF, and other MRO's. I also used to keep in good contact with MAG and FEMA officers from across the big pond. Met many of them in person at seminars in the USA. Great people. I lost contact with most but still try to keep a watch on State, National, and Overseas legilation. Take care man and thanks for your input. Just Ride!! ABATE KEV 726750@blogcritics.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:38:27 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-726748 MyAbusa, I need to say thanks for your kind words. I must say it is my Grandfather I have been very close to. My Dad passed away about a year and a half ago after over a year of ups and downs. My Mother, Stepfather, and myself have serious health issues. Some that with today's technology cannot be fixed or cured. As for me if you look like biker trash or a RUB, I don't care what you ride. To me it's all about riding, we all were once new riders. I may have some connections now, but that is not the issue. The issue is we all ride the same streets and in most cases die the same ways ... if we get injured or die on a bike. If I take a new rider "under my wing" I try to make them learn some brotherhood, nomatter brand, style or their looks. Bikers are in general the most caring, sharing, helpful group of people you can find. Yes, you give respect you get respect. Even in a cage or on two wheels, I help my brothers and sisters on any 2 wheel ride. That's me. Maybe it's because I ride a cruiser, I dunno? But I get more help and respect from H-D riders and often other cruisers. I didn't mean to piss on any one. If I can get myself fixed up enough to ride (and I really need to) be sure I will. And you are correct I really need it. I didn't mean to offend anyone except asshole who give other riders no respect and those who don't believe in the brotherhood of the road. FTW. Again my views are mine, not of any group, club, or organization I might be involved with. Live Free and Ride Free. 726748@blogcritics.org Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:24:58 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-725994 As someone who grew up dreaming about Nortons and BSA, I am sitting here in the UK watching the Isle of Man TT races, straight after the Moto GP, wondering when we are going to get to see the next episode of Russell Mitchell, Arlen Ness, Eddie Trotta el al on the next episode of the Biker Build off. and I am thinking to myself, the car drivers have got us right where they want us unless we can stick together as a group, no matter what we ride, and stick up for our right to ride on two wheels. And reading the comments on this blog, which seem so divisive, dispiriting and demoralising, it makes me fear for the future of motorcycle riding. We will be legislated off the road if we do not stick up for ourselves and EACH OTHER. I'm not going to say what I ride. It has two wheels and that should be enough for everybody who cares enough about motorcycling to have commented on this article. All The Best, and keep riding whatever it is... 725994@blogcritics.org Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:24:47 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-725941 ABATE Kevin, First of all, I'm sorry to hear about your father's condition & my condolences go out to you & your family in this time of difficulty. I have a daughter with some very serious health issues & know all to well the anguish that goes along with long term hospitalization & uncertain futures. As far as "dirty long haired biker trash" goes; I wouldn't refer to any biker as that unless I got to know them & they proved it to me. Otherwise I would be making an unfounded generalization just as my friend on his Sportster did to me. Though I've ridden motorcycles since the age of 10 (am now 36) & have owned 12 different bikes, I know nothing of being a "real rider" or having a "rider attitude". If those terms refer to enjoying the ride, having a passion for ALL motor powered two wheeled vehicles and treating others on the fore mentioned vehicles with courtesy & respect until they give me reason not too then maybe I am a "real rider" with a "rider attitude". I guess the problem I'm seeing is that there are different definitions for those terms & it's been my personal experience that most often, those that confront me without provocation & significantly different definitions from mine tend to ride HD. Again, this isn't coming from someone that hates Harleys. I've enjoyed hundreds of miles behind the bars of Harleys. It's just my personal experience. P.S. Kevin, get that back healed up so you can spend a little RR in the saddle. Sounds like you deserve it. 725941@blogcritics.org Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:56:02 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2003/05/26/210217.php#comment-725899 MyAbusa, I'm one of those dirty long haired biker trash (to those that don't know me) waeing patches that few know what mean what. I love H-D's but currently have a 'Zuki. I enjoyed your input alot, but you have know in my area I can ride with the H-D's but some "are not allowed." It depends on if you want a superior bike or a superior bike? In other words for those that can't follow, it's your damn choice fuck everyone else. Ride what you want or can afford. I'm never gonna put you down if you are a real rider with a rider additude. Screw the rest of you if you can't get the concept of brotherhood, my bros are life long. They ride what they they ride? And right now my back is so fucked up I can't ride. As a family member is on life support soon to be have to be unplugged. I can barely walk around the hospital from my pain. I wore my patches and I'll scream it out loud as my last words FTW!!! Forever Two wheels if you believe in forever, or Fuck this World, My Pa's going from Youngstowns ... you know he's going up too the big man. Because Youngstown, can't drop much lower. LOL. I'm from NE Ohio, so was kinda joking, as my Region is Cleveland, Canton, Akron, Warren, Youngstown, Akron, Akron, Akron, Cleveland and Akron. I'm not bias'ed. LOL. FUCK YOU. FTW!!!!! These are my persional views and writings, not those of any group, organization, club, MRO, SMRO. Or any thing else Damn, I'm cooked going to bed might read this blog next week or the week after. Family Shit Going on here. RIP RRR, RDR. ZERO 725899@blogcritics.org Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:32:58 EDT