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Bowie- · 11-26-2012, 03:52 PM

I don't get this high-school mentality of calling other people "posers". Who cares what he does if it doesn't hurt you or anyone else? The biker's motto it's freedom, until you go online, then it's gossip.

Ribbing aside, I think it's great that you went on the toy run for the kids. Bravo on that.

C.W. · 11-26-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gdb069

Just one question: Did santa actually drive a sleigh with 8 reindeer or was he also a poser?

G.

Which raises a very important question. Was Santa qualified to be Santa?

Rainsong · 11-26-2012, 04:00 PM

Any different than all the Sturgis posers who trailer their bikes up there?
Kudos for riding! I usually draw the line at 40 degrees!

CrazyDave · 11-26-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowie-

I don't get this high-school mentality of calling other people "posers". Who cares what he does if it doesn't hurt you or anyone else? The biker's motto it's freedom, until you go online, then it's gossip.

Ribbing aside, I think it's great that you went on the toy run for the kids. Bravo on that.

Maybe you haven't been to a major bike event like Laconia..maybe you are not educated on past events like say Hollister the late forties

Let me introduce you

This guy was plastered all over the place as the poster child for delinquent Bikers this ..is a FRAUD.. a local dunk.. not even a motorcycle rider

.. a POSER. Set up by Times magazines staff specifically to take a small disturbance and sensationalize it at the expense of all there

I have no hard and fast figures but I would say that at least half of what is attributed to rowdy "biker" behavior at events comes from people like our drunk friend above.. POSERS..it is not a high school mentality to be pissed at posers.. it is good common sense.

rb608 · 11-26-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Let me introduce you

Dad!

superdiver · 11-26-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Officer friendly

Now I know this event is about the kids NOT ME ,,but when this POSER walked over and started hanging out with the bikes and kids having his pics taken ,,I politely asked him where HIS bike was?? He said it was too cold to ride the bike and came in his car,,,so I told him " hey pal ya didn't pay your dues (ride in the cold like the rest of us) so step away from MY BIKE and have your picture taken next to your car..." I made sure NOT to make a big deal about this ,because it's about the kids not my ego...

The fact that you confronted him about HIM not ridding his bike would disagree with it "not being about me"..

Now if you confronted him about not bring gifts or money... then yes, i would agree with your statement...

yes, he is a poser, but really, is it about being a poser?? I have been to a number of mc events in a car, mostly cuz my bike was under repar, but still... its NOT about being on a motocycle! I think this is kinda silly really...

O'Larry · 11-26-2012, 04:19 PM

Having ridden for well over fifty years, mostly in the High Sierras, in ANY weather you can imagine, I thing O.F. done did good! When we rode, we made damn certain that our ski gear went with us simply because we never knew what the weather would/could turn into. I have no sympathy for a blatant poser, unless of course he brought boo coo toys or dollars and we watch him/her hand it over to the kids. Then maybe, just maybe-------!

tgelphman · 11-26-2012, 04:21 PM

I get your frustration. I would feel sorry for the guy ... what kind of idiot dresses in full riding gear and then drives a car - duh! Kudos for u for making the actual ride.

GPSchmidt · 11-26-2012, 05:23 PM

We have a local little bike show every year. For my sins I get to be one of the judges, but I digress..

There's a dude that I know from other circles that shows up to the show every year dressed like a bad ass. Sportin' his dew rag, unshaven, Harley T shirt, biker boots and hanging with the riders. The guy has no bike, and has no reason to play the part other than the fact he ain't quite right in the head. I just ignore him. He'd pull his stunt whether I said something or not.

gat803 · 11-26-2012, 05:29 PM

I'm thinkin' "Officer Friendly" may not be so friendly after all....

This thread actually ties in closely with the "SOA" thread. No one wants people around who pretend to be something that they're not. Or at the very least they will laugh at them.

11-26-2012, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rainsong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 567	Any different than all the Sturgis posers who trailer their bikes up there? Kudos for riding! I usually draw the line at 40 degrees! __________________ Mike - High Desert Spirit Rider 2007 Shadow Spirit VT1100C "Silver Bullet" Ride bell courtesy of my wife.

11-26-2012, 04:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
O'Larry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,478	Having ridden for well over fifty years, mostly in the High Sierras, in ANY weather you can imagine, I thing O.F. done did good! When we rode, we made damn certain that our ski gear went with us simply because we never knew what the weather would/could turn into. I have no sympathy for a blatant poser, unless of course he brought boo coo toys or dollars and we watch him/her hand it over to the kids. Then maybe, just maybe-------! __________________ O'Larry Ride Bell by Kara-MIA BELL by Bear '04' Black Flame Sabre Last edited by O'Larry; 11-26-2012 at 04:21 PM.

11-26-2012, 04:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
tgelphman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Foster City, CA Posts: 655	I get your frustration. I would feel sorry for the guy ... what kind of idiot dresses in full riding gear and then drives a car - duh! Kudos for u for making the actual ride. __________________ 05 VLX 600 - first bike.

11-26-2012, 05:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
GPSchmidt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allegan, Michigan Posts: 883	We have a local little bike show every year. For my sins I get to be one of the judges, but I digress.. There's a dude that I know from other circles that shows up to the show every year dressed like a bad ass. Sportin' his dew rag, unshaven, Harley T shirt, biker boots and hanging with the riders. The guy has no bike, and has no reason to play the part other than the fact he ain't quite right in the head. I just ignore him. He'd pull his stunt whether I said something or not. __________________ Greg 1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster 1991 Harley-Davidson FLTCU Tour Glide Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul Last edited by GPSchmidt; 11-26-2012 at 05:27 PM.

11-26-2012, 05:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
gat803 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,794	I'm thinkin' "Officer Friendly" may not be so friendly after all.... This thread actually ties in closely with the "SOA" thread. No one wants people around who pretend to be something that they're not. Or at the very least they will laugh at them. __________________ Hey look, a covered bridge... Last edited by gat803; 11-26-2012 at 05:34 PM.

11-26-2012, 03:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bowie- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 229	I don't get this high-school mentality of calling other people "posers". Who cares what he does if it doesn't hurt you or anyone else? The biker's motto it's freedom, until you go online, then it's gossip. Ribbing aside, I think it's great that you went on the toy run for the kids. Bravo on that.

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