What does your motorcycle say about you?

jamesdunn · 11-07-2009, 05:59 AM

What does your motorcycle say about you? Are you the owner of a GS and see yourself as a stalwart adventurer and wish others to think so too? Or, do you own a K1300S for example and want to express your blitzkrieg bahnstormin' persona? Do ya ride an ol' rusty, but mechanically reliable airhead, and consider yourself a funky retro rider? "Hey! There goes old school!" Perhaps you make use of a scooter these days and wanna be viewed as a thrifty practical sort? Maybe you own multiple bikes and are making more than one statement!
Our motorcycles, whither we have given it consideration or not, are to some degree a reflection of our personality, much in the way our choice of automobile might be. The "cruiser" guy with the do rag, tattoos and leather vest, may be saying, "Hey, I'm a bad dude on a bad bike! Move over home boy!" What are you expressing to the world, or trying to express? Thoughts? Comments?

Oznay · 11-07-2009, 08:07 AM

You first...

jamesdunn · 11-07-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Oznay

You first...

Okay. I have owned three "S" model road bikes in the BMW line. I owned a T model K bike (K75T) great ride but a little staid, so sold 'er off. Bought a K75S. I presently own a R1100RSL and a R100RS. Both have sporty riding positions as did the K75S. I like the racier, more crouched position and equate it with youth, or at least youthfulness. Though no longer young, I feel young and stay in shape, but don't dye my hair! Also, there is a lot of ski racing in my background and work in the ski industry, that is to some degree thought of as a youthful endeavor. So, I guess I want to project a youthful image and stay young in doing so, I suppose the only fly in the ointment may be that I ride BMWs these days, thought of by some an old man's bike, though that may be changing with the likes of the new sport bike and other models. I may yet buy a GS and then that will fit with my mountain climbing side and outdoor adventuring aspect! Or purchase a scooter and express my softer side?

wezul · 11-07-2009, 08:22 AM

I don't know they (my bikes) are generally huddled on one side of garage speaking in hushed tones.

That doesn't bode well, does it?

SIBUD · 11-07-2009, 08:52 AM

Well I wanted to be a rough, tough GS rider. So I bought one and realized that I really want to ride my RT instead. Not manly enough for the GS is guess.

jamesdunn · 11-07-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SIBUD

Well I wanted to be a rough, tough GS rider. So I bought one and realized that I really want to ride my RT instead. Not manly enough for the GS is guess.

But manly enough for the raucous RT!

Ridealot · 11-07-2009, 09:07 AM

My bikes say that I like to ride. They are dirty from riding much more often than they are clean.

At work nobody even mentions anymore when I ride in cold and rainy weather. But let me show up one day driving the truck and I end up fielding questions all day long from other employees and customers asking where the bike is.

I hope the bike keeps saying the same thing for many more years to come.

kgadley01 · 11-07-2009, 09:17 AM

I rode Harleys for over 25 years, when I decided to try and relive my youth. as a younger man I did some road racing. so I bought a 1988 R100RS. it didn't take long for me to figger out that at my advanced age, a bike with low flat handle bars was not going to work. so I sold the RS and bought a 99RT. now I can tour some, but when I'm in the mood to play Ricky Roadracer, the RT does a pretty good job. I still have a Harley, but its mostly for longer touring trips. getting back to the original question... I guess my bikes say fun and practical.

MCMXCIVRS · 11-07-2009, 09:24 AM

My 94 R1100RS which has been with me for 12 years says I'm dependable, trustworthy, committed and faithful.

My 09 F800GS says I like to have a little romp on the wilder side too.

osbornk · 11-07-2009, 09:29 AM

Both of my bikes say I'm an old fuddy duddy and it fits.

Mika · 11-07-2009, 10:51 AM

Walter Mitty – both of them

Depending on the day, need and my imagination my Roadster can be any class of bike. I commute, off road, adventure tour and long distance ride the thing. My café project is pure Walter Mitty.

Now what does my bike say too me? Loose more weight.

jforgo · 11-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I suspect my bikes say I take good care of them. They believe I love and appreciate them, for themselves, rather than for how others look at them. But they also get jealous I can only ride one at a time. The others probably cackle and b***h when I am out with one of them.

glenfiddich · 11-07-2009, 03:56 PM

My GS says I have a bike for the love of riding. It's generally not clean, is ridden in any weather until the snow starts piling up, is ugly as sin but fits me perfectly. On the panniers I have a few stickers (generally only the retro-reflective type) and a bottle opener.

It fits my lifestyle and gets me home in mud season when the muck on my dirt road is as deep as the pegs.

Pete

Semper_Fi · 11-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Red, Fire Breathing KGT........

Doesn't need explanation

35634 · 11-07-2009, 04:49 PM

Doesn't matter. If it's a BMW you're old, conservative, atgatt, and financially well off.
Except me. Well, maybe the old part.

11-07-2009, 05:59 AM	#1
jamesdunn Mountain King Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 941	What does your motorcycle say about you? What does your motorcycle say about you? Are you the owner of a GS and see yourself as a stalwart adventurer and wish others to think so too? Or, do you own a K1300S for example and want to express your blitzkrieg bahnstormin' persona? Do ya ride an ol' rusty, but mechanically reliable airhead, and consider yourself a funky retro rider? "Hey! There goes old school!" Perhaps you make use of a scooter these days and wanna be viewed as a thrifty practical sort? Maybe you own multiple bikes and are making more than one statement! Our motorcycles, whither we have given it consideration or not, are to some degree a reflection of our personality, much in the way our choice of automobile might be. The "cruiser" guy with the do rag, tattoos and leather vest, may be saying, "Hey, I'm a bad dude on a bad bike! Move over home boy!" What are you expressing to the world, or trying to express? Thoughts? Comments? __________________ 1994 R1100RSL, '78 R100RS "Time to get low. Time to get fast." ( Will Smith, "Independence Day".) Last edited by jamesdunn; 11-07-2009 at 06:26 AM.

11-07-2009, 08:07 AM	#2
Oznay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake of the Woods,Ont Posts: 476	You first... __________________ Nose

11-07-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
SIBUD Charter Club Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,675	Well I wanted to be a rough, tough GS rider. So I bought one and realized that I really want to ride my RT instead. Not manly enough for the GS is guess. __________________ Bud Meade Forum Advisor/Guest Moderator - BMW MOA Chartered Club Coordinator Do you belong to a Chartered Club? If not, find one HERE

11-07-2009, 09:07 AM	#7
Ridealot Lifetime Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Salem Or. Posts: 581	My bikes say that I like to ride. They are dirty from riding much more often than they are clean. At work nobody even mentions anymore when I ride in cold and rainy weather. But let me show up one day driving the truck and I end up fielding questions all day long from other employees and customers asking where the bike is. I hope the bike keeps saying the same thing for many more years to come. __________________ Tom Salem Or. '93 K1100LT w/Bushtec '03 F650CS '09 F650GS

11-07-2009, 09:24 AM	#9
MCMXCIVRS Back in the Saddle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,024	My 94 R1100RS which has been with me for 12 years says I'm dependable, trustworthy, committed and faithful. My 09 F800GS says I like to have a little romp on the wilder side too. __________________ Ed Miller, Calgary, AB 1994 R1100RS, 2009 F800GS I can't wait to retire and have a fixed income. The one I have now is always broke.

11-07-2009, 08:22 AM	#4
wezul goin' 90, I ain't scary Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 2,239	I don't know they (my bikes) are generally huddled on one side of garage speaking in hushed tones. That doesn't bode well, does it?

11-07-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
kgadley01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coward,S.C. Posts: 1,181	I rode Harleys for over 25 years, when I decided to try and relive my youth. as a younger man I did some road racing. so I bought a 1988 R100RS. it didn't take long for me to figger out that at my advanced age, a bike with low flat handle bars was not going to work. so I sold the RS and bought a 99RT. now I can tour some, but when I'm in the mood to play Ricky Roadracer, the RT does a pretty good job. I still have a Harley, but its mostly for longer touring trips. getting back to the original question... I guess my bikes say fun and practical.

11-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#10
osbornk Hillbilly in the sticks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Marion VA Posts: 1,595	Both of my bikes say I'm an old fuddy duddy and it fits. __________________ Black 86 R80RT Brown 03 R1200CLC

11-07-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
Mika Still Wondering Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On reconnaissance Posts: 7,458	Walter Mitty – both of them Depending on the day, need and my imagination my Roadster can be any class of bike. I commute, off road, adventure tour and long distance ride the thing. My café project is pure Walter Mitty. Now what does my bike say too me? Loose more weight. __________________ Pass the mustard and UP THE REVOLUTION!

11-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#12
jforgo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 731	I suspect my bikes say I take good care of them. They believe I love and appreciate them, for themselves, rather than for how others look at them. But they also get jealous I can only ride one at a time. The others probably cackle and b***h when I am out with one of them.

11-07-2009, 03:56 PM	#13
glenfiddich Brrrmont Rider Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Central Vermont Posts: 152	My GS says I have a bike for the love of riding. It's generally not clean, is ridden in any weather until the snow starts piling up, is ugly as sin but fits me perfectly. On the panniers I have a few stickers (generally only the retro-reflective type) and a bottle opener. It fits my lifestyle and gets me home in mud season when the muck on my dirt road is as deep as the pegs. Pete __________________ '07 R1200GS

11-07-2009, 04:30 PM	#14
Semper_Fi Runs with Scissors Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gloucester MA Posts: 1,974	Red, Fire Breathing KGT........ Doesn't need explanation __________________ 2009 KGT1300 Red Apple Metallic (mine), 2005 R1200ST Piedmont Red/Light Magnesium (hers) Luis Roth BMWMOA #143775 BMWMOA Moderator

11-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#15
35634 old hippie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 619	Doesn't matter. If it's a BMW you're old, conservative, atgatt, and financially well off. Except me. Well, maybe the old part. __________________ Blue 06 MPV green 01 Jetta red K75S original litter Orange Fisher-Price Power Wheels Jeep