Real Bike

I've had my first bike for about 15 months or so, (Yamaha 1100) and at first, when  people would ask me what I rode, I'd almost apologize because I 'only' rode a Yamaha. I've quickly realized that real bikes are like Preacher says- two wheels, brakes and gas, a seat and a way to steer- and real bikers realize that.

Now I'm proud of what I ride, because it's mine, and I'm making it more and more mine every time I add something shiny or leather to it, and every time I ride far enough to need gas.  I'll put mine up against any other bike- not that I think mine is better, but because I KNOW that mine is just as good- she gets me where I need to go, and we take care of each other.

thanks for the great post. 

I'm glad to see so many agree that it's not what you ride, but rather, that you ride.  I'll say this though, never have I seen so much passion except maybe in politics.  No, I'm not going there (politics), oh the he_ _ I'm not.  Vote republican. 

I love you guys.  Stay real and keep the shiny side up. 

I would have to totally agree with you here, I peronally prefer a Harley, but over the Years have had all sorts of Bikes, some may never have heard of but I once had a 125cc Sears Motorcycle,and many different types of trail bikes, first road Bike was a 441 Victor BSA, also owned a couple of Honda's a 350, 4 cycliner,& a 750, 4 cyclinder, then as luck would have it was able to afford a 1972 Harley Sportster, which from most people I have spoke with is the reason they buy rice burners is because they can't afford a Harley, and now I have sense passed my 72 down to my son and I now own a 2005 Limited Edition Screamin Eagle Fat Boy, all I can say is that most once you go Harley there is no turning back, and I don't Judge people by what they ride, to each there own I say.

you go  let me see i had a huffey growing up i think it was a real bike lol

Sounds like that guy wasn't held as a child. You got it right TV, don't
take any crap. Some people are REAL assholes.We got your back bro.

Hey what about Triumph,BSA, Norton and some of the other British brands.I remember a day when most really cool choppers out there were running Brit motors.Hell if it was not for the Triumph Harlay would not have made the sportster back in the day.Thats right the first sportsters had everything on the British side.Why was that? Triumph was the fastest thing going and harley wanted a piece of it.How soon they forget.So if one of these "NEW AGE BIKERS" want to talk shit let them.They paid for the right by over paying to begin with.

I can't stand that "Real Bike" shit. I have owned almost every mfgr. out there - a motorcycle is a motorcycle. I've only heard Harley owners use the term "real bike" and to this I feel bad for them. These poor sheep are following a herd or an ideal that they do not understand. Harley's used to be the alternative to Henderson's or Indians...they were for those who didn't want to follow the pack. Now people feel like if they don't buy an HD they aren't bikers. What complete foolishness. I had a Suzuki 1500 Intruder, completely customized - not only did most Harley riders think it was a Harley (they did not notice the thing had a shaft drive?) but they inquired as to where I had the work done and how they could do it to theirs. When I told them what the bike was, they looked unsure of themselves and kinda looked around for another HD rider for reassurance. I teach the MSF course in 3 states and have put on somewhere between 500,000 and 600,000 miles on many different motorcycles. They are all different. They are all designed for a different body type and a different type of riding. STOP talking about what kind of bike is a REAL BIKE and learn how to ride any bike better, smoother and safer...That is MY challenge to you "real bikers" out there.

What you ride is not important, riding is ... Keep the shiny side up and feet down at stoplights.
Dave