@Will Phelps Totally in the same boat with you. I've been around and on motorcycles since I was born 64 years back. Dad owned HDs, Indians, Japanese bikes, a Vespa, a HD 45 trike, and many more through the years. I started riding at 12 on a 1971 Honda SL70 and have ridden any and everything that came my way since then. In the world I grew up in, the term biker referred to 1%ers. I always considered myself a rider or motorcyclist. I've corrected a lot of people that called me aa biker. I'm not a biker and don't want to be one.
in 1966, my pal and i were building indian choppers in the basement. we were kids; didn't even have licenses. back then, harleys and indians could be bought for under $200. because NOBODY wanted them. they were yet to be mainstreamed. so, that's the time period when what i call 'bikers' roamed the earth. we'd ride our bicycles down to revere beach (boston) to see the bikers eat footlongs and clam rolls. by their real home made choppers. but that's MY time. the modern biker doesn't fascinate me. their bikes don't fascinate me. but MY time is only my time. everybody has a different 'old school'. no problem.
change is inevitable and unstoppable, its exactly the way you put it, every person has better memories and comfort from "their time..." Doesn't mean as we age out of those times, that others or us have the right to make this world a more uncomfortable place by putting our judgments or opinions on others, and one can carry that into all aspects of daily life. The world would be a better place for sure. Ill keep doing me, and only care about me and gets me up each day to hop on my bike and smile!
The area I live in is a good 80 percent Harley's, they don't wear helmets, don't wave at rice burners, wear all black, and don't ride when it gets cold out. But their real bikers, I just laugh at them, been riding 54 years, English, Japanese, and Harley. As long as your head is in the wind it's a cool thing. And I wear a full face helmet and Honda windbreaker on my Electra Glide just to aggravate the real bikers.haha
I don't care what "biker" means to anyone. I've got the beard, tattoos and Harley. I saved for 14 years to buy my 20 Breakout 114. I'm fortunate enough to have a very good earning job and be married to a woman who has the same. I ride as much as possible, but I like that I can take my car if the weather sucks. I work on my bike as much as possible, but I like being able to afford whatever repairs or custom bits that my warranty doesn't cover. My Harley is therapy. You do you and fuck anyone who gives you shit.
Mate, what other people think of you is none of your business. Get on your bike and enjoy the ride. I once went on a ride with a local HOG chapter and they had so many rules and hierarchy I couldnt get away fast enough. Greetings from Downunder.
As long as you ride who gives a fuck what other think, You are only a poser if you make out and lie that you are a 1%er and god help you if you do that. Be yourself and enjoy the ride, Well said Mate. CHEERS!!!
My very first paying job where they took out taxes at 16 was at a Harley Davidson Dealership. I saved an bought my first Harley a new 1982 Superglide. I was 24 years old. I now have a 2002 Road King. Some things I can do and repair, some I'd rather have a professional take care of for me and just pay them. I don't care what people think about me so long as I'm able to get on my bad motor scooter and ride.
For some guys and girls, lifestyle and attitude come as a package with the motorcycle. Begins innocently enough, but for some it takes a bad turn. Riders who negatively label other riders miss out on quite a lot of shared motorcycling passion and joy.
Completely agree.. it’s an incredibly open, free and unlike anything else u can do, it should be celebrated in any form, no labels. Just smile and enjoy and show others through positivity why they should follow us
Thank you for your comments on biking. People who make unkind remarks and label people take a lot of energy to know and it is generally not worth it. The battle going on is between our outer ego and our inner spirit. Ego can ruin the spirit of riding. A good riding experience can be a spiritual thing, joyful. Riding for ego can be judgmental and even dangerous. If you like riding motorcycles, you're a biker.
I saw on the internet today a guy on a Honda Grom who looked quite a big guy with a huge smile on his face. I admired him. I want to accept deep in my heart it's about fun and joy and not image. Anyone on any bike is a motorcycle rider.
New sub. Great topic. 5th harley, 20th bike. Took 7 yrs to save for my dream bike, 22 CVO. And paid cash for it. Ive been a carpenter for almost 40 years and live in a Double wide. I'm very proud of myself for sticking with this dream. Jealousy is a bad trait and most have it. I ride with hundreds of bikers / riders on anything with a engine and 2 or 3 wheels. Don't like me, your loss.
I got to go to Sturgis for the first time in 2015 and was accused of being a RUB I said really dude I’m 50 first time here and I’m in a tent with a cargo trailer took a long time to save for this😆rode 2000 miles while we were there for a week and half
@@KiltsMC saw that you thought about getting a trike I saw a video about a guy with a brand new Harley Trike and Scotland she took it in for his mot and 3,000 km on the bike and the driveshaft we're chewing up the bearings in the wheels because the mounting brackets were cheap thin Chinese parts and as a wood Flex the driveshaft would chew up the bearings and it was a $5,000 repair. They showed the special replacement mounting for the axles and they were twice as sick as the original equipment Chinese part. I couldn't believe it when they showed the bill. Something you might want to think about if you do get the trike the company's name is d.k. customs they make lots of stuff to cool down twin cams in Mah because they run hot enough to cook a turkey
The age old question. It seems that everyone has their own idea of what being a "BIKER" is. There are really multiple biker cultures. I have also been labeled a RUB. No one has any idea of who I am. I have been riding for over 50 years but, along the way I have been very successful and have traveled the world. I live in Florida now with Mrs Geezer semi retired. You just have to ignore the kids. I found out I have underwear older than most of the critics. Interesting conversation. I just subscribed to your channel.
THANK YOU! My partner and I are actually going to ride from Montreal to Ft Lauderdale at the end of August to see my best friend who just retired down there!!! Sure would love to live in an area where we could ride year around., its painful waiting 4-5 months to be able to ride each year! Yes, this is just a topic that is as you said, age old and is always brought up from time to time and is interesting from others perspectives in the different age ranges, as well as to put a mirror to others faces to see just how wrong it is to judge or not embrace everyone!!! Thanks for subscribing!!!! this is just the start of my channel, im retired US Navy and now want to do this full time!!
Nailed it! just do your own thing and be kind. Its funny here in the US a Biker can be considered a negative label for those that do not ride. We are such a small portion of the demographic we should be sticking together. The internet can do great things but some people have nothing better to do than try to tear you down. New Sub, Great video.
If posers don’t want to be judged, they just need to stop being posers. Come on - “That Guy” driving a $60,000 Jeep with a lift, huge tires, a high lifter Jack strapped to the hood, and another $15k in off road mods, BUT perfect paint, not a speck of dust , and NO evidence that he’s ever taken the Jeep off-road, or ever will. He’s pretending to be a rugged off-road dude. He’s not. Grown-Ass Men who pretend to be something they are not, in order to garner attention, are sad little children. They stop pretending - I stop calling them out.
hahaha... I'm old enough to not care, but at same time still care about the treatment of others. I'll continue along in my journey, positive vibes only! Thanks!
By your verbally calling out people who are more expressive than you about what they see around them, you are judging them and putting them down. Pretty ironic, eh?
Truth.. hate brand snobs. Try them all if you can, all the different bikes and brands each have their own throughly enjoyable traits if you can open your mind!
I am known as the Beamer guy. I ride my motorcycles to all-weather because I do not drive a car I am also down for driving my Ural sidecar rig. People don't know my name but they just go oh you're the Beamer guy. When you have to get to work you have to get to work. I once rode through a torrential downpour to an unemployment hearing when I got to the office the guy said you wrote and dished here and I said yeah I had to for my unemployment and he didn't even look at my paperwork you just said the fact that you rode here that's good enough for me. The fake bikers chose their Harleys in their toy hauler behind their half million-dollar motorhome on their way to some bike party so they could say that they are real biker. Today's biker is like margarine pretending to be butter.
Love your video and I couldn't agree more. I've been riding close to 50 years and I have worked hard to save a little money. Recently bought a new cvo road glide and it's like I'm a different person. Somehow I'm now a pretentious bastard. Oh well I'm not one to worry about what other people think nor do I care. Life is short. Just enjoy the ride
I have a Harley, Honda's, Yamaha, Suzuki, and a Triumph. I wrench my own bikes. I do not ride all year around. (still waiting for better weather, I also live in Canada) I am what you would call an Motorcycle Enthusiast! I am happy to leave you "Bad Boys" the name "Biker", as the term does not serve my ego!
Don't listen to idiots online , these people who label others apparently have low self esteem issues, I've road motorcycles for 35 years and while I mainly ride Harleys , I have owned others mainly because I didn't have the choice at the time because I couldn't put down the cash just then , just ride and enjoy the freedom of riding thats what I say
You feel exactly as I do. Thank you. World would be a better place if more didn’t mind themselves with others.. thanks for watching and taking the time.
Well, I'm apparently not a biker either .One because I'm a female, two because I went with Honda Rebel 500 and not some heavy Harley as my first bike. Can't win but thankfully I don't ride for anyone but myself and I don't need anyone's validation. Safe riding my friend!
Like you, I live in Canada (in Manitoba) and I will ride as soon as the sand is off the roads until the snow flies again. Labels are childish. It doesn't matter how we describe ourselves (biker, rider, whatever) we're all having a great time indulging in something we love to do. I personally don't care what people ride. Harley, Yamaha, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki etc etc. I will wave to everyone, stop to help anyone and even break bread with them. Its about the experience and the road stories. I could care less if someone works on their ride. Is it a good thing to do your own basic maintenance? Sure, if you have the space and tools. As riders we need to look at the bigger picture. Ridership is decreasing for a bunch of reasons. As riders we should be encouraging people to ride, not label or criticize people for their bike of choice, how/when they ride or don't ride. Who cares how many kms they ride in a season. They're riding. We're riding. We should be setting a better example to encourage others to take up the hobby or lifestyle or whatever you want to call it. Labels suck, especially the ones with negative vibes.
Much love to you brother… You summed up my exact intent and feelings about this topic. Stay safe, stay positive and let’s encourage all!!! Thank you so much for watching and an amazing comment
I've been riding since 1966 and never been w/o a motorcycle. My brother is a 'real biker' compared to me. He has a 10 speed and can peddle that dude over 50 miles in one day. I couldn't peddle around the block!
Let's not forget in the old days BSA Riders and Triumph Riders fought like cats and dogs so did Indian and Harley Riders. I remember when Malcolm Forbes of Forbes Magazine was the only Rich biker anybody ever knew if you pulled up to a country club in the old days on a full-dress Harley-Davidson they would call the SWAT team on you. Status symbol was a Cadillac a Lincoln not a Harley. In the old days only motorcycle nuts had motorcycles and only Harley nuts had Harleys. Now everybody has a Harley and they're usually out front in the driveway with a for sale sign. Harley is drowning and repossession because so many of the posers who bought Harley's at ridiculous prices with ridiculous interest rates have let them become repossessed because they're not interested in playing biker at bike night anymore.
dont worry about it people these days are obsessed with labels they cant get enough of them and the love to hate on anyone that isnt in their labeled group lol do you keep riding and enjoy your self we arent getting any younger
Agreed. Not a lot of time left. Time is that thing once gone u cannot get back. Let’s all try to smile more, ride more and make the best of those moments in between “life”
Thanks for the sub, and by the way i LOVE the breakout, my favorite Harley! Stoked when they brought it back this year.. Im going to do ride and review of the new on at the end of March (have to wait till snow lets up!), as i've never ridden one!! Cant wait, and thank you again!
In Australia, is it a motorcycle if so you are a Biker but not a Bikie. The latter meaning you belong to a MC or and ORG. You can ride with our group anytime. Fuck the haters and the idiots.
One of my besties is from AUS, and just came back from a month of vacation there visiting family.. I love his stories, as he’s a fellow rider and I very much envy riding in such a beautiful place. Doesn’t hurt that my two pet cockatoos (red tailed blk cockatoo and our galah cockatoo) are originally from There. Would love to ride around the country on my bike and see them in their native land. Be well, sage and happy. Ride on!!
I got my first bike and license at 15 and 1/2 years old. A 650 BSA 1967 with struts, z-bars and a 6 inch over front end. I did not get an auto license until I was 23 because of a girl who complained, I used to to call autos, Cagers. been through a 1974 K model 750 Honda as my first new bike, three sport bikes, 4 rebuilt sporsters, 2018 I bought a new Kawasaki Zed 900 naked. I still only have a motorcycle by choice, now and for the first time have the cash for a NEW V-TWIN AT A RETIRED 67 YEARS OLD... my first choice is the Lowrider S, sadly not sure if harley will be the one and I waited a lifetime to own a new one and not sure I want to support their new business model. also looking into the Indian Darkhorse Chief, When I told them I am keeping my Zed 900, no trade in and NO FINANCE it seems they lost interest. So in the next month we shall see. Am I a biker? I don't care... just want to be in the wind till I can't on a new V-twin if they don't mind cash? I enjoy your work and style. Thanks, will subscribe.
Wow such an inspiring commentary. Thank you very much for your support and you are exactly how I wish to see things and to enjoy my aged years.. I went back to Harley after a 5-6 yr break, it’s still a feeling I can’t describe, nor am I willing to let go. As my body and the weather allows, it will be how and where I spend my time. Thank you for your interest and support 🤟🏼❤️
i dont, thus the reason I ride what I ride, and do what i want. Im at an age where these things are trivial, I'm just trying to raise awareness and sensititivity to such poor behaviour and hopefully highlighting whats important.. Each day smile and appreciate it.
@Kilts MC Montreal congratulations! The debate on who is and who isn't a biker has been going on for a couple decade's. What I've found 99% of people making comments like you're not a biker, don't ride and probably never will. In my opinion a "biker" is someone that's rides, someone that enjoys riding, someone that doesn't agree with the ways of society all the time. Someone that's a free thinker. A person that's hard to shove bs down their throat.
That’s my motto!! Live for today!!! Look my daughter died unexpectedly at 27 yrs old, we’re not guaranteed tomorrow. Keep enough for a rainy day emergency, but I sacrifice to smile and enjoy what each day brings me.
@@KiltsMC A long time ago my buddy who owns a construction company offered me a job when I got laid off from my job at Kodak in Rochester NY. One day at lunch I hear my buddy say “I don’t know ask him yourself “ one of the guys then asked me who was my favorite character from the show Sons of Anarchy was. But I told them I had no idea because I have never watched the show then I asked why they asked. They told me that I dressed like someone from the show. But thats just how IVe dressed for a long time
I try not to care, but deep down when we’re all honest, we care what others think. I just want all to actually care about one another. Just smile.. just like cleanly and nicely.
I thought bikers wore vests with patches and motorcycles don't. Biker is some sort of take on the hard core MC's or TV show MC's and bikers try to emulate that life style or TV heroes or Harley bad boy, freedom loving marketing ploy. Motorcyclists just ride to have a good time and the majority don't care what others think.
I guess that could be a definition, I’m not hardcore or trying to emulate any show or gang lifestyle, but I do have a vest I’ve put my Harley pins and favourite patches on…
I've been riding for 55 years. I'm a proud Rider, not a Biker. I ride what I want when I want and don't care what others think.
Awesome! I love that your still riding!!!!!!!! 🙌🏼
@Will Phelps Totally in the same boat with you. I've been around and on motorcycles since I was born 64 years back. Dad owned HDs, Indians, Japanese bikes, a Vespa, a HD 45 trike, and many more through the years. I started riding at 12 on a 1971 Honda SL70 and have ridden any and everything that came my way since then. In the world I grew up in, the term biker referred to 1%ers. I always considered myself a rider or motorcyclist. I've corrected a lot of people that called me aa biker. I'm not a biker and don't want to be one.
The biker movie , the proud rider , was filmed with satans choice mc in Toronto-Oshawa in the 70s
Biker isn't what you are, its who you are, and nobody gets to tell you who you are except for yourself.
Nice way to put it!! #truth
in 1966, my pal and i were building indian choppers in the basement. we were kids; didn't even have licenses. back then, harleys and indians could be bought for under $200. because NOBODY wanted them. they were yet to be mainstreamed. so, that's the time period when what i call 'bikers' roamed the earth. we'd ride our bicycles down to revere beach (boston) to see the bikers eat footlongs and clam rolls. by their real home made choppers. but that's MY time. the modern biker doesn't fascinate me. their bikes don't fascinate me. but MY time is only my time. everybody has a different 'old school'. no problem.
change is inevitable and unstoppable, its exactly the way you put it, every person has better memories and comfort from "their time..." Doesn't mean as we age out of those times, that others or us have the right to make this world a more uncomfortable place by putting our judgments or opinions on others, and one can carry that into all aspects of daily life. The world would be a better place for sure. Ill keep doing me, and only care about me and gets me up each day to hop on my bike and smile!
The area I live in is a good 80 percent Harley's, they don't wear helmets, don't wave at rice burners, wear all black, and don't ride when it gets cold out. But their real bikers, I just laugh at them, been riding 54 years, English, Japanese, and Harley. As long as your head is in the wind it's a cool thing. And I wear a full face helmet and Honda windbreaker on my Electra Glide just to aggravate the real bikers.haha
hahah funny, I love it! thanks for this!
I don't care what "biker" means to anyone. I've got the beard, tattoos and Harley. I saved for 14 years to buy my 20 Breakout 114. I'm fortunate enough to have a very good earning job and be married to a woman who has the same. I ride as much as possible, but I like that I can take my car if the weather sucks. I work on my bike as much as possible, but I like being able to afford whatever repairs or custom bits that my warranty doesn't cover. My Harley is therapy. You do you and fuck anyone who gives you shit.
Awesome, i totally agree.... Thanks man.
Mate, what other people think of you is none of your business. Get on your bike and enjoy the ride. I once went on a ride with a local HOG chapter and they had so many rules and hierarchy I couldnt get away fast enough. Greetings from Downunder.
Well said! Thanks man!!
As long as you ride who gives a fuck what other think, You are only a poser if you make out and lie that you are a 1%er and god help you if you do that. Be yourself and enjoy the ride, Well said Mate. CHEERS!!!
Yea true..
Your closing statements sums it up!! Peace back at you.
Be safe and all positive vibes brother
My very first paying job where they took out taxes at 16 was at a Harley Davidson Dealership. I saved an bought my first Harley a new 1982 Superglide. I was 24 years old. I now have a 2002 Road King. Some things I can do and repair, some I'd rather have a professional take care of for me and just pay them. I don't care what people think about me so long as I'm able to get on my bad motor scooter and ride.
That is awesome!
This is what we needed to hear.....to hell with bullies!!!! Be kind and God bless
Thank you so much! Stay safe!!!!!
For some guys and girls, lifestyle and attitude come as a package with the motorcycle. Begins innocently enough, but for some it takes a bad turn. Riders who negatively label other riders miss out on quite a lot of shared motorcycling passion and joy.
Completely agree.. it’s an incredibly open, free and unlike anything else u can do, it should be celebrated in any form, no labels. Just smile and enjoy and show others through positivity why they should follow us
Thank you for your comments on biking. People who make unkind remarks and label people take a lot of energy to know and it is generally not worth it. The battle going on is between our outer ego and our inner spirit. Ego can ruin the spirit of riding. A good riding experience can be a spiritual thing, joyful. Riding for ego can be judgmental and even dangerous. If you like riding motorcycles, you're a biker.
Well said... Lets ride for the fun
I saw on the internet today a guy on a Honda Grom who looked quite a big guy with a huge smile on his face. I admired him. I want to accept deep in my heart it's about fun and joy and not image. Anyone on any bike is a motorcycle rider.
Damn, I love it!! thanks for the story and inspiration brother!
Your comments were spot on! Thanks!
Thanks man. Always interesting to know others views so as not to feel alone or alien in one’s opinion. Thank you!!!!!!
New sub. Great topic. 5th harley, 20th bike. Took 7 yrs to save for my dream bike, 22 CVO. And paid cash for it. Ive been a carpenter for almost 40 years and live in a Double wide. I'm very proud of myself for sticking with this dream. Jealousy is a bad trait and most have it. I ride with hundreds of bikers / riders on anything with a engine and 2 or 3 wheels. Don't like me, your loss.
Love love the story, this is exactly what I’m talking about. Good on you, amazing..
I got to go to Sturgis for the first time in 2015 and was accused of being a RUB I said really dude I’m 50 first time here and I’m in a tent with a cargo trailer took a long time to save for this😆rode 2000 miles while we were there for a week and half
Its just sad in our own "community" there is a hierarchy of judgement and people that want to take away the fun for someone...
Like the patch on one of my vests says a motorcycle Enthusiast in the classic tradition. Sums it up for me
Cycles, bikes, motorcycles… all the same, if u enjoy them, we’re all equal and all should be celebrated.
@@KiltsMC saw that you thought about getting a trike I saw a video about a guy with a brand new Harley Trike and Scotland she took it in for his mot and 3,000 km on the bike and the driveshaft we're chewing up the bearings in the wheels because the mounting brackets were cheap thin Chinese parts and as a wood Flex the driveshaft would chew up the bearings and it was a $5,000 repair. They showed the special replacement mounting for the axles and they were twice as sick as the original equipment Chinese part. I couldn't believe it when they showed the bill. Something you might want to think about if you do get the trike the company's name is d.k. customs they make lots of stuff to cool down twin cams in Mah because they run hot enough to cook a turkey
@@frankmarkovcijr5459 I’m
Talking about when I get to the point in 20-25 yrs!!
The age old question. It seems that everyone has their own idea of what being a "BIKER" is. There are really multiple biker cultures. I have also been labeled a RUB. No one has any idea of who I am. I have been riding for over 50 years but, along the way I have been very successful and have traveled the world. I live in Florida now with Mrs Geezer semi retired. You just have to ignore the kids. I found out I have underwear older than most of the critics. Interesting conversation. I just subscribed to your channel.
THANK YOU! My partner and I are actually going to ride from Montreal to Ft Lauderdale at the end of August to see my best friend who just retired down there!!! Sure would love to live in an area where we could ride year around., its painful waiting 4-5 months to be able to ride each year! Yes, this is just a topic that is as you said, age old and is always brought up from time to time and is interesting from others perspectives in the different age ranges, as well as to put a mirror to others faces to see just how wrong it is to judge or not embrace everyone!!! Thanks for subscribing!!!! this is just the start of my channel, im retired US Navy and now want to do this full time!!
@@KiltsMC Good luck with the channel. August is a little hot here but, manageable.
If ur on 2/3 wheels with an engine your a biker!!!the haters hate - stay safe stay strong
Hahahah, thats what i think too!
I really don't care what other people call me - I just ride, ride, ride...
Thats awesome, way it should be!
If your kind to your community, helpful to other motorcyclist and make kids feel like your a hero for waving to you, your a biker.
Nailed it! just do your own thing and be kind. Its funny here in the US a Biker can be considered a negative label for those that do not ride. We are such a small portion of the demographic we should be sticking together. The internet can do great things but some people have nothing better to do than try to tear you down. New Sub, Great video.
Thanks for the time and the sub, and I agree about the internet.. let’s all greet, support and smile through this 2 wheeled adventure!
If posers don’t want to be judged, they just need to stop being posers. Come on - “That Guy” driving a $60,000 Jeep with a lift, huge tires, a high lifter Jack strapped to the hood, and another $15k in off road mods, BUT perfect paint, not a speck of dust , and NO evidence that he’s ever taken the Jeep off-road, or ever will. He’s pretending to be a rugged off-road dude. He’s not. Grown-Ass Men who pretend to be something they are not, in order to garner attention, are sad little children. They stop pretending - I stop calling them out.
Again, to each his own.. Whatever makes them happy, doesn't hurt me or anyone else enjoying my own ride!
😂You are a SANTA Claus imitador and I look like Mr clean. You won’t change anyone’s character or opinion so just laugh, really laugh 😊😂😊😂😊😂
hahaha... I'm old enough to not care, but at same time still care about the treatment of others. I'll continue along in my journey, positive vibes only! Thanks!
I used to ride a lot, and really loved it. A few years ago I gave up riding motorcycles for touring on a bicycle.
I think I’ll just move to a trike when I no longer feel comfortable or stable… lol
Negativity comes from jealousy my bro. Enjoy your ride and forget the trolls
Thank you!!!
Very cool brother.
It had to be said, and you said it well.
Thanks for saying what I've been thinking for a long time.
Not so sure I said it well, u get flustered and emotional when passionate about something. But thank you so much for your comments and support 🙌🏼
By your verbally calling out people who are more expressive than you about what they see around them, you are judging them and putting them down. Pretty ironic, eh?
The only label that fits here is being a "rider". Who cares what brand is your motorcycle. Good vid.
Truth.. hate brand snobs. Try them all if you can, all the different bikes and brands each have their own throughly enjoyable traits if you can open your mind!
I am known as the Beamer guy. I ride my motorcycles to all-weather because I do not drive a car I am also down for driving my Ural sidecar rig. People don't know my name but they just go oh you're the Beamer guy. When you have to get to work you have to get to work. I once rode through a torrential downpour to an unemployment hearing when I got to the office the guy said you wrote and dished here and I said yeah I had to for my unemployment and he didn't even look at my paperwork you just said the fact that you rode here that's good enough for me. The fake bikers chose their Harleys in their toy hauler behind their half million-dollar motorhome on their way to some bike party so they could say that they are real biker. Today's biker is like margarine pretending to be butter.
To each his own is all I feel, and what works for me doesnt work for them etc... As long as everyone is enjoying this journey, who cares!
Love your video and I couldn't agree more. I've been riding close to 50 years and I have worked hard to save a little money. Recently bought a new cvo road glide and it's like I'm a different person. Somehow I'm now a pretentious bastard. Oh well I'm not one to worry about what other people think nor do I care. Life is short. Just enjoy the ride
Yea I know how U feel, I’ve had some pretty nasty things said to me also! Smile and enjoy the breeze!
I have a Harley, Honda's, Yamaha, Suzuki, and a Triumph. I wrench my own bikes. I do not ride all year around. (still waiting for better weather, I also live in Canada) I am what you would call an Motorcycle Enthusiast! I am happy to leave you "Bad Boys" the name "Biker", as the term does not serve my ego!
Don't listen to idiots online , these people who label others apparently have low self esteem issues, I've road motorcycles for 35 years and while I mainly ride Harleys , I have owned others mainly because I didn't have the choice at the time because I couldn't put down the cash just then , just ride and enjoy the freedom of riding thats what I say
You feel exactly as I do. Thank you. World would be a better place if more didn’t mind themselves with others.. thanks for watching and taking the time.
I have a Triumph Street Triple and a Harley Davidson Sport Glide. I agree with you, all these things are just labels. It's ridiculous.
Thanks, lets get that message out!! Lol
I fully agree on this Bravo good video!!!!!!!!
Wow thanks Sir.... Stay safe!
Well, I'm apparently not a biker either .One because I'm a female, two because I went with Honda Rebel 500 and not some heavy Harley as my first bike. Can't win but thankfully I don't ride for anyone but myself and I don't need anyone's validation. Safe riding my friend!
That’s great, I try and do the same!!!! Thanks for watching! Stay safe!
Like you, I live in Canada (in Manitoba) and I will ride as soon as the sand is off the roads until the snow flies again. Labels are childish. It doesn't matter how we describe ourselves (biker, rider, whatever) we're all having a great time indulging in something we love to do. I personally don't care what people ride. Harley, Yamaha, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki etc etc. I will wave to everyone, stop to help anyone and even break bread with them. Its about the experience and the road stories. I could care less if someone works on their ride. Is it a good thing to do your own basic maintenance? Sure, if you have the space and tools. As riders we need to look at the bigger picture. Ridership is decreasing for a bunch of reasons. As riders we should be encouraging people to ride, not label or criticize people for their bike of choice, how/when they ride or don't ride. Who cares how many kms they ride in a season. They're riding. We're riding. We should be setting a better example to encourage others to take up the hobby or lifestyle or whatever you want to call it. Labels suck, especially the ones with negative vibes.
Much love to you brother… You summed up my exact intent and feelings about this topic. Stay safe, stay positive and let’s encourage all!!! Thank you so much for watching and an amazing comment
Ride what you want,I don’t care what you think fuck you I’m free to be me,my face is in the wind,that’s why I’m always smiling 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦👌👍✌️🏴☠️
That's what I'm talking about! THANKS for watching and commenting..
I've been riding since 1966 and never been w/o a motorcycle. My brother is a 'real biker' compared to me. He has a 10 speed and can peddle that dude over 50 miles in one day. I couldn't peddle around the block!
U sound like me! Hahaha
I like the lable "biker type dude"
Hahaha good. At least when I’m
Called a RUB (Rich Urban Biker), they’re acknowledging I’m a biker I guess 🤪
@@KiltsMC RIDE ON BRO
Let's not forget in the old days BSA Riders and Triumph Riders fought like cats and dogs so did Indian and Harley Riders. I remember when Malcolm Forbes of Forbes Magazine was the only Rich biker anybody ever knew if you pulled up to a country club in the old days on a full-dress Harley-Davidson they would call the SWAT team on you. Status symbol was a Cadillac a Lincoln not a Harley. In the old days only motorcycle nuts had motorcycles and only Harley nuts had Harleys. Now everybody has a Harley and they're usually out front in the driveway with a for sale sign. Harley is drowning and repossession because so many of the posers who bought Harley's at ridiculous prices with ridiculous interest rates have let them become repossessed because they're not interested in playing biker at bike night anymore.
If I have to explain people just wouldn't understand. It's judgement that defeats us.
Respect to you dude
Thank you brother 🙌🏼
dont worry about it people these days are obsessed with labels they cant get enough of them and the love to hate on anyone that isnt in their labeled group lol do you keep riding and enjoy your self we arent getting any younger
Agreed. Not a lot of time left. Time is that thing once gone u cannot get back. Let’s all try to smile more, ride more and make the best of those moments in between “life”
@@KiltsMC Well said
Great video friend.
Just subscribed…
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Thanks for the sub, and by the way i LOVE the breakout, my favorite Harley! Stoked when they brought it back this year.. Im going to do ride and review of the new on at the end of March (have to wait till snow lets up!), as i've never ridden one!! Cant wait, and thank you again!
@@KiltsMC…maybe I’ll run into to you at the show, take good care…🏍️💨🔥🔥🔥
In Australia, is it a motorcycle if so you are a Biker but not a Bikie. The latter meaning you belong to a MC or and ORG. You can ride with our group anytime. Fuck the haters and the idiots.
One of my besties is from AUS, and just came back from a month of vacation there visiting family.. I love his stories, as he’s a fellow rider and I very much envy riding in such a beautiful place. Doesn’t hurt that my two pet cockatoos (red tailed blk cockatoo and our galah cockatoo) are originally from
There. Would love to ride around the country on my bike and see them in their native land. Be well, sage and happy. Ride on!!
This is the shitty part about the "harley community" everybody has an ego!!! everyone has something to prove all the time.
So true!!!!!! Ughhj
I got my first bike and license at 15 and 1/2 years old. A 650 BSA 1967 with struts, z-bars and a 6 inch over front end. I did not get an auto license until I was 23 because of a girl who complained, I used to to call autos, Cagers. been through a 1974 K model 750 Honda as my first new bike, three sport bikes, 4 rebuilt sporsters, 2018 I bought a new Kawasaki Zed 900 naked. I still only have a motorcycle by choice, now and for the first time have the cash for a NEW V-TWIN AT A RETIRED 67 YEARS OLD... my first choice is the Lowrider S, sadly not sure if harley will be the one and I waited a lifetime to own a new one and not sure I want to support their new business model. also looking into the Indian Darkhorse Chief, When I told them I am keeping my Zed 900, no trade in and NO FINANCE it seems they lost interest. So in the next month we shall see. Am I a biker? I don't care... just want to be in the wind till I can't on a new V-twin if they don't mind cash? I enjoy your work and style. Thanks, will subscribe.
Wow such an inspiring commentary. Thank you very much for your support and you are exactly how I wish to see things and to enjoy my aged years.. I went back to Harley after a 5-6 yr break, it’s still a feeling I can’t describe, nor am I willing to let go. As my body and the weather allows, it will be how and where I spend my time. Thank you for your interest and support 🤟🏼❤️
If you worry about what people think you're not a biker
i dont, thus the reason I ride what I ride, and do what i want. Im at an age where these things are trivial, I'm just trying to raise awareness and sensititivity to such poor behaviour and hopefully highlighting whats important.. Each day smile and appreciate it.
@Kilts MC Montreal congratulations! The debate on who is and who isn't a biker has been going on for a couple decade's. What I've found 99% of people making comments like you're not a biker, don't ride and probably never will. In my opinion a "biker" is someone that's rides, someone that enjoys riding, someone that doesn't agree with the ways of society all the time. Someone that's a free thinker. A person that's hard to shove bs down their throat.
I’m guilty of making sacrifices to afford what I have. But I like eating Ramen 😂
That’s my motto!! Live for today!!! Look my daughter died unexpectedly at 27 yrs old, we’re not guaranteed tomorrow. Keep enough for a rainy day emergency, but I sacrifice to smile and enjoy what each day brings me.
@@KiltsMC That must have been hard, I believe you will see her again when it’s your time. You’re very right, no one is guaranteed tomorrow.
@@sixwheelcarlisle8491 It was, ill see her again..... So live for today, be thankful for each sunrise and smile
@@KiltsMC Amen
Two wheels is two wheels don't be judgemental and you won't be judged
BOOM!!!!!!!! ❤️🤟🏼
If you're on two wheels, you're a biker.
I just spent 5 minutes looking for my cat,
Bahahahaa. I guess you heard that! Lol
@@KiltsMC A long time ago my buddy who owns a construction company offered me a job when I got laid off from my job at Kodak in Rochester NY. One day at lunch I hear my buddy say “I don’t know ask him yourself “ one of the guys then asked me who was my favorite character from the show Sons of Anarchy was. But I told them I had no idea because I have never watched the show then I asked why they asked. They told me that I dressed like someone from the show. But thats just how IVe dressed for a long time
i've been riding since i was 14 i'm 70 now still ride why do you give a damn what someone else thinks?
I try not to care, but deep down when we’re all honest, we care what others think. I just want all to actually care about one another. Just smile.. just like cleanly and nicely.
Do your own thing and never mind the Karens.
Hahaha! 👍🏼🙌🏼
I thought bikers wore vests with patches and motorcycles don't. Biker is some sort of take on the hard core MC's or TV show MC's and bikers try to emulate that life style or TV heroes or Harley bad boy, freedom loving marketing ploy. Motorcyclists just ride to have a good time and the majority don't care what others think.
I guess that could be a definition, I’m not hardcore or trying to emulate any show or gang lifestyle, but I do have a vest I’ve put my Harley pins and favourite patches on…
you don't need a tattoos to ride a Harley but if you're into them and have therm "Right On" this video tells it like it is
Thanks buddy, love support like this!! Thank you!!
@@KiltsMC Rock n ride brother
If ya love bikes I think that's enough 🤔
Simple and true
We're Harley guys like thousands and thousands of people around the world. Those who aren't wish they were!
Motorcyclist......lol.
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