04-26-2015, 10:58 AM
(04-26-2015, 02:10 AM)Ghis_imp Wrote: I don't think that there are poser bikes. Bikes can (most of the time), and will do what they are intended for. The riders can be posers. I have mixed feelings about posers. I don't care much for them, but sometimes I think I'm a bit of a poser myself. I don't over do it, but I'll admit dressing slightly differently when I rode my Harleys, or getting on my Triumph, or my CB. Now you won't catch me with skinny jeans, bottom folded up, with high-top laced leather boots, while riding my Triumph, or in full adventure gears, riding an adventure bike to work, or to the grocery store (I see them all the time), but I will wear my full face helmet on the CB, my half helmet on the Harley, and my retro leather jacket on the Triumph. A little flair of authenticity, and playing the part isn't all that wrong, like embracing the heritage of our ride. It's what makes us happy. I get that some are obsessed (truly or not) with safety, and will tell you that others are irresponsible for not riding their Ducati in full racing one piece $1,500 Valentino Rossi leather suit, but most of us, for practical reasons (more suited to everyday riding life), simply wear jeans, a leather jacket, helmet, and gloves. I say choose those to match your style and your bike, and enjoy the ride, and what you ride.
Very well said!
I really like JustPassinThru's quote that the CB1100 is "just an honest machine". I completely agree and that is why I bought it. It is an honest motorcycle that looks like a motorcycle should look. Not like a 'machine" a Marvel character (your choice) might ride.