other bikers like myself.

[roadrash5]

I ride purely, and only, because it is fun. I ride because I enjoy the freedom I feel from being exposed to the elements, and the vulnerability to the danger that is intrinsic to riding. I do not ride because it is fashionable to do so.

I ride my machine, not wear it. My machine is not a symbol of status. It exists simply for me, and me alone. My machine is not a toy. It is an extension of my being, and I will treat it accordingly, with the same respect as I have for myself.

I strive to understand the inner-workings of my machine, from the most basic to the most complex. I will learn everything I can about my machine, so that I am reliant upon no one but myself for its health and well-being.

I strive to constantly better my skill of control over my machine. I will learn its limits, and use my skill to become one with my machine so that we may keep each other alive. I am the master, it is the servant. Working together in harmony, we will become an invincible team.

I do not fear death. I will, however, do all possible to avoid death prematurely. Fear is the enemy, not death. Fear on the highway leads to death, therefore I will not let fear be my master. I will master it. My machines will outlive me. Therefore, they are my legacy.

I will care for them for future bikers to cherish as I have cherished them, whoever they may be. I do not ride to gain attention, respect, or fear from those that do NOT ride, nor do I wish to intimidate or annoy them. For those that do not know me, all I wish from them is to ignore me. For those that desire to know me, I will share with them the truth of myself, so that they might understand me and not fear others like me.

I will never be the aggressor on the highway. However, should others mess with me, their aggression will be dealt with in as severe a manner as I can cast upon them. I will show respect to other bikers more experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will learn from them all I can. I will not show disrespect to other bikers less experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will teach them what I can. It will be my task to mentor new riders, that so desire, into the lifestyle of the biker, so that the breed shall continue. I shall instruct them, as I have been instructed by those before me.

I shall preserve and honor traditions of bikers before me, and I will pass them on unaltered.

I will not judge other bikers on their choice of machine, their appearance, or their profession. I will judge them only on their conduct as bikers. I am proud of my accomplishments as a biker, though I will not flaunt them to others. If they ask, I will share them. I will stand ready to help any other biker that truly needs my help.

I will never ask another biker to do for me what I can do for myself. I am not a part-time biker. I am a biker when, and where ever I go. I am proud to be a biker, and I hide my chosen lifestyle from no one. I ride because I love freedom, independence, and the movement of the ground beneath me. But most of all, I ride to better understand myself, my machine, the lands in which I ride, and to seek out and know other bikers like myself.

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[Squirrel]

Very cool post there RR5! 8)

[CoolMaker]

:ditto:

[TexasRed]

Very good post RR5. Thanks!

[speed]

That's too good to be in the comedy club. I'm moving this to the saloon and making it sticky.

Thanks Road Rash. Great Post.

SM

[Fubar]

Good Post "BRO" ROLMFAO!!!!

[Old-Evo]

Originally Posted by roadrash5

I will care for them for future bikers to cherish as I have cherished them, whoever they may be.

All of that was great and I agree with all of it. The quote from above is the part that took me the longest to figure out. See for many years I thought I owned my bikes but I don't. I'm just here to take really good care of these bikes so I can pass them on to others to care for them. He said it best "cherish them."

[Fubar]

Originally Posted by Old-Evo

All of that was great and I agree with all of it. The quote from above is the part that took me the longest to figure out. See for many years I thought I owned my bikes but I don't. I'm just here to take really good care of these bikes so I can pass them on to others to care for them. He said it best "cherish them."

LOL, have you ever seen RoadRash??? If you had then you'd know he cherishes combo #4 at MacDonald's the most ROLMFAO!!!!

<Course it's in my top 3 too> <BG>

[Hellswraith]

Very good post !!


I'll drink to that !!!!!


:givemebeer:

[roadrash5]

LOL, have you ever seen RoadRash??? If you had then you'd know he cherishes combo #4 at MacDonald's the most ROLMFAO!!!!

<Course it's in my top 3 too> <BG>

Get it right it the FISH combo with extra tarter sauce MO FO , That wway when I get home the Old lady has no fucking clue to what I have been up to!!!!!!!!!!!
L8R RR :razz: