Bikers ride Motorcycles. We are Cyclists.

That is all.

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Permalink Reply by Vilda on July 19, 2012 at 5:31pm
Motorcycle riders are motorists.
Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on July 19, 2012 at 7:16pm

Besides confusing "cyclist" for "biker", the most astounding thing in that article was that the doofus managed to get his Harley up to more than 80 miles per hour.  Harleys are not known for their speed.
 
h' said:

"Speeding Cyclist Sparks Early A.M. Chase:"


 

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on July 20, 2012 at 2:25am

T-snow - That's an old stereotype about Harleys. My Superglide doesn't even hit top gear until 80 mph. I know it will do at least 105 before the rider starts to think discretion is the better part of valor. The bad old AMF days are long gone.

PS - This middle-aged 99-percenter does his own wrenching - on both his motorcycle and his bicycle.

Thunder Snow said:

Besides confusing "cyclist" for "biker", the most astounding thing in that article was that the doofus managed to get his Harley up to more than 80 miles per hour.  Harleys are not known for their speed.
 
h' said:

"Speeding Cyclist Sparks Early A.M. Chase:"


 

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on July 20, 2012 at 3:02am

With a lot of cu$tom work and modification that may not help longevity or reliability (not to mention even MORE noise) a harley engine can be franken-built to put out 80-90HP.   More even if they want to make a short-lived monster out of the thing that can hardly be ridden and will cost 5-10x what a cheap 100HP+ Japanese, or European bike can make out of the showroom with almost no noise or vibration and running like a sewing machine.

Permalink Reply by Jerry Lee on July 20, 2012 at 5:28am

i am almost a senior citizen, I wrench on my Harley, bicycles and my beloved Mopars.

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on July 20, 2012 at 7:57am

James - I think you've been misinformed. My completely stock Superglide cruiser puts out 92 horses, and relatively quietly to boot. It cost about one-third more than the comparable Honda; I gladly paid the premium to help keep American workers working and for the extensive dealer network across the country.

I will admit to liking those buttery-smooth Beemer engines, though. (Rented one in San Fran earlier this year.)

We seem to have gotten off-track just a bit ;-)

Permalink Reply by Barry Niel Stuart on July 20, 2012 at 10:00am

Milwaukee law firm Hupy & Abraham is running a TV ad with Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers which tells motorists to watch out for bikers and cyclists.  A tip of the helmet to Michael Hupy.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on May 17, 2015 at 1:55pm
http://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-waco-texas-biker-gang-shooting-cops/s...

This is when I wish the news organizations would use the proper terms when describing a news event. Motorcycle gangs.
Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on May 18, 2015 at 11:05am
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Permalink Reply by This PBL dosnt make me feel safe on May 18, 2015 at 5:12am

I'm a 1%er cyclist.

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on May 18, 2015 at 1:08pm

I wasn't paying too much attention to this issue until Waco.  Now I will be careful to refer to myself as a bicyclist, cyclist, or bicycle rider.  "Biker" and "bike rider" seem to have acquired a bit of a negative connotation.  Talk about a timely discussion! 

Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on May 19, 2015 at 3:08am

I was thinking the same thing since some coworkers made a few jokes in passing since I ride to work everyday.  Granted it was jokes about shooting the place up (not funny) but did get me thinking about changing my terminology.

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