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Old 06-16-2010, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadow
I don't really think we all gear up for the 20/25 MPH fall off.
How many of you ride your bikes at that speed anyway................? I don't
To me a SQUID is someone who
Doesn't know, or doesn't care, or just wants to impress others when it comes to bikes and safety. In a word - SHOWOFF !!
ding ding ding.

People who call people squids are no better than Harley riders assuming were some punk kids. Its all a mind set
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 02:04 PM
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I said yes just because of the other attire... at least throw on some boots and pants...
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 04:30 PM
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I always wear jeans when riding. I have never gone in shorts and never will. If I am just going to a friends house and its 85 deg outside I might just wear a tshirt. If I am going riding riding I always have my jacket on. My helmet is on always when riding. Even just going 2 miles away.
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:05 PM
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i often find myself wondering if Harley forums have these kinds of discussions or cruiser forums... hell even the cops around here wear short sleeve shirts (sometimes the cotton polo kind) i wonder why is it only sport bike riders who have the need to label other riders squids based on their choice of gear (wether to wear it or not) it seems quite silly to me.
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HAVOC
i often find myself wondering if Harley forums have these kinds of discussions or cruiser forums... hell even the cops around here wear short sleeve shirts (sometimes the cotton polo kind) i wonder why is it only sport bike riders who have the need to label other riders squids based on their choice of gear (wether to wear it or not) it seems quite silly to me.
Serious answer?

Talking to the Harley guys at the office, they don't seem to expect to go down at any speed requiring gear. So "Squid" isn't in their terminology.

However, I'm fairly sure the argument of Classic vs New Harley rages constantly. And whatever they call each other is prolly equally offensive to them as Squid is to us
 
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Old 06-16-2010, 05:16 PM
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I wanna get SQUID on my license plate. I might have to look into that.
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NYKnick1015
but i agree with shadow, the definition of a squid is someone who likes to show off by wearing close to nothing going riding.
How is that showing off? To me it looks like someone who's too broke to afford the sport, more embarrassing than anything else.

Originally Posted by krux
People who call people squids are no better than Harley riders assuming were some punk kids. Its all a mind set
I am a punk kid. Long live punk.
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 07:18 AM
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Quote People who call people squids are no better than Harley riders assuming were some punk kids. Its all a mind set

I don't think anyone here like to be compared to Harley riders - they have their own mindset, and that's up to them.

How is that showing off? To me it looks like someone who's too broke to afford the sport, more embarrassing than anything else. .

If you can afford the toys, you should be able to afford the gear.

I am a punk kid. Long live punk

As for being a punk kid, well, I was a kid too, once...................
It's amazing how I thought my old Man was "old fashioned" and didn't know anything too.
As I got older I learned that what he had been trying to teach me was true.....

I hope you learn the same lessons, too
 

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Old 06-17-2010, 08:27 AM
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you sir, are a squid.

not for what you do, but for wondering whether it matters.
 
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Old 06-17-2010, 12:29 PM
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This is a tie huh?

I voted squid, but only because I got hit by a car doing such a trip as this... and thankfully had gear and at least jeans on.
 


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