Referendum on Manhood

kumite · 05-15-2008

I mentioned in a previous post that I like to do Iron Butts. If I am to be totally honest, it makes me feel good, accomplished and tough. My riding buddy likes triple digit speed to get his testosterone levels up. Others may like the loud pipes, leather etc.

What punches your button when it comes to motorcycle manliness?

R. Todd

Greenie · 05-15-2008

I like to ride because its fun like a merry go round...whee! I want to ride the pink ponie!!!

ScottLewis9 · 05-15-2008

Don't need the pink pony...I love the 3 digit speeds, as well as long distance rides. Never thought much about the iron butt, as paying the fee and worrying about the documentation/etc for a pin/sticker to "prove" my calloused butt tolerence is a waste in my book. Grab some fellow riders and make the ride on your own, the memories and stories will still be there, and the money saved on the IB fee's can pay for a round or two at dinner.

Not knocking your desire to do the IB, just throwing in my perspective. The rides outlined for the IB are tough/challenging rides, I just don't see the point in needing to prove my riding to others by wearing a pin/patch or placing a sticker on the scoot.

Just my $.02

**Spok** · 05-16-2008

it really juices me up to scream a pass around a grey hair with her window down so that i scare the bejesus out of her

yeah, that makes me feel like a man

vn2kbob · 05-16-2008

There is just something about the freedom of it all. Not sure if that is a manly thing but if it's not, I don't care as I still get a rush throwing a leg over the seat and hitting that start button.

LVCigarz · 05-16-2008

I like just riding. I always feel invigorated when I get back home from even a short ride through Red Rock Canyon. I would like to try one of those Iron Butt rides, but it is not possible right now.

Just riding is makes me feel great.

Van's V2k · 05-16-2008

You see more on a bike than riding in a cage. It is a bit like the old west, like ridden a horse. In 1988 I road a bike through Yellowstone while it was burning (a lighting strike, remember?) it was surreal an experience I'll never forget and riding through on a bike made all the difference. Plus I like leaning through the turns, doesn't have to be fast just leaning. Someone said that riding a motorcycle is the closest a human can get to flying on the ground. I like that.

michelebee · 05-16-2008

I love having that hunk of steel between my legs, makes me feel like a machine

thats all i need...whether its fast, slow or twisty

insolentminx · 05-16-2008

i feel manly riding down the high street slowly, letting everyone admire my aggressive body position on the cruiser, while I check out my reflection in the shop windows... My bulging muscles just emphasising my masculinity as i cruise down the street for everyone to admire.

...yeah, i'm sooo freakin cool.
All the girls stare in awe as i ride past, and i just know that they wanna come for a ride with me..

that makes me feel sooo manly.
Grrrrr. I'm a real man with a big, shiny, loud bike between my thighs.

i just thought i'd share a small slice of my every day thought processes with y'all

... and that's me on a modest day!!

AlphaZed · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kumite

I mentioned in a previous post that I like to do Iron Butts. If I am to be totally honest, it makes me feel good, accomplished and tough. My riding buddy likes triple digit speed to get his testosterone levels up. Others may like the loud pipes, leather etc.

What punches your button when it comes to motorcycle manliness?

R. Todd

I think ridin' the twisties at a fast clip is what separates the men from the boys! At least, that's where I get my adrenaline rush!

therogue · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by insolentminx

i feel manly riding down the high street slowly, letting everyone admire my aggressive body position on the cruiser, while I check out my reflection in the shop windows... My bulging muscles just emphasising my masculinity as i cruise down the street for everyone to admire.

...yeah, i'm sooo freakin cool.
All the girls stare in awe as i ride past, and i just know that they wanna come for a ride with me..

that makes me feel sooo manly.
Grrrrr. I'm a real man with a big, shiny, loud bike between my thighs.

i just thought i'd share a small slice of my every day thought processes with y'all

... and that's me on a modest day!!

We must be brothers!! I just drive a little faster, and am a little less modest

Greenie · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by therogue

We must be brothers!! I just drive a little faster, and am a little less modest

Dude, are you not a bridal boutique manager?

A2rider · 05-16-2008

Passing every male poser, especially the sporties!

Grinds their hineys to know they got passed by an old, fat woman on a 30 year old bike!

Jake '53 · 05-16-2008

Topping a 10,000' pass and being able to see for 100 miles. Yertle-the-Turtle complex.

insolentminx · 05-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by therogue

We must be brothers!! I just drive a little faster, and am a little less modest

haha

I like going fast too, but everyone goes fast. it takes a real man to go slow!

MrClean · 05-16-2008

I like going where I want as fast as I wanna go...

Whenever my wife says I can.

usmalenurse · 05-16-2008

Triple digit speeds don't interest me anymore. I just like cruising around and enjoying the freedom of the bike. Like Van's V2K said, you just see so much more on a bike....I enjoy my ride to work more, especially this time of year when the smell of the honeysuckle blossoms are in the air. You don't get to experience that when you're riding in a car. I would like to try one of the iron butt rides but haven't yet. They are having an "iron azz" ride in June that I'm thinking about....just a 500 mile Saturday run that should give me a good idea wheather or not I want to try an iron butt event. But like Scott said, the pin thing doesn't really matter to me....I'd rather just get a few of the guys together and do it. If I know I did it, that's really all that matters to me. Save the money and buy some chrome...

tricker · 05-16-2008

i'm just glad i can ride.. I could go fast, go through the twisties of sorts, i could ride long distances.. but overall i'm just glad to have my bike.

jaseman · 05-16-2008

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Originally Posted by tricker

....but overall i'm just glad to have my bike.

+1

If I wanna feel like a man, I'll go home and kick the dog!

jaseman · 05-16-2008

(and yes, that was a joke, I'd never kick my dog)

05-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
kumite Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 81	Referendum on Manhood I mentioned in a previous post that I like to do Iron Butts. If I am to be totally honest, it makes me feel good, accomplished and tough. My riding buddy likes triple digit speed to get his testosterone levels up. Others may like the loud pipes, leather etc. What punches your button when it comes to motorcycle manliness? R. Todd __________________ Cordova, Tn VTX 1300 C (mine) VN 900 LT (wife's) Iron Butt Member Since 9-07 #31926

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Greenie Get In My Belly! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 649	I like to ride because its fun like a merry go round...whee! I want to ride the pink ponie!!! __________________ 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Bob 2004 ZRX1200R

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ScottLewis9 Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 154	Don't need the pink pony...I love the 3 digit speeds, as well as long distance rides. Never thought much about the iron butt, as paying the fee and worrying about the documentation/etc for a pin/sticker to "prove" my calloused butt tolerence is a waste in my book. Grab some fellow riders and make the ride on your own, the memories and stories will still be there, and the money saved on the IB fee's can pay for a round or two at dinner. Not knocking your desire to do the IB, just throwing in my perspective. The rides outlined for the IB are tough/challenging rides, I just don't see the point in needing to prove my riding to others by wearing a pin/patch or placing a sticker on the scoot. Just my $.02 __________________ 07 Mean Streak (SOLD) 06 BMW K1200R - Mine 05 Ninja 250 - Hers 84 GPZ 750 Turbo

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Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,813	it really juices me up to scream a pass around a grey hair with her window down so that i scare the bejesus out of her yeah, that makes me feel like a man __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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vn2kbob Minimizing the Regrets! Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Mountains of Utah Posts: 1,491	There is just something about the freedom of it all. Not sure if that is a manly thing but if it's not, I don't care as I still get a rush throwing a leg over the seat and hitting that start button. __________________ Bob's '08 Mean Streak

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LVCigarz Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 708	I like just riding. I always feel invigorated when I get back home from even a short ride through Red Rock Canyon. I would like to try one of those Iron Butt rides, but it is not possible right now. Just riding is makes me feel great. __________________ Pete "Do The Right Thing." 2006 Candy Fire Red VN900 Classic

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Van's V2k V2K In Torque We Trust Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 893	You see more on a bike than riding in a cage. It is a bit like the old west, like ridden a horse. In 1988 I road a bike through Yellowstone while it was burning (a lighting strike, remember?) it was surreal an experience I'll never forget and riding through on a bike made all the difference. Plus I like leaning through the turns, doesn't have to be fast just leaning. Someone said that riding a motorcycle is the closest a human can get to flying on the ground. I like that. __________________ Van's V2k In Torque We Trust VROC #25501 ROG#548 Patriot Guard 2005 Black V2K

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michelebee Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno Cali Posts: 87	I love having that hunk of steel between my legs, makes me feel like a machine thats all i need...whether its fast, slow or twisty __________________ Remember....RUBBER SIDE DOWN!! O; )

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insolentminx Country is my rock. BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 2,178	i feel manly riding down the high street slowly, letting everyone admire my aggressive body position on the cruiser, while I check out my reflection in the shop windows... My bulging muscles just emphasising my masculinity as i cruise down the street for everyone to admire. ...yeah, i'm sooo freakin cool. All the girls stare in awe as i ride past, and i just know that they wanna come for a ride with me.. that makes me feel sooo manly. Grrrrr. I'm a real man with a big, shiny, loud bike between my thighs. i just thought i'd share a small slice of my every day thought processes with y'all ... and that's me on a modest day!! __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Pics Custom 900 Custom Honda CBR 600F (in a few months!)

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A2rider Beserker biker woman Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,244	Passing every male poser, especially the sporties! Grinds their hineys to know they got passed by an old, fat woman on a 30 year old bike! __________________ "the" Aussie has issues.

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Jake '53 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,184	Topping a 10,000' pass and being able to see for 100 miles. Yertle-the-Turtle complex. __________________ "Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?" - Gimli

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MrClean Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. Posts: 1,171	I like going where I want as fast as I wanna go... Whenever my wife says I can. __________________ Poser and Proud of it. From Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. William Crane aka MrClean

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usmalenurse Patriot Guard Rider BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rebel City, N.C. Posts: 371	Triple digit speeds don't interest me anymore. I just like cruising around and enjoying the freedom of the bike. Like Van's V2K said, you just see so much more on a bike....I enjoy my ride to work more, especially this time of year when the smell of the honeysuckle blossoms are in the air. You don't get to experience that when you're riding in a car. I would like to try one of the iron butt rides but haven't yet. They are having an "iron azz" ride in June that I'm thinking about....just a 500 mile Saturday run that should give me a good idea wheather or not I want to try an iron butt event. But like Scott said, the pin thing doesn't really matter to me....I'd rather just get a few of the guys together and do it. If I know I did it, that's really all that matters to me. Save the money and buy some chrome... __________________ http://s253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/usmalenurse/

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tricker lab monkey BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 490	i'm just glad i can ride.. I could go fast, go through the twisties of sorts, i could ride long distances.. but overall i'm just glad to have my bike.

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jaseman Insane in the membrane BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,739	(and yes, that was a joke, I'd never kick my dog) __________________ 03 MeanStreak '90 ZX10 '04 Honda 599 Ride it like you stole it!

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