Motorcycling = Hobby or just a Part of Life

[mxstone]

I drop in and out of this site every few months and read up on some of the things people post and have even posted a few things about my life with motorcycles. The thing that makes me scratch my head every time I come back is the feeling I get from some folks that to them, motorcycles are a hobby. By that I mean that they fuss over the brands and styles and gear and they fuss even more about the type of biking crowd they hang with (squids|Harleys|Touring|sport-touring). They REALLY fuss about whether or not you're ATGATT or maybe SOTGATT.

Motorcycling is just baked into my life and has been for a very long time. If I have to move my body from point A to point B and I don't have my kids with me, chances are I'll be one 2 wheels. I happen to ride a BMW right now because of some odd twists of fate. Tomorrow that could change. I don't much care for farkles and crap but if you do, that's fine. I care a ton about the feeling of flying over the road on 2 wheels and feeling that absolute connection to the machine under me. That's a feeling I can get almost every day on the way to work or just to pick up a gallon of milk. I try to be safe but on occasion you'll see me ride across town in shorts and a t-shirt but I'll always have my helmet on.

I just don't understand the vibe I get from some folks that bikes are a hobby to be fussed over and discussed and debated like scrap-booking.

Not sure what my point really is so I'll just check out again until I wander back in a few months and try to Grok it some more.

[AzItLies]

yeah... just go for a ride. who cares why they do it?

[cbsnbiker]

For me it's also in part a vocation: I teach people to ride, and love doing so.

[Mr.Black]

Have you ever tried scrap-booking??  

[Scratch33]

I drop in and out of this site every few months and read up on some of the things people post and have even posted a few things about my life with motorcycles. The thing that makes me scratch my head every time I come back is the feeling I get from some folks that to them, motorcycles are a hobby. By that I mean that they fuss over the brands and styles and gear and they fuss even more about the type of biking crowd they hang with (squids|Harleys|Touring|sport-touring). They REALLY fuss about whether or not you're ATGATT or maybe SOTGATT.

Motorcycling is just baked into my life and has been for a very long time. If I have to move my body from point A to point B and I don't have my kids with me, chances are I'll be one 2 wheels. I happen to ride a BMW right now because of some odd twists of fate. Tomorrow that could change. I don't much care for farkles and crap but if you do, that's fine. I care a ton about the feeling of flying over the road on 2 wheels and feeling that absolute connection to the machine under me. That's a feeling I can get almost every day on the way to work or just to pick up a gallon of milk. I try to be safe but on occasion you'll see me ride across town in shorts and a t-shirt but I'll always have my helmet on.

I just don't understand the vibe I get from some folks that bikes are a hobby to be fussed over and discussed and debated like scrap-booking.

Not sure what my point really is so I'll just check out again until I wander back in a few months and try to Grok it some more.

You're so cool.  

[DrD]

Have you ever tried scrap-booking??  

I am thinking of giving that a try. But I can't decide what is the best paste to use?  

[TBone]

I am thinking of giving that a try. But I can't decide what is the best paste to use?  

Synthetic paste lasts longer and doesn't degrade the paper. Use anything else and you're just asking for trouble down the road, you'll probably wind up having to rebuild the entire scrapbook.

[dan88z]

I am thinking of giving that a try. But I can't decide what is the best paste to use?  

The one that tastes the best of course.

[dan88z]

I drop in and out of this site every few months and read up on some of the things people post and have even posted a few things about my life with motorcycles. The thing that makes me scratch my head every time I come back is the feeling I get from some folks that to them, motorcycles are a hobby. By that I mean that they fuss over the brands and styles and gear and they fuss even more about the type of biking crowd they hang with (squids|Harleys|Touring|sport-touring). They REALLY fuss about whether or not you're ATGATT or maybe SOTGATT.

Motorcycling is just baked into my life and has been for a very long time. If I have to move my body from point A to point B and I don't have my kids with me, chances are I'll be one 2 wheels. I happen to ride a BMW right now because of some odd twists of fate. Tomorrow that could change. I don't much care for farkles and crap but if you do, that's fine. I care a ton about the feeling of flying over the road on 2 wheels and feeling that absolute connection to the machine under me. That's a feeling I can get almost every day on the way to work or just to pick up a gallon of milk. I try to be safe but on occasion you'll see me ride across town in shorts and a t-shirt but I'll always have my helmet on.

I just don't understand the vibe I get from some folks that bikes are a hobby to be fussed over and discussed and debated like scrap-booking.

Not sure what my point really is so I'll just check out again until I wander back in a few months and try to Grok it some more.

I strive to be as cool as you. Maybe someday I too can drive a BMW across town in shorts and a t-shirt to pick up a gallon of milk.

[Cablebandit]

You do realize this is the internet?

[Mr.Black]

I am thinking of giving that a try. But I can't decide what is the best paste to use?  

I'd have to agree with Dan in this one.

I choose whichever tastes best.  

[wibornz]

The funniest things hapeen when you leave your PC unattended and open to STn.

[Hotbrakes]

If we could spend every waking moment riding this place would be a ghost town.  But we can't, so why not pass the time discussing and debating the best oil, best tires, and sharing our experiences of our lives on motorcycles.

[hovmaven]

Because it takes time away from scrapbooking?  

[CosmicCowboy]

Not sure what my point really is

Well, that makes (at least) two of us.

[volleykinginnc]

The one that tastes smells the best of course.

Fixed.

[Kraz]

Part of life?  I thought motorcycles WERE life.  


Rubber cement is fun to play with and smells great to boot.  

[bluepoof]

What if we're scrapbooking about motorcycling?  

[bljakkl]

I think that the people spending time farkling their bikes and posting on STn during work hours and staring at rider reports of warm places during the cold months ARE passionate about bikes.
Farkling for most people is about making the bike perfect for them as an individual because it's something they care so much about.  They want to ride longer and more often and prefer a bike customized to their liking.
When annoying things like making a living and those pesky family obligations get in the way, people are on here talking about motorcycles and dreaming about their next ride.  
Sure there are people not riding as much as someone else.  But maybe an epic ride report is the motivation they need to get them out on the road for an adventure of their own.  

I started riding at 6.  It's a part of my life as well.  But like any other activity the passion that one person feels for it may be more or less.  We are all individuals.

[cbsnbiker]

What if we're scrapbooking about motorcycling?  

We're a scrappy bunch.

Are you making your scrapbook to share with Baby Poof?