The Biker's Creed

[tsmall]

I read this the other day and thought I'd like to share it here too. It doesn’t matter what you drive…just drive right.

The Biker's Creed
Author: Unknown
I ride 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 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 fuck with me, their aggression will be dealt with in as severe 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. However, if my respect is not acknowledged or appreciated, it will end.
I will not show disrespect to other bikers less experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will teach them what I can. However, if they show me disrespect, they will be bitch-slapped.
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 bikers that truly need 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 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.
Author Unknown

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

GZ Rider. As much as it would be to his advantage to hear from you he would probably tell you where to go. Hopefully something will break and disable the bike before he kills himself and endangers others on the road. Some TLC and a few $ spent would increase his safety and pleasure overall but that might mean less beer money and we can't have that. Any constructive words you would have for this young rider would surely be disregarded and forgotten until he had a bad day with an oops caused by a flat or thrown chain. The good news is he might have useable parts for a rider who cares about their bike.

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

[quote=Gz Rider]

Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":34kn3pnx

GZ Rider. As much as it would be to his advantage to hear from you he would probably tell you where to go. Hopefully something will break and disable the bike before he kills himself and endangers others on the road. Some TLC and a few $ spent would increase his safety and pleasure overall but that might mean less beer money and we can't have that. Any constructive words you would have for this young rider would surely be disregarded and forgotten until he had a bad day with an oops caused by a flat or thrown chain. The good news is he might have useable parts for a rider who cares about their bike.

Yep, yep and yep.

Some of those useable parts might be heart and lungs, liver, kidneys ect.....[/quote:34kn3pnx]
OMG, I was thinking bike parts but you are absolutely correct.

[tsmall]

Gz Rider, that is too true!