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Re: Not all of us Harley riders dress like pirates
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:20 am
by BobK
When I was in elementary and high school in Toronto we observed Remembrance Day every year. Here in Slovenia November 1st is a general day of remembrance, not just for veterans; it's more of a family matter. Memories of wartime are a bit closer here, since they had a civil war in the 90s. Everyone over the age of 30 here is a veteran, since they just abolished mandatory service about 12 years ago. My last relative who was in the service during WWII died about 12 years ago.
It's interesting that so many motorcyclists are ex-servicemen (or still serving in the military). Maybe having a lot of excitement in your youth carries over into later life.
Re: Not all of us Harley riders dress like pirates
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:39 pm
by dr_bar
The motorcycle became popular when ex-servicemen came back from Europe and wanted to feel some of the excitement of being on a bike and feeling "FREE". Most bike clubs got started that way...
Re: Not all of us Harley riders dress like pirates
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 4:40 am
by MmeMagpie
For what it's worth, my dad rides his sportster to his square job at an insurance firm in slacks, french cuffs, and tie
Re: Not all of us Harley riders dress like pirates
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:57 am
by sunshine229
BobK wrote:The poppies on the motorcycle forks and in Prince Charles's lapel are for Remembrance Day. He was getting his picture taken on the motorcycle to help the local motorcycle club raise money to help war veterans.
Nicely spotted.
Re: Not all of us Harley riders dress like pirates
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:03 pm
by blues2cruise
dr_bar wrote:totalmotorcycle wrote:Ninja Geoff wrote:I thought those were tossers and wankers.
LOL... ah, that would be the UK term for men who play with themselves.
Mike
I'm sure that's what he does, I mean, have you seen his wife??? LOL
Shame on you.