Why no Harley squids?

[anthonyk]

Originally Posted by Mikey

Sportbike riders wear gear because it is functional. Things like jackets, boots, and full-face helmets are all there for a very real purpose.

Harley riders, by and large, are posers and accountants with a mid-life crisis that cruise really slowly to the local "bike night" and back once a week. Their life is all about image and rugged individuality, which is why they all dress like a bunch of gay pirates.

The fact that more sport bike riders wear more gear is just a happy accident, in my opinion. There are plenty of riders in both camps who are just trying to project an image (and only cruise to weekly bike night). It just happens that the racing-inspired sport bike image includes a full-face helmet.