New Hampshire: Squid Capital of the World? (rant)

[xxdcmast]

I'm happy for you that you wore your gear, I DIDN"T does that make me a squid? I hardly think so

to me, the squid is the guy that's riding 25% faster than traffiic, wheelieing, passing in no pass zones cause he/she thinks his skills and bike are capable regardless of what they wear..... did I just describe 95% of the riders here, yup, yer all squids

Oh man dude your a wickid squid.....and howd you get those cool red letters?

[Doc]

Don't remember anyone saying there is no need for gear under 35mph, think they just say they prefer not to wear it on hot days.. I'm just one of those people who tries not to look down my nose at others, as strange a concept as that sounds..

Sorry Joe. I know how I can come across on the net...

I believe people have the right to wear whatever they want. I just think that not wearing gear because it is too hot out is a poor excuse.

I too would rather sweat than bleed.

[Josephd14]

Remember, Just about all track riders can stunt, but almost no stunters can ride track.

My name is Chris, and I'm NOT a squid.

Well, If I am not mistaken Teach Mcneil (the Number one Stunnah in the USA) Raced for some years.. I don't know how good he was, maybe someone that knows him can attest to that..


I know Doc, I agree more or less. That comment was not direct at you directly. if I didn't agree I would never wear gear, Will I ride and hangout with someone who don't wear gear, Yes.. Will I go on some of the twistie rides with people without gear? most likely no, I've seen some accidents on rides, and I'd rather not see the outcome of one without gear.. plus I've crashed a few times without gear, it sucks but I lived..

[Captain Chris]

Teach Mcneil Raced for some years

Hence the "almost".

[978chris]

I'll get in my gear and you get in you shorts an T. We will then run as fast as we can in a parking lot and dive on the pavement. I wonder who would come out with less injuries? Fools.

lol

so true

[sxlova07]

Remember, Just about all track riders can stunt, but almost no stunters can ride track.

While I see where you are coming from...gonna disagree on that statement.

There are plenty track riders that can't stunt (myself included), and there are plenty of stunters that can ride the track. Its about what ppl choose to do with their bikes...some find enjoyment on the track...others like street riding...and than others get thrills from stunts.

We can all bitch about what others should or should not do with their bikes....but this is America and its their choice. Dont get me wrong I agree that ppl should wear protective gear/clothing and shouldnt endanger others on the street. But since thats not the case, what we are left to do is attempt to educate other riders (not complain or put ppl down) and hope they made wise decisions when they ride.

[Nate Dawg]

hey man, no need to get personal. i didn't specifically call anyone a squid here.

if anyone so happens to fall under the description, that's not my fault.

besides, i'm not here to preach about wearing gear or any shit like that.. i just thought that most people here would agree with me on this kind of stuff. just seems like common sense to me.. i guess there are differences in opinion.

explain to me why i shouldn't be calling people squids because i ride an F3? i missed that one.

me too!?whats riding an older bike have anything to do with being a squid? or were you refering to riding a 600 is what makes him a squid? Cause there are plenty of 600 riders on here.

[RyanNicholson]

this is amusing to read haha.

if i see someone who either A) obviously has a bike because its "cool" and doesn't know how to ride it or B) does something retarded while riding (innocent until proven guilty)

i consider them to be of a squidly breed

i do agree that wearing gear is a good idea. but i'll admit there are times i go out w/out a jacket and sometimes even w/ out my helmet....and i dont consider myself a squid....so i dont assume ppl that doesn't wear gear are squids.

i have a friend that wheelied into the back of a car in traffic with no gear on at all. he has since graduated from squidly status.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

While I see where you are coming from...gonna disagree on that statement.

There are plenty track riders that can't stunt (myself included), and there are plenty of stunters that can ride the track. Its about what ppl choose to do with their bikes...some find enjoyment on the track...others like street riding...and than others get thrills from stunts.

We can all bitch about what others should or should not do with their bikes....but this is America and its their choice. Dont get me wrong I agree that ppl should wear protective gear/clothing and shouldnt endanger others on the street. But since thats not the case, what we are left to do is attempt to educate other riders (not complain or put ppl down) and hope they made wise decisions when they ride.

I agree with Terry on this subject everytime and I really hate the use of the word squid - its such a cop out to call someone a squid

[Captain Chris]

We can all bitch about what others should or should not do with their bikes....but this is America and its their choice. Dont get me wrong I agree that ppl should wear protective gear/clothing and shouldnt endanger others on the street. But since thats not the case, what we are left to do is attempt to educate other riders (not complain or put ppl down) and hope they made wise decisions when they ride.

Fair enough.

[Josephd14]

I think Bigred's Sig line about somes it up nicely.. Ryan..

[Kham]

I'll get in my gear and you get in you shorts an T. We will then run as fast as we can in a parking lot and dive on the pavement. I wonder who would come out with less injuries? Fools.

what if we keep running for few miles then dive into the ocean?

[sxlova07]

what if we keep running for few miles then dive into the ocean?

hey kham

[tonyd]

Too many Squids in New Hampshire???

Than stay the fuck out!!!

Problem solved.

[Kham]

Too many Squids in New Hampshire???

Than stay the fuck out!!!

Problem solved.

haha spoken like a true squid. you go!

[naked-daytrader]

I agree with Terry on this subject everytime and I really hate the use of the word squid - its such a cop out to call someone a squid

Shut up squid..

[bigred875]

I think Bigred's Sig line about somes it up nicely.. Ryan..

richw is my hero

[Kham]

richw is my hero

haha... he's also my hero.

[catch2otwo]

i used to think people without gear were squids and reckless and blah blah blah, but hell after a season of riding i got better things to worry about then what some other rider decides. its a free country in my opinion, do what you want.. me ill wear gear, the idea of getting scrubbed down at the hospital after i eat it seems kind of shitty

[Josephd14]

I think Bigred's Sig line about somes it up nicely.. Ryan..

Yeah "somes" it up.. Can't believe some Grammer NAZI didn't get me on that..

[Suf Daddy]

Hot stunta chick

Cue the music!

YouTube - Malaysian Biker Chick....MUST SEE !!!

[Kham]

she help yank the front up.

[Doc]

We can all bitch about what others should or should not do with their bikes....but this is America and its their choice. Dont get me wrong I agree that ppl should wear protective gear/clothing and shouldnt endanger others on the street. But since thats not the case, what we are left to do is attempt to educate other riders (not complain or put ppl down) and hope they made wise decisions when they ride.

Education is the Key. Well that and peer pressure.

[RyanNicholson]

y'know how nice it would be to have reasonable insurance rates for guys like us? (me esp, being a young male w/ a sportbike....you older guys are a little more lucky haha)

to insure my street bike with full coverage that included the value of the paint job its like $1800/yr.....and thats with a clean driving record. old guys with cruisers pay like $300.

i know theft is a big issue w/ sportbikes, but still...obviously the reputation/statistics affect that rate.

[bigred875]

lol you have no idea....some guys your age would have to pay 5-8000 a year for full coverage...no joke