Biker's Credo
I ride purely, and only, 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 will 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 mess with me, their aggression will be dealt with in as severe a 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.

I will not show disrespect to other bikers less experienced or knowledgeable than I am. I will teach them what I can. 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 biker that truly needs 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 I 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-

 

That's pretty much BikerForums in a credo right there. Good stuff man - Welcome to BikerForums by the way - hope to see you around some more.

 

I will be around for quite a while. I will be posting notices as I get them of different things as well as updates on the rally I do here in Texas called The North Texas Rock Rally. See you around and thanks for the welcome.

 

Hey ntrr01, welcome to the site. What part of Texas are you from? I hail from the Great city of Sherman, Texas. Good ridin' in this part of the woods. I haven't been on in here in awhile. Good to have you with us.

 

Thank you for the welcome. I am in Dallas, I do the rally called North Texas Rock Rally. We moved the rally to just west of McKinney off Hwy 380. We looked at property in Sherman but it was just too far from the metroplex to do it. You can go to www.ntrr.com for more info. Lot's of changes and improvements have been made.

 

Hey, I was just in McKinney and Frisco for two weeks not too long ago. Actually a co-worker of mine is moving to the Frisco area this week. Nice area, next time I'm done there we'll have to grab a drink together.

 

Sounds good, you can email me at pap1@sbcglobal.net or go to our website and email me from there. Thanks.

 

ntrr01, that's a pretty good site. I'll have to visit it some more after work, so I don't get caught stayin' on it all day.

 

thanks for the compliment, we worked on on revamping the site.

 

you could make that the bikers commandments there is a big difference between bikers and bikies,Bikers ride for fun of the bike and the ride,the black leathers just for protection and okay to look the part as well.

 

That's exactly how I feel about biking. I usually ride on someone else's but I love it too. Just for the fun. I almost feel like I meditate as sound is faded out by wind and the trees zoom past me. It's relaxing.

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I'm looking for my 1st bike. I want something nice but not too expensive. Does anyone know of anywhere I can get discounts or coupons . I really want a bike and have about 5 grand. Thanks