THE BIKER

[bdevil73]

I got this in an e-mail and thought I would pass it along. I know several of you ride. I hope this never happens to any of you.

THE BIKER

I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children . But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves.
But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you, go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.

Because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, RESPECT OUR RIGHTS TO RIDE WHAT WE CHOOSE AND TAKE A FEW EXTRA SECONDS TO BE SURE WE'RE NOT IN 'YOUR' WAY - LIVE TO RIDE . . . RIDE TO LIVE

[st.marys]

wow, moving to say the least. i do ride, but dual sports. thanks for sharing that.

[Michele]

WOW!

My eyes are now welled up with tears.

I will be sending love your way in 24hrs

Ride safely boys and girls!

[RocketFoot]

Good Post! Reminds me of this video...

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=275_1190800481

[Atomic Dog]

I have my riding pants on, about to leave on the trusty steed.







Looks like I'll be riding slightly more carefully.

[XUSNORDY]

Man, how true. My mother and sister are heavy into crafts and needlepoint....I'm going to have them make this on whatever fabric it is they use and frame it.

I'm without ride as of now....ex-wife took the Dyna Glide 9yrs ago. Only have dirt bikes, and a quad....not the same.

To all who ride the streets......I know YOU are safe minded, watch those cars, they won't watch you!

Put something good between your legs........



















ride a motorcycle!

[Atomic Dog]

Man, how true. My mother and sister are heavy into crafts and needlepoint....I'm going to have them make this on whatever fabric it is they use and frame it.

I'm without ride as of now....ex-wife took the Dyna Glide 9yrs ago. Only have dirt bikes, and a quad....not the same.

To all who ride the streets......I know YOU are safe minded, watch those cars, they won't watch you!

Put something good between your legs........

ride a motorcycle!

I know the feeling.




I'm sure you're more into cruisers but you can get some cheap bikes nowadays. Get yourself a brand new metric cruiser or standard and you're still under $100-$150 a month. Or get something a few years old and save a few bucks. I remember doing a spreadsheet between my bike and the Grand Cherokee I was driving, with the price of gas it paid for itself in a few years (and I'd rather ride anyways...)

[soberbyker]

Thanks, bdevil73, although I've read that before, it always chokes me up, especially since I know how true it all is.

Thanks, RocketFoot never saw that before choked me up too.

+20 to ya both

Bill

[XUSNORDY]

I know the feeling.




I'm sure you're more into cruisers but you can get some cheap bikes nowadays. Get yourself a brand new metric cruiser or standard and you're still under $100-$150 a month. Or get something a few years old and save a few bucks. I remember doing a spreadsheet between my bike and the Grand Cherokee I was driving, with the price of gas it paid for itself in a few years (and I'd rather ride anyways...)

Yeah. I've only had two cruisers...a Magna V65 and the HD. I was raised on dirt bikes, raced motocross and hare scrambles when I wasn't playing football or lacrosse. Had many dual purpose bikes over the years too. But, the house we moved into last summer has no garage...yet....when the additions/garage is up, a new bike will be in.

The coolest thing was riding to the range. The feeling of freedom that riding gives, and the freedom to shoot the guns I brought.

[XUSNORDY]

Thanks, bdevil73, although I've read that before, it always chokes me up, especially since I know how true it all is.

Thanks, RocketFoot never saw that before choked me up too.

+20 to ya both

Bill

DROOL.......at the bike that is....um.....not to say your not a handsome guy Sober!