Biker Code

I found this this morning and thought it was nice and might brighten up some peoples day given that its supposed to be the most miserable Monday of the year
Sorry if its been posted before but I hadn't seen it and thought it was nice.

Biker Code

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-

[Ch00]

Nice words !!!

Ch00