More original ironharley.com humor:
You know you're a real, old-time, hardcore biker if:
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If the only reason you have ever cleaned out the garage is to make room for
ANOTHER bike.
If you have a tool kit on your bike and the tools actually show signs of use.
If you look around your garage and realize that if you bought some gaskets and a
chain you would have enough spare parts lying around to build another bike.
If your left boot has a shifter divot in the top of it. (or right boot for
some of the older scoots)
If your bike/helmet/gloves/leathers/patches/goggles were NOT all bought on the same
day.
If you giggle your butt off when you hear somebody use the word "bro".
(yeah, I know, it USED to mean something)
If you have at least one custom part on your bike that you made yourself. (if you
bought it off the shelf it is NOT custom)
This one is a guarantee: You are definitely a real biker if you have ever bought a
basket case and actually put it together, got it running and rode it without having
to take it to a shop/bike mechanic.
The mere sight of a car with it's left turn blinker on gives you the willies.
When you think of customizing your bike, you think about sheet metal, welders and
torches NOT credit cards, Bike shops and mail order billet.
You refuse to EVER "Ness" up a perfectly good Harley.
It took years before you would even consider owning an Evo and you are still
doubtful that you will ever actually do it.
If you think a grease rag and a hankie are one and the same.
If you look under your bike and don't see any spots of oil on the ground you wonder
what's wrong.
If you are almost deaf in your right ear.
If you think Sturgis just isn't as much fun as it used to be.
You refer to the local Harley dealership as "The Boutique".
The term "Bean Blossom" doesn't make you think of gardening.
You knew what a "ride bell" was before there was a letter about 'em in Easyriders.
If you have ever rigged a car/truck part to work on your bike.
You hop on a pre 60's bike and don't look for the starter button.
When you ride through the neighborhood mothers take their kids inside.
You spend more time riding your bike than polishing it.
It starts to rain while you are riding your bike and all you worry about is getting your smokes wet.
You have huge oil stains on the living room carpet...and it doesn't bother you.
You use old pistons for ashtrays, when you bother with using an ashtray that is.
Dressing up to go out means wearing a -CLEAN- black t-shirt.
You never ask the guy behind the counter "Will this fit on my bike?".
You have a goggle tan on your face - and it doesn't bother you.
When your bike breaks down on the side of the road your first thought isn't "how am I going to get home", its "I wonder where can I get a beer to drink while I fix this thing".
You have a good time riding your bike even if nobody sees you.
If you own a trailer it's either got a boat on it or you live in it.
If you can tell the difference between an Ironhead and a Knucklehead just by the sound.
You know why people who ride old Sportsters often walk with a limp.
The patches/pins on your Colors are there for a reason other than decoration.
You think leather is for protection NOT fashion.
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