Well as a "new" rider just thought I would chime in. I enjoyed the motorcycle safety course they even told us that not every one was cut out to be a motorcycle operator. But been around bikes for most of my life even tho I did not own a bike until Dec. of 2011. But wanted one for years, but I got it for almost nothing and am extatic to finally have a bike. It's not the biggest or best but it is mine and I have had a few people call me a poser but at least I'm on 2 wheels and enjoy it and ride as much as I can. Even been around some MCs and riding clubs but the idea of trying to fit in their "biker mold" just don't work for me. But I don't have a problem being friends and aquaints with most of them.

But if I could afford something bigger then my 400 to haul my fat a$$ around then I could ride to some of my appointments 45 minutes and farther away. But until then I'm kind of stuck with local areas and back roads witch dose not bother me unless I have to be somewhere at a certain time. But I admit I'm a bit of a fair weather rider ( even tho I give my riding buddy a hard time about it). But if it is 90+ degrees and 70+ humidity it just sucks but I need to get better gear because mine is an old full face helmet ( from my riding buddy) and non-vented jacket and old steel toed work boots.

But yes there is different type of riders those that enjoy it and those that look down on others.

But ride what you like F- what every one else thinks. Enjoy it and keep the Rubber side down!

I'm not sure I completely agree with this.  I spend as much time in the saddle as I possibly can, but I love my bike, and I love seeing it shine.  I have a thing about keeping my stuff in good shape, and to me that includes keeping it good and clean.  So yeah, my bike is as clean as it was the day I bought it.  I spent a lot of money on it and believe me, I'm gonna take care of it.  To me, a nice, clean bike and a lot of miles aren't mutually exclusive...

Right On Wolfpack

Boy this post sure has got some mileage on it i am just going to stand back and watch from now on.

Seaker, whoever called you a poser is either a poser him/herself or a complete moron. For F's sake you ride a CB400. A CB400 is a starter bike not a poser bike. Let me guess, he/she was rider a cookie cutter chopper that someone else built for them. Don't let morons like that get you down. Keep doing what you're doing. Ride at your own pace and don't let some moron make you feel bad about it. You have proven to me that you have a very real interest in riding and you doing it the RIGHT way.

Somebody just shoot me.......

BANG!

Thanks! Actually....I plan to resemble that photo very much later tonight!!!!!

Good on ya mate!

I WENT TO THE STEELERSHIP YESTI TO HAVE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE NEW ROADGLIDE AND BOOK AND EXTENDED TEST RIDE..THE RECEPTION SHEILA ASKED IF I'D LIKE A COFFEE..I WAS LIKE HAVE YA GOTTA BEER? SHE GIGGLE AND WALKED OFF..I DUNNO...CHEERS BOOF

Ok, you win, just don't let your Mother see it