Cruiser question

Rdslvr04 · 10-24-2012, 05:53 PM

Once again today someone refered to my sports bike as a " Crotch Rocket "

Ggrrrrrr !!!

Question: Can cruiser then be called A-.-. Sofas ?

LostinTexas · 10-24-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdslvr04

Once again today someone refered to my sports bike as a " Crotch Rocket "

Ggrrrrrr !!!

It is.

Question: Can cruiser then be called A-.-. Sofas ?

Nope. That is for the luxo touring machines. No matter how many cylenders.

Cruisers are "Bar Hoppers". Come on! Get with the program already. LMAO

Hemibee · 10-24-2012, 07:21 PM

You mean that's not a Crotch Rocket in your avatar?

YoDoc · 10-24-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rdslvr04

Once again today someone refered to my sports bike as a " Crotch Rocket "

Ggrrrrrr !!!

Question: Can cruiser then be called A-.-. Sofas ?

Sports bike = crotch rocket

Luxo-touring = Road Sofa

Cruisers = Butt Jewelry

Supermotos = hooligan death machine

49cc scooters = DUI-mobile

Big scooters = chick repelent

Manfred · 10-24-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by YoDoc

Sports bike = crotch rocket

Luxo-touring = Road Sofa

Cruisers = Butt Jewelry

Supermotos = hooligan death machine

49cc scooters = DUI-mobile

Big scooters = chick repelent

Hey - what do ya call an airhead?

YoDoc · 10-24-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Manfred

Hey - what do ya call an airhead?

Hipstermobile

Manfred · 10-24-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YoDoc

Hipstermobile

I'm totally cool with that.

**focus frenzy** · 10-24-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Manfred

Hey - what do ya call an airhead?

Blond? (Tee hee)

Avitar is mighty small on tapatalk but it looks like a sport bike, they generaly go fast like a rocket aka: crotch rocket.

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**Morgan Buchanan** · 10-25-2012, 04:51 AM

Back in the 80s they were sometimes called rice racers too. Big deal. Crotch rocket isn't derogatory.

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shipman · 10-25-2012, 09:09 AM

I think crotch rocket is somewhat derogatory. But usually only used by the ignorant. I know I used to call them that, before I got into motorcycles...

I was going to ask what "they" would call my Suzuki TU250X, but then I realized I already knew the answer... "Girl's bike".

cheez · 10-25-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Morgan Buchanan

Back in the 80s they were sometimes called rice racers too. Big deal. Crotch rocket isn't derogatory.

We used to call them rice rockets. A bit more derogatory than crotch rocket.

YoDoc · 10-25-2012, 09:24 AM

I don't see how it's derogatory. Who wouldn't want to ride a rocket?

Edit: The crotch rocket quip, I certainly see how rice rocket could be derogatory.

**1TallTXn** · 10-25-2012, 10:11 AM

The term itself isn't derogatory, but the tone with which it is usually said, can be quite demeaning.

I've usually only heard the term either from those who don't ride (easily forgiven) or those who are of the "my brand is best, all others are worthless crud" variety.
I usually brush it off and enjoy myself, though sometimes I want to offer to race them anywhere beyond the next bar

BTW, Nice Aprillia

YoDoc · 10-25-2012, 10:16 AM

Yeah, I could see that.

hizzo3 · 10-25-2012, 11:54 AM

Is Guido rocket better?

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YoDoc · 10-25-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hizzo3

Is Guido rocket better?

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I ride a rice rumbler.

dukey33 · 10-25-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hizzo3

Is Guido rocket better?

shouldn't that be more like...rigatoni rocket?

sharkey · 10-25-2012, 01:27 PM

Ah so, I own 2 lice burners.

Good thing I was married already before riding my scoots. A whole bunch of folks always asked me about the Burgman at gas stations, I guess they were gay (not funny gay)

Is the speed triple a naked wanker rocket?

I'm so confused..............

Doons · 10-25-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YoDoc

I ride a rice rumbler.

At Easy Riders, I pull in on my 1150GS, several over weight Dentists or Accounts, drinking lite beer remark; "Nice Rice Burner", to which I resoponded "Brautwurst Dumb *****".

YoDoc · 10-25-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Doons

At Easy Riders, I pull in on my 1150GS, several over weight Dentists or Accounts, drinking lite beer remark; "Nice Rice Burner", to which I resoponded "Brautwurst Dumb *****".

Nice. I used to get asked what kind of BMW i rode... while on a Kawasaki Concours. Some people just can't read, I guess.

10-24-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Rdslvr04 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 332	Cruiser question Once again today someone refered to my sports bike as a " Crotch Rocket " Ggrrrrrr !!! Question: Can cruiser then be called A-.-. Sofas ? __________________ "Ricordati che a me piacciono l'Italia, le italiane, e anche i tortellini." Jeremy Burgess. Italian is only romantic to those that don't speak or understand it Aeryn - 04 CBR1000R Selene - 07 950 SMR Little Yellow Hairy Monster - 82 YZ250J (street) Mallard Express - 2011 Sup. T.

10-24-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
Hemibee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Panorama Village Posts: 10,073	Re: Cruiser question You mean that's not a Crotch Rocket in your avatar? __________________ Tony *You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.* 2004 KTM 450 EXC 2001 Triumph Tiger - "Black Betty" Texas Courthouses Photographed *"Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause. With female menopause you gain weight and get hot flashes. Male menopause - you get to date young girls and drive motorcycles."* John Wayne

10-25-2012, 04:51 AM	#9
Morgan Buchanan Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lewisville Posts: 4,636	Back in the 80s they were sometimes called rice racers too. Big deal. Crotch rocket isn't derogatory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk because Tapatalk is cool. __________________ 2010 Kawasaki Concours 1400 2004 Honda VTX 1800C, 2001 Kawasaki ZX-11, 2003 Honda VTX 1800C, 1991 Kawasaki ZX-11, 1988 Honda Hurricane 1000, 1985 Yamaha FZ750, 1981 Kawasaki KZ750, 1979 Suzuki GS750 COG#: 9384

10-25-2012, 09:09 AM	#10
shipman Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 626	Re: Cruiser question I think crotch rocket is somewhat derogatory. But usually only used by the ignorant. I know I used to call them that, before I got into motorcycles... I was going to ask what "they" would call my Suzuki TU250X, but then I realized I already knew the answer... "Girl's bike". __________________ Jamie 2011 Suzuki TU250X “I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” – Kurt Vonnegut "The secret to happiness is realistic, modest expectations" - Barry Schwartz "Get yourself a motorcycle- any motorcycle. Two wheels and an engine. And have fun!" - Jamie Robinson

10-25-2012, 10:11 AM	#13
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,418	Re: Cruiser question The term itself isn't derogatory, but the tone with which it is usually said, can be quite demeaning. I've usually only heard the term either from those who don't ride (easily forgiven) or those who are of the "my brand is best, all others are worthless crud" variety. I usually brush it off and enjoy myself, though sometimes I want to offer to race them anywhere beyond the next bar BTW, Nice Aprillia __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

10-25-2012, 11:54 AM	#15
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,528	Is Guido rocket better? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20

10-25-2012, 01:27 PM	#18
sharkey The Incredible Hulk Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 7,831	Re: Cruiser question Ah so, I own 2 lice burners. Good thing I was married already before riding my scoots. A whole bunch of folks always asked me about the Burgman at gas stations, I guess they were gay (not funny gay) Is the speed triple a naked wanker rocket? I'm so confused.............. __________________ Conservatism, the NEW counter culture.

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