You might be a cager...

jrsjr · Post by **jrsjr** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:58 pm

Pulling onto the highway this morning, I got that huge rush of joy and adrenaline that makes riding worth it. It occurred to me that you might be a cager if you don't get that rush.

Any other ways you might know you're a cager?

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 3:58 pm

If you get on the highway.

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:12 pm

Stitch wrote:If you get on the highway.

perfect response for ModernBuddy!

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:17 pm

Stitch wrote:If you get on the highway.

but I love taking my kitted stella on the highway...

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:42 pm

Highways are fine as long as your scoot can handle it. I don't trust my replacement engine on the highway so I only go on for very short stretches nowadays. However, the up side to that is my MPG has improved by quite a bit. I've gotten over 100mpg on my last two fill-ups!

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:14 pm

You know you're a cager when yu hear yourself say "I just didn't see you".

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:44 pm

Lokky wrote:
Stitch wrote:If you get on the highway.
but I love taking my kitted stella on the highway...

Ill hit the highway if I have to, but I don't enjoy it. Even cruising at 68mph, wind gusts from trucks are still brutal. Something to do the Stella having the aerodynamic profile of a snow shovel...

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:10 pm

My favorite are chopper riders with quarter helmets going 75+ mph and no windshields. Not sure what parrticular enjoyment someone gets from having skin pealed off their face without tanquiliser. I'd rather drive and that is a lot comming from someone who gets depressed if cannot ride at least once a week (winters are miserable).

Mary Somerville · Post by **Mary Somerville** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:39 pm

I feel born-again every spring when I get back with my Buddy....

Today I took a delightful ride up along they Mystic Valley Parkway to picnic at the Mystic Lake. On the way home I giggled. I swear--I never feel like that behind a steering wheel. Nevah.

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:50 pm

went out riding with a pall this Sat. Took a lovely pic of my pal and my Dobby

easy · Post by **easy** » Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:50 pm

You might be a cager if you stay dry in the rain or warm in the winter, but what fun is that.

anthony · Post by **anthony** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:16 am

Syd wrote:You know you're a cager when yu hear yourself say "I just didn't see you".

ha nice one!

wschmechel · Post by **wschmechel** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:59 am

...if you're more worried about helmet hair than your scooter grin!

az_slynch · Post by **az_slynch** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:52 am

Stormswift wrote:My favorite are chopper riders with quarter helmets going 75+ mph and no windshields. Not sure what particular enjoyment someone gets from having skin pealed off their face without tanquiliser.

It's how the tough guys exfoliate.

You're a cager when you can't imagine life without a cupholder.

Christophers · Post by **Christophers** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:40 am

az_slynch wrote: You're a cager when you can't imagine life without a cupholder.

Whaaa??? Don't say that.

Luckily I don't have to: Gen-U-Bin

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:54 pm

Back to the original thread...

You might be a cager if...
...you have a Harley Davidson decal on your car/truck/SUV but only ride on weekends.
Some weekends.
When the weather is nice.
During the Summer.
Maybe.

JohnKiniston · Post by **JohnKiniston** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:13 pm

az_slynch wrote: You're a cager when you can't imagine life without a cupholder.

Hey now!

I saw a shirt last weekend while at a bike show that said 'Windshield and Radio? It's a [CENSORED] CAR!' on a crusty old biker dude. Pretty funny.

still shifting · Post by **still shifting** » Mon Apr 29, 2013 10:10 pm

You might be a cager if you ask, "but do you feel safe..." and when I answer, "do you feel safe in your car? 'cause if you do, your not paying attention!" Then they look confused. R

hal888 · Post by **hal888** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:24 pm

A cager's insulated existence leads to no end of obnoxious behaviors, to bikers and to other cagers. Everyone in a car wishes the other cars and bikes were off the road, while bikers tend to at least enjoy seeing other bikers on the road. There's a difference in world-view.

In some cases, they just don't know any other approach, and as a former cager myself I can tell you I was often warned against taking up riding. For others that choose the caged lifestyle, I can only guess that they have decided not to enjoy the ride along the way.

uklemond · Post by **uklemond** » Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:46 pm

Stormswift wrote:My favorite are chopper riders with quarter helmets going 75+ mph and no windshields. Not sure what parrticular enjoyment someone gets from having skin pealed off their face without tanquiliser. I'd rather drive and that is a lot comming from someone who gets depressed if cannot ride at least once a week (winters are miserable).

I rode all through the winter (except when the driving ban was enforced) not going to let the cold get in the way of my ride

I also have a quarter Helmet and often on Rt1 hit around 75BMPH on a specific stretch. It is only a small stretch though, but it is an adrenaline rush for sure. Does not impact the face as much as you would think

Rusty Shackleford · Post by **Rusty Shackleford** » Wed May 08, 2013 6:40 pm

Tocsik wrote:You might be a cager if...
...you have a Harley Davidson decal on your car/truck/SUV but only ride on weekends.
Some weekends.
When the weather is nice.
During the Summer.
Maybe.

I was getting ready to post something along these lines, but, yeah. +1 and then some!

Modern Buddy

You might be a cager...

You might be a cager...

I never giggle in my car.