What is a squid anyway?

[kriswhite_23505]

I AM A SQUID....
Wiki - Beginning motorcyclists commonly have trouble negotiating turns, and must slow down to unnecessarily slow speed, while at the same time have a tendency to ride very fast on the straight sections of the road.

I don't ride excessivly fast but at least the speed limit. I am still learning.

Biker Boys - My kids and i have watched it at least 5 times together. We love to play out the less than horrible acting.

I have a fender eliminator kit. I like it.

I use 87 octane gas as the website that most of us used to belong to said that was best.

I ride with a cheap helmet (GMAX). I like it!!!

No wheelies, stoppies, tailgating, unprotected rides, etc. But I am a squid!!!

Oh yeah...I was in the US NAVY for 9 years so I am actually proud to be a squid.

[Lord_Bragle]

Every time I ever heard the term it was always regarding some unfortunate motorcycle accident victim, and now I see its really referring to a motorcyclist being a bit irresponsible (hands up all squids in class if any)!  And I thought all along that it was actually comparing the physical character of a Squid to a traumatised human body after crashing a motorcycle.

[LA]

Well you guys got me.  By reading what is a squid I have determined that I must be one.  I guess you're the last one to know.

The last super serious ticket I got, which I'm still waiting to go to federal court for, the several  that took turns crewing me out all said that I was endangering people's lives. Real mad cause I was so old too. That "playing the gray card" doesn't always work.

The only person I'm likely to injure/kill with my riding is me.

I usually don't speed in the flat lands, but that's what the mountains are made for.

LA

[fwtcc]

A squid is a tuner on a motorcycle.  They are as equally deuschbaggy on 2 wheels as they are on 4.

[A.duc.H.duc.]

Alright guys...

[jdubbs32584]

I just won't point fingers and name call someone who rides the bike the way it was built to be ridden! If you want to break your bike in by babying it and then riding it like an old woman drives her car, that's fine. It's your bike! But let the rest of us enjoy our bikes the way we want. 

See, the problem with this statement is that  you have been insulting and rude and have been using foul language to people on this board who were just providing a definition to someone.

The bike is built for both street riding and track. Go to a track if you want to ride like a squid.

You don't seem to be acknowledging the effect you're having on everybody else. Your antics are giving the rest of us a bad name and increasing our insurance for no good reason other than you want to show off.

If you want to go fast, why not go to a track where you are not going to endanger everybody else.

[2 Wheel Wanderer]

The squid definition is really easy, when you see another biker and you go "what a dip shit (or whatever derogatory adjective)" then that person is considered a squid.

We have a winnah!! chaos321 heres your trophy!!

[Kroe]

Well you guys got me.  By reading what is a squid I have determined that I must be one.  I guess you're the last one to know.

You and me both brother!

That's kind of my point. I don't really judge anyone on how fast they ride or what they do what their bike... it's yours, do what you will (whether I agree or not). Unless you ride on the track only I'm sure there have been times when you could have been classified a squid. There are all sorts of levels of this but I get tired of hearing that term being thrown around. It's kind of a "those that live in a glass house..." type of thing.

[jdubbs32584]

You an me both brother!

That's kind of my point. I don't really judge anyone on how fast they ride or what they do what their bike... it's yours, do what you will. Unless you ride on the track only I'm sure there have been times when you could have been classified a squid. There are all sorts of levels of this but I get tired of hearing that term being thrown around. It's kind of a "those that live in a glass house..." type of thing.

Kroe, I guess my definition is a rider who rides around in shorts and a tshirt (their choice, thats not the deciding factor) and endangers others on the road. Thats the biggest point I'm trying to make. To me, anyone who rides like an asshole and endangers others and gives the rest of us a bad name by unnecessarily showing off are squids.

Again, only my opinion and OBVIOUSLY some people disagree. But, I'll state this again, the deciding factor for me is the willful endangerment of others.

[jdubbs32584]

WOW agian too stupid to read my posts. I'm not raising any insurance premiums for any one. In fact, I carry year round full coverage on all my bikes and the most expensive one costs me $13 a month.
The only person I endanger when I ride is ME! You definately sound like you need to step away from the dangers of 2 wheels and surround yourself with a cage! Jeez, the women riders on here have more balls than this! You ride your bike and I'll ride mine. That's all I'm trying to say, stay out of my business and mind your own!

I am staying out of your business Chaos. I'm simply saying, as well as T-Byrd and others that have posted in this thread (go attack them too while you're at it), that squids that ride dangerously affect the rest of us. YES, they do make the beast with two backs up the insurance of those of us that ride responsibly. Insurance companies see riders being irresponsible and raise our rates.

Oh, and I am a female rider. Call me stupid again. Go right ahead. Your inability to form a decent argument for your view is quite amusing. Your insults only result in less respect for you.

And, please, like you said, go ride your bike and leave those of us who are having a meaningful conversation without insulting others alone.

[rgramjet]

My Definition:

Squid - Anyone who thinks they are hot s**t and invicible, who has no business riding a motorcycle. Typically has an affinity for Japanese sportbikes, wife-beaters, gym shorts, stand-up wheelies (not you, Pancake81  ) , stoppies, chrome, stretched swingarms, multicolor ground-illumination lights, and a general disrespect for everyone on the road...

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Whats wrong with CHROME???

[jdubbs32584]

Wow maybe you should wipe the stank off your vagina and go ride. I already mentioned what I pay for insurance. How low would it be if there weren't any squids? Maybe it's your fault your insurance is so high instead of blaming all the squids for doing it. I live in the state that the Starboys are from. Why isn't the insurance sky high here.
This board is fun. Everybody is already fired up over the change at the REAL Monster forums, so it doesn't take much to get you riled up. WhooHoo, bring it on!!!!

Oh yeah, your dead wrong on having bigger balls. I have giant balls, I just have a little pecker! Wanna see?

Might want to check your quote. I edited my post to be more appropriate and less insulting as I do not wish to come down to your level.

What is this unnatural obsession with vaginas?

I'm not riled up, I'm making a real argument against your position while you stoop to insults. Why would it be my fault that my insurance is so high? I have no traffic record at all. I certainly have done nothing to make my insurance go up.

[Statler]

The language and insults used in this thread should stop now.  Either discuss/argue in an appropriate manner or don't do it at all.  chaos, any of three posts here could be considered enough for some time away from the forum, please tone it down and lay off the personal insults.

[Drunken Monkey]

And Chaos gets the first DMF 24 hour "cool off" ban.

[James.M]

Official shoe of the squidly....

Oh and dude get your head out, ya troll!!! Looks like someones trying to get bragging rights to be the first one banned.

brilliant.