The Biker Commandmants

[Tinman13]

By a friend of mine.

Tinman

The Biker Commandants

Don't take any shit: Be kind to woman, children and animals, but don't take any bullshit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a brash, quick-tempered lout. Be cool, stand tall and backup what you say with action.

Never lie, cheat or steal: Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth. Bikers are always the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows that his word is his bond. Your word is all you have in life that is truly yours. Guard it carefully and be about something noble, for you are a true knight of the road.

Don't snitch: If you see a wrong, fight it yourself. If you are about anything, you'll take care if problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with bike thieves. This rule goes hand in hand with the next one.

Don't Snivel: Absolutely no one likes or respects a sniveler. Another way to say this is, "hold your mud." Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff" Most of life's little inconveniences work themselves out whether you snivel or not. Keep your chin up, dammit! You're a biker, not some lowly mollusk.

Never say die and never give up: Whether it's in a fight, a debate, or a business deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up. That's why you see a lot of wealthy bikers these days, 'cause they don't know how to quit in any element of their lives. In the biker world of rugged individualists, only the strong survive.

Help others: When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, stop and help them. Even if just moral support, if that is all you can give, it's better than riding on by. Remember life is about the journey and the ride, not just getting there. You already are there. And don't just help bikers, show the world that we are better than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing and gives you everything.

Stick to your guns: Do what you say you'll do, be there when yo say you will. This is called integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song says, "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."

Life is not a drill: Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life-go out and take big bites of it. You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around waiting for the party to come to them. You only go around once. Tomorrow you could be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at the wheel of his Caddy. Live life now, make the most of each moment.

All right, now let's review. You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road. Protect the weak, walk tall and stand proud. Your word is your bond. Stick to your guns. Don't take any shit. Life is not a drill.

Now go forth and ride When in doubt, ride. That's what we do...ride. If you want to ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend to look like a goof, at least don't act like a goof.

These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being a biker than buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being a biker is a way of life, a proud way.

Now ride, dammit.

--Rogue

[chopper]

Thanks Tinman. Rules to live by. I will stick this to the top.

[Hoosier XLC]

Damn good post Tinman!

Hooty

[jamman]

In my opinion.. If you have to told any of these,, you need to rethink your status....


good post Tinman

[XLX]

Yeah, those are the rules I roll with. Good post man.
Kev

[NuViking]

Yea that looks about right. To bad many of the new bozzos that buy new bikes and a bunch of OCC and WCC cloths and think they have bought their way into a lifestyle havent had the time to read these very basic rules that if applied to life outside of being a biker would make the world a better place.

[Cerberus]

very nice post. words to live by thru and thru

[mike2000]

Great post, I think the what a lot of "new" bikers miss out on is helping others, don't just rider by if someone is broken down. I see it all to many times

[papacook]

True words to live by Tinman, follow your rules to the letter.

papacook

[Raggs]

Cool words to live by.