Why are Harley riders the only ones to call people RUBs and posers?

Question

Compared to everyone else, Harley riders seem to call people Rich Urban Bikers(RUBs) and posers, yet I never heard a sportbike rider calling another sportbike rider a RUB because that guy owns a very expensive sportbike yet hardly rides it. I don't see metric cruiser riders calling other metric cruiser riders RUBs or a poser.

I don't even see people driving certain cars calling people Rich Urban Driver's because the have some fancy car that they only drive on the weekend. I don't see any car drivers calling each other posers.

So what is with the holier-than-thou attitude these so called "real bikers" with the Harley's have with the rest of the world who own motorcycles? Not only are they disrespecting others in the motorcyclist community, they don't realize that RUB with the brand new Harley Davidson in the garage make up millions of Harley owners who keep Harley Davidson in business.

I don't think Willi G. Davidson is complaining about all them RUBs and posers.

Answer 1

i call people squids...

that would be a noob without gear, trying something well beyond their capabilities...

i've never called anyone a RUB...

dirtbag, yes, poser/rub no...

Answer 2

So mr RUB SQUID why do you care the rest of us do not

Answer 3

I've yet to meet a "real biker" on a Harley. If the temperature drops a frew degrees or some clouds come out, they all scatter like roaches under a spotlight. This isn't to say that people on other makes don't, but I haven't seen a cruiser of any make out in the rain or cold yet this summer. I don't care what you ride as long as you're not obnoxious about it, but I have no problem chuckling about people who are afraid of a few raindrops. Nothing makes me happier than tooting my horn and waiving at some sissy with a bar and shield decal on their car when I'm riding to work in the rain.

It seems to me that owning a Harley is more about the image these days than anything else. Personally, I prefer to ride my motorcycle, not wear it like a giant chrome c*%kring.

Real bikers don't start their cars once the temp goes over 45F unless they have to haul too much c**p to fit on the bike, or they're driving to the shop for replacement parts.

Answer 4

I really could care less what other bikers think about me. I ride to work, I wear leather. I work in shorts and a tee shirt. I ride home in shorts and a tee shirt. I go to work before daylight and get off around lunch. I go home and take a nap then put on jeans and a tank top and go riding for an hour or so. I wear full face going to work and back, half helmet when cruising around town or back roads. It is cooler in the heat of the day. I rode the other day in a rain for over 30 miles. Hard rain and about three inches. I wore a rain suit and full face helmet. Squid? I guess so. Rub? Probably, but this IS my fourth bike. Looks like a Harley? Yep. 750 Shadow Aero. Even Harley riders around here like it. The incessant bickering about what people ride is moot. We ride what we ride because that is what we bought and that is what we like. I sat of several bikes (including the Victory) and liked my Honda. The bars and seat just fit me perfect. Today I had a sport bike on one side in the parking lot and a Harley on the other side. One member even mentioned that I had my own motorcycle "gang" because nobody ever rode them out to the club until I bought mine. 58 mpg is another selling point for Honda so I'm happy. Lets just ride and let others enjoy their bikes without calling them names. If you pay attention, many times a fellow biker out there is signaling you things too. Cops? Dangers ahead? Watch their hands.

Answer 5

Good point

Answer 6

Because they are posers and Rubs, If you are its ok to use term on others. Kinda a double standard like blacks calling each other by the N word.

Answer 7

i don't think it's contained to just harley owners calling others rub's, but it does seem contained to harley owners being called rub's, can't say that i've heard of anyone on a metric ever called a rub.

to me, yes there is a rub, it's the guy who takes his bike in for everything, does nothing for himself, and lacks the knowledge or comprehension to even attempt minor maintenance himself.  the kind of guy that will show off his custom built bike with pride without a minutes work into it, because someone else built it for him.  not to say anyone should feel shamed for buying someone else's custom... but having one built and feeling a sense of pride like you've done good just doesn't match up in my books.  you can be proud of your own accomplishments but not someone else's

Answer 8

What will they think of next.

Answer 9

dont ride with anybody to call them anything....i just ride and ride and ride and ride.....

Answer 10

Because they think their bike is the best thing ever, though the reality is that it's just a shiney, overpriced, overweight, and outdated peice of machinery.

It's a ritsy redneckmobile...most people on Harleys can't pick their bike back up because it weighs over 900 pounds wet.

oh, and If I ever saw a trike rider calling someone a poser I would immediately drop what I was doing and drive thier face into the pavement American History X style.

Answer 11

being a biker and living the lifestyle goes way beyond what you ride,ive got "biker" friends who dont even ride,but i would,and have ,trusted them with my life,i wouldnt do that with most of the dweebs on two wheels

Answer 12

Ya know, I've always tried to show respect to other riders.  ALL other riders.  Even those on scooters.  I think we all have that basic desire to be on two wheels instead of four because of whatever it does for us.  I give the friendly left handed acknowledgement to fellow two wheelers and the ocasional triker.  What really chaps my a$$ is SOME of those cruiser riders who are SO much better than me that they can't even look in the direction of a foreign made bike.  Sure, I'm proud to be an American.  But American manufacturers can't make a bike that can even compete with the long lasting, nearly trouble free foreign "j*p" bikes.  I'm excited for my friends and anyone else when they get their first or a new bike no matter what the make.  It's like they joined the club and we can ride together now.  Just one more thing that we have in common.  That being said, the last time I saw an American made bike in the Daytona 200, there were two Harley Davidson's and they both blew their engines!  They didn't finish a 200 mile race!  Anyway, if I see you on the streets on two wheels,  I'll salute you for being on those two wheels.  Besides, It's nice to know that SOMEBODY sees you even if those on four wheels might not.

Answer 13

What you have here is a cultural revolution. Up until about 10-15 years ago bikes were looked down on. Now bikes are socially acceptable. So what happens? You end up with people who get brand new bikes, new leathers and clothing, and a lot of times new trailers. The joke is, I rode my bike to a trailer show. Anyway, these newbies only ride their bikes in perfect weather, usually wearing a lot of leather so new they squeak, and then for socializing. Then you have people who ride for the pure joy of it. And sometimes a little tension arises between the two. Hence a little name calling. Poser-RUB- and so on. And yes metric riders do it too. I ride A Kawasaki and hear it from both sides. It is just childish. Just like in the school yard. Sport bike riders do it to, just different.

A bike rider picks a destination, A BIKER picks a direction.

Answer 14

The people I call RUBs and posers all ride harleys. I have nothing against sport bike riders. people who think they can just buy their way into a way of life that bikers have been a part of for over 60 years (and the company who sells them this fantasy) just tick me off. 20 grand and 20 miles does not make you a biker.

Answer 15

Ponder this...ride your ride for yourself and nobody else.

Answer 16

WHO CARES!

I ride a Harley and have never heard a fellow rider call someone a RUB!

Those who buy the "metric" cruisers are posers. They are buying a bike designed to look like a Harley but is not.

What is the bid deal

Answer 17

The posers wear their costume every they go. Even when they drive in a car. You know, you've seen them, they dress like a pirate eh... all they need is a flipping parrot on their shoulder.  I just laugh, because they know who the real posers are and who really rides.

Answer 18

Wow, I'm learning a lot of new meanings here.

The only time I've heard the RUB term was a reference to some Harley riders by some other Harley riders at a rally in NY City.

I may be dating myself here but the term "squid" has nothing to do with the wearing of equipment. It was a reference to rookie riders who bought bikes that they didn't have the skill or training to handle properly.

Answer 19

RUBs/ posers are not part of the motorcycling community, they are conspicuous consumers. That's why the term, "resale value", is bandied about. They plan on selling off the bike even before they've ridden  it.    "The Lifestyle" is something they can  buy at the dealer, to be discarded like out-of-fashion shoes somewhen down the road.

I've only heard Harley owners called RUB or poser.

I don't much care what Willie G  thinks.