Ok- so I've heard this term get tossed around here and there.... but I am still unsure as to what a "squid" rider really is....

can anyone clear it up?!?!

Post pics if needed

 

refering to people who dont wear there gear when they ride

 

...... so to not be "squidly" wear most gear while riding? In other words- don't be a T-Shirt terror?

 

Right... dress for the crash not the ride. have you ever seen a squid out of water.... yeah, not a good sight

 

Squid(n.)

1. A young motorcyclist who overestimates his abilities, boasts of his riding skills when in reality he has none. Squid bikes are usually decorated with chrome and various anodized bits. Rear tyres are too wide for their own good, swingarm extended. Really slow in the corners, and sudden bursts of acceleration when a straight appears. Squids wear no protection, deeming themselves invincible. This fact compounds intself with the fact that they engage in 'extreem riding'--performing wheelies and stoppies in public areas. Squids wreck alot. Derived from 'squirly kid'

"We were suddenly passed by a chromed out R1 and then when we rounded the bend, we saw the squid wrapped around a tree, he'd probably be alive if he was wearing a helmet."

2. An extremely rare animal with a short lifespan. Usually a new sport bike enthusiast with the reasoning of a lunatic, whom you might see thrashing on an R1 wearing sandals, shorts, and a tee.
When found lying motionless on the pavement, this creature transforms itself into a stream of blood, exposed flesh, and broken limbs. Hence the squid moniker.

GOD I LOVE URBAN DICTIONARY.

 

See photo for best example

 

Nah - they both have helmets... I have the perfect picture around here somewhere. Let me find it.

 

Mostly i see it refering to new riders, and people who just always ride way over there limits. Also the lack of gear.

 

 

Well at least they got helmets on.[8D]