What Is Your Definition Of A SQUID?

I think we all know what I mean.

KC-10 FE out...
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" Stupidly QUick Incredibly Dumb "

Also normally referred to someone who doesn't wear quality Motorcycle Helmet, Jacket, Pants, Boots and Gloves when riding.

 

What John said.

Didn't the term originally refer to the punks who wear the squid-shaped helmets (along with riding like retards)??

forgive my ignorance.

 

He's the guy you see every summer on the latest 'busa/gsxr/ninja/cbr, etc. wearing a t-shirt, shorts, maybe even flip-flop sandles.

 

It would be the guy on a Ninja that was wearing baseball catchers shin/knee and elbow guards. With sneakers. Damn he was fast.........NOT!

It also applies to the guys that love to brag about just how fast they were going when they crashed, or how often they've crashed.

 

OH,NO!! Where's the next shot, with him trying to get up?

 

At least he has a crash cage...

 

all have seem to be right on the money. and thanks for the pic, I needed that. I bet the other guy in the background bought a Honda after witnessing that.

 

Hey RW thanks for that..........Picture says it all:juggle:

 

Repost form another site. LOL good one thou actually if my memory serves me right, the term squid is a trickle down from the new navy brats, which then worked it's way into a new motorcycle rider more than likely again from the navy riders.

 

Tank tops, shorts and even flip flop wearing idiots on too powerful a bike they can't control even in a strait line. Lots of bravado and ego and no skills to back it up.

Will often be seen profiling standing with their bike outside urban clubs yearning for attention. Will never be seen actually railing the twisties.

cousin to the tough guy biker types who ride from one bar to another upon their couch of choice.

 

I copied this off the allstoneallthetime site.


"I copied this off the RRW site.
The squid (motorcyclown squidus) is found for the most part in the northern hemisphere and tends to be most active during the warmer months in temperate climates. Although he comes in all shapes and colors, he can generally be identified by certain specific behaviors that we have been able to map out after studying him for about 15 years.

The squid has a very high opinion of himself. "Modesty" is generally not part of his vocabulary and he often believes that his skills, knowledge and experience level make him something to be admired or at the very least, respected.

The squid generally has a fascination with horsepower. In many instances, the obsession is inversely proportional to his actual skill level. However, in the depths of the ocean, skill seems to be measured by the ability to twist the throttle in sixth gear on the interstate. So obviously, the squid can feel his skills grow as he buys increasingly faster motorcycles.

The squid is often the best friend of the sales manager, and the worst nightmare of the service department. The parts guy generally has mixed feelings. Indeed, the squid often needs the most expensive accessories to match his awesome skill level. However, the squid also says things like "I need a piston for a blue Yamaha" which signal to the parts guy that the next 15 minutes are not going to be fun.

The squid has rituals, generally weekly, which are repeated throughout the riding season and become a major part of his life. They often involve cruising and hanging out on two or three crowded streets on weekends. Like South Street, in Philadelphia. Very little happens during those gatherings which for the most part have an excitement level that ranks somewhere between that of watching paint dry and watching golf on TV. The squid generally stands next to his motorcycle and answers questions from curious passersby. Generally, "how fast can it go?"

The squid loves the Internet. It is generally the best place for him to spread his knowledge and tell people how ignorant they are. He can often be identified early by specific items in his signature line. Buzzwords such as "fender eliminator kit" or "flush mounted turn signals." Indeed, those are considered essential modifications to any self-respecting squid and must be mentioned as part of his signature line.

The only people a squid shows any kind of respect for are racers of the Isle of Man TT. On occasion, the squid allows himself to be impressed with some Superbike or Grand Prix racers, even though going through the same corners over and over is not very manly and must be, to the squid's thinking, rather boring even though he has actually never been on a racetrack himself. But not those pussies on the little 125cc and 250cc bikes with the foreign-sounding names. The squid often seems to have information coming directly from the major factories involved in racing. His statements are to be considered factual and anything else will be met with a healthy dose of aggressiveness (and e-gangsta threats on motorcycle forums).

It should be noted, for the sake of accuracy, that not all street riders are squids. Far from it, actually. But the vast majority of squids are street riders, although some squids have been known to purchase a racing license for the sole purpose of increasing their credibility on the street."

 

Its not the clothes

I unfortunately saw a accident unfold in front of me recently. The 20 something rider totally came in too hot without setting up for a corner properly. Near the apex he hit the brake of a 06 Gxier 600, http://vfrworld.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif
:frown:the front folded and he went flying off the road on his side through the air and landed40-50 yards in a valley on top of some leaves. http://vfrworld.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
:smile: LoTS. He is able to walk away by the grace of God to know how not be a squid. He was wearing a jacket similiar to my new polyester Fieldsheer jacket with elbow pads. Did I mention he must have been going 100 to my 75mph. It saved him a lot more road rash but the jacket was shredded. I remember the days before helmets when I rode a 1978 XS750 and other early superbikes. I wore jeans and high top tennis shoes because thats what I could afford.
Know your ability and your equipment. Thats what important!
All I can say is I saw a squid crash and thank the Lord he is still alive!

 

And if these are squids, what do you call the cute young girls who ride with them? You know, the one who wear short shorts, halter tops and flip-flops.

Candidates for hamburger?

 

Here it is

 

I look around and i see squids evrywhere..A squid in my book is someone who rides with no gear, and has a $500 helmet on the helmet lock bouncing and smacking the bike slowly destroying both because they are afraid it will mess up the hair ..

I hate it when a newbie squid says " yeah my 600gixxer has 145hp and can go 190mph..I just walk away shaking my head saying f#cking squids.

 

IDIOTS!!!!