Sose The Ghost 1%er: How To Be A Real Biker? What Is A RUB? 

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Sittin’ on twos, doin’ what I do. I don’t need anyone’s labels to define me. I am what I am. Thanks for keeping it real Sose!👍🏻

You are a Biker if you ride. No rules, be Free, be Yourself, stay Safe.

I have many friends & fellow riders who would be called "RUB's". They have wanted to have a bike and ride all their lives, but instead chose to work hard, put their family first, buy a house, put their kids through college, and now finally they are in the position to follow their dream & put themselves first for once. I respect that a hell of a lot more than some dude who puts himself first & buys a nice bike while his family isnt taken care of.

My friend JD died in winter weather wearing his lined riding overalls. He swerved to miss a deer and ran into the woods and hit a tree 17 years ago. He loved to ride year round in Maryland. He was the real deal. I'm still trying to get my old ironhead going. Never cared for other opinions. I remember a few years ago being at the dealership buying a couple of bolts. That's all they had I that would fit my old bike. Some guy bragging about his Dyno readings on some graph paper. And told me I needed to buy a real bike and not just the t shirt. I ignored him. I had just modified a rear line brake bracket from a dishwasher bracket from Lowes. And wasn't interested in his overpriced ride. It was nice. But whatever.

Some of us are older and can't ride like we used to, who are "they" to judge us how we want to spend our time with our bike. To me we ride what we can afford.

If it wasn’t for “Rubs” there wouldn’t be nice low mileage bikes for us to buy when the midlife crisis wears off. Lol. I for one appreciate rubs!

I realized that a sign of a real biker is someone who follows a code of stopping for a motorcycle on the side of the road to see if they are okay and even helps them out for free. Or pulls over to remove road debris that can endanger a bike rider. A community of people that don’t know each other and separated by race help each other especially in need.

Sose, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… love your open thoughts and the way you present them! 👍. We come from different places, but I appreciate your view points. My wife (Artist on a Harley) feel everyone should “ride your ride”! Enjoy the culture for you, not what others think. We both ride CVO Street Glides and I know people talk behind our backs, but we ride our ride and respect others doing the same! Much respect Brother! Pete

It's all the same wind whether you ride everyday or every weekend...its honestly harder now days to live on your bike like back in the day....everything is more expensive...I work my ass off but I ride every chance I can even if it's to the store and back just to be on 2s....keep the Shiney side up bro

You do what you do without posing, Respect, dignity, honor, loyalty. That’s about it.

A real bikers don’t care what someone think about them! My thoughts just RIDE

I couldn't imagine thinking I'm a man and concerning myself how other men ride their bikes. If you're insecure about how you ride your bike and how you look to other guys that sounds pretty weird to me lol. Ride your bike, be free.

my husband's been riding his whole life over 30 years I've been riding on the back with him at least 20 and it's always just been about the spirit and the journey on those twos that we take together. got to love the ride ❤️

Bro , you triggered a Flashback when you mentioned Easyrider ! As a kid my buddy’s big brother was a biker and he bought those mags. We’d look at them and dream of having some wheels one day. As I got older I started buying them and collecting the center folds to put on my wall. Man what memories you brought back ! Thanks bro ! #GHOSTIN

Almost 50 and just started about a month ago, went to Harley's Riding Academy, got my license, sold my car and got a brand new Honda's scrambler.. I still ride like a grandma, cause I'm learning.. I find this channel very useful, especially to avoid any potential unintentional conflicts.. Thanks!!

Thanks for breaking it down and being real. I appreciate that! So many these days are too judgmental, and we need to be coming together...not looking for excuses to divide each other

#Ghostin. You hit the nail on the head with your final statement. A real biker is someone who owns their bike and rides. Keep the awesome content coming brother.

Damn Sose, that’s deep ah. Appreciate you and fully support what you do and what you bring to the table. You’re gonna be an icon for all future bikers, bet, watch and see. It’s just meant to be

I’m 24 and don’t even have my first set of wheels yet. I’ve ridden and wrenched, but I’m pretty much as fresh as they come. I’m beyond grateful for the honesty and realism you spit G. I’m using this tax check to get bike. Been a long time coming.

Great episode! Thanks for sharing this deeper part of your life! Spreading the good word! We all have a purpose here, you've experienced events in your life and rose like a pheonex through the fire 🔥, and here you are, you didn't catch a dirt nap, and now helping soooo many! I don't personally know you, yet I'm getting to know you as I've just started a serious binge watch, and that's allowing all of us to know you! Knowledge is power. Let's just hope many that need to be hearing this ARE ACTUALLY listening!! You're an inspiration, my new friend! I know I will be sharing your content. Sending Love & Light ~ L,L,H&R from 🇨🇦

Thank you for being real. I could not give a flying flip about what someone does with their bike or how much they ride. I ride when I ride and basically that is not anybody else business. I live in a colder part of the country. I do not take a 800 lb. bike out when ice is on the ground but I still ride almost daily for 9 to 10 months a year.

#Ghostin, this is exactly why I love your channel, you're down to earth and tell it like it is. I ride because I want to, I dress my way because I want too. I don't care what anyone says. Keep up the great content.

What is a real biker?, its someone that owns a bike and rides it. You said it all and summed it up nicely. I bought my 1st motorcycle when I was 59 years (I am now 60) old it's a BMW touring motorcycle. My wife and I now ride 2 up all over the place and really enjoy meeting new people. I consider myself a real biker for the above stated reason. Stay safe out there and enjoy the ride and thanks for another dose of reality. It's easy to tell that people are fortunate to know you in real life. You are a stand up guy. Jim....out.

Love the format of your content man. Smooth conversation over some sick B roll of you riding. Much respect from Vegas!!! In my personal opinion your definition of a biker is so on point, someone who owns a bike and loves riding. Good looking out for all you do for the culture

Really dig the monolouge / narrated ride... good stuff. 🤘

Couldn't agree more with your thoughts on having a bike and riding it. For me it's the freedom of the road. We need to keep riding while we still can .

My Dad used to trailer his bikes once his joints started to wear out . He rode all over the country before . The love of it comes from him ❤️ #Ghostin #Demonsrow

Real talk sose helmets off to you bro for doing your thang an educating people on motorcycle culture and interviewing different clubs keep it going

I’m with you on this shit, my only thing is when people pay outrageous amounts of money for they’re bikes and accessories, they jack up the price of bikes where someone that can’t afford to spend 40.000.00 dollars won’t be able to enjoy this culture. I just bought a 17 Slim myself, loving it. Peace.

SOSE...I agree with you. People don't need to be so critical of others. We are on 2 wheels and as long as they aren't harming me or my family. You do you and let me do me. Love your content and appreciate you keeping people in the know. Respect #Ghostin

Bro ur 100% right. If u got 2 wheels and like riding then to me that makes u a biker. The unity u try to bring among the culture and always showing respect for what other people are into is what I love about ur channel. Keep #GHOSTIN homie!

Thank you Sose!I live in Texas and have been on and off bikes for a long period of time now. I look at it like this you ride your bike and I will ride mine. I will compliment you on the looks of yours but if you don't on mine,SO WHAT it's mine and I'm happy with it and work on it! Thanks for your time and effort on this channel!

DAMN!!! This episode was OUT of this 🌎 We are #GHOSTIN baby👊💀

#Ghostin i've debated this subject my whole life- some riders claim my lil bike isn't a bike so i'm not a biker, but then they find out i put more miles n hours in the saddle than they did - i do think a rider should know how to wrench certain things themselves - oil change, light bulb replacement, clutch, brake & throttle cable replacement & adjustment, handlebar adjusting stuff like that

The way i always seen a true biker is someone who just loves to ride, despite how they look, what they ride, loves whatever bike they see, and go wherever they go on their bike, all that matters is the ride and the enjoyment of it, thank you for this video

The RUBes came out of their office cubicles in droves when Harley came out with electric start. I can't tell you how many wimps used to ask me "Is it hard to kick"? They feared buying a bike and then finding out they couldn't start it. Some did buy a bike only to find out that kicking was only part of it. Getting the throttle setting and choke just right to match the air temps was an art.

I'm old as dirt and ride my Kawasaki year round in Connecticut. Just not as far. I love my old V-twin it's just not going out in the salt. No way. Lol Looking to upgrade my Harley side. Waiting on that "rub" up here in cold country. We're lucky cause here in the northeast they really go on sale big time this time of year. Covid B.S. in creating shortages and used is way up. Might take till January to get Mr. Rub to get real. I'm a patient man. Be safe Sose, great stuff.

The bike is my refuge. Sometimes just want to be alone; sometimes like to ride with folks. Don’t care to be called a “real” biker. I’m polite. The Super Glides and Low Riders influenced me as a kid 40+ years ago. My current bike reflects that. I wear some gear; my stuff serves a purpose; don’t have to perfectly match; don’t want to look like something I’m not. I want to ride well and try to get better. I beware the large group rides with strangers (who may be dangerous AF). I don’t want to be interviewed about what I do for a living on a group ride. I don’t want to group ride on 4-lane wide open from light to light. I mostly ride alone but do have a few people I like to ride with. Don’t care about RUB’s. Don’t automatically make assumptions about “bikers,” as some are fine people. I don’t care about living a lifestyle. I do respect the handful of guys I’ve met who can really ride. Best reward I seek is that feeling of riding a beautiful piece of road well. Sometimes I pray to Jesus for a safe ride, and I often thank Him went I put the bike up.

I absolutely agree. And this this also applies to anyone, do what you want to do and respect others who do it their way. Don't put yourself above someone else because it degrades others and you are trapped in a treadmill because there are allways others who will be 'better' than you. And it's not what you ride, it's where you going to. In life and on the road.

Sose, you are 100% correct. Everyone should ride their own ride, how and when they ride. An individual is responsible for themselves only. Others that talk bad about another should leave the drama alone. By the way, I really enjoy these ride alongs with you and the knowledge. Stay safe my friend. ❤

You know everything that you said in this the candy coated bikes you know where you can't take a turn if you can't lean into your turn just to steer into your turns because there's no room for your bags you know on the ground it's like I feel the same way you do about it what's it matter. But that manage to me is that people take pride in their ride. It doesn't matter ride the bike you're comfortable with and let's all be supportive

#GHOSTIN Im just glad to be ridin and bein apart of the culture man. Thank you for always bein real Sose and what you do for the culture.

SoseTheGhost this was a much needed video. You were real in saying what needed to be said. Ride on and stay real 👍.

Very interesting topic brother and this what I want to say I have been putting money on the side for my brand new bike for many many years finally I got beautiful Street Glide Special and may I look like a poser from the city but I'm not and I really don't like to be dirty..... I'm driving a semi for a living so I have no time to ride all the time.... but when I do I do around the country the last one was 11,000 miles in 21 days.... I don't have cut and I don't wear any patches simply because I cannot contribute to the club life any time with my lifestyle but I have respect for everybody especially who I see on a two-wheels you will get from me tank of gas if you need it and help if u in bad situation....do I real biker I'm not sure and don't really trying to put tags on me and anyone... Thanks.

GOOD SHOW MY BRO! IF YOU OWN YOUR BIKE, AND RIDE YOUR BIKE EVERYDAY, YOU A BIKER 👊

I really like your philosophy and especially when you say “ we all have been influenced by something or someone “. Very true, enjoy what you have and don’t rip on someone cause they’re into a style that they like but you don’t. When I go to a bike show, I don’t want to just see road kings cause that’s what I ride, I like to see a variety. Keep doin what you do and let’s all be true to ourselves. Much Peace to you for your channel and ride free and be safe!

Winter time back in the day was a time for taking down your ride and rebuilding her. Today's rides don't need that much attention but still - cold is freakin' cold, bro! That's one reason we moved south! Keep it real, Sose!

I'm with ya, to me the whole "biker" culture has just lost its sight on what being a "biker" is, its about the love of riding, its about the freedom to just be who you are without having to fit some label (ANY ones labels), its about a brotherhood of like minded people (as far as the love of riding goes) it's about accepting the difference personalities.. its NOT about pushing YOUR ideas or YOUR views on what YOU think a person should do or not do.. sure there are lines of respect you shouldn't Cross but for the most part live and let live...

Equate a "real biker" with being an Alpha. What's an Alpha male? It ain't a dude that can throw a refrigerator over his shoulder. It's a man that takes care of business. A provider for his mission. What mission? It's subjective. A club member providing for his club and community is a real biker. A Father and husband taking care of his family is an alpha male, real biker. The man raising money and awareness for a cause. The dude taking care of business and riding a bike is a real biker. Dirty hands is clean money, yo. Real.

#Ghostin⚡️🖤 I love that your opinions are never narrow-minded or hateful. You genuinely think through and look at all sides of opinions or situations and always seem to be fair and respectful. I can’t think of a time you weren’t. It’s such a rare character trait nowadays to see in people. I Love it! Stay you and keep up all the great things you’ve been doing!

Glad you hit on this topic. And your 100% right. East coast definitely has riding seasons. I ride in the cold as little as possible.

#Ghostin .. whats good STG ... hope all is well brother ....

#Gho⚡tin 🖤🖤🖤💀💀💀 #DarkHorse

New to your channel, gotta say I love the old school feel you out on your softail

I totally agree with you brother!!!I'm glad I found a honest brother who keeps it real love your channel!

I'm not a biker I ride on 18 wheels but I think everyone should know how to fix their ride. Not for any image but to better understand and take care of their ride. No matter if you ride 2 or 18 wheels or a soccer mom van. How to replace a tail light, fix a flat, oil changes etc it makes you a more aware person and you may come across tips and tricks to repairs from other people and then you can pass that knowledge on or help someone on the side of the road. Oil stains can't make you a rider, being clean and fresh can't make you a rider it's what you do that makes you a rider. If that makes any sense

Enjoy both of your channels, Sose. Keep it real and keep on doin' what you do. #Ghostin baby!

Sose, I've been riding 50 years, and you have a very informative channel! Keep up the good work!

Happy birthday SOS , ML +. R. Keep up the great job you always do

Yes! Now that is a badass video! I love the new way to record and talk in this one. As always, also love the content! #ghostin

Freaking glad I found this channel. I feel the exact same way about what a real biker is. I just love going out on my bike and ride. Whether it’s to the grocery store to get a sack of potatoes to going to a bike rally and take advantage of some deals. I ride solo most of the time and hardly with a partner.

Just found your page, I can appreciate you advocating acceptance in the culture. We shouldn't be gatekeeping.

Wow , you preach every time you touch a topic! My ears are open to the message you’re bringing to the table.

The most perfect explanation of a real biker ive ever heard.i agree about the weather part stopping a ride out the most because here in the uk its 90% rain/freezing cold all year round so we cant put 1000's of miles on the clock.when all is said and done no matter what bike you have we are all brothers and sisters who risk our lives doing the thing we love!also nice bike!

Luv your videos Sose. Luv how you keep it real.

I appreciate you channel and what you're doing with it. Especially the direction you're going in. God bless you.

Cool to see my old neighborhood in your vid. I've rolled thru that same stop sign many times, ha! Keep doing what you do.

Real talk right there! Stay up and stay true my brother! #GHOSTIN BABY!

Just now seeing your vids. Gotta say much respect, brother from the KY. Been around the world a few times for Uncle Sam, finally getting to do me and make the world go away on my 2 wheels. Can't ride as much as want, but ride every chance I get and you're right, when there's ice in the air I'm on 4 wheels with a heater, Stay safe Sose and keep the rubber on the asphalt.

Once again a hell of a video... You made awesome points the same way I look at things , you just be you. The real biker.. That's a conversation you should have with yourself.. Life is too short to try to make everyone happy... Just be safe on the roads and have respect for everyone ...OR until they show they don't deserve that respect..

Good video... I like the narrated ride style. Watching your vids from Anchorage, Alaska.

Love the bike man I ride a 21 slim, your bike looks amazing, especially the final product on the newer videos, I’m hoping to fix up mine more

Great episode! Keep it going

Sitting in my brothers garage with my 2 brothers laughing , drinking beer and rebuilding old bikes I guess don't make me a biker, my brother is gone now and I wouldn't give up the memories of the times we shared together as motorcycle lovers. Keep the shiny side up to all of you and enjoy riding while you can. Life is short

Thanks for the ride Sose. I’m trying to ride as much as possible before snow hits next week here in South Dakota

Enjoying these ride arounds, thanks.

Hahaha, I'm a patched member of the Old Grey Haired Men's Club. Good enough for me. Your channel is awesome.

I'm glad you brought up SoA because I know someone here on YT that jumped on that bandwagon.. Has named all his pets SoA characters, had to get a Harley, got that front end piece, can't remember what it's called, wears a Jax Teller bucket helmet, wears sneakers even though he bought an expensive pair of HD boots but would rather have them sit on a shelf with his other HD collection. Just recently got 2 huge Harley tats on each forearm withing a week of each other.. Had to get a huge HD helmet, guess he is done with the Jax bucket helmet since he is going all Harley.. He looks ridiculous.. Also, he is short and insecure and a narcissist..

I've been around the fringe of biker culture for awhile. The thing that trips me out is all the gate keeping that goes on. Kinda always felt like if you were out there doing your own thing , riding on twos that's what it's about. Leaning into whatever it means to YOU. Now that my daughter is grown and enlisted in the military I've been interested in finally getting a bike and getting some road time. I like traveling and just doing my own thing. Not interested in politics or the tastemakers. I appreciate the knowledge and perspectives of these videos as it helps me to understand the principles and values that others may hold and how others may operate.

I really love the channel keep up the great work great content very informative

Sose The Ghost, my name is Rambo PolyRidaz MC South SA here in Utah. I love all your videos and I just wanted you to know that we are proud of you and what you've done for all of us on 2s!! Much love and Respect always

Just watched this video. Also just got my first Harley Davidson. I got it so I can ride with my brother's to the ends of the earth,I wanted a reliable bike so I can stop paying for the support truck. To me it don't matter how you look,what you ride,or how much money you got or don't got as long as you ride...riding is an expression of freedom and individual to get away from the daily grind and set the mind and soul free. Thank you for the gr8 content..

I think there are categories of riders. You have weekend riders, fair weather riders (who only ride on a nice sunny relatively warm day), motorcycle enthusiasts, and then there is a level where they are looking to become a hard core biker. And they are learning what that means for them and are embracing that lifestyle. Finally at some point you just realize that one day you are a hard core biker, and it dawns on you that you love the life more than air, and don't give 2 shits what anyone thinks of you and you don't waist your time judging others who are on there journey. As far as RUBs, I appreciate that they love their bike so much that they spend lots of money fixing it up and then sell it for a significant loss, so that the rest of us don't have to waist our money to have a nice custom bike.... LOL. Another great video Sose. #Ghostin Oh yea there are a lot of people who trailer their bikes for lots of reasons. Don't judge what someone else does. You do you and don't worry about what they do. Stay safe out there.

#GHOSTIN Sose, I apologize for busting in twice, but there is so much truth in what you said, I was just blown away about how you nailed on pigeon holding people. Thank you, I have never heard it said more plain than you.

I’m originally from SoCal, but now live on the east coast & you’re 100% right - people out there will tell you that there’s no such thing as “riding season”, but they also don’t have 20 degree days and corrosive road salt to deal with. What they always forget to mention though is that they can have 120 degree summers & riding in that sucks just as bad. We actually built shitboxes out here so we can still ride in the cold months without worrying about tearing up our #1’s with road salt. They’re not pretty, but we’re riding ‘em! I came up and gravitated to the hard tail chops originally, but eventually wanted a bagger for the longer multi state stuff. When I moved out here, I brought my hardtails with me & people always trip on them because they have no rear suspension, front brakes or any instrumentation. They’re also a lot harder to ride out here with all the potholes, so suspension has become my mainline. It’s always been kind of fkd to me how the chopper guys talk shit about the baggers & Dynas, while the bagger guys talk shit about the chops & Dynas. You never really hear the Dyna guys talk about other bikes though - maybe because Dyna guys usually also either own other HDs and love ‘em all. Anyone that’s never jumped on a Dyna needs to ride one & you’ll see why people love them so much IMO. Too much time wasted by too many to throw shade on everyone else out there. I’m no expert, but I can remember when the lifestyle wasn’t being overrun with those who look at it as a fashion trend. It seems like more often than not - posers are the ones fighting over who’s more real. The MC’s & 1%ers do their thing & don't look for acceptance from anyone, while everyone else fights amongst themselves over who’s “also pretty cool” lol. I just laugh at those guys and mind my business. Been my experience that unless you’re a complete dipshit, the 1%ers and MC’s are some of the nicest dudes around - it’s the wannabes that fk up your day. They’re like baby rattlesnakes sometimes. Ride your shit and do it with integrity, respect and humility. No one else really cares anyway. ML&R dig your channel - always a ton of good information #GHOST

I super respect this man's opinion about being a biker. I think something that's very consistent through out life is mind your own business, do what you like to do, be a good person. There's no point in time where that's not been good advice lol.

I agree with your view on it. I just love to ride, and enjoy the feeling. It's one of the best stress reliefs in my life too. I don't judge other people on their bikes, and just wanna enjoy my ride.

You explained it spot on mate, well done, like your channel, Dave, ( Bethungra) Australia

I've been trying to decide if I should make the change to a cruiser, I have a 06 zx10. Even tho I don't normally care about what other think of me, I did find myself hesitating because of "style" or "a real cruiser bike". This was a steady reminder to just choose what I like. So 'preciate you for that big homie.

Love your bike, man. Just subscribed to your channel. i ride a 1990 harley fatboy, " THE GREY GHOST'. i would probably say im more of a bike enthusiast. jeans and a plain shirt kind-of-guy. I wrench on my bike, but i dont put anyone down. You got a cool style, i say run with it. Keep it up with the killer videos. Peace out.

#Ghostin I just got a bike a month ago. (in my early 40's) I used to ride when I was young but I'm just now in the position to where I can afford a bike and still support my family. I started looking into MCs because I just want to ride with other people instead of going out by myself all the time. I appreciate your videos because I didn't know anything about the culture and I want to give and receive respect. After watching several of your videos, I now know more of what I should and shouldn't do. Keep up the great content!

Hey, thanks for these videos. You ask the right questions about these things. I am in Eastern Canada, and we have a shortish season, usually, if you got good riding gear, 8 months, from March to November. I so love to ride. Am 73 yrs old now and have been riding since '83. I've been in a club, but it wasn't for me, I just want to ride, not have to be Gere or there, wear this or that. The love is the joy of being 100% in charge of my survival and hanging it out there. Love my Fatboy bagger, had for 10 years. Anyway, thanks for these videos, like to meet you someday and ride with you a ways. Stay safe! Like your gear.

Great video Sose! Too many people are insecure these days. They all want that recognition, instead of just riding and enjoying the nature of it.

Orale wat up Homie, good video, never even thought about what or who is a real biker, as long as they have one or even think of getting one that for me tells me in their heart they are a rider, some of my homies really want a bike but just can't at this time as for custom or stock bike every ones bike are why better than mine I'm just fortunate to have one.. good video Homie, Cee U On The Road..

Man I feel like you hit the nail on the head, it doesn't even matter what type of bike you ride but that you do ride. I feel like a poser would be someone who rides for recognition or status, cause a real biker ain't gonna care what someone else thinks.

Always love the honest, real talk. I'm sure I'm not considered a real biker because I ride a trike. I have some serious balance issues and probably shouldn't be riding that. But it's what I CAN ride so it's what I DO ride. I'm not riding to impress anybody. I'm riding for my own peace of mind and enjoyment. Can't really control or care about what others think about me or my ride. #GHOSTIN (only I'm sittin' on 3)

Much love & respect brother 🤜🏽🤛🏽

Well said Sose, you hit the nail on the head.

Years ago I first seen Easyrider.. Feel in Love with Hopper's bike and would enjoy riding that today!