I hope this is not seen as a stupid question

[Shanling]

What exactly is a "Squid"? I am beginning to realize that you guys and gals are not talking about some sea dwelling creature.

Help me to understand, please?

 

[WWJD]

it's an immature, unsafe, non gear wearing, usually young but can be older, rider

My research into the terms origin, lead me to a post talking about an article written in the late 70s maybe about a very young sport biker pulling up to a stop sign, looking around frantically like a squirrel and darting away quickly. Squirrel + kid = squid

that's what I found anyway

 

[300Busa]

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[yamahor]

As Warbrown made this for us before...

Warren even chose the fastest color for the poster.

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[Pipefighter248]

As Warbrown made this for us before...

Warren even chose the fastest color for the poster.

Is that your bike Ben?

 

[BigGeorge]

See, the damn squid didn't even to the shovel mod or remove his reflectors!



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[BA BUSA]

Squids are usually a accident waiting to happen

 

[ChiBusa]

How about - Super Quick Until I Die...???

 

[Bergster]

I thought it was a young navy kid with a new sport bike.

 

[yamahor]

As Warbrown made this for us before...

Warren even chose the fastest color for the poster.

Is that your bike Ben?

Ummmm... yeah... The Arsehole I bought it off of never modded it. He even left the shovel on the back...

 

[Pipefighter248]

As Warbrown made this for us before...

Warren even chose the fastest color for the poster.

Is that your bike Ben?

Ummmm... yeah... The Arsehole I bought it off of never modded it. He even left the shovel on the back...

 

[Fate]

It was originally a Naval term for an inexperienced newbie that would typically get killed early because of his inexperience. It was adopted to motorcycle riders.