hunter s. thompson's motorcycle adventures

ninjaman93 · February 16th, 2010, 09:29 PM

if you like motorcycles and can appreciate some great writing check this out.. i gained an interesting perspective about motorcycles after reading this. its hunter s. thompson's "song of the sausage creature" essay. he examines the fascinating, insane mentality of the motorcyclist. its not terribly long

http://proitalia.com/reviews/hst.html

Flashmonkey · February 16th, 2010, 09:32 PM

I LOVE this piece (I'm also fond of that bike haha). His writing style is so off-kilter it's mind blowing. Fantastic!

littledog · February 17th, 2010, 05:07 AM

I read that "review" a while ago. I found it while I was reading up on motorcycles, before I settled on buying the ninjette.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson

CC Cowboy · February 17th, 2010, 12:40 PM

The Good Doctor Gonzo's first book was "Hells Angels". It was the first book I read cover to cover way back when I was 13 or 14 on a trip to Africa.

Zim · February 17th, 2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

The Good Doctor Gonzo's first book was "Hells Angels". It was the first book I read cover to cover way back when I was 13 or 14 on a trip to Africa.

I just finished that a couple of days ago and it was excellent. I hadn't really read any of Thompson's writing beyond random magazine articles and columns but will check out his other books. I grew up in Oakland and Richmond and the Bay Area from 40 years ago he describes is completely different from the way it is today.

CC Cowboy · February 17th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Zim, be careful reading Thompson's books. It may cause serious delusions from Wild Turkey and various ingested drugs.

sprale · February 18th, 2010, 11:34 AM

That's my favorite of his works as well. I've read it over a few times, even recited it drunk at a party once.

Zim · February 18th, 2010, 01:43 PM

Here's a copy of the original Hells Angels article from The Nation that turned into the book:

http://www.thenation.com/doc/19650517/thompson

CC Cowboy · February 18th, 2010, 05:07 PM

Hunter got the shiiite kicked out of him and pissed on while hangin out with the "Angels" but it started him on the road to a long success. Maybe that's why he got into guns so much (which eventually ended his career).

I only was in his presence one (while doing time at UMASS) but it was unforgetable.

I believe Anthony Bourdain got his style from the Doctor.

Sailariel · February 18th, 2010, 06:07 PM

Hunter Thompson is a tragic figure in American Literature. He was not as prolific as Kerouac or Kesey, but does have a place in literature. His self inflicted demise was a waste of some real talent we will never experience. I guess the same could be said of Hemingway who was prolific, talented, and is missed greatly.

Anthony_marr · March 7th, 2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Hunter Thompson is a tragic figure in American Literature. He was not as prolific as Kerouac or Kesey, but does have a place in literature. His self inflicted demise was a waste of some real talent we will never experience. I guess the same could be said of Hemingway who was prolific, talented, and is missed greatly.

I've read somewhere that both Thompson and Hemingway suffered literary quality decline towards the end, which might have contributed to their demise.

Daeldren · March 7th, 2010, 01:03 PM

Interesting read as is most of Thompson's stuff. CC have you ever talked with any Angels members? I've seen a few riding around my neck of the woods along with Warlocks.

CC Cowboy · March 7th, 2010, 01:17 PM

I've talked to two in my lifetime. Once because someone screwed them and unfortunately I knew the guy, but I wasn't involved. The other time was even worse. Can't really explain the facts but he was supposed to kill me but we ended up as friends. Had one other experience with a bike gang, in East Boston. I really didn't like being around any of them and try to stay as far away from that environment as I can.

Sailariel · March 7th, 2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

I've read somewhere that both Thompson and Hemingway suffered literary quality decline towards the end, which might have contributed to their demise.

Anthony, You are right. Both suffered a "Literary Slump" and appearantly did not have the patience to ride it out. In Hemingway`s case, it was that, coupled with a major depression that caused his demise. It is rumored that in Thompson`s case, the "literary slump" coupled with a copious ingestion of alcohol and drugs caused him to take his life. In both cases, a real tragedy.

February 16th, 2010, 09:29 PM	#1
ninjaman93 ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Ventura, Ca Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 EX250 Posts: 14	hunter s. thompson's motorcycle adventures if you like motorcycles and can appreciate some great writing check this out.. i gained an interesting perspective about motorcycles after reading this. its hunter s. thompson's "song of the sausage creature" essay. he examines the fascinating, insane mentality of the motorcyclist. its not terribly long http://proitalia.com/reviews/hst.html __________________________________________________ "Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." ~Hunter Thompson

February 17th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	The Good Doctor Gonzo's first book was "Hells Angels". It was the first book I read cover to cover way back when I was 13 or 14 on a trip to Africa. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 17th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Zim, be careful reading Thompson's books. It may cause serious delusions from Wild Turkey and various ingested drugs. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 18th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#7
sprale Dead-thread Necromancer! Name: Levon Location: Central Texas Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 3	That's my favorite of his works as well. I've read it over a few times, even recited it drunk at a party once. __________________________________________________ Dead-thread Necromancer! 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 ZG250 Quarter-Concours commuter Gone 2005 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 Big Black Vee future hack?

February 18th, 2010, 05:07 PM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Hunter got the shiiite kicked out of him and pissed on while hangin out with the "Angels" but it started him on the road to a long success. Maybe that's why he got into guns so much (which eventually ended his career). I only was in his presence one (while doing time at UMASS) but it was unforgetable. I believe Anthony Bourdain got his style from the Doctor. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 16th, 2010, 09:32 PM	#2
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I LOVE this piece (I'm also fond of that bike haha). His writing style is so off-kilter it's mind blowing. Fantastic!

February 17th, 2010, 05:07 AM	#3
littledog ninjette.org member Name: Peter Location: Deep South, USA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Special Edition Ninja 250 a good memory, 2011 Suzuki DL 650 the new ride Posts: 131	I read that "review" a while ago. I found it while I was reading up on motorcycles, before I settled on buying the ninjette. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_S._Thompson

February 18th, 2010, 01:43 PM	#8
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	Here's a copy of the original Hells Angels article from The Nation that turned into the book: http://www.thenation.com/doc/19650517/thompson

February 18th, 2010, 06:07 PM	#10
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Hunter Thompson is a tragic figure in American Literature. He was not as prolific as Kerouac or Kesey, but does have a place in literature. His self inflicted demise was a waste of some real talent we will never experience. I guess the same could be said of Hemingway who was prolific, talented, and is missed greatly.

March 7th, 2010, 01:03 PM	#12
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Interesting read as is most of Thompson's stuff. CC have you ever talked with any Angels members? I've seen a few riding around my neck of the woods along with Warlocks.

March 7th, 2010, 01:17 PM	#13
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've talked to two in my lifetime. Once because someone screwed them and unfortunately I knew the guy, but I wasn't involved. The other time was even worse. Can't really explain the facts but he was supposed to kill me but we ended up as friends. Had one other experience with a bike gang, in East Boston. I really didn't like being around any of them and try to stay as far away from that environment as I can. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; March 7th, 2010 at 05:54 PM.

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