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Title: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: Speedbag on November 20, 2015, 11:00:08 AM Pretty much nails it. 8)
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27399/motorcycles-are-dangerous-so-why-the-hell-do-i-keep-riding/ (http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27399/motorcycles-are-dangerous-so-why-the-hell-do-i-keep-riding/) Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: Needle99 on November 20, 2015, 12:34:02 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: koko64 on November 20, 2015, 12:34:09 PM Yep. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: krolik on November 20, 2015, 08:11:39 PM Double down & motor on. [Dolph]
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: MadDuck on November 21, 2015, 08:58:56 AM Good stuff.
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: OrangeDragon on November 21, 2015, 05:40:20 PM Great read.
I hear it so much when someone sees me in my gear and want to strike up a conversation. If they don't ride the conversation usually gets to "Motorcycles are so dangerous...." I usually reply... "Motorcycles aren't dangerous... Riding beyonds one's ability is dangerous. Being complacent in one's ability and not seeking ways to improve riding skills is dangerous. Not keeping a motorcycle properly maintained and roadworthy is dangerous. Assuming any vehicle on the roads can see a motorcyclist is dangerous." The list goes on. Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: GK on November 27, 2015, 12:10:40 PM Great read. I hear it so much when someone sees me in my gear and want to strike up a conversation. If they don't ride the conversation usually gets to "Motorcycles are so dangerous...." I usually reply... "Motorcycles aren't dangerous... Riding beyonds one's ability is dangerous. Being complacent in one's ability and not seeking ways to improve riding skills is dangerous. Not keeping a motorcycle properly maintained and roadworthy is dangerous. Assuming any vehicle on the roads can see a motorcyclist is dangerous." The list goes on. When they hit you with the 'Bikes are dangerous' line just reply, 'Yep, they're certainly not for the faint hearted' and walk on. Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: SDRider on November 28, 2015, 08:25:48 PM Aside from the review of the RunT (which I really have no interest in) this story does an admirable job of conveying the meaning of why I ride. Personally, I think he picked the wrong bike for the job though. He should have picked a Multistrada. ;)
Here's me with my bike yesterday. :D (http://i63.tinypic.com/2vjx4zo.jpg) Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: GK on November 29, 2015, 01:55:06 AM 👍🏻👍🏻
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: ducriderinct on June 15, 2016, 03:39:58 AM Well said.
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: Langanobob on June 15, 2016, 08:57:21 AM That guy is a good writer. If that short article is any indication of the rest of his work, he's as good as anyone out there. We need to sign him up here.
Title: Re: Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding? Post by: Jaman on June 15, 2016, 11:12:17 AM Thanks for this. Good Read... and particularly poignant for me.
I have been somewhat absent for last 6 months or so recovering from an accident in which I was hit by a car, won't go into gory details, but my bike was totalled... I am mostly recovered and the itch is getting strong... starting to look around for my next bike My wife, a few friends, relatives, & acquaintances think/know i am slightly nuts I kind of shrug & say maybe I am, and i know it's selfish, but the idea of living the rest of my life w/o two wheels in it... is incomprehensible to me. [Dolph] [thumbsup] |