​Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding?

[Speedbag]

Pretty much nails it. 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27399/motorcycles-are-dangerous-so-why-the-hell-do-i-keep-riding/

[Needle99]

 

[koko64]

Yep.

[krolik]

Double down & motor on.

[MadDuck]

Good stuff.

[OrangeDragon]

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. 

[GK]

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.

[SDRider]

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. 

[GK]

👍🏻👍🏻

[ducriderinct]

Well said.

[Langanobob]

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.

[Jaman]

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.