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Author Topic: ​Motorcycles Are Dangerous, So Why the Hell Do I Keep Riding?  (Read 3330 times)
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« on: November 20, 2015, 11:00:08 AM »
Pretty much nails it.  Cool

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27399/motorcycles-are-dangerous-so-why-the-hell-do-i-keep-riding/
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2015, 12:34:02 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2015, 12:34:09 PM »
Yep. Dolph
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2015, 08:11:39 PM »
Double down & motor on. Dolph
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2015, 08:58:56 AM »
Good stuff.
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« Reply #5 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."

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2015, 12:10:40 PM »
Quote from: 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. 

When they hit you with the 'Bikes are dangerous' line just reply, 'Yep, they're certainly not for the faint hearted' and walk on.
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« Reply #7 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.  Wink

Here's me with my bike yesterday.  Cheesy
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2015, 01:55:06 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2016, 03:39:58 AM »
Well said.
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« Reply #10 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.
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« Reply #11 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 waytogo
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