I always appreciate a nice bike but can never get myself to buy one.
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So who all rides motorcycles?????
- Thread starter RIDDLE
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Thing is you can't afford to make a mistake. You get in a wreck with a car, you will lose
Exactly. I’m a very active person and can’t afford it. But when i drive up next to a beautiful bike, i admire it lol.
Yep, it's fun to get on one every once in a while. But you really have to watch out for everyone else....
I had a Honda Shadow I rode back and forth to work, from Jasper to Alpharetta. The trip was all 45mph highway or side roads, so I felt fairly safe, but I still don't like how a good number of drivers are just idiots with their aggressive driving and tailgating. I have a dirt bike and if I did buy a road bike, it's most likely going to be a dual sport and wherever I take it, I try my best to stay off freeways and major highways. They are too fun not to have one, but I think you should do a reasonable amount of safety measures, all while enjoying the freedom and thrill of two wheels.
Just like everything else in life that's fun, riding a bike is a risk, but there are many ways to reduce that risk for yourself vs. a statistical average rider.
* Get proper training. MSF or similar and don't stop practicing after getting your license.
* Wear gear on every ride. Quality full face helmet, boots, armored jacket, gloves, etc.
* Don't ride like an idiot on public roads. 20% faster than traffic, not 50%+.
* Assume drivers won't see you. Don't stop directly behind another car at intersections or in traffic, pay extra attention approaching intersections, don't ride in cars' blind zones, etc.
* Don't ride after drinking, even if it's 1-2 beers.
I ride to work every day it's above 40F in the morning and not supposed to rain much, unless my afterwork errands require more more cargo capacity than I can manage with my bikes.
There’s some that meet at IHOP Cartersville every week, or maybe month? Big group.
I started riding in 74. Gave it up in 06 due to the dumb ass drivers. It’s even worse now. And I miss it but not ready to die yet
I picked this up a few weeks ago.
1983 CB1100F with 30k miles on it.
Still working on cleaning it up.
1983 CB1100F with 30k miles on it.
Still working on cleaning it up.
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