And I expressed to him that "I didn't like the fact that he would be on a motorcycle" He seemed a bit taken aback. Now because he's family I can tell him that. Actually, I'd express my concerns to anybody I considered close.
It's not that I don't "like" motorcycles themselves, or the motorcycle culture, of which there are many derivations. I think they are kinda cool, although I don't know that much about them.
I am concerned for his safety...."Oh Uncle Ken, I'll be careful, you just have to watch, and plus I took a motor cycle safety course sponsored by the state, and I learned a lot". I told him that I am not concerned about the way he drives, but rather the other drivers and unanticipated situations that that can happen. Things that, if in a car, are a fender bender, but on a motorcycle can tragically end a young life.
I don't like the way I sound when I express my concerns to people who drive motorcycles, I sound like an old kvetch-y grandma. I guess there's not much to be done, and perhaps I shouldn't have voiced my concerns, but if my comments do the least little bit of good, I'll feel like I accomplished something.
I don't think I'd ever drive one, mostly because I am certain I would love it. So before the love sets in, why even do it?
Am I wrong?
I'm thinking about trading it in for a new Duc Scrambler though... I love that bike!
Nice!
Yeah, the V-Rod was pretty freaking heavy...North of 600lbs easy. But man did it have a smooth ride, and I actually liked the almost jet-like whining sound that the engine made...totally untypical HD sound.
Fucking gorgeous ride, R-Man!
The only thing you can tell him is be careful.
I ever get one again, it will be a three wheeler with two on the front.
The only thing you can tell him is be careful.
I ever get one again, it will be a three wheeler with two on the front.
A Rascal!
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Before I swapped the exhaust to an Arrow Can.
Nice!
Yeah, the V-Rod was pretty freaking heavy...North of 600lbs easy. But man did it have a smooth ride, and I actually liked the almost jet-like whining sound that the engine made...totally untypical HD sound.
Yeah they sound absolutely bad ass with an aftermarket exhaust too! Mine has a mean sound too, actually one of the things I love about Ducati they all sound like V8 race cars!
No police. Saw a BMW with front end damage, a girl with her face in her hands being consoled by passerby's. A crotch rocket lay in the middle of the road not far from the BMW. On the median, a young man, dead. Nobody around him, lifeless. By the time I drove back, the Plainsboro police had him in a body bag. He may have been a cook or something at a nearby restaurant based on the way he was dressed. I couldn't look away.
If you want to ride that way the best thing to do is buy a beater track bike and take it to trackdays. And that is actually hella fun. If you ride aggressively on the street it's just a matter of time. Basically if you are draggin knees around corners on public roads.... good luck to you.
Again I love to ride and I don't see myself stopping any time soon. But no question you have to be very aware and drive like everyone around you IS going to do the wrong thing.