in USA (and similar countries like gulf oil states, i.e. low gas prices, love for big cars, big roads and huge expanses of empty space and suburbs) the cars are bigger than anywhere else, the first time I saw a ford raptor I was amazed by how big it was. I understood why they were called trucks. Before I was a bit baffled by the term because all the pick-ups I had seen were just 4x4s with a different back.People are also driving much larger vehicles on average compared to when I started riding in the 80s. I used to notice the odd Bronco there, the odd Suburban there, now it feels like literally everyone and their dog are driving top-heavy three ton behemoths. Maybe it's just different in Texas.
one thing i hate more than motorcycycle riders is motorcycyle liberals with guns.
j/k.
Sorry Zivic, I read this post and thought it was about the how people perceive motorcycles as dangerous and their thoughts upon knowingly taking part in dangerous activities, hence my comment about the fellow berating me whilst smoking. I regret that you did not find it relevant
As for my comment about bread, it was intended to as light relief and not at all intended to be taken as advice to avoid eating bread. I was trying to show that many things can be seen as dangerous through a juxtaposition between a real dangerous activity and a benign one. The last thing I want is for people to give up eating bread based on something they read on the internet.
in USA (and similar countries like gulf oil states, i.e. low gas prices, love for big cars, big roads and huge expanses of empty space and suburbs) the cars are bigger than anywhere else, the first time I saw a ford raptor I was amazed by how big it was. I understood why they were called trucks. Before I was a bit baffled by the term because all the pick-ups I had seen were just 4x4s with a different back.
Cars have gotten bigger everywhere anyway.
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous...not just perceived so. I agree, people will smoke a cig and then feel the need to tell you how dangerous riding a motorcycle is and how big of a fool you are for riding. People are stupid if you haven't already figured that out.
I do dangerous things. Heck I am a farmer, which I have seen ranked in the top 5 most dangerous occupations. Maybe I feel I have enough danger in my life that I don't feel I need to add any more. Maybe the OP sits at a desk all day, and riding his bike is the only bit of danger he has in his life.....?
I certainly wouldn't define myself by my job.
Your comments about cars and drivers are fairly accurate imho. many drivers will be in accidents, but they have cages, crumble zones, seat belts, air bags, side air bags, active head rests, etc protecting them.
Yes, a lot of people think they are great drivers, and many are not. You think because the vehicle that is operated changes somehow only the "good" operators/drivers/riders will get on a bike? Sh!tty riders are a plenty, just like drivers
Damn Jules is a rebel y'all. Never mind the fact his garage queen bikes have never even had a scratch on them.
Sell that garage queen and buy a couple of track ready bikes to take to the local track. Post video of you dragging a knee and exiting out of the corner on one wheel with a shit eating grin on your face. Don't tell me dressing like racer boy on your garage queen bike is "living life".
Different skill sets for different desired outcome, If you value speed over defence on the street, you aren't going to last long.
never said you did... I think, based on what I read on this forum, you would define yourself as a bike rider above most everything else. this is what I find odd about many people that I know that ride bikes. They seem like they are on another level (for better or worse) because they "ride". You continually post here about your bike and your riding and all sorts of things related to riding.
if you don't like people pointing out how dangerous riding is in regards to your OP, don't ride. Guess how many people have felt the need to approach me to tell me the dangers of riding a bike? ZERO. I think I found the solution to your problem
Damn Jules is a rebel y'all. Never mind the fact his garage queen bikes have never even had a scratch on them.
Sell that garage queen and buy a couple of track ready bikes to take to the local track. Post video of you dragging a knee and exiting out of the corner on one wheel with a shit eating grin on your face. Don't tell me dressing like racer boy on your garage queen bike is "living life".
I WOULDN'T TAKE THIS RISK SO YOU SHOULDN'T EITHER!
that's basically what it amounts to. some people like to skydive. some people mountain climb.
we ride bikes
Damn Jules is a rebel y'all. Never mind the fact his garage queen bikes have never even had a scratch on them.
Sell that garage queen and buy a couple of track ready bikes to take to the local track. Post video of you dragging a knee and exiting out of the corner on one wheel with a shit eating grin on your face. Don't tell me dressing like racer boy on your garage queen bike is "living life".
Well, you ride bikes. Apparently, I'm a poser with a garage queen.
Where did you get the rear stands ? If I had a garage I would pick some up it beats having a buddy holding the bike straight while I'm removing the washers
I would never ride a motorcycle due to the highly increased risk of injury or death. That said, if someone wants to ride one, good for them.
I draw the line at people with children. If you have a family to take care of, you should not be riding a bike.
I had a buddy with a ducati... he hated it. He called it a spaghetti bike because he said it rode like a wet noodle.