I am almost 50. I have been riding since I was 7, and I was also a competition motocross racer in my late teens and 20's, and yes, lots of crashes doing that, some injuries, mostly to my pride. I even wore a diamond 1 at one point. What I am saying is that I ride. It is in my blood. I took a few years off during some financial difficulty when I had to sell one of my bikes, but it bothered me not being on two wheels. It didn't take long, however, for me to get back in the saddle and start riding again, scooping up several bikes. I got back into the scene really fast, and forged great friendships with so many fantastic people. Now, my lady rides with me, my daughter who is in her teens rides too, and we all travel with great people and go all sorts of places. I put more miles on motorcycles than any car I have ever owned. I have absolutely zero intention of giving up motorcycling. Proper gear, good training, and practice will keep you safe, and the wind therapy, the friendships, and the adventures are priceless. Keep the shiny side up! MLLH&R
Dude u really cant go wrong with the Bolt, it looks SUPER sick AND the price is really good, Plus u get the Japanese quality, SOLID first bike FOR SURE. Good luck friend, i hope u get THE bike for u! Ride safe, God Bless you and yours. I hope ur on two wheels so soon!!
I rode less this year than in 47 years of riding, but have had more close calls this year than any other year with motorists not obeying any semblance of driving civility & I am at a crossroads of weather to continue with something I have always loved. Most troubling was 3 encounters with motorists exiting driveways without stopping, at speed, point blank pullouts. Last encounter I was injured. Bike ok. Ride safe. I do & it saved me every time.
People these days have absolutely no respect for life of others. They''ll glad risk your life to avoid waiting the five seconds it would take for you to be past them. It's insane. Zero concern, zero remorse.
I'm 75 and gave my last motorcycle to a friend after my back surgery 7 years ago thinking that I wasn't able to ride anymore. Well guess what? I'm feeling good and want to ride again, but since I'm not working (and can't find a good paying job at my age. Walmart? Nah) I'm really struggling to find a way to buy a used bike. I test rode the Indian models a few weeks ago and boy, did that feel good! It seems that every time I think that I can buy a good used motorcycle, something pops up to take that money away. This year it's the house needing paint. Last year was new carpet for upstairs plus a new water heater etc. etc. etc. I'm getting desperate!
I gave up riding yesterday at 77y/o. No particular reason other then I just stopped getting on the bike. It's just not fun riding around burning gas anymore. Yesterday became the big day because my son's car broke down and I told him to take the motorcycle.
I was in a head on collision with a Ford explorer at about 50 mph last year. I had to get another bike. I bought a road king a couple months ago. Love it.
I live in AZ. I ride, I don't lane split, and it is legal here. My reason for not splitting etc.... The drivers in this area area some of the worst I have ever seen. Cars change lanes and never look, they swerve back and forth recklessly. And like you said... they area on their phones.... at red-lights, green lights while driving... yes, I said green lights. Very frustrating to sit at a green light. I am a driver, a professional driver and they make my days long. Motorcyclist swerve in and out of traffic too. They act like they are on a raceway and they are some kind of Superbiker. No consideration for others on the road. You know, they are irritating people
The instructor of my very class/lesson told me every rider goes down at least twice. Thankfully, my dips were not serious and served only to reinforce my respect for the ride, and the need to further understand and enhance my riding skills set. Practice with your riding skills go a long way toward preserving your life.
I got in a bad wreck in 2009 I had major back surgery in 2019 from that wreck it didn't go well. I'm 67 started riding at 15 people in car's today are so distracted I am at the point that I need to move to a rural area to be able relax when I ride. And ya I'm from the Charleston SC area
It’s really easy keep people from texting on their phones. iPhones have an option that disables them while in motion via gps tracking. All they have to do is make that mandatory, phones off unless connected to a Bluetooth or headset.
Hey Bro 👋 I'd really appreciate you making a video about some of the more reputable Aftermarket Parts Manufacturers of both Replacement and High Performance Harley-Davidson Parts!!! Most people I've spoken with, (many who have been riding for years) in reality do not know about for some reason... 🤔😳 These Manufacturers produce parts which are either equal to, or superior to, Original Equipment Harley-Davidson/Screamin' Eagle Parts, at a more affordable price point!!! Much Appreciated 😊🙏 Just Sayin'🤬
Gear is definitely a cost most people don’t estimate accurately. Your typical serious, safe rider is wearing hundreds if not thousands of dollars in protective equipment whether they’re on a cruiser or a sport bike.
Some people are just not smart enough to ride a motorcycle. Let alone a car. They constantly drop and wreck. Then they don't have the money to fix it. All the while ignoring important maintenance items which results in a catastrophic mechanical failure. Now they're stuck with a broke down bike and massive payments.
I would like to know why someone would buy a motorcycle, then not ride. I regularly find deals on places like Facebook Marketplace of people who put maybe a couple of thousand miles on a bike, if that, then try to sell it. I found one listing of a girl who bought an MT03, rode it home, then decided to sell it. Literally the only miles on it is her ride from the dealership to her house. How does the phenomenon happen?
I ride just me and my wife most of the time. We both have our own bikes I like it that way. No one to get in our way. Sometimes I don't mind doing some benefit rides, mostly just us
The wife and kid is the reason I stopped. Getting pressure due to you have a baby now no room for a carseat. Then 3 years later she left took the kid and hit me with the child support now can't afford now
