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Thats the point… it is freaking awesome. And also why deciding to stop is such a big commitment, and a smart one. I had a very similar story and giving up riding to be a dad was a great decision and my son is amazing. But at the point he went to college, I resumed riding. Life is short and precious and every day matters. I ride as safely as possible, have taken all the training courses I can, continue to work on skills and always wear full gear. When your family has matured, look for me on the road again brother. It gets even better as you are able to have the experiences of a life well lived in the rear view mirror.
@@brentdoogle Hi Brent. I read your full comment and loved everything you said. I'm turning 21 this fall, will be getting my motorcycle license in the summer though. I'm a lone person. No girls, no distractions. Just me, my goals, and my passions against the world. I've discovered that motorcycling was a hidden passion that I recently unlocked. It's this thing that stirs up something inside me whenever I hear/read about it. I don't know when I'll get married. It isn't my biggest goal or ambition, and it might not even happen. I've found that motorcycling is the way to go for me. Your last sentence was very touching. For once, I've imagined myself in your shoes, 30 years into the future. Felt more grateful for what I have right now and the stage I'm in. Your whole comment made me feel a weird sense of gratitude and thankfulness. It was as if my future self was talking to me, and that I should appreciate what I'm in even more. The only reason I'm telling you this is that, in our current times, people my age are being pressured to rush everything to the degree that people who like to take it slos and enjoy the ride like me can very easily fall into the abyss of social pressure and destructive self-criticism. It's glad to hear you're back on the road, sir. Ride safe. God bless.
@@asrdni Excellent. Love your attitude and grounded masculine spirit. Do what you need to do and live life fully. I don't necessarily recommend marriage these days, as it is highly dangerous to men, in particular. However, I DO recommend a LTR with a woman that makes you come alive, encourages you and supports your mission. And most certainly, have lots and lots of children when you are ready. Being a good father is one of the very best things we can be in this life. Best of luck in your journey sir. You sound like you are on the right path already. Hail.
When I woke up in the hospital after my motorcycle accident my father, a trauma surgeon, was there. I asked him: " Why did you let a stupid kid like me buy a motorcycle?" HIs response: "All guys want to ride a bike; and they inevitably have an accident. Your bones heal so much quicker at your age."
I took a break from riding as well, but I ended up studying motorcycle accidents quite thoroughly and concluded that it could be done with acceptable risk if you commit yourself to several important safety decisions (and don't let yourself give in): 1. High-visibility airbag vest -- expensive but incredibly valuable in an accident, and high-vis makes such a HUGE difference. Helite Turtle is a great option as it expands massively and locks your helmet in place, acting as a neck brace. There's no doubt that these alone save lives. 2. White (gloss) full-face helmet -- get whatever is 3rd-party tested to be one of the best since the standards are iffy 3. ABS -- will never ride another bike without it. It makes such a huge difference in the "oh @#$%" moments, different weather or road conditions, gravel, tar snakes, etc... it sucks cause it means no vintage bikes but it cuts your risk almost in half right there 4. Absolutely zero alcohol or drugs, and recognizing when you're too tired or distracted to be riding 5. Bike must be visible, preferably bright red bodywork as it contrasts well on green wooded backgrounds, and must have the orange running lights on all the time, can't just be one white light on the front as it's impossible for other vehicles to tell where you are or how fast you're going or even that you're a vehicle at all 6. COMMIT to not getting angry with other drivers. I've decided before I get on the bike that I will forgive others and not get angry. I've seen so many crashes and dangerous situations resulting from riders trying to assert themselves and it's completely pointless 7. Be extremely mindful of speeding. It helps to get a slower bike that you can rev out a bit and not be flying. Getting a bike that does 140 km/h in 1st gear is asking for trouble in my experience. There's a time and place to get on it, and it definitely isn't everywhere. I've found the sweet spot for me is around 10-15 hp per 100 lbs of bike. 8. Full riding gear with level 2 CE armor -- jacket, pants, gloves, boots (in addition to FF helmet and high-viz airbag vest) and commit to wearing it. You can get really airy stuff for the hot weather. 9. Practice essential riding and emergency skills. We all know how valuable it is but almost nobody actually does it. Emergency maneuvers should be muscle memory, not learning on the fly under duress. Quick lane changes, emergency braking (including within corners), and a big one is learning to recognize and fight object fixation. So many accidents happen because the rider looks at the place they might crash into rather than snapping out of it and focusing on turning the bike. 10. Avoiding certain routes/times that are considerably dangerous. Whether it's a stretch known for animal crossings at night or a city road that's really sketchy during rush hour, be mindful of whether or not a road should be avoided. Anyways, there are more ideas than just those, such as group riding and maintenance considerations, but those are what I consider to be the essentials. If you do all those, I think the risk of riding can be lowered to an acceptable level to be worthwhile. Riding is inherently dangerous but so is driving, cycling, many jobs, boating, etc... it's all about identifying the risks and mitigating them. I'm on bike 5 now and do things very differently than I used to. Thanks for coming to my TED talk!
I love this comment and have also come to the same conclusions after studying motorcycle accident statistics. Like life in general, it is all about probability and risk management.
As a woman who began motorcycle riding in my fifties it was the best thing that happened to me in YEARS... Cruisers not racers...No passengers whatsoever don't wanna be responsible. Too dangerous. More reliable, fun and less pain than relationships in general (friendships or men-women). Less hassle, good for your ego, independance, developping skills. I understand your points but still... These machines were better that any psychologists for my mental health...
Truly the best way for me I have been a motorcyclist since 1966. My war injuries finally took me out. However I have a E bike works great just go slow.
Nothing wrong with putting your family first and taking a break from motorcycles, I did the same. Currently retired and I keep a motorcycle at my home in the USA and store another bike in Europe. Good for you that you put some miles on the bikes you had and wore proper gear.
Yup. I quit riding for the exact same reason. Especially when my 3 year old daughter told me she didn’t want me to ride anymore because it was dangerous. That made me quit pretty fast.
Antonio, fantastic for you to remind that ‘been there, done that’ and know to move on with the responsible decisions in different chapters in life. Good advice. As a side note, for many depending where they are from, riding a motorcycle is not a leisure activity or hobby but a necessity probably the viable mode of transport. So I always try to be courteous and careful when driving on the road, sharing with other motorists like bike. Happy Weekend.
I got into bikes after my son was born, we've been riding since he was 3 now he's 11. My thoughts on it have evolved, but it started out with " I'll just ride on the dirt " to " I'll just stay off the main roads " to "Hey babe, I just bought a R3 for our boy to have when he gets his license so he doesn't go out and buy something too powerful" I love riding and I love my family. There is a risk in everything, but I completely understand where you are coming from... This is why I have not taken my discovery flight, yet.
Flight instructor and motorcyclist here. Statistically safer in the skies. Find a good instructor and take that discovery flight! Will change your life! (A lot fewer dumb drivers in the sky to worry about too 😎).
@@MOTOBLADE Hahah I hear ya my man, and I do plan on it soon. Within the year im gonna do it! I've been scouting my local area for instructors. I wish I could go up with Dan Gryder lol. I agree though, the risk on the ground is greater than in the sky.
I own my dream bike. 2022 Triumph Bonneville T100. I take it for a spin on my lunch break whenever weather permits and it's great for my mental health. I rode dirt bikes as a teen but didn't get back in the motorcycle until my '50s and I think that was wise I am a very cautious rider, I do continual training, and I never ride outside of skill level. Totally respect your reasons for not biking. I understand why you want to get back into it too. Best of luck.
At the beginning of the video I was ready to call you out for having too big a bike for a beginner, riding without helmet / gear etc. But, yeah, I get what you're saying. It's a delicate balance and the risk of injury or death is always there. I've been riding for almost 10 years now and I believe that the most dangerous thing that any rider can do is ride around with the idea that it can never happen to them. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, km / miles or years of experience. It's just something to have in mind and keep you sharp.
I been riding since very young, I currently ride a 2017 Harley Davidson Road King and love it. I ride every day in the summer. I wouldn't give it up for anything. My daughter lost her husband to a motorcycle accident but this has not impacted my passion and desire to ride. Yes it is very sad that my granddaughter lost her daddy and my daughter lost her husband but I can't let this stop me from riding. My motorcycle is where I go to cope with the PTSD. It is the only place I can escape my own head. Living in northwest Minnesota, winters are not PTSD friendly and I ride as early in the spring as possible and as late in the fall as weather permits. I can honestly say I have never had women drawn to me when on my bike, which is okay, I ride for me and my own sanity.
It was a cool evening on Friday, April 19, 1985. I was riding my Kawasaki KZ400 (I was poor) in the second lane from the right on the outer loop of the Washington, DC Beltway (I-95), in Alexandria, VA. The interchange of the Beltway with Telegraph Road is unusual in that the Beltway goes up a slight rise to pass over Telegraph Road. I’m tooling along and suddenly there was a wall of metal in the form of a dark brown 1970s vintage land yacht directly in front of me and CRASH!!, with a fraction of a second of braking I drove right into that fucker going about 60 mph. There were no lights on this car and no flares. I don’t blame the owner; It had gone total system failure on the 65 yo man driving and he lacked the strength to horse it to the side of the road. My faithful Kawasaki used that half second of braking to turn itself into a lever, one placed against the fulcrum of the car’s rear bumper, throwing me on a trajectory that mostly cleared the car. My right hand hit the car rear window, breaking two bones in my hand. That impact caused me right shoulder to clip the roof, causing me to cartwheel until I landed in the roadway some 75 feet in front of the car. I lay there a moment, then dazed and not comprehending what just happen sat up slowly saying to myself “WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT CAR DOING THERE?” I still chuckle at that. EMS arrived in about 15 minutes. I was about two miles away from Alexandria Station Five, and that is a long response time). Low and behold, the paramedic who arrived proctored my EMT certification test one week earlier, and he recognized me. As I lay there, I slowly understood what had happened, but I wasn’t in extreme pain and all my limbs worked. At the scene, my only visible injury was a bad laceration on my left palm from putting it through the windscreen. I was injured more, as it turned out, with broken ligaments in my left thumb, torn right rotator cuff, separated left shoulder, a broken tailbone, and compression damage to my spine from my motorcycle acting like an ejection seat. I walked out of the hospital that evening. It wasn’t until the following week we discovered I had reinjured my shoulders (both were messed up in my first motorcycle accident in 1982), tore my left thumb free, and broke my right hand. It was in 1999 when I discovered how badly I damaged my spine. The damage to my Kawasaki was impressive. The impact broke literally everything from the front of the bike to the rear tail light. Engine block cracked, gas tank and battery ruptured, front wheel and forks looking like a pile of spaghetti, the frame distorted, rear wheel axle bent, the works. I returned to riding in 2006, when my commute reached two hours each way, with parking in DC costing $250/month. On the Pacific Coast I bought I was HOV eligible. That cut over an hour each way off my commute.
I started riding motorcycles at age 4. We lived on an acerage and I spent my childhood riding trail bikes. Mid to late 20's I moved to street cruisers. Then my wonderful kids showed up and bikes went away. Now they're heading into high school and I'm looking at getting back into it. My dream bike is a Triumph Scrambler XE.
Have you seen continental GT 650 from RE? I'd recommend you to check her out. There's also a 400 CC scrambler from RE. I own Himalayan and I absofkinlutely love it.
I've been riding ,a 550 GPZ ,I'm 66 yrs old not married. I also live in Florida so I ride ,every day. But YOU MUST BE A NINJA, TO STAY alive on a bike. It's NOT how good you drive! It's how aware you are of your surroundings. How good you are at predicting what some one is going to do. Then you have to back off and expect, "THE UNEXPECTED !" YOU can never assume ANYBODY sees you AT ALL. BECAUSE they don't see you. Always ride a smaller slower bike, so when some one does something , STUPID and THEY DO AND WILL! YOU CAN CONTROL IT!
Been around motorcycles since 1978 when my dad bought his 78 low-rider( I have it now). Bought my first in 1994, a katana 600. I was hit on that in 97. Just a sprained wrist and ankle, I drove bike home. In 98 I bought a gsxr 600(still have it). I fell in 2000, low side get off, just a cut on my pinky finger. Took a break from riding, had a steady girl and my son was born in 2006. In 2010 I bought a m109r. I took my son for a ride around the park when he was 4. I told him when he turned 6 I would take him on the street. The day of his 6th birthday he reminded me. He is 16 now and he wants my old GSXR.
My uncle did the same things, but his wife encouraged him to get ride of it. I like motorcycles as well, hope to get a electric one in the future. Not much for long distance travel just short trips. One of my high school friends died on a bike, hit a big rig. People have to be careful. I took a safety course as well. Got to be safe. Take care, glad you’re looking out for your family and God bless you all!
That 4 corner trip sounds awesome! I recently went from Ventura CA to Jacksonville FL. Not on motorcycle, but car. There’s just so much freedom that comes with a solo trip on the road!
Yuuuup...that's what got me out of bikes too, My son. I looked at him, thought about how much I loved and adored him and the choice was clear. I wasn't about to miss out on him just to stay on 2 wheels. Gave my bike away and never looked back once. He's 17 now and I couldn't be prouder of him and happier that I've had these years together.
I sitting here debating on getting another motorcycle, had a R1, but was about to go and get my first gxsr 1000 (all pink) my dream bike. BUT I also had just walked away from a car accident a month ago, a guy ran the red light and hit. I'm a single mother of 3 (17, 12 and 2) and I keep going back and forth with buying the bike now. I really want it but the thought of being hit again scares me.
At 73 I still ride been doing it been doing it since 1973 w/a 3 yr. break from hitting a deer on our FLHC (H.D.) that's another story, & deployments while serving in the USN, I still have all M/C's and loving it. When I meet a new rider I tell them that there may be a day that they may go down, get that in the back of your mind and enjoy the ride don't be afraid of it, if you are then DON'T get on this bike as it could kill you. I believe in God as when he punches your time clock their ain't a damm thing you can do about it so enjoy life to the fullest no matter what you do.
I almost had an accident on the motorcycle I had. It was a Yamaha 650 VStar. It had been modified slightly to be a bobber: no rear fender, spring pan seat and 16” ape hangers. I had just replaced my handle bar riser bushings. When I took it for a test ride, I got 15 miles from the house and started to pull out from a stop light and my handlebar clamps slipped and my bars laid flat on my tank! I didn’t have any tools so I rode home by physically holding my bars up as I rode. That didn’t scare me off of it, but I needed money to pay bills, so it had to go😢
My dream bike is a Honda Fury, but I’ve also always wanted one of those classic 70s Honda CB 750 Four. Also thinking about getting a SYM, as my my mother’s great uncle was actually their founder, though parts might be harder to come by over here in the states. I regularly go to Taiwan but I wouldn’t dare ride over there.
I bought my 1st motorcycle when I was 18 and in the Air Force, a new Honda CX 500, back in 1984. I learned how to ride from a friend. By 1988 I bought a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ 750 with a custom paint job. I fucked up very badly one day the Summer of 1989 in New Hampshire. I had a few drinks, got stoned, and crashed trying to navigate a hair pin curve at 80 mph. My only injury was hitting my head on a tree. My family threatened to kill me if I ever rode again while I was lying in the hospital bed. I never rode again. 100% my fault as an immature dumbass. I do love bikes though.
Interesting video. My wife and I rode bikes for about 25 years. In our 50s now. Owned many bikes from Harley Roadking, GsXR 1100, Zx14, Triumph Tiger 1050, Triumph scrambler 900....... Took a trip from Pa to Nova Scotia and road the cat you showed. On another trip from PA to Key West Florida took a picture at the marker you showed. 4 crashes over about 200,000 miles didn't stop me but risking my livelihood as a truck driver, and the need to exercise finally caused the decision to sell all 4 bikes we had. Still miss it.
I've been riding since I was 14 and loved every minute of it. Never owed a car, as for the bike I want most, got to be the indian chief. Last but not least, Congratulations on the new addition to the family.
My wife's father died in a motorcycle accident. That being said, we own two Ducatis and take them out every chance we get. Tasmania (Australia) is an awesome place to ride.
2001 Honda CBR 600 Rossi race replica. Indian Dark Horse and now I ride an Indian Scout Bobber. I love all these bikes and all for different reasons. The Bobber is just so nimble and fun and can always find something to modify on it!
I am at the moment riding a triumph tiger 955i. I’d love the Ducati diavel. I’m Watching this video whilst watching the FIM Superbike world championship
Seeing this after the death of a young bodybuilder Ryley Palfi in a motorcycle accident really makes me think. You can't live life without taking necessary risks. But when you make choices with higher risks you also make the potential for so much more pain for loved ones and your greater influence. You can't blame someone for making a higher risk choice, but as the person making that choice you have to realize the potential impact that choice can have on your loved ones
Motorbikes are a big part of who i am. I don't think i could ever quit riding. As a kid my favorite cartoon was Biker Mice from Mars, from then the passion only grew. My top 3 favs is a hard choice. 1. Kawasaki ZX14R 2. Victory Hammer S 3. Ducati Diavel
I find that owning a convertible car offer if not all but a very close experience to owning a motorcycle. A good sense of the freedom of the road with feeling the wind at high speeds and there certainly isn't a lack of people looking as you drive by or random girls wanting a ride. But I figure I at some point would like an old army motorcycle with a side cart.
I also quit riding. The Midwest drivers show very little regard for speed limits, stop signs or red lights and many do not use turn signals. I had decided much earlier that I would not let anyone ride on my bikes with me. I did not want it on my conscious if anything should happen to them.
I stopped at 36, been riding since 16, bike being my only mode of transport from 17 - 25, casual rider 26 - 36. I didn't feel too old for it or anything. I just simply fell out of love with 2 wheels, I live in the UK, most of the time it's bad weather, cold and not a enjoyable experience If I have to ride for a extended period of time, had 1 bad accident in my early 20's a few close shaves in my 30's and after one particular close shave, a situation where if I had been slightly to the right, I probably wouldn't be here now. So I got the bike home and decided to stop. 10 years later, I have never ridden a motorbike since.
Appreciate sharing. Took a break when kids were younger. Now, going through divorce, riding has helped. But I would never fault someone for making that decision. Especially for family.
Got a Honda CBR but my Dream Bike is a BMW S 1000RR. Married, no kids, been riding for almost 10 years, thank God no serious accidents, my moto, there’s someone waiting for me so I’m Extra carefull riding
So I bought on of my all time biles in July. It’s an Aprilia Tuono V4. Love it. I’ve had many bikes of all classes. I’m 59, single and without kids. We all reach room temperature; however, riding a bike certainly has greater preponderance of assuming room temp sooner. Shiny side up!
I got my first bike about a month before everything was shut down by COVID. I got the bike before I had an endorsement so the Harley dealership paid for me to take an MSF course. I got my permit but not a full endorsement. Then COVID shut everything down and I couldn’t get a full endorsement for about 6 months. I learned to ride as an essential worker on an open interstate with almost no one on it. It felt like riding in post apocalypse Seattle. Then about six months after getting my full endorsement I was at work when an oblivious co-worker ran his Dodge Ram 1500 over my bike as he pulled out of a parking spot and didn’t see it parked in his blind spot. Luckily I wasn’t on it, I was inside working when the co-worker came in holding my turn signals wondering who’s bike he just hit. It looked like minor damage. So I zip tied it back together and kept riding it until Harley could do an inspection for the insurance company. A week later they find the entire frame was bent when it got ran over and it was a total loss. The guys insurance eventually paid out and I had made just enough payments to get a $69 check above what pay off was. It was a bit of humor I took out of getting f*cked out of summer riding plans by an oblivious co-worker. But I was glad to not have the payment any more and my wife was much happier with me going to work on four wheels not two. I miss my fresh off the showroom floor Harley Sportster 883. But I plan to get another bike but it will be another few years out. A nice dream bike would be a Harley street glide special in snake venom green.
When I was young, one day I wanted to own a Harley Davidsson, but then I realized how unprotected you are on a motorcycle. My little sister's boyfriend had been on a trip to play baseball with his motorcycle, but he never came back to my sister. He had collided with a moose weighing 1323 pounds and he had not driven fast at about 37 m / h. But when when such a big weekend jumps up on the road in a hidden curve, it's not a man to look at, my brother-in-law got the motorcycle under him and the big moose on him and the step had gone into the back. So he was crushed in between. Then a friend of one of my childhood friends had collided with a car with his motorcycle, where the driver had just driven out in front of him on a main road and ignored the right-hand rule. My friend flew over the car about 22 yards before he landed and he was not wearing a leather suit and scratched his right arm so there were open wounds and nerves were destroyed. He is now paralyzed in his right arm and has to eat strong tablets daily and has done so for 20 years. Another friend rode slowly with his motorcycle and without a helmet, he found it difficult to keep his balance on the heavy motorcycle and fell with it and hit a rock so he has a brain injury and half his body is paralyzed. The doctors said that if he had been wearing a helmet, he would have survived unharmed. So do not pretend to be tough and assert your freedom without a helmet when needed so little to ruin your life on a motorcycle and without a helmet. Since then, they have seen and been involved in saving lives but also seen death. Thanks to motorists' lack of attention to motorcyclists and this thanks to the difficulty of seeing motorcyclists many times. Then they do not wear a reflective vest. In my neighboring country Norway (I live in Sweden), it is law for motorcyclists to wear a reflective vest when they ride a motorcycle. This means that they have fewer traffic accidents between motorcycles with other vehicles due to the fact that the drivers in other vehicles see the motorcyclists thanks to the reflective vest.
Riding since the age of 5, Bike I loved 1984 Honda 750 Night Hawk, 1985 Yamaha VMax, 2006 Buell XB9SX CityX (adv) - my favorite three that I owned. Bikes that I missed owning but want 1978 Sportster Cafe 1200 XLCR, Triumph Scrambler 1200, Kawasaki Nomad 1500 Next bike on the menu - Ural Single.
My dream bike ? Ducati Panigale... luckily I own it for 2 months. I m 46, had 2 serious accidents in 21 years. What have changed is I am more cautious. But I will ride until I physically can't. Love riding.
Met a woman with two children that put my plans on a Ultra Classic and touring long term at 23 years old to the shelf till last month at 53 when my son sold me his 2002 Ultra Classic. My wife has passed the kids and grandkids are my destination rides. 1000 plus miles one way. My drifter plans were delayed 30 years but so grateful.
I’m 24 and I’ve had a handful of bikes. Growing up I had the chance to see the Harley Davison vrod debut when I around 4-5. I saw it in a magazine as a child and fell in love. About a year ago I had the chance to buy one that looked just like the one in the magazine. All I have to say is set your goals and execute. You will succeed.
I took a long break from motorcycles to raise my 4 kids but when my son got his own bike I got one as well. Lead by example has brought us closer and we took the safty class together. The class was ranked by score and only 4 of the 20 students got a better score than my son. Mine was the only perfect score in the class. The two of us ride together as often as possible but even when he is alone I know he has the skills to be safe. It's been good for his sisters as well because they refuse to ride with anyone reckless. If you can't be good, be good at it.
Hi Antonio I got punted off my sports bike (slow speed no injuries ) the wife said no more bikes but why don’t you get that lotus you always wanted- best decision ever 98% hit of a bike shelter from the rain 100% attraction effects and it’s even gone up in value! As a style guru you should up you car game…..
My 5 dream bikes are as follows 1. Cagiva Mito Evo I 2. Yamaha TZ125 3. Yamaha TZ250 4. Aprillia RS250 SP 5. Honda Motocompo and a City Turbo II to put it in I would also get a custom race suit and only ride them on the track because doing so would be infinitely safer. Ideally I want a property with my own 1.6km karting track to ride them on and 10-15 Honda Motocompos so that I could invite all my friends over to partake in a spec Motocompo Sunday Cup Championship! The karting track would be a high speed flowing circuit with only a couple low-medium speed twisty bits.
Have owned 3 bikes and about to own my fourth. It’s a clean 2001 Sportster that I could resell for triple what I’m paying according to Blue Book. I know the guy and he’s hung on to it for quite a while. Between the price and gas prices, I can’t turn it down for getting around town. Dream bike…I’ve had two 600cc crotch rockets and now 2 1200 Sportsters. I’ll just say something bigger in either style. Iowa native here and very familiar with Cedar Rapids. Never would have guessed. Take care! Oh yeah, just turned 50. Got to get while the gettin’ is good!
Got my first bike 5 months ago. A Kawasaki w800, 800cc. Like you I did drop it but luckily on some grass so nothing got damaged. Been riding since with no issues and grin ear to ear every time I’m on it. It feels illegal to have so much fun on a bike!
I'm 18 years old, unlike other guys in my class, I often uses public transport instead of using bikes, I had an accident with my bicycle when I was a kid, after that I realised the same thing that you said in the beginning.
Even if u have surrendered your bike hobby for a greater cause, i still suggest u to find a way to own this bike as casual/easy ride. Yamaha T135 (Spark 135 - Thailand, Sniper MX 135 - Philippines, Jupiter MX 135 LC - Indonesia, 135LC - Malaysia, Exciter 135 - Vietnam, Crypton X 135 - Greece) Very economical and practical bike to have. Make sure to purchase it along with front storage.
Had a beautiful Buell XB12scg Lightning..HAD being the operable word. Live in Phoenix, AZ...where its the "Old West" in terms of driving.....wrong way drivers, 20+mph over the limit is the norm, and folks "not able to drive in the country legally". After riding for years, I sold it. Best decision ever.
Antonio, my choice is a KTM 790 Adventure S. Fits fine for a 5.7ft man or bigger. Has an oomph and confort, a rugged modern look and the safety features that saved my life numerous times. Plus, I did not encounter any major technical problem with it.
I started riding at 55 years in the UK, I am now 63 and a grandma, I ride a KTM Superduke GT all year to commute and for fun. I have taken many advanced riding courses with police riders to ensure I am as good as I can be. I buy the best kit and wear it all the time, laws are different in the UK to US.
I went from a Kawasaki 636 to a Kawasaki 10r currently riding a Harley Sportster 1200. Likely going to get a Road King. I tried to give it up but it always comes back to me.
I speak to the need too from bed to wheelchair I progress and fall back. This is not insane I continue and do E bike step thru frame and grow strength & coordination on this 71 yr old frame. I have ridden police harleys for fun.
I use to Drag Race sport bikes, still have it & race on occasions…also have a Harley Street Glide…Not getting rid of my bikes! Theyr always there in the garage if I feel the need for speed…lol
Excellent video. Thanks for the memories. I was stationed on Pendleton with base MPs 85-87 and formed my love of motorcycles in southern CA. Where I road PCH and Ortega highway and thought I would ride them forever. Well that was over 30 years ago and I havnt been back since. I just got back into motorcycles in 2021 after 12 years of not riding. I've fallen in love with them again. Im retired now and moved to SC from NY. Just came back from a 4 day wknd with friends on our bikes. We hit the tail of the dragon, Cherohala skyway and lots of great roads in the TN, GA, NC area. I love listening to people who have done trips that have gone all over the country. I find it fascinating. Thanks again for the awesome memories. 👌
My brother just got married and they're expecting their first baby in a couple months, and he rides motorcycles as well. And he is completely deaf to all of this reasoning. He just doesn't understand how much more important his safety is now and he won't listen to anyone pleading with him. He just brushes off the reality that you're at a lot higher risk on a motorcycle. The worst part is that this is all _after_ he had a bad accident a few years ago from someone cutting him off and hitting him, causing him to need multiple surgeries on his shoulder and over a year of recovery and being unable to work. This wasn't even a major accident. It was on a suburban street, not the freeway... The speed limit was like 40.
Dude his wife's gonna leave his ass at the 10 year mark if he doesnt get over that. That's how long it usually takes for the rose tinted glasses to fade and a woman to judge you for what you are and what your priorities are. I know this because it is very obviously what caused my dad's 3 divorces and counting.
I starting riding motorbikes at 5 years old, a little off road Trials bike called a Yamaha TY80, Still riding them now at 50 years old. Mt dad encouraged me into motorcycles from his own love of them and having served as a motorcycle despatch rider in the military. I have had a lot of bikes and I used to do an incredible amount of miles a year on them, on average about 50,000 miles a year for work ,play and holiday. Most loved bike ( still have it ) a BMWR 100GSPD with 300,000 miles on the clock and went around the world on it when I retired from the military and went travelling.
I remember wanting a 1977 Huffy All Pro 3-speed bike when I was 10. This bike came with a really cool blue/green banana seat that looked great and was super comfortable! I never got it. I ended up getting a lesser Huffy with just one speed and pedal brakes instead of the hand brakes.
58 and thinking/wanting to get back into motorcycles to commute to work, ride on the weekends, and do something similar to what you did when I’m 60. Daughter is 19 and my son is 32, but I still want to be there for both of them whenever they need me…and hopefully grandkids someday. This has always been my main concern, so this video really hit home. As a former dirt bike rider, my head is always on a swivel, even when driving my truck, but you just have no control over some situations, and the exposure on a bike (especially on the road) is exponentially riskier. I never want my kids to say “I miss dad and wish he was here”, if there was more I could have done to ensure I was. You definitely made the right decision. Maybe I’ll set my truck up for overlanding and tour North America in it instead of on a motorcycle like I had planned…and stick to dirt bikes if I gotta scratch that itch! Hmmm!🤔
Started riding in 1972 on a small dirt bike. After a few years I was on a Honda 360T. In 79 I bought a new Honda 650. Fantastic Bike. I could set my throttle assist and ride no handed, even take 90 degree turns. 1/2 mile wheelies was nothing. Near the end I would be in 3rd gear having a blast. Had to sell it in the early 80's. Fast forward after my divorce started riding again. Currently riding a Victory Vegas. Even in my 60's now I can ride that thing for 5 hours straight without any aches and pains. Thinking about a Victory Cross Roads now. Want less vibration from the touring bike. I have a friend in London, UK and he loves riding in our western states.
I always wanted a Kawasaki of some kind. I love motorcycles and I think guys are cool on them. I had saved up for one at 17 and right before vI went to buy it get my license and everything. I had a cousin who had took a wrong turn and ended up in the hospital. He eventually died with brain trauma even though he was wearing a helmet. I talked to man of my friends who say even with leather sometimes road rash can be pretty harsh. Needles to say never bought one. Also there was the fact I had a history of seizures and was afraid I might space out. So I didn't buy the bike. I did keep the leather and just turned into nice look for me instead. I still admire motorcycle riders but I still can't help to think what would it happened if I got in one etc.
This man shared his reasons for riding a motorcycle. These are some of the reasons why the US has 60 deaths per 100,000 registered motorcycles every year. The numbers for India and Europe are 28 and 11. Other reasons are differences in requirements for rider training and safety gear.
Practically live on mine. Love a torquey naked bike but want to add a bagger to the mix. Preferably an moto guzzi mgx-21. One to chill and one to thrill.
I had a couple of Harleys before my son came along and I knew that priorities (and financial demands) had to change. The sentimental side of me wants to say that I'd love to have another one day, but man, things have gone pretty wonky for Harley in recent years. Realistically, if I really got to ride again one day, I've been really intrigued with the bikes that Indian is making these days. I'm completely with you on taking a rider safety course, by the way. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation course that I took in the very beginning was easily some of the best money that I've ever spent. I cannot recommend it enough to any new rider.
Great video. A good life is all about choices. I rode flat track in the early 60’s on a Matchless G-50. Only about 160 were ever made and strictly for racing. 500cc overhead cam single. Top speed in a road race configuration without a fairing was 135 mph. Would love to have one now.
This is literally a story on how not to ride a bike. Yes it’s best you stopped riding. Like anything you should always be upgrading and refining your rider skills ( or stop riding). Most dangers can be mitigated with practice and awareness of the dangers. Ride safe everyone and if you don’t , watch out for those of us who do ride.
I'm in a club. I was in an accident last year that totaled my bike. It was a large group ride in heavy rain. Multiple bikes down. Surgeries and physical therapy later, I still haven't bought a new bike. It just isn't a good financial investment right now, especially in this economy. I have access to bikes and my brothers understand. I do miss the feeling of riding. I'll be there again, just prioritizing my money. My wife and I are also planning on having kids next year, so my mind may change then.
My dream bike...which I dnt know how it’s street legal.. is the Kawasaki H2. Still have my gixxer 750 which I’ve owned for 12 yrs. Congratulations on your new addition to your family.
I had my first motorcycle in the Navy and went from Kawasaki 1100 which I traded with a friend. Then brought Honda 650. When I left California and moved back to Michigan. I'm looking back into getting back into the motorcycle and working on a new Kawasaki 400 or Can-am Spyder. Started taking my courses here in Texas.
