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I agree with you, Ted. I've ridden for more than 32 years, 28 of those
on the street. I don't ride in all weather (I stop at temps below about
40F), but I ride in most weather. So far, no accidents and only a
handful of close calls. Most accidents are riders with less than two
years of experience. I realize that I am taking more risks on two
wheels than on four. Deer are more troublesome to a motorcycle as are
other dumb drivers. However, if you gain good riding skills, ride
defensively and wear proper gear, you can lessen the risk substantially.
However, there is always the risk of a drunk crossing the center line
quickly enough that you can't evade. That is a risk that I simply
accept as going with the territory.


Matt

 

Yes, I've known a few of them, and they were extremely ignorant with
respect to motorcycles and many other things, like flying. Many of us
pilots also call Beech Bonanzas "doctor killers." Often doctors, and to
a lesser degree lawyers, can afford much more airplane than they can fly.

Matt

 

Kind of like kids on crotch rockets these days. "When I was their age .
.. . ." all I could afford was a massive, 1969 Yamaha 125 two-cylinder
two-stroke (I think it was a YS2C). It was an early attempt at an
enduro - having semi-knobby tires, flipped exhaust pipes to get them up
near your bare legs, and a flimsy tin "bash-plate". What a thrill! Two
re-builds later (bottom end kept dropping out, bearing pre-load problems
I now think), I dumped it for an even more impressive 1975 Honda CB 125,
four-stroke single, purchased from the school I took my course from -
rode it in all weather - it was my only transportation in a city without
public transport - it was well into January when I had to give it up,
you guys are soft down there |>))).

Dan

 

Yes, but it's been a long time since I was a teen and did crazy things
like ride 10 miles home wearing only a jean jacket over a t-shirt when
it was 25 degrees out. Bike fell over in the yard as my leg muscles
were so cold I couldn't get them off the pegs and push down to hold up
the motorcycle. Ah, the good old days ... not!

Matt

 

After events like that, I hope you are ready for the not so good new days
when you hit old age.