I think in someways you hit a good point. Most new riders don't understand that it's ur ass everytime you get on one. And passengers don't get it they just wanna ride on your bike. If it wasn't like air for me and know I wouldn't be the same if I couldn't ride. I don't think I would be doin it. I don't turn as many folks onto it as i used to years ago!! I don't always ride geared up or even what most call saftly ) but i know the reprocussions ! I almost lost use of my leg once and now walk funny sometimes, but if I would have, I would be throwin that nub up and over the seat still !!