jbot Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i just tell people it's the only thing that stops me from fucking small animals....but i'd be lying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i just tell people it's the only thing that stops me from fucking small animals....but i'd be lying.so you DO fuck small animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I just agree with them and tell them that I've already wrecked... So I've already gotten that out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 yea its hazardous to your health especially on a sportbike cuz you ARE going to be hauling tail. And with all the unknowns on public roads, its hazardous. I've been down, I've seen my friend go down and have a 68K hospital bill......chances of something happening on a sportbike IS greater. Unless you obey lawdawg 100% of the time.but do i still ride? HECK YEA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 chances of something happening on a sportbike IS greater.I disagree...sport bikes are better equipped at avoiding catastrophe, cruisers or any other bike go fast enough to get you into trouble, and don't perform well enough to get you out of it...simple fact, you can't let a fear of death stop you from living your life. If you did, your life wouldn't be worth much in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 You realize you just jinxed yourself right?Most of my family rides and understands that life is full of risk and thats what makes it enjoyable, the rest know not to mention it or I'll just tell them to mind their own business or to piss off, depending on how closely related they are.I knocked on wood, don't worry. lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Are you increasing your chances to meet a tragic end by choosing to ride a motorcycle? Yes.This is fact and indisputable. We ride not because it's safe we ride because not riding would be worse than death. Non-riders don't understand what it feels like to have a bike disassembled or broken when blue skies open up on an unseasonably warm day in February. They don't understand the torture that we experience when it's been WAY too long since we've hit our favorite twisty roads.They don't understand. They won't understand. Drop the visor and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 My family has given up on saying how dangerous they think it is... my gramma just cries every time i leave, and my dad pretends like he's ok with it to my face and tells other people how worried he is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 My family has given up on saying how dangerous they think it is... my gramma just cries every time i leave, and my dad pretends like he's ok with it to my face and tells other people how worried he is...Tell your dad to man up. Be more like his son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Ehhh, my Dad is a Navy fighter pilot, and Mom flew biplanes at age 16.They both understand the attraction.There are Sheep, and there are Wolves.The Wolves get to ride.The Sheep get to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Ehhh, my Dad is a Navy fighter pilot, and Mom flew biplanes at age 16.They both understand the attraction.There are Sheep, and there are Wolves.The Wolves get to ride.The Sheep get to watch.But we all know who gets to ride sheep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 i just say ill die happy then............. its the god honest truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 After wrecking the ninja i had last August...my parents have told me...i'm not welcome at their house if i get another bike. I've gone through every scenario imaginable with people who hate motorcycles. Life can be boring...if you let it...why not have some fucking fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL9 F4i Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I have had this stuff pumped into my ears too... it almost kept me from getting a bike...but shit am I glad i got one (Mom was on my side she didnt like the idea but she did understand I wanted to have fun and live life...Imagine that?!) Both of my parents supported my decision though. Riding has provided me with so much happiness and fun. Unfortunately some people refuse to have an open mind towards riding. I work for a small company and my boss told me if I get a bike he will I quote "take a life insurance policy out on my ass" needless to say he has been somewhat of a 2nd father figure so it was kind of hard for me to go against him..But i did and they still do not know I ride and what really pisses me off is that when i first started working there HE had a bike! I guess he had a scare that made him sell it, his said he never had time to ride so IDK?! Both could be believable scenarios...I have learned that respect the ride, be alert and dont bite off more than you can chew and you are alright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Are you increasing your chances to meet a tragic end by choosing to ride a motorcycle? Yes.This is fact and indisputable. We ride not because it's safe we ride because not riding would be worse than death. Non-riders don't understand what it feels like to have a bike disassembled or broken when blue skies open up on an unseasonably warm day in February. They don't understand the torture that we experience when it's been WAY too long since we've hit our favorite twisty roads.They don't understand. They won't understand. Drop the visor and ride.+1000 well put.i used to get alot of grief from people, but when i wrecked the first time, and got back on, everyone knew i was serious, and no one could stop me. My parents were excited to see me back on a bike after 4 months, they could see my pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 i honestly never get it.. my mom told me that i was allowed to do whatever i wanted as long i was responsable in the choices i make.. so i wear gear, be it on the track or on the street.. yeah ive been down... ive been hit by a car, ive kicked a truck, and last one i had a bird hit me in the helmet and take me clean off the bike.. but i still ride.. i still assume the risk that gets me the most joy outta life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL9 F4i Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 people should just mind their own f*cking business when I want an opinion on whether or not to ride ill ask for it....and the answer will still be yeah i ride.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Today was monumental. I think i finally made an impression...or an imprint...to my family of exactly why i ride...or want too. An understanding...of sorts. I only hope it continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx0neFouR Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 luck of the dice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Who cares what anyone says or think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funjunkie Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 You can pick your friends, but you cant pick your family. Im lucky most of my family rides.. but a few of them just have to say shit from time to time.There have been accidents but they mostly seem to be accepting of the danger. Sometimes I dont show up on my bike.. so no one has reason to start running there hole about it. But with those narrow minded ass hats that wont let up.. I politely tell them my bike is none of there business, and if they keep giving me shit I just stop talkng to , or going around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy1011 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Drop the visor and ride.FTMFW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Just tell them more people die in car crashes everyday then motorcycles. And then tell them to STFU and leave you alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I get that all of the time from people because I have two young daughters and they say how "irresponsible" I am for doing such a risky activity that could kill me and make them grow up without a father. I ask them if they rather I just stay home and run "daddy day care" all day and go insane...lol..motorcycling is my escape...my time to be alone doing something that I enjoy very much. Wifey doesn't get it, but her dad rides as well so that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) I hear the criticism all the time. Having crashed before, I can say that crashing is an excellent bike and gear upgrade path. Must have great insurance (gap if necessary), and be wearing excellent gear (need receipts for damage reimbursement). Dress for the crash. Edited February 10, 2010 by alienpi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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