Originally Posted by ezrydn

Several here have voiced the "they scare the shit outta me" comment. To those people, I have to agree. I have ridden bikes, more notably, Harleys, for the last 30 years (yes, I've been licensed the entire time). Even here in Mexico, I hold both licenses, car and bike.

Being "afraid" isn't the correct word. I think what we all are is "highly respectful" of our bikes. We KNOW what they're capable of doing to us. We have also acquired the ability to "think ahead" of ourselves, while driving. Bikes are not like cars. Things happen much quicker on a bike. Momentum, mass, all things have to be "relearned" on a bike. Bike weight causes even more changes.

The highways and streets are littered with people who 'know how to ride' and don't think the learning portion is important. If you're ready to be hurt, probably badly, just go to the stealership, pop down the cash, and ride the bitch out and forget all the rest. I see "know-it-alls" every day, laying beside the road, moaning "Help me." Shit! The only help they need is to have someone screw they're fucking heads on STRAIGHT!.