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Teenagers + Motorcyles

by bsbear
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So for whatever reason motorcycles are something that interest me.

They are the reason I'm here, working my ass off day after day. Literally the only thing that drives me to succeed online, because the truth is almost everywhere else in my life I'm set, other than making money. I'm hoping to save up enough to pay for my own gear/bike/insurance.

So my problem is that I feel like adults/parents in general are 100% deadset against motorcycles, how do you guys feel?
  • Profile picture of the author ThomM
    Motorcycles are dangerous
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

      Motorcycles are dangerous
      if is isn't dangerous, it isn't fun.

      On a serious note, i grew up on dirt bikes, talk about fun.
      however at least a quarter of the people i grew up with riding
      are no longer with us. Everyone rides here ( fl ) and every
      year we lose some one we know, or have ridden with.

      My wife and i have put the bikes to pasture until our child is
      old enough to be on his own.

      That was probably one of the hardest decisions to make.
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        Originally Posted by kenmichaels View Post

        if is isn't dangerous, it isn't fun.

        On a serious note, i grew up on dirt bikes, talk about fun.
        however at least a quarter of the people i grew up with riding
        are no longer with us. Everyone rides here ( fl ) and every
        year we lose some one we know, or have ridden with.

        My wife and i have put the bikes to pasture until our child is
        old enough to be on his own.

        That was probably one of the hardest decisions to make.
        Heck Ken I ride daily spring, summer, and fall, and every day possible in the winter. I started on a Suzuki 90 back in 68 and for a second bike I picked up a 53 Indian Chief
        I took 25 years off until I picked up the Road Star I have now in 05. Every day for those 25 years I felt like I had amputated a vital part of my being
        I've rode in Fl. and I know it's a bitch down there. I still have friends in Fl. who I rode with when I had the Suzuki (google sidecar willy). I ride down to visit every couple of years or so.
        Before I took the time off and now, I look at riding like breathing. If you don't do it you die.
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        • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
          Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

          Heck Ken I ride daily spring, summer, and fall, and every day possible in the winter. I started on a Suzuki 90 back in 68 and for a second bike I picked up a 53 Indian Chief
          I took 25 years off until I picked up the Road Star I have now in 05. Every day for those 25 years I felt like I had amputated a vital part of my being
          I've rode in Fl. and I know it's a bitch down there. I still have friends in Fl. who I rode with when I had the Suzuki (google sidecar willy). I ride down to visit every couple of years or so.
          Before I took the time off and now, I look at riding like breathing. If you don't do it you die.
          i am am soooo jealous of you.
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    I'm with kenmichaels - I loved my motorcycle as a teenager - but I've witnessed too many injuries for it to be fair for me to risk it while I'm raising kids. - And I know that Motorcycles themselves are not dangerous - but the people that drive around them are.

    That being said - when my last kid leaves the house - I'm getting me another!
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I was on a motorcycle twice. Period - got hurt both times (was not driving). The first time the driver told me nothing and took off real fast and I clamped my legs on the bike and put 2nd and 3rd degree burns on the inside of my calves. Second time the driver pulled a wheely without any warning and I fell of the back and hit my head (helmet on, but still, ouch).

    When my mom figured out I was riding bikes she took me down to the local emergency room on a hot summer Saturday night to watch the bikers being stretchered in.

    I don't like bikes at all - even schwin. . I can, however, understand why so many people love them. I'm happy with my "meatwagon" - the Jeep. If I had a chance to ride a dirt bike off road, though - I might do that one. It's the other people on the road that scares me, not riding the bike itself.
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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    it is not the bike, it is the rider at fault

    i have only ever come off once

    my driving record is less enviable
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  • Profile picture of the author bsbear
    Oh man this quickly turned into a depressing thread.
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by bsbear View Post

      Oh man this quickly turned into a depressing thread.
      Don't be depressed, your young... and invisible.

      Well i was when i was young any way. I did so many fun ( actually STUPID )
      things that i would never consider, now that i have a wife and child.

      Youth, use it or lose it.

      actually your gonna lose it anyway... so you might as well use it.. and enjoy
      every second of it you have.
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    • Profile picture of the author ThomM
      Originally Posted by bsbear View Post

      Oh man this quickly turned into a depressing thread.
      Just in case you didn't figure it out from my second post, my first post was a joke
      Despite what I've said and others have said I feel safer riding my bike then I do in a car. As long as you don't ride like an asshat and pay attention to your surroundings there's nothing like it.
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      • Profile picture of the author bsbear
        Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

        Just in case you didn't figure it out from my second post, my first post was a joke
        Despite what I've said and others have said I feel safer riding my bike then I do in a car. As long as you don't ride like an asshat and pay attention to your surroundings there's nothing like it.
        Oh ok, that makes me feel better, because that is all I hear every time I bring the subject up.

        On another note, I personally feel the amount of idiots, stupid teenagers on 1000 supersports, and people who don't wear the optimal protective wear adds to the unequal amount of rider deaths.

        What I mean is, if I were to ride it would be with a full face helmet that's DOT approved, and a full kevlar or leather suit with back protection, basically the works. I think if everyone was like that, it would severely cut down on the motorcycle's dangerous part.
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        • Profile picture of the author garyv
          Originally Posted by bsbear View Post

          What I mean is, if I were to ride it would be with a full face helmet that's DOT approved, and a full kevlar or leather suit with back protection, basically the works. I think if everyone was like that, it would severely cut down on the motorcycle's dangerous part.
          ?? - Why not drive a car?
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        • Profile picture of the author ThomM
          Originally Posted by bsbear View Post

          Oh ok, that makes me feel better, because that is all I hear every time I bring the subject up.

          On another note, I personally feel the amount of idiots, stupid teenagers on 1000 supersports, and people who don't wear the optimal protective wear adds to the unequal amount of rider deaths.

          What I mean is, if I were to ride it would be with a full face helmet that's DOT approved, and a full kevlar or leather suit with back protection, basically the works. I think if everyone was like that, it would severely cut down on the motorcycle's dangerous part.
          I literally almost ran into a couple of idiots on crotch rockets yesterday, I tried, I really did, but the punks where to fast
          The two of them cut off me and a car trying to zip through three round-abouts we where all entering. I'll admit I wasn't the safest thing on the road 40 years ago, but now a days I have no tolerance for that kind of riding. Don't get me wrong I look at speed limit signs as suggestions, but there's a time and place and traffic isn't either.
          I don't go overly protective with my clothing. Being a new rider though I strongly recommend that you do. Also take a riders safety course.
          The most important thing to do when riding is to be aware of your environment. By that I mean if you're riding on a city street, keep an eye peeled on the parked cars for people opening their door or walking out between cars. Don't assume a green light means it's safe to enter the intersection, always visually make sure it's safe.
          In fact never assume anything on a bike always visually verify, everything. If a car is coming up to a stop sign and you have the right of way don't assume they will stop. Keep an eye on them and be prepared for them not to stop until you are visually sure they will stop and then keep an eye on them anyways.
          You basically see everything around you like a big sphere and your mind goes into computer mode detecting possible dangers and mapping out defensive tactics.
          Hmmm now that I've typed that out it doesn't sound like much fun:rolleyes: I wonder why I was smiling so much going down the Northway at 85 yesterday I remember, for the same reason I was smiling riding through the twisties on Creek Rd. today. Life doesn't get any better then ridin a motorcycle
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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    i ride within the law

    and i seldom exceed the speed limit on the open road, but not through lack of trying
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  • Profile picture of the author Viper420
    Doooooooooo it.

    Got myself a honda Shadow. Love it.

    Just be extra careful at intersections, most accidents happens there.
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    The problem is usually not with the motorcycle or the rider, the problem is that people just don't watch for them or see them. I've seen many occasions where a vehicle will pull right out of a lot into an oncoming motorcycle - and the motorcyclist has no time to react.
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    • Profile picture of the author kenmichaels
      Originally Posted by garyv View Post

      The problem is usually not with the motorcycle or the rider, the problem is that people just don't watch for them or see them. I've seen many occasions where a vehicle will pull right out of a lot into an oncoming motorcycle - and the motorcyclist has no time to react.
      if i new how to give you 100 thanks i would have.
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  • Profile picture of the author William Maloney
    Motorcycles are very dangerous. But it's true that... the feeling that you've got when riding the motorcycle... woah, priceless feeling!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jerome15
    I ride my motorcycle everyday as it is my means of transportation. it's dangerous but i think it's up to the one riding it. been on the road for years just got only 2 crash due to wet road with sand.
    As for the elders opposing, i had the same problem with my mom before. i knew how worried she was for me having motorcycle. Always wear protective gear and ride responsibly
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    • Profile picture of the author rillpoll
      Originally Posted by Jerome15 View Post

      I ride my motorcycle everyday as it is my means of transportation. it's dangerous but i think it's up to the one riding it. been on the road for years just got only 2 crash due to wet road with sand.
      As for the elders opposing, i had the same problem with my mom before. i knew how worried she was for me having motorcycle. Always wear protective gear and ride responsibly
      yeah, im totally agree with you. i also ride my bike everyday to my workplace and its safe. it's dangerous but i think it's up to the one riding it.
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  • Profile picture of the author jakebvs85
    Definitely! My parents won't allow me to have my own gear/bike because they say " we can't tell when accident happens, so it's better to prevent than to cure" and until now I don't even have one.
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