place. So I definitely have no danger/death wish, but the experience just ca be beat, I don't think. I have a greater understanding why people continue t
When I see a dangerous motorcyclist or accident, I always think: "What an idiot" and really judge them for riding a motorcycle on streets in the first place. So I definitely have no danger/death wish, but the experience just can't be beat, I don't think. I have a greater understanding why people continue to make that risk/choice.
When I see a dangerous motorcyclist or accident, I always think: "What an idiot" and really judge them for riding a motorcycle on streets in the first place. So I definitely have no danger/death wish, but the experience just can't be beat, I don't think. I have a greater understanding why people continue to make that risk/choice.
Rather than buy another XR, I opted for the Grom, which is more of a street bike (though there are street-legal XRs). It's been a blast riding (mostly alone and usually just on residental/empty streets) and reliving
i've broken my arm on a bike when i was a kid and I know experienced people who have really got messed up because of other drivers.
make sure you drive in a safe place and wear some type of protection. don't skimp on hand protection, too.
i come from a family of experience motorcyclists and I would not own a motorcycle, especially considering everyone is on their phone now while driving.
Rather than buy another XR, I opted for the Grom, which is more of a street bike (though there are street-legal XRs). It's been a blast riding (mostly alone and usually just on residental/empty streets) and reliving
When you said "judge them for riding a motorcycle on streets" earlier, did you mean more busy streets/highways?
Anyone else own a Grom or other motorcycle you ride often?
I feel bad for those who get hurt like that in motorcycle accidents. There have been times when I thought it would be nice to have a road cruiser motorcycle (these days, perhaps a Honda Shadow), but I feel like they're too dangerous, so I'm not planning on buying one.
Re: Honda Grom (125cc minimoto) Motorcycle
By: MRO to Digital Man on Tue Feb 27 2024 09:15 am
i've broken my arm on a bike when i was a kid and I know experienced people who have really got messed up because of other drivers.
I've had some good crashes off-road, but nothing on-road (yet). Knock on wood.
I don't plan to drive around vehicles much. I assume if something really bad's going to happen, that it's likely going to involve a vehicle. So yeah, well aware. I plan to take the safety courses and get licensed so I have the option of driving on streets (e.g. to get gas), but mostly I'm just puttering around residental streets.
my coworker's brother was an accomplished motorcycle rider but he was taking a trip to sturgis with his wife and he got ran off the road.
they don't know how long they were laying on the road before they were found. he died on the operating table. his wife had to have a leg amputated and his mother (who was a great person) died of a broken heart.
i come from a family of experience motorcyclists and I would not own a motorcyc
e, especially considering everyone is on their phone now while driving.
Yeah, like a freeway. Or those fast sport bikes on twisty roads, that looks ins
nely dangerous.
Digital Man wrote to All <=-
My first very-own motorcycle, when I was about 13 years old, was a used Honda XR75 (1974). I rode the hell out of that bike, occasionally on
city streets, often at night with no lights and no helmet (no, my
parent did not know). She wasn't fast or good looking, but I loved her.
i come from a family of experience motorcyclists and I would not own a motorcyc
e, especially considering everyone is on their phone now while driving.
This is a discouragement, even when bicycling or just walking. :(
Re: Honda Grom (125cc minimoto) Motorcycle
By: Nightfox to Digital Man on Tue Feb 27 2024 09:17 am
Rather than buy another XR, I opted for the Grom, which is more of a street bike (though there are street-legal XRs). It's been a blast riding (mostly alone and usually just on residental/empty streets) a reliving
When you said "judge them for riding a motorcycle on streets" earlier, di you mean more busy streets/highways?
Yeah, like a freeway. Or those fast sport bikes on twisty roads, that looks --
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they don't know how long they were laying on the road before they were found. he died on the operating table. his wife had to have a leg amputated and his mother (who was a great person) died of a broken heart.
That's really sad. :( I'm sorry to hear.
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