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Originally Posted by music man
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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
I think I posted about this somewhere else, but basically, I generally agree with the naysayers (that it is dangerous, and I probably will eventually kill myself or get seriously injured) but I'm bored, it's fun and my best years are behind me anyway. I think people mean well, but it's hard for them to understand that some of us want to take risks and experience more of what life has to offer, knowing that sooner or later, it's gonna be over regardless of how cautious you approach it.
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We all enjoy riding for different reasons.
I don't ride for adrenaline rush or thrills. Sure, a motorcycle accelerates faster than a car and can corner at higher speeds. And that's fun, but it is just a transitory part of the riding experience.
What I enjoy about riding is that I am riding through my environment as a part of it. I am immersed in the sights, smells and weather, rather that being insulated from all that in a car.
That being said, there is more risk in riding than driving. As such, I do my best to understand the risks and do my best to mitigate them with protective gear, maintenance, riding habits, route selection, weather planning, etc.
When I leave for a ride on my GZ I fully expect that I will make it back in one piece.