Quote Originally Posted by Danny_G
Why do people choose to ride bikes?

I rode as a kid and I lost control.
My best friend was on the back and when I lost control I jumped off and he was left on the back still hanging on to the seat strap as the bike slid down street. He was scrapped up pretty bad and the entire left side of his leg and arm were tore up. It was just nasty.
I never rode again. I have jumped on the back but never me at the controls.

How do you guys feel about ridding?

I know JT_Rock AKA Soprano Jr rides.
I think it is more dangerous now than it was before. More people = more traffic and that it make's even more risky IMO. Plus bikes have too much speed these days.

Yea, I know. I am still on the Corrales trip.

I guess this affects me because I had a friend who ran into a wall doing about 100 and of course he was killed instantly. I have always hated bikes. I guess there is sort of a love hate thing.
Hahaha!!! Funny thing is I am 100% Irish and have NEVER watched an episode of the Sopranos

Anyway yes I ride.... The thing I always remember before I leave the drive way is..... I owe it to my Family, Girlfriend, friends and myself to do everything in my control to come home safe after a ride......

I own a Harley Davidson Softail. Which is a cruiser... I always pay attention and anticipate what other motorists are gonna do while they wait to turn onto the road. I just strive to drive responsibly and enjoy the class, rumble and noise a Harley Davidson brings.... I dont do wheelies, I dont drive crazy weaving in and out of traffic or passing unsafely like most people who have crotch rockets...

Also somepeople dont belong on Motorcycles, they lack the proper judgement, awareness and coordination... My father has been riding for years and others in the family so its in my blood and is like second nature to me when I get on....