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How Many MotorCycle Riders we have here on the OT??
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:33 am
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:33 am
Do you guys where helmets? I believe it is the law in LA correct? Here in the great state of Fl. Not required. I ask because i dont ride and never would because at least every week here in JAx someone is killed riding one. Have had a few friends die riding them.I understand the need to feel free and stuff but what is your motoviation? If my kids said one day i'm getting a motorcycle id be like no the hell your not! 
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 7:35 am
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Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:40 am to FLObserver
I ride. I wear full protective gear, because I like my skin. Drivers here suck, but I'm pretty good at minding my surroundings when I ride and keep myself in favorable positions in traffic for the most part.
I ride because it's awesome. Can't really describe it, you just have to feel it for yourself.
I ride because it's awesome. Can't really describe it, you just have to feel it for yourself.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:42 am to FLObserver
I had one Honda CBR600
Wrecked it running 70 in Jacksonville
Sold that bitch. Was wearing my helmet and probably saved my face / life
Wrecked it running 70 in Jacksonville
Sold that bitch. Was wearing my helmet and probably saved my face / life
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:51 am to FLObserver
Been riding 35 years, always wear a helmet. Always.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 7:52 am to FLObserver
Off road only and wearing gear. Not getting on the highway on a bike with all the texting and facebooking that takes place on the road today. They didn't watch for bikes before they had all this technology and I've seen the results of bike vs car crashes up close.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:22 am to FLObserver
My stepdad got too old for his "getting around town" bike and pretty much gave it to me. It is a Triumph Bonneville T100. He has owned Harleys his entire life, and this was his first non-Harley.
I wear glasses, helmet, jeans, and boots most of the time. Only time I go sans helmet is if I'm going right around the corner(literally within a mile @20mph limit). Any further and it gets put on.
Fun little bike to putt around on, but I definitely wouldn't drive it on a road trip
I wear glasses, helmet, jeans, and boots most of the time. Only time I go sans helmet is if I'm going right around the corner(literally within a mile @20mph limit). Any further and it gets put on.
Fun little bike to putt around on, but I definitely wouldn't drive it on a road trip
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:27 am to FLObserver
Been riding street since early 80's. Currently ride a 2008 Concours14. ATGATT.. even in august!
Riding a Motorcycle is like a virus... you either have it in you or you don't. It lays dormant in your system until you take your first spin. Then that MC Virus springs to life.
To those that have it... no explanation is needed... To those who don't... no explanation is sufficient..
Riding a Motorcycle is like a virus... you either have it in you or you don't. It lays dormant in your system until you take your first spin. Then that MC Virus springs to life.
To those that have it... no explanation is needed... To those who don't... no explanation is sufficient..
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:39 am to FLObserver
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Do you guys where helmets? I believe it is the law in LA correct? Here in the great state of Fl. Not required. I ask because i dont ride and never would because at least every week here in JAx someone is killed riding one. Have had a few friends die riding them.I understand the need to feel free and stuff but what is your motoviation? If my kids said one day i'm getting a motorcycle id be like no the hell your not!
I can understand your thoughts on us by having to deal with Florida riders/riding conditions.
I wear full gear all the time, but I don't putt around. For me it has nothing to do with "being free" or any of that other lifestyle crap some people spew. For me, it's a fun method of travel that gives you a different perspective on the world that I personally enjoy.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 8:44 am to FLObserver
Sold my '08 Yamaha YZ450F last year and most likely won't ever get another bike.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:14 am to FLObserver
well darth's here. there goes any and all actual discussion of the topic you were hoping for. sorry, it's all going to be about him now.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 9:55 am to FLObserver
Present. Yamaha FZ8. Always wear a helmet.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:15 am to FLObserver
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How Many MotorCycle Riders we have here on the OT??
I was (street & dirt) until I had a freak accident that left me a monoplegic.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:16 am to FLObserver
I hesitate to contribute to this thread because I don't really ride that much, but I do own a 2002 Harley V Rod that presently functions as a fancy garage ornament.
Always wear a helmet.
Always wear a helmet.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:27 am to FLObserver
I'd love to own a bike, but drivers in BR (or any city) are just so horrible I wouldn't ride in the city. Most drivers don't even pay attention to other cars, let alone something smaller.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:32 am to FLObserver
I ride with a helmet but have ridden briefly without in states where it is legal.
I am a proponent of helmet use but an adult should have the choice whether they want to or not. Not the government making the choice for us.
LA used to have no law until our current governor decided it was a bad thing. (Foster spearheaded the successful removal of the helmet law).
The cellphone is about the most dangerous invention for motorcyclists as cagers didn't pay attention before and are much worse now.
I am a proponent of helmet use but an adult should have the choice whether they want to or not. Not the government making the choice for us.
LA used to have no law until our current governor decided it was a bad thing. (Foster spearheaded the successful removal of the helmet law).
The cellphone is about the most dangerous invention for motorcyclists as cagers didn't pay attention before and are much worse now.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:33 am to FLObserver
Been riding since I was 7. Grew up racing motocross.
Got a tw200 in college (first street-legal bike). Then an Aprilia Pegaso, and a Yamaha V-Star 650 that I still have.
My ride of choice now is my trusty drz400s. I love dualsport/adventure bikes.
And I won't ride without a helmet at minimum.
Got a tw200 in college (first street-legal bike). Then an Aprilia Pegaso, and a Yamaha V-Star 650 that I still have.
My ride of choice now is my trusty drz400s. I love dualsport/adventure bikes.
And I won't ride without a helmet at minimum.
Posted on 6/12/14 at 10:57 am to FLObserver
I want a bike but I drive fast enough as it is. I'm too immature for a bike. 
Posted on 6/12/14 at 11:08 am to FLObserver
I can't ride any more but I used to race motorcross and did track days on a sportbike. Before doing trackdays, I rode the sportbike on the street a bit. I would never ride without a helmet, boots, gloves, a leather riding jacket, and at least denim riding pants. I value my skin. Anyone who rides with less is a moron and deserves any injury they get. Once getting on a track though, I had no interest in street riding. Unless you're going too fast, it's no fun. The last time I rode on the street, a friend and I ran from the cops at 100+mph. When I reflected on it afterwards, I thought, " I'm a 40something year old dentist with a wife and 3 kids at home - WTF am I doing running from the cops at 100+ mph?" Stuck to the track after that.
This post was edited on 6/12/14 at 11:10 am
Posted on 6/12/14 at 12:13 pm to FLObserver
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How Many MotorCycle Riders we have here on the OT??
I value my life, and being around for my family. So, no, I don't ride motorcycles.
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