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re: Will motorcycles ever make a comeback?
Posted on 11/30/23 at 10:47 am to Smoke Ring
Posted on 11/30/23 at 10:47 am to Smoke Ring
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Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:02 am to Smoke Ring
Getting run over by a texting driver outweighs the higher gas prices
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:06 am to Smoke Ring
what "comeback"? Some of us never stopped riding
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:06 am to Smoke Ring
Two reasons I'd never have one:
1) I don't trust myself not to go too fast or do stupid shite.
2) I don't trust other drivers not to kill me.
#2 is also why I don't cycle anymore. The proliferation of smartphones and lack of traffic enforcement makes riding a bike a death sentence.
1) I don't trust myself not to go too fast or do stupid shite.
2) I don't trust other drivers not to kill me.
#2 is also why I don't cycle anymore. The proliferation of smartphones and lack of traffic enforcement makes riding a bike a death sentence.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:06 am to threeputtforbogie
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a few close calls with idiots on the road
I've had 2 bikes and both almost killed me numersous times. I sold both of them.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:08 am to YOURADHERE
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I'll start riding again the day cellphones no longer exist. I started riding in 2010 and there's a quite noticeable difference in the amount of people that have their heads buried in their phones behind the wheel
i used to do traffic counts at major intersections for work. basically counting how many cars go straight or turn through an intersection for 4 hours. the number of people that would drive all the way through without looking up was nuts.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:10 am to Smoke Ring
They have never gone out of style in most of the world, just here in this country, and although Europe has seen a drop off with these newer generations, the motorcycle culture is still far superior to that which is in the States.
I recently purchase a new bike, and to be honest, am looking at another one. There are some really exciting bikes making their way to America, and quite affordable, and it’s never been easier to ride with ride modes and the like as it is today.
I recently purchase a new bike, and to be honest, am looking at another one. There are some really exciting bikes making their way to America, and quite affordable, and it’s never been easier to ride with ride modes and the like as it is today.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:11 am to Jack Daniel
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Getting run over by a texting driver outweighs the higher gas prices
THIS. I am not about to trust my life to other drivers by being on a mode of transportation that virtually guarantees me getting severely injured in a collision they easily walk away from.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:13 am to Smoke Ring
Scooters seem to be the new wave now
And mini bikes
And mini bikes
This post was edited on 11/30/23 at 11:14 am
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:13 am to Smoke Ring
Current hybrids can easily achieve 45mpg. Smaller “economy” hybrids can flirt with 60mpg. I know motorcycles can do better, but I can’t fathom gas getting expensive enough in the next decade to make the many drawbacks of motorcycles worth it, outside of those who are very low income.
This post was edited on 11/30/23 at 11:14 am
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:14 am to Sayre
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As someone who owns four of them, I can say no, I don't see it happening. People are far too soft now to forgo their loaded couches on wheels, much less deal with the heat/cold/rain/bad drivers/horrible roads/etc that dailying a motorcycle entails. You might see a small bump, if they're marketed well to the right audience, but nothing massive.
Bingo.
I’ve rode street and raced off road for years. Fun times. My cousin over 50 still races motocross. Still does well. He still races all over.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:20 am to Smoke Ring
They never went anywhere.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:26 am to Chad504boy
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Distracted drivers are a no go
^^^^ This ^^^^ I stopped riding mine about 10 years ago after a close call with a distracted driver.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:26 am to Smoke Ring
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, I think we could see a lot more of them again.
Would be great for those awaiting organ donors.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:27 am to Smoke Ring
I actually have been thinking for a while to get an electric.
It wouldnt be something i rode all the time, just the few nice days a year.
It wouldnt be something i rode all the time, just the few nice days a year.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:39 am to dgnx6
Sold mine three years ago after several near misses with distracted/texting drivers and finally a deer. Took a loss on the bike when I sold it but got some peace of mind I guess.
May get a dirt bike or 4 wheeler at some point to be off road away from traffic.
May get a dirt bike or 4 wheeler at some point to be off road away from traffic.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:41 am to Smoke Ring
I dont see why people ride them considering how easy it is for your next ride to be your last.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:44 am to Smoke Ring
You mean donorcycles
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:47 am to Smoke Ring
I see people on elecric bikes, scooters, even motorized skateboards now. Not kids, but grownups who I assume can't afford a car and/or had their licenses revoked. All hours of the day and night, usually wearing dark clothes and no lights. Riding lawnmowers were a thing last year but the cops must have cracked down on them because I don't see them on the roads any more.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 11:50 am to Smoke Ring
I have always wanted to get one, but all of these other dumarse drivers have prevented that decision thus far. Maybe the next place I live will not be a major city with these wild highways.
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