I used to be an instructor and we often had motorcycle cops come and give chats to course attendees. One thing that has always stuck in my mind is them (the cops) telling us that most accidents happen at speeds below 30mph, because that's when you (or the 3rd party) are often not paying full attention. Many of these accidents are worse than high speed accidents simply because they happen in towns, involve another vehicle and you're not travelling fast enough to be thrown clear of the collision.
Of course part of this is anecdotal and I've never seen any data to support it but food for thought perhaps. "I feel the need for speed."
It's never too late to teach an old dog new tricks..
Lovely bikes...
And the rush of a bike...i do feel sorry for those car owners that have to spend in BIG ££££ to get anywhere near that feeling...
Boys at work all like to brag about 'the ' Fast' cars they have...winds them right up when i snigger..LoL
Mine..
And the bike..as a therapy, it got me through some awfully dark times.
but a good run out, the wind in my face, car disappearing in the wing mirrors...suddenly all alone out on the road...<sigh>
then back home with a clear head, and good to GO..back into the mix for another 24/7 week ..PRICELESS.
Nice motorbikeDefinitely clears your head off stress and depression
Thanks I'm build my first Ducati fromvery 50's english rocker scene, @Rockman ..
Never to late to ride the motorbikeHi guys
I have just passed my cbt and have my first 2 days on mod1 on 3/4th Jan, then 8/9th for mod2, getting nervous
48 years old hehe, too late for mid life crisis I reckon, im tearing about on a yamaha ybr practising everyday although I feel like a pizza delivery boy, once I pass im thinking about a triumph bonneville but will sit on 100 different bikes until I find a nice fit
Hi guys
I have just passed my cbt and have my first 2 days on mod1 on 3/4th Jan, then 8/9th for mod2, getting nervous
48 years old hehe, too late for mid life crisis I reckon, im tearing about on a yamaha ybr practising everyday although I feel like a pizza delivery boy, once I pass im thinking about a triumph bonneville but will sit on 100 different bikes until I find a nice fit
Some birds never grow up either
I lost the camera off the back of my Speed Triple when I was riding around Norway back in 2002, lost all my digital pics. Luckily I’d also got my medium format film camera kit with me (the joys of having your own bike and not sharing luggage - you can take exactly what you want!), so I still had a good record of my trip...Marvellous stuff @MangosteenElbow
A blow about losing the phone, I guess that was ALL the photos gone..
And true, talking to our pets, it must seem weird to non pet owners...
Great to have such a journey under your belt
Best I've done on bike here (UK) was Midlands...(did have a whole trip to Scotland planned AND paid for with my bike forum, but came off ( low speed ) the day before I was due to leave..damaged bike, and cracked 2 ribs, so had to cancel..other then that it was just our annual meeting at Newbury...
I Have however, travelled (( by scooter, admittedly ) through most of Goa, india.
So I do still have some sort of '''iron butt' badge. LoL...
Off back in march, hoping to rent Enfield and go the cool russian biker route..
Travel safe, mate
I lost the camera off the back of my Speed Triple when I was riding around Norway back in 2002, lost all my digital pics. Luckily I’d also got my medium format film camera kit with me (the joys of having your own bike and not sharing luggage - you can take exactly what you want!), so I still had a good record of my trip...
Congrats - take it easy out there buddy.I passed my test today
I passed my test today
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