[Kehau D.]

Aloha all! I've been riding for a month now and there are a few things I have noticed.

The comments about being a woman rider, especially being 4'10" and 120 lbs., are NEVER going to stop.

When people realize you ride a bike, they suddenly have to share a story about how they, or their parent, sibling, uncle, grandparent, friend, cousin by marriage and thrice removed, etc., got into a really bad accident and....

The MSF course is an absolutely wonderful thing to take, even if you never plan on being a motorcyclist.

In general, motorists see you but they don't SEE you.

Small traffic circles are NOT fun when there is other traffic.

Finally, the biggest lesson I've learned...
This is an expensive hobby but I love it anyway!

Aloha,
Kehau

 

[Hayaboosta]

Hello to you also. Everyone learns at there own speed, and theres always a chance of anyone getting hurt at any given time. I think it's awsome you ride, Myself, my brother and sister all ride both my parents never did but both side grandparents were die hard riders all the way.

 

[Scourge]

The inevitable Uncle Bob Story. I think we have all heard them, you are right. Some of them may even be true. For some people though life will always be a spectator sport.

 

[MagnumForce]

Aloha Kehau and others. I too have had my bike for a month. Although I never got comments on my size (6' 220lbs), there have been too many people that tried to share the "Uncle Bob Story" to dissuade me from getting a bike. Asking questions about the circumstances involved, the rider's experience level and overall competence usually ended the conversation. I recognize the inherent dangers in riding as much as I recognize the ill effects smoking has on one's health. Thankfully, riding is not cancer causing.:wink: The important thing is that you learn at your own pace and network with other riders in your area. Of course, taking the MSF course goes without saying. I look forward to taking the course next weekend. As you know, MSF course completion is required for all DOD members before one can ride his/her motorcycle onto a military base. Enjoy your bike and may tomorrow's ride be better than today's.

 

[Trapper]

What happened to Uncle Bob? :shock: :wink:

 

[MagnumForce]

You know, I do recall seeing an Uncle Bob in these forums. He seems to be doing ok. Perhaps these events happenned to Cousin Ned instead. :mrgreen:

 

[ChicsterMG]

Funny thing is, everyone knows more people in really bad car accidents. But we never hear about them when we get in our Chevy's.

 

[inspiron]

Most everyone has had that "helpful advice" from family and friends ... usually from people who don't ride themselves.

We all know of someone who has been hurt or killed on a motorcycle. And someone who's been hurt or killed in a car accident. And someone who's died from a heart attack, cancer or a stroke. Now let's get over it .... life goes on. Elvis has left the building.

 

[viper94bite]

Funny thing is, everyone knows more people in really bad car accidents. But we never hear about them when we get in our Chevy's.

I always tell people that when they say that motorcycles are dangerous.
There is no doubt that they are, but so are cars. Hell you could be involved in a accident just walking down the street. Idiots are everywhere regardless of what you are driving. I might as well have fun and live life to the fullest while I can. Heck! I feel sorry for the people that have never experienced the joy that is motorcycling. I've got a friend that says "I don't like the idea of having that power between my legs and only having 2 wheels" My response to him is "Sissy"
lol. I know it's dangerous but why go through life with full pads on.