How did motorcycle riding affect your life? - Page 2

kaiserz · September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 PM

I appreciate life more.

miss_syn · September 3rd, 2011, 06:20 AM

I spent a lot of money on my baby.

-saving the $5 a day it was to ride the bus, free parking
-more exercise because I park at a free lot that's 1 mile away from work but all uphill
-more peace
-better ability to get around
-absolutely thrilling even at 25 mph

akima · September 3rd, 2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

-more exercise because I park at a free lot that's 1 mile away from work but all uphill

I don't know if I'm breaking laws or not, but I always seem to be able to tuck my bike in somewhere no more than a 20 metres from my destination. Everywhere is free!!

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

-absolutely thrilling even at 25 mph

Tell me about it! I'm new to riding and everything feels so fast even at slow speeds. I'm often glancing down at the speedometer because I feel like I'm going so much faster than I actually am. 25 feels like 40

miss_syn · September 5th, 2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by akima

I don't know if I'm breaking laws or not, but I always seem to be able to tuck my bike in somewhere no more than a 20 metres from my destination. Everywhere is free!!

I work in downtown Pittsburgh and the meter maids come around a lot so I try to avoid anything even remotely questionable.

Although I always joke how I'm just going to park in the receiving room. No one will notice, right?

n4mwd · September 5th, 2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by akima

I don't know if I'm breaking laws or not, but I always seem to be able to tuck my bike in somewhere no more than a 20 metres from my destination. Everywhere is free!!

Off road, I think you're good as long as you don't park in a blue hatched (handicap) or yellow hatch (fire zone) or an area with anti-motorcycle signage. I usually park right up by the front door, in the white hatched area NEXT to the handicap area or in the bicycle rack area. I prefer not to park in the main lot because of the risk for getting rammed by cars.

Parking is definitely a perk for bikes in many cases.

lv250 · September 11th, 2011, 08:28 PM

IT takes all things that stress you out and release it while riding. especially when out and away from traffic. It is freedom to explore and see new things. Gives tales to talk about. Gives a life long way experience to remember. A love that can cost you, hurt you, scare the **** out of you. But a love you will always enjoy.

eddiekay · September 11th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Crashed my RD350 in '74.
Sued the cement company that left crap all over the road.
Bought my first house with the settlement.

Heed · September 11th, 2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by eddiekay

Crashed my RD350 in '74.
Sued the cement company that left crap all over the road.
Bought my first house with the settlement.

Winning!

Live2ride · September 11th, 2011, 10:15 PM

I can now gladly say that the first 2 vehicles I ever purchased were both sportbikes. I can't wait to say that when I'm 80 and telling my grandchildren around some futuristic hoverbike.

akima · September 12th, 2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

I can now gladly say that the first 2 vehicles I ever purchased were both sportbikes. I can't wait to say that when I'm 80 and telling my grandchildren around some futuristic hoverbike.

My Grandpa is about 80 and his first 2 vehicles were bikes!

I asked him about it an he responded:

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My first was an Enfield 250 which was a birthday present at age 18 perhaps. It had a hand gear change on the side of the fuel tank and was second hand for about £20. Later I bought a new Matchless 500, very sleek and shiny and was the first model to be fitted with hydraulic front forks. I kept it for about a year and then moved on to a Morris 8 soft top car

The roads were probably safer back then. The fact I exist is probably some small testament to that!

For some reason both my Dad and my Grandpa did-ride, but don't-ride

ironglory · September 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM

BLISS - ergo Ironglory. And this state gets transfered to my wife & son until I meet my mother-in-law again and I ride just to keep the feeling of serenity. Well that and just to stay away from her.

September 11th, 2011, 08:28 PM	#46
lv250 ninjette.org member Name: CJ Location: Las Vegas NV Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2009 CRF230L, 1998 Honda VT1100c, 1974 Honda XL100, 07 Yamaha Wolverine 350, 06 ArticCat 250 Posts: 43	stress free IT takes all things that stress you out and release it while riding. especially when out and away from traffic. It is freedom to explore and see new things. Gives tales to talk about. Gives a life long way experience to remember. A love that can cost you, hurt you, scare the **** out of you. But a love you will always enjoy.

September 11th, 2011, 10:15 PM	#49
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I can now gladly say that the first 2 vehicles I ever purchased were both sportbikes. I can't wait to say that when I'm 80 and telling my grandchildren around some futuristic hoverbike. __________________________________________________

September 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM	#51
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	BLISS - ergo Ironglory. And this state gets transfered to my wife & son until I meet my mother-in-law again and I ride just to keep the feeling of serenity. Well that and just to stay away from her. __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

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September 2nd, 2011, 02:35 PM	#41
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I appreciate life more.

September 3rd, 2011, 06:20 AM	#42
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	I spent a lot of money on my baby. -saving the $5 a day it was to ride the bus, free parking -more exercise because I park at a free lot that's 1 mile away from work but all uphill -more peace -better ability to get around -absolutely thrilling even at 25 mph

September 11th, 2011, 08:45 PM	#47
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Crashed my RD350 in '74. Sued the cement company that left crap all over the road. Bought my first house with the settlement.