Beer and Bikes
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From: California
RE: Beer and Bikes
never was a drinker so I have not had that problem. Its something I have never really understood the allure of the Harley and a drinkin at a bar- just never really made sense to me. I have to sayu I have seen people who I thought were loaded ride off happily, so its pretty common. I really like reading all the comments about not drinking - surprised me 
John
John
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From: San Diego
RE: Beer and Bikes
I do sometimes have a few drinks but not when I am riding and don't really want to ride with someone else that has been. If they go down, they can take some other riders with them.
Coffee doesn't make you sober, just keep you awake. 
Then at least 1 1/2 hours before we ride...coffee.
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RE: Beer and Bikes
I Drink and Ride sometimes and I like it. I don't get Drunk and Ride. But I like going on a ride, stopping at a Bar, having some drinks, shooting pool, listening to the jukebox, getting a bite to eat, etc. I don't ride with people I don't know or ride in Poker runs, etc.
Cruiser
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From: Queen City, Saskatchewan
RE: Beer and Bikes
Many years ago I sold my car as it wasn't needed - I live 4 blocks from work and plan on retiring from there in a few years, anyway to make a long story short I have to travel for work and they rent cars for our employees. That being said, you have NO INSURANCE if you have an accident while under the influence so while I used to have a few and drive....I no longer do.
I started riding again after a 30 year absence (I know...what was I thinking) and I wouldn't dream of risking my life or anyone else's for that matter so I wouldn't drink and ride.
We have to realize that once we are on our bikes they become 6-700 lb projectiles and everyone around us is at risk. You may think that drinking and riding is your choice but I won't be riding with you!
DustyF
I started riding again after a 30 year absence (I know...what was I thinking) and I wouldn't dream of risking my life or anyone else's for that matter so I wouldn't drink and ride.
We have to realize that once we are on our bikes they become 6-700 lb projectiles and everyone around us is at risk. You may think that drinking and riding is your choice but I won't be riding with you!
DustyF
Road Master
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From: Sonoma County
RE: Beer and Bikes
It's just not my thing.I got to be sharp when on the bike,but I'm a lightweight so,my best bet is to not have any.
This weekend I went up to my brothers house,its about an hour up the 101.We got there,started watching the game,and BBQing,and I had one.I was also there for about 4 more hours,so it was okay.
I also couldn't ride with someone who was tanked,to dangerous.
This weekend I went up to my brothers house,its about an hour up the 101.We got there,started watching the game,and BBQing,and I had one.I was also there for about 4 more hours,so it was okay.
I also couldn't ride with someone who was tanked,to dangerous.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Desmoines, Iowa
RE: Beer and Bikes
i dont drink and drive i did at one time a long time ago . i enjoy the ride to much i get hi rideing its more fun straight.
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RE: Beer and Bikes
I don't drink beer... I drink liquor. Getting slammed and riding the scoot puts everything and everyone at risk. I have, in the past, had too much to drink and hopped on the scoot. That was stupid and I was lucky. Never went down but did have a scare (with momma on the back). We have since agreed drinking & then riding is a bad idea so we ride 1st then relax at the house or hotel, talk about the ride and have a couple of drinks there.
People that drink and ride in a group scare the hell out of me. I won't ride with them.
People that drink and ride in a group scare the hell out of me. I won't ride with them.
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RE: Beer and Bikes
I agree with DanTMan. I don't drink and ride, I wear a helmet (my choice), and I don't ride with drunks. I rode with some people last year and, of course, we HAD to stop at every bar! They drank beer and I drank soda. Every place we left, the speeds got a little faster (hm, imagine that). That's when I realized, I'll back off even further. Let them bi^&h at me! But I felt a lot safer. My .02
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