I'm Out
Last edited by NoRegerts; Jul 16, 2012 at 04:09 AM.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,685
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From: Hoboken, NJ
You gotta do what you gotta do bro. I've been riding for 4 years and really haven't had any "OH SHIAT!" incidents. Couple of "whoopsies" but they've all been my fault.
My attitude toward riding a bike is that when I'm on it, anything bad that happens is MY FAULT.
Hit at an intersection? I should have been watching for other traffic coming at right angles while slowing down and been prepared to panic stop.
Struck from behind? Should've left the bike in gear with an escape route in front of me and been watching the mirrors.
Layed it down or high-sided it in a turn? Was going way too fast for the road condition.
Mechanical failure on my bike resulting in a crash? I should have checked the bike before getting on it.
All I'm saying is that there is a way to get around all of these things:
RIDE LIKE YOU'RE INVISIBLE.
My attitude toward riding a bike is that when I'm on it, anything bad that happens is MY FAULT.
Hit at an intersection? I should have been watching for other traffic coming at right angles while slowing down and been prepared to panic stop.
Struck from behind? Should've left the bike in gear with an escape route in front of me and been watching the mirrors.
Layed it down or high-sided it in a turn? Was going way too fast for the road condition.
Mechanical failure on my bike resulting in a crash? I should have checked the bike before getting on it.
All I'm saying is that there is a way to get around all of these things:
RIDE LIKE YOU'RE INVISIBLE.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 595
Likes: 3
From: Florida
Sorry to hear about your luck and I don't blame you...having lived in the Northeast, I probably wouldn't ride up there...sometimes it's too much trouble to ride like everyone's trying to kill you and it takes the fun out of it. If you ever move to a more "motorcycle friendly" location, you'll be wishing you still had the bike though. I think you could can get an easy $13K out of your Heritage.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 121
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From: Central Washington
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Riding isn't for everyone and no one should make you feel bad for that. As for me, I've been in a few wrecks in my life. Last one had to replace a knee cap and a hip and have assorted pins here and there. Real fun at the airport. Not cool, but those are the risks. Bottom line for me is that I would rather die on a Harley than live without one.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Southern Ohio
Riding is a risk, and we all have to decide how much risk we're willing to take. My best friend has been riding for over 45 years since he was 14, and he always says that either it's in your blood, or it's not.
Personally, I think if your head and gut tells you you're done, you should follow your instincts.
Personally, I think if your head and gut tells you you're done, you should follow your instincts.