Dammit.....
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Don't let the doubt or what if worms eat your brain , it's a long road back from that if you make it at all . **** can happen on a bike we all ( well of most of us ) know that getting one the first time .
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From: Edmonton
It can happen anywhere unfortunate when it does but... is she willing to sell the car or truck also as there are more fatalities in those than on a bike. Not trying to be devils advocate but my wife who does not ride was the one who told me that and i drive for a living.
If the time comes it comes no matter where. Enjoy the now and enjoy it like its the last. As the saying goes "no one gets out alive"
If the time comes it comes no matter where. Enjoy the now and enjoy it like its the last. As the saying goes "no one gets out alive"
Last edited by baldric; Aug 1, 2012 at 12:17 AM.
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From: GTA Germany
I understand where your head is at. We have lost 1 rider from my Unit and 1 from the BDE in the last month. One of them had 4 kids. Sometimes we need to see the reality in order to make ourselves more aware of our actions. I listen to the lessons learned and try and apply them to myself. In order to apply them, I must continue riding.......
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From: Pennslytucky
give yourself the best chance at survival and take as many safety courses as you can. learn how to ride better than anyone you know. take advanced courses, watch videos, practice, practice, practice. ride with friends and learn. did i mention practice? DO NOT OUT RIDE YOUR CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! more importantly, know your capabilities and limitations. watch and learn. don't ride in a pack until you are confident. DON'T GET OVER CONFIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
practice.
i think a lot of guys out there are too proud to take a rider course or just think there is nothing you can learn because you have been riding x amount of years. you're wrong. take an advanced rider course and you'll know what the hell i'm talkin about. take the wife and let her watch you do it. she might feel a little better when she see's you ride off into the sun set.
practice.
i think a lot of guys out there are too proud to take a rider course or just think there is nothing you can learn because you have been riding x amount of years. you're wrong. take an advanced rider course and you'll know what the hell i'm talkin about. take the wife and let her watch you do it. she might feel a little better when she see's you ride off into the sun set.
Last edited by jo_mama; Aug 1, 2012 at 04:02 AM.
Road Master
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From: Maryland
Not to be cold. . .
Yup, it happens. If your wife if going to throw you on a guilt trip about doing something you love, I'd personally kick her to the curb and say "see ya".
Everybody gotta die some time, Red. I'd rather do it on two wheels enjoying myself than in bed asleep all safe and sound.
Yup, it happens. If your wife if going to throw you on a guilt trip about doing something you love, I'd personally kick her to the curb and say "see ya".
Everybody gotta die some time, Red. I'd rather do it on two wheels enjoying myself than in bed asleep all safe and sound.
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From: Connecticut
I feel for the Dude!!!
However, you can die walking your doggie.
However, you can die walking your doggie.
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Don't smoke, don't drink, eat right, exercise, drive a Volvo, live in Mayberry, die anyway. Spend your life living for yourself or spend it making others happy. Your choice, but you're not gonna get a "do-over".