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Originally Posted by Mrs. Morris  You know, when me and tom were on vacation at myrtle beach, we just happened to hit biker week. And it was fucking insane. I even got some video of some fat chicks ass crack when we were driving behind them.
In my city, truck drivers (hauling type trucks, not pick up trucks) and buses always waved to eachother. I notice pretty often, semi's are extra nice to other semi drivers, like stopping traffic with their own semi to let another onto the road or something (Which kinda makes sense, cause I know it's gotta be hard for them sometimes to pull onto a busy street).
Ever been to small hick towns though? Everyone waves to everyone. People walking down the street wave to the cars. It's kinda creepy in my opinion..... My nephew is from kentucky, and we were going somewhere, and he waved to some dude chilling in his car, I'm like WTF are you doing....
Oh, and as far as how I feel about motorcycles, I just feel that they're all around a hazard. Mainly to themselves. You're driving a vehicle meant to go really fast, and you have hardly anything protecting you. They really think a helmet is going to save their lives as their skin gets ripped away by the asphalt? Idk though, I've known a couple close people who've died while driving motorcycles, and a family friend who lost one of his legs years and years ago while driving one. And then god knows how many situations with people I don't know, just accidents I've seen and drove past.....I actually took a couple pictures of an accident that happened in kentucky, all you see is a shredded motorcycle off on the wrong side of the road, and a couple bodies laying in the road. :/
So idk, I just really feel that driving one is an all around hazard, whether you're good at it or not. Cause you could be the perfect motorcyclist, but that's not going to mean shit when some asshole in a SUV clips you. |
Just for starters, this is not at all a flame post >_< and I really hope it does not sound like one.
I feel that I should say something about this because my husband has one (zx6r anyone?) and I am also planning on getting one in the future (some little starter bike like the ninja 250r. Yeah, we're sports bike junkies lol!) so... here it goes!
First off, an educated motorcycle driver SHOULD know better to have proper gear, even their ladies who ride passenger. I ride with my husband often on his zx6r and I have my own set of gear, you know what they say, you don't love your woman unless you get her a full set of gear xD (Well, at least that's what WE say lol!) That lady showing her ass crack obviously wasn't wearing proper gear. Not ALL motorcycle drivers are like that, specially on base which we usually are at because my husband is in the military. They have their own set of protocol about riding motorcycles in base. It's complete with proper gear with those safety reflector thingies. Also, some bikers actually have their light on even on daytime to take extra precaution that they can be seen.
About them being a hazard mainly to themselves, that really depends. Again, an educated motorcyclist should know what speed they should be going depending on their ability, experience and their comfort level. Believe it or not, there is a reason why helmets like Shoei or Arai are expensive. They're tested to distribute the shock around the helmet instead of concentrating it on one area and possibly cracking the helmet along with the rider's skull. As far as their skin getting ripped by the asphalt, that is where proper gearing comes in. Not just leather jackets either, proper jacket with underarmor in them like what me and my husband have. I see some riders wearing shorts and shirts and I just shake my head to those people because obviously they're not educated enough (or just plain stupid) about the risks of not having proper gear.
About being clipped by an SUV, everything is possible. However, an alert and educated (yes, I have to stress the Educated part because in the base, they offer a beginner's course and an advance course where they teach you immediate stops and things like that. ) should be able to manuver their motorcycle, otherwise they have no business being on the road with it. They always tell you to think of you as invisible because there is a chance of you not being seen due to how small your vihecle is or just other drivers in general not paying attention. There have been times where my husband was not seen and almost crashed into by other cars but due to his alertness, quick response and manuevers he have learned from an advance riders' course offered in the base, he was able to manuever out of harm's way.
I would like to also point out that not ALL motorcyclist do it for thrills or showing off or whatever. Some people ride motorcycles to go to and from work to save gas. It is a good way to commute specially since here in California, it is legal to lane share so you won't get caught in traffic. It is adviced to do it with caution though.
Each and every rider is different. There are cautious once and the once who just want to look "cool". I hope they won't be grouped in the same category. I used to also think the same way until my husband got into it and I learned more about it. At first, it seems insane but once you learn facts about it, it would be clearer. As they say, people are usually afraid of what they don't understand.
About the motorcycle culture, yes, it's nice that they wave at each other to show respect. It's not really something "freaky", they don't start chatting up a storm with you or eye you since they have to pay attention in the road. A little wave to acknowledge that they also understand your passion in riding is NOT something "freaky". I also think it's a wonderful thing. I'll be honest, some people won't do that because they have a better, stronger, more expensive bike but you don't usually find that. Well, very rarely anyways.
Sidenote: This is not directed to you Morris (just wanted to note that, it's for those people who just hate)
I wish that "caged riders" would have at least respect for motorcyclist. Sure, you don't have the same passion as they do. I didn't either until I rode with my husband. The wind, the trust you feel for your rider, it can be captivating for some people. Just because you don't share the same feeling that they have, the simple matter of acting an adult and respecting the choice of those who decided to do it. Afterall, are they FORCING you to ride one yourself? Live and let live.
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