why do you ride a bike? - SV650.org

30-11-06, 09:12 PM

I got one as I had a really bad year and I felt I needed something to cheer me up. And cheer me up it DID.

30-11-06, 09:21 PM

when i was growing up my dad always had them so got the interest from that and always wanted my own 'big bike' then he had a big off and hasnt had one since, but it hasnt stopped my from riding still

30-11-06, 09:41 PM

Because bikers definitely get more babes

Actually, that's not true. If only it was...

I ride because my partner bought me DAS for my birthday because she must have picked up on all the hints. It's just something I've kind of fancied for years... 'cos bikes are just so much cooler than cars.

30-11-06, 09:43 PM

because my dad told me not to.

Bluepete · 30-11-06, 09:44 PM

'cos I can

(allegedly!)

30-11-06, 09:46 PM

time on your own with your own thoughts and the Adrenalin rush.

fizzwheel · 30-11-06, 09:47 PM

Because I can and I love it, and there might come a time in my life when I can't.

I love the freedom and I love the isolation of riding by yourself, the feeling of peace, of being one with the bike. I like riding in a group as well. for the camaraderie of riding together.

I've always been around bikes my dads always had them since I can remember. I had a rough time a few years ago and in order to drag myself out of the rut I was stuck in I went and did my CBT and then a few months later I did my full test and I've never looked back since.

Stingo · 30-11-06, 09:53 PM

Peer pressure at school...leading to discovery & apparent enjoyment coupled with the feelings of freedom and being that much closer to the elements & the road. Oh and the cudos.

That was yonks ago...but much of the above still applies...but add to all that practicality, traffic busting, cheaper to have a bike and a car than have two cars, and, hopefully, I'm still getting 'the points' &

! Did I mention that chicks dig me? No? Well, they're not allowed!!

That's because the missus has to beat them off with a stick!!

Yeah right.

30-11-06, 10:08 PM

Basically, to me it's "why the rest of them doesn't ride a bike?"
I haven't been able to find the answer yet...

30-11-06, 10:11 PM

Very well put Fizz.

Me, well I had bikes as a 17 year old because I loved to be just a tad different from the norm and to experience the thrill of accelleration and speed that just could not be had with any car that I could afford at the time.

Now having returned to two wheels, It's because its so much fun, the connection between bike and rider being as one to navigate the next bend or to the next lot of traffic easily and fluently. The total control of that small space that you and the bike occupy is sanctuary that no one else is party to. You can choose to run on instinct (as I tend to) or just watch the time fly by.

The real answer is because there is a bunch of like minded bods like us here that you can have a huge amount of fun with on rideouts.

I'm not a brilliant rider but I get by like the rest of us.

I guess I just love em.

30-11-06, 09:12 PM	#1
Dave The Rave Guest Posts: n/a	why do you ride a bike? I got one as I had a really bad year and I felt I needed something to cheer me up. And cheer me up it DID.

30-11-06, 09:44 PM	#5
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30-11-06, 09:47 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Because I can and I love it, and there might come a time in my life when I can't. I love the freedom and I love the isolation of riding by yourself, the feeling of peace, of being one with the bike. I like riding in a group as well. for the camaraderie of riding together. I've always been around bikes my dads always had them since I can remember. I had a rough time a few years ago and in order to drag myself out of the rut I was stuck in I went and did my CBT and then a few months later I did my full test and I've never looked back since. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

30-11-06, 09:53 PM	#8
Stingo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plymouth, Devon - mostly. Posts: 527	Peer pressure at school...leading to discovery & apparent enjoyment coupled with the feelings of freedom and being that much closer to the elements & the road. Oh and the cudos. That was yonks ago...but much of the above still applies...but add to all that practicality, traffic busting, cheaper to have a bike and a car than have two cars, and, hopefully, I'm still getting 'the points' & ! Did I mention that chicks dig me? No? Well, they're not allowed!! That's because the missus has to beat them off with a stick!! Yeah right. __________________ Twitter: @poseidon_ashore

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30-11-06, 09:21 PM	#2
Coddy_SV1000Z Guest Posts: n/a	when i was growing up my dad always had them so got the interest from that and always wanted my own 'big bike' then he had a big off and hasnt had one since, but it hasnt stopped my from riding still

30-11-06, 09:41 PM	#3
Dan Guest Posts: n/a	Because bikers definitely get more babes Actually, that's not true. If only it was... I ride because my partner bought me DAS for my birthday because she must have picked up on all the hints. It's just something I've kind of fancied for years... 'cos bikes are just so much cooler than cars.

30-11-06, 09:43 PM	#4
on yer bike Guest Posts: n/a	because my dad told me not to.

30-11-06, 09:46 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	time on your own with your own thoughts and the Adrenalin rush.

30-11-06, 10:08 PM	#9
Damoulianos Marios Guest Posts: n/a	Basically, to me it's "why the rest of them doesn't ride a bike?" I haven't been able to find the answer yet...

30-11-06, 10:11 PM	#10
Beenz Guest Posts: n/a	Very well put Fizz. Me, well I had bikes as a 17 year old because I loved to be just a tad different from the norm and to experience the thrill of accelleration and speed that just could not be had with any car that I could afford at the time. Now having returned to two wheels, It's because its so much fun, the connection between bike and rider being as one to navigate the next bend or to the next lot of traffic easily and fluently. The total control of that small space that you and the bike occupy is sanctuary that no one else is party to. You can choose to run on instinct (as I tend to) or just watch the time fly by. The real answer is because there is a bunch of like minded bods like us here that you can have a huge amount of fun with on rideouts. I'm not a brilliant rider but I get by like the rest of us. I guess I just love em.