Why do you ride? - Page 4 - SV650.org

mister c · 21-07-07, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeMac

I ride because it's the only thing on this earth that might make me look forward to going to work.

timwilky · 21-07-07, 07:56 AM

For my health.

Waking up on a cardiac ward made me realise I had to do something else than work. Getting back on a bike after 20 years you are too busy staying alive to worry about work, family, money etc.

21-07-07, 08:16 AM

Yahooooo!....need I say more?

24-07-07, 08:14 PM

I havnt got a car and dont particularly want one either... I love the bike i ride in all weathers and just do it for the joy, 20,000 miles in a year and a half. Guess that means i like it lol.

24-07-07, 08:40 PM

Will I used to ride for fun and to commute to work But now I have no choice as I haven't see my car since my wife passed her driving test

24-07-07, 11:55 PM

I just really love riding. I ride the B4116/B4114 to Coleshill every day and I thoroughly enjoy that road so it makes my daily commute that bit more exciting. To me, driving a car is a chore and I know I will never get the same buzz out of driving a car that I do from biking.
The other HUGE advantage is that because I ride a bike that handles so beautifully and provides plentiful smooth torque I have no wish to EVER buy a sports car. I know that no matter how much I spend on a 'supercar' the thrill probably wouldn't even compare with my SV.
You can keep your fancy 5 setting adjustable seats, CD players and staying warm and dry - I'll stick to the bike ta anyway.

21QUEST · 25-07-07, 12:14 AM

...because I'm a BAAAAAAAD MOFO

Ben

25-07-07, 01:15 AM

Because its such a buzz and I thoroughly enjoy it

Melody

25-07-07, 06:20 AM

I need a multi option. Partly for the fun and partly as I never bothered to do my car test!

Mainly the reason is because I can!!

25-07-07, 08:43 AM

I wanted a bike for years, but I was pushed into it more because I started commuting longer distances in a car that has crappy MPG.

I was spending £20/day in fuel for the car, which was stupid. So I bought a CG125 from a mate, passed my CBT, and started riding that to work & back.

Then she sheared her sump plug, dropped her oil, and ceased the engine solid. Instead of repairing that, I bought the SV.

Most of the time I ride because I'm commuting. Yes I could get a cheap car that ran on tuppence of fuel, but I live in North Wales. The roads around here are great for a bike.

However, I think nothing of going out on a sunny morning & wasting 3 tanks of fuel as well.

View Poll Results: Why do you ride?
For the fun/nack of it	82	88.17%
Because i am forced to	7	7.53%
Other reason	18	19.35%
Keith D 'I don't care' Option	4	4.30%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

21-07-07, 07:56 AM	#32
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Why do you ride? For my health. Waking up on a cardiac ward made me realise I had to do something else than work. Getting back on a bike after 20 years you are too busy staying alive to worry about work, family, money etc. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

21-07-07, 08:16 AM	#33
RhythmJunkie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? Yahooooo!....need I say more?

24-07-07, 08:14 PM	#34
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? I havnt got a car and dont particularly want one either... I love the bike i ride in all weathers and just do it for the joy, 20,000 miles in a year and a half. Guess that means i like it lol.

24-07-07, 08:40 PM	#35
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? Will I used to ride for fun and to commute to work But now I have no choice as I haven't see my car since my wife passed her driving test

24-07-07, 11:55 PM	#36
Moffatt666 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? I just really love riding. I ride the B4116/B4114 to Coleshill every day and I thoroughly enjoy that road so it makes my daily commute that bit more exciting. To me, driving a car is a chore and I know I will never get the same buzz out of driving a car that I do from biking. The other HUGE advantage is that because I ride a bike that handles so beautifully and provides plentiful smooth torque I have no wish to EVER buy a sports car. I know that no matter how much I spend on a 'supercar' the thrill probably wouldn't even compare with my SV. You can keep your fancy 5 setting adjustable seats, CD players and staying warm and dry - I'll stick to the bike ta anyway.

25-07-07, 01:15 AM	#38
melody Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? Because its such a buzz and I thoroughly enjoy it Melody

25-07-07, 06:20 AM	#39
Jester666 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? I need a multi option. Partly for the fun and partly as I never bothered to do my car test! Mainly the reason is because I can!!

25-07-07, 08:43 AM	#40
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Why do you ride? I wanted a bike for years, but I was pushed into it more because I started commuting longer distances in a car that has crappy MPG. I was spending £20/day in fuel for the car, which was stupid. So I bought a CG125 from a mate, passed my CBT, and started riding that to work & back. Then she sheared her sump plug, dropped her oil, and ceased the engine solid. Instead of repairing that, I bought the SV. Most of the time I ride because I'm commuting. Yes I could get a cheap car that ran on tuppence of fuel, but I live in North Wales. The roads around here are great for a bike. However, I think nothing of going out on a sunny morning & wasting 3 tanks of fuel as well.

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