How much is motorcycling a part of your life? - Page 3

Particle Man · 07-03-2009, 10:26 PM

my bike is my primary transportation unless there's snow on the ground. Been that way for almost a decade and I don't see it stopping anytime soon.

derf · 07-04-2009, 12:15 AM

Been on or around motorcycles for most of my life. I took my first ride at 3 (as a passenger) got my first dirt bike at 11 , my first street bike at 16, my MC endorsement at 21, and with the exception of a 2 year break where I wrecked the bike and was not in the "right place in life" to be able to nor did I want to ride, I don't really see myself stopping anytime soon, although eventually I see myself on a goldwing.

MFFJM2 · 07-04-2009, 09:48 PM

Motorcycling has been a major part of my life, and hopefully will remain so. I started riding motorcycles when I was 16 (1969 Triumph Bonneville), and the end of this month that will be 40 years. I've been legally licensed to ride motorcycles in 13 states: NJ, NE, NY, CA, KY, KS, SC, GA, HI, NC, UT, WA, and now MD. I've also been licensed by US Army Europe (USAREUR) for riding a motorcycle throughout Europe. I've ridden motorcycles in: Panama, Honduras, Thailand, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.

rogue · 07-04-2009, 09:58 PM

I've been riding as a passenger off and on since I was 3. I've only been riding my own ride the past few years....about 5 now. Motorcycles have always been a part of my life, even moreso that I ride my own. And my passion for riding has grown since then. I don't ever see a time in my future where motorcycles won't be.

I mainly commute and do some weekend riding. About once a year I get a weekend trip in. After the kids are grown and out of the house, I want to do some track days and see the country via motorcycle.

Kerry_129 · 07-05-2009, 03:47 AM

'Til they pry the bars out of my cold, dead hands!

ericr · 07-05-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

'Til they pry the bars out of my cold, dead hands!

I don't see myself quiting unless forced to. I'm not a quiter dammit!

SteveP · 07-05-2009, 09:05 PM

I've been riding for about 15 years now and don't really have any reason to stop. I enjoy the time to myself. I ride sportbikes, but really enjoy long solo rides. Group rides are starting to bore me, I guess I'm out of the scene.

neebelung · 07-05-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

My family is number one.

Motorcycling is number two.

That's a good way of putting it. I'd probably insert friends as #2, and bump motorcycles down to #3, however since most of our friends also ride, it goes hand in hand.

I definitely see us riding in 20 years; I think we'll graduate to sport tourers eventually, and I'd love to do some long distace and adventure riding.

Antwanny · 07-05-2009, 10:19 PM

Dad was in to cars and bikes im into both more bikes, will do it until i cant anymore.

G-Rex · 07-06-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

There is a tourer in my future. I just don't know how soon.

I want to do 1000 mile days.

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Originally Posted by neebelung

I think we'll graduate to sport tourers eventually, and I'd love to do some long distance and adventure riding.

Aww. Ya'll brought a tear to my eye.

Motorcycling is a huge part of my life. I'll ride as long as I am physically able to. Fortunately for me, Carolina is into motorcycling as much as me, so I know she feels the same way. Might have something to do with why I proposed to her.

07-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#21
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	my bike is my primary transportation unless there's snow on the ground. Been that way for almost a decade and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#22
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Been on or around motorcycles for most of my life. I took my first ride at 3 (as a passenger) got my first dirt bike at 11 , my first street bike at 16, my MC endorsement at 21, and with the exception of a 2 year break where I wrecked the bike and was not in the "right place in life" to be able to nor did I want to ride, I don't really see myself stopping anytime soon, although eventually I see myself on a goldwing. __________________

07-04-2009, 09:48 PM	#23
MFFJM2 Hayabusa Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC Moto: 2004 Limited Edition 'Busa Posts: 156	Motorcycling has been a major part of my life, and hopefully will remain so. I started riding motorcycles when I was 16 (1969 Triumph Bonneville), and the end of this month that will be 40 years. I've been legally licensed to ride motorcycles in 13 states: NJ, NE, NY, CA, KY, KS, SC, GA, HI, NC, UT, WA, and now MD. I've also been licensed by US Army Europe (USAREUR) for riding a motorcycle throughout Europe. I've ridden motorcycles in: Panama, Honduras, Thailand, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria.

07-05-2009, 03:47 AM	#25
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	'Til they pry the bars out of my cold, dead hands!

07-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#27
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	I've been riding for about 15 years now and don't really have any reason to stop. I enjoy the time to myself. I ride sportbikes, but really enjoy long solo rides. Group rides are starting to bore me, I guess I'm out of the scene.

07-05-2009, 10:19 PM	#29
Antwanny WERA White Plate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,047	Dad was in to cars and bikes im into both more bikes, will do it until i cant anymore.