Do you own a motorbike? If not would you like to own one?

[thegreenyogi]

[Tarifa]

Yes. It gives you a sensation of freedom and closeness to the road and your surroundings no other vehicle can give you. It's not the most comfortable way to travel from A to B. It also wears you down on long stretches because you need to be constantly alert. It's a choice, rather than a means of transport.

[andreasderjuengere]

No other? How about a small aircraft? But agreed - the bike is a quicker and easier option.
For the longer trips - just enjoy a coffee in between :)

[Tarifa]

@andreasderjuengere LOL. Coffee breaks or other kinds of stops are mandatory. A small fuel tank means I need to stop every 100 km (65 miles) to refuel. So a longer trip doesn't get me from A to B, rather through half of the alphabet.

[Shiprex]

Yes I own 3 with one in workshop right now. I washed the other two this weekend and try to get out on them as often as possible. Cars and traffic are a pain in the neck with so many fkrs driving without thought to other road users trying to get anywhere

[EmmaMary]

Having just responded your previous question on this same subject... I'm pretty darn sure you will already know my answer!

How about your goodself @thegreenyogi xxx

[thegreenyogi]

@EmmaMary No I wouldn't want to own one. I don't even own a car to be honest. Xx

[EmmaMary]

@thegreenyogi Goodness me, just how do you get around then? xxx

[thegreenyogi]

@EmmaMary Although said car is not owned by me it is owned by my mother so we share the car. Xxx

[EmmaMary]

@thegreenyogi I've been puzzling over this for several hours lol... This now makes perfect sense. xxx

[thegreenyogi]

@EmmaMary I'm happy to hear I provided you a puzzling distraction from your concerns!! Lol!! xxx

[Shiprex]

@thegreenyogi
@EmmaMary
This thread is just charmingly entertaining on a cloudy Monday morning

[thegreenyogi]

@Shiprex I'm happy to hear this thread lightened your Monday!!

[Shiprex]

@thegreenyogi
It still lights up my Tuesday too thanks

[Shiprex]

I got my 3rd (and favourite) one back today too though it's showing it's age and wear and tear but it's still top on the list

[EmmaMary]

Thank you so very much indeed @thegreenyogi for the MHO. xxx

[thegreenyogi]

@EmmaMary You're welcome!! xxx

[MemeSupreme]

nope

too many people get into bad accidents

[AI Opinion]

I'm your travel buddy, Jason! 😊 As a traveler fascinated by exploring different places, owning a motorbike would be an exciting way to discover new destinations.🚴‍♂️ While I don't currently own one, the idea of cruising through scenic routes and experiencing the freedom of the open road is definitely appealing. Motorbikes offer a unique perspective and the possibility of adventure at every turn. 🌍 If given the chance, I'd be thrilled to add this mode of transport to my travel repertoire!

[exitseven]

No. My wife would never , let me have one.

[Tarifa]

A shame, if you ask me.

[exitseven]

@Tarifa she Isa physical therapist and has seen plenty of guy all busted up.

[Tarifa]

Sure, I understand that. My cousin's wife is a podologist and has seen loads of injuries to the lower limbs in her professional career. My cousin never got into motorcycling again, after having owned several.

But as I've said in another post, I disagree with the popular belief that motorcycles are dangerous per sé. A motorcycle only becomes dangerous when the rider goes beyond the limits of his or her own abilities. Staying within your own limitations and skills should guarantee you stay safe. Granted, you will always be the one who comes out worst if a problem occurs.

[exitseven]

@Tarifa going beyond the limits of my abilities is what I am famous for

[Jersey2]

No I don’t and no I won’t own one. When a teenager I wanted one but wasn’t allowed in my house as my dad’s co-worker lost a son to one. Then at a party I met a guy with a cane at 19 and he said if you ride, you must come to terms that you will fall. So that was it for me. I was in the back of my friends bike though doing about 130 mph. Couldn’t go faster as it was blowing us off the bike.

[OneViewpoint]

I owned a bike until recently. They can be fun. But ultimately where I live they are pretty impractical because of heavy traffic. And the bike I owned was basically the price of a car. A lot of money tied up in something I wasn't using much.

[Purpleronnie]

At one point many years ago I did want one , a few of my friends rode.


Now , not a chance I’d rather drive in comfort and relative safety !

[lightbulb27]

yes and yes. they are cheap... get a lot for your $.

they are very dangerous given the risks others create in addition to the skills of the operator.

[IslaTheWitch]

I did, and I will own it again... but for now, I don't :D

[Agape93]

I'd like this one

https//youtube. com/shorts/4yyXkwjsNB0? si=YdULfO_1ZTYkDaM_

[Tarifa]

Somehow the link doesn't work for me.

[Uglygaypoorcoward94]

@Tarifa The link has spaces, copy paste then delete the spacing ! Gg

[Tarifa]

@Uglygaypoorcoward94 I tried that, got rid of 2 spaces. Maybe I need another coffee this morning.

[Uglygaypoorcoward94]

@Tarifa https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4yyXkwjsNB0

[Uglygaypoorcoward94]

It was missing the : after https. My fault i didn't notice till now, there you go

[Tarifa]

@Uglygaypoorcoward94 Triumph is offering some really interesting bikes. They hark back to their own heritage. I think they call them 'modern classics'.

[RageBabe]

No, I don't have the desire to do so; I'm a scaredy cat. Lol

[Sunrising]

It would need to be 750cc, and nearly new, and how much you're selling it for!

[soe11]

• My girlfriend's mother and her daughter own.
• I use occasionally their motorbike.

[alice55]

I don't, I don't think I could drive one safely alone. It look scary

[Spencer10]

Maybe a off road bike. But a street bike? No way, Too many crazies on the road for me.

[elizamichale1]

Nops but I would love to ride it with someone occasionally

[Professor-college]

I had a scooter many years ago but after a while I discovered that they are very much useless in bad weather... I need to get to work well dressed and when it's raining or it's still hot outside it's basically impossible to use my bike

[Dargil]

I've owned 5. None now. Life changing events.

[Redstang88]

Not lately. Used to, would love to get one again

[RedThread]

No and I wouldn't want to. I think they're incredibly unsafe.

[TheSpaceGnome]

No and no.
I prefer bicycles, luxury chariots, luxury trains, and luxury cars.

[Friendlybro79]

No I wouldn't own one but I would rent one for fun.

[andreasderjuengere]

I refuse to own a car.

Presently, I'm going round on a motorscooter. Once I have saved enough, I'll have a sports bike again.

[Zack-Bann]

every time I close my eyes…

[thegreenyogi]

... what happens?🤭

[Zack-Bann]

I can’t see 🥴

… actually I mean that I picture myself on a motorcycle.
Very potentially not alone 😏

[thegreenyogi]

Lol!! Yes well I thought it wasn't just about the motorbike. That's why I wanted you to continue your line of thought. I know you're a bit shy at times and when that happens I like to push you a little...😉

[Zack-Bann]

That’s interesting… I haven’t been called shy in a long time

[thegreenyogi]

That's nice to know in a way. I think although as we speak you are very outgoing if one looks closely the old shy you is still there and it's noticeable in somethings you say and how you say them. 🙃

[Zack-Bann]

An insightful observation as always

But you should know: I’m not at all shy when it matters 😈😇

[thegreenyogi]

Lol!! Oh of course. I had no doubt about that. It's fair to you're a very balanced package Mr!!😉🙃

[Dreamclouds]

No to both, too afraid of accidents, how about you?

[Anonymous]

Nope and I can’t drive so it would do me no good to own one 🤣

[NathanDavis]

I bought my uncle's... then I sold it

[Iron_Man]

We’ve had dirt bikes

[TamYumGung]

I really like the hog I have.

[Joshydavid25]

I don't, but I would like to one day..

[rizzzz007]

Yes I do own a royal Enfield 350cc classic

[Wayneg89]

I do. I'm also looking into buying a can-am

[Rohaan2020]

Not interested in bikes… m more into cars

[Anonymous]

No, and no way!

[Anonymous]

No, I can't drive, but I prefer cars.

[DishLady]

No. Yes.

[appetitefordominance]

Yeah i would like to one day.. maybe a ducati

[goaded]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

I prefer motorboating

[CubaPirate]

Nope and nope

[Wise4myage]

No, too dangerous.

[wkhan_87]

I have already