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Originally Posted by The Robot Cow
Not gonna lie, some of these idiot drivers shouldnt be anywhere near a car, it is scary out there. When i drive my car a normal van doesnt seem like much, but on a bike they look like giant missiles!!!
But not everyone drives like a dumbass. We just gotta be alert at 200%. Invest in quality gear and practice. I'm looking to get some knee protection and better gloves and possibly some shoes/boots.
Riding motorcycles isn't for everyone. I'm not calling you a weenie or anything like that. 
Its better to ride when you feel ready to and be at a relaxed state of mind rather than being scared and nervous, that already spells an accident waiting to happen. |
I did my research, never tried to be a squid. I priced out a used Ninja 250, enough gear to do ATGATT including a badass spine protector, boots, leathers, race gloves, and a top of the line Bell helmet. The gear costs more than a starter bike and insurance combined. I still want to do it at some point, especially before I get older. I just now that time isn't right now. When I can afford a bike and ATGATT and have the time I'll definitely do it...
But that fear of other people doesn't leave me. A single lapse in judgment or attention and BOOM. In my hometown, driving down the main thoroughfare in my WRX nearly gets me killed at least several times; can't imagine what it's like on a motorcycle.