Why do you ride a motorcycle?

Question

Most people pick motorcycles over cars because they want to feel more into it. They want to feel the place, smell the place, and everything. Why do you ride?

Answer 1

I had never ridden a motorcycle for the first 30 years of my life, and doing so had simply not crossed my mind. Then some co-workers started talking about bikes, and it dawned on me that I didn't know anything about them. I started reading everything I could get my hands on to learn all I could, mostly because I'm a curious person.

One thing led to another, and I actually started considering getting a motorcycle. I told my wife I was thinking about it, and she said, "OK, just be careful." So after months of reviews, opinions, dealer visits, and an MSF course, I bought my first bike: a 2003 Suzuki SV650S.

I know I should have bought a used bike, because I dropped it a few times just like everyone said. I was very careful at first, taking my Jeep to work and then riding my SV when I got home around the neighborhoods to familiarize myself with operation and handling.

A couple months later, I was riding to work and back. I learned to deal with traffic, wind, rain, and hail. I got better gear. I learned that a small fuel injected bike gets about 50 MPG, as opposed to my 13 MPG Jeep. I saved enough money in gas alone to make the bike payments, and insurance was very cheap.

But I'm a mechanical guy, and I've been bicycling for over 15 years. I love the feeling of becoming one with the bike, where every move you do together happens as you think it, without any conscious effort.

Guess what? I ended up enjoying motorcycling for the same reason. I'm addicted now, and probably ride almost 300 days of the year. It's not the feeling of freedom, wind in the hair, bugs in your teeth, part of a bike family thing. I simply LOVE being connected with my machine. When all thought is replaced by body memory and instinct, it's as if YOU are flying down the street, just as easy as if you were walking.

Sadly, my little SV was totaled last January when a woman in front of me rear-ended a large SUV. I almost missed her, but caught the corner of her bumper and went over onto the pavement. Full gear saved my hide just like it was designed to, and I had no serious injuries; I went in to work the next day. Within 6 weeks I was back on another motorcycle, a little wiser and a lot happier.

Motorcycling has just become a part of who I am; how I identify myself. My wife enjoys riding on the back, and she's still fine with me having one. They are not toys, and will bite you in the @ss if you don't know what you're doing, but they are one of the best things to do with your time.

Answer 2

I know I should have bought a used bike, because I dropped it a few times just like everyone said. I was very careful at first, taking my Jeep to work and then riding my SV when I got home around the neighborhoods to familiarize myself with operation and handling.

A couple months later, I was riding to work and back. I learned to deal with traffic, wind, rain, and hail. I got better gear. I learned that a small fuel injected bike gets about 50 MPG, as opposed to my 13 MPG Jeep. I saved enough money in gas alone to make the bike payments, and insurance was very cheap.

But I'm a mechanical guy, and I've been bicycling for over 15 years. I love the feeling of becoming one with the bike, where every move you do together happens as you think it, without any conscious effort.

Guess what? I ended up enjoying motorcycling for the same reason. I'm addicted now, and probably ride almost 300 days of the year. It's not the feeling of freedom, wind in the hair, bugs in your teeth, part of a bike family thing. I simply LOVE being connected with my machine. When all thought is replaced by body memory and instinct, it's as if YOU are flying down the street, just as easy as if you were walking.... Motorcycle Spares Parts suppliers

Answer 3

Because owning and riding a bike makes you a member of the biggest, friendliest club in the world.

No matter where you go, if you see a biker you can just walk up and start talking. Start with "nice bike, I ride a ........" and you'll have a new friend.

See a bike coming the other way? You'll probably get a nod or a wave. Bike broken down? Another biker will probably stop to help.

Answer 4

I've been in love with them since the age of 5. I'll never forget my first ride at 8 on my sister's boyfriend's Yamaha.

Another factor is growing up near Road America. During the summer, tons of bikers would ride through town. I associated them with freedom and with LEAVING, which I so badly wanted to do! I always hoped one would stop to give me a ride and take me away.

They still represent freedom for me. But I also love the speeeeed. More accurately I love the power of acceleration.

Answer 5

Sense of freedom, the power and life style. It is also cheaper than driving a car, and you can weave in between the cars, when banked up at traffic lights etc.

My wife loves being on the back, she said freedom and the feeling of power too. I am a Uylssian member and the motto is "Grow old disgracefully"

Keep cool and ride on!

Answer 6

sure. i won't be able to see a ways, myopia, yet holiday rather a lot on a daily basis. you could get sun shades/glasses that in fantastic condition over your prescription glasses. you could also get goggles or best of all, use an entire FACE helmet. that provides the finest head protection, and maximum wind protection at the same time as you placed on your glasses.

Answer 7

1. It's easier to park than a car
2. My sister is borrowing my car all the time
3. Insurance is much less than a car's

Answer 8

thank you brick. :),
j/k, seriously thou, it is for the "feel". the feel of riding, the feel you get from riding, the peace of mind it brings.

Answer 9

Because I just do.

Everyone else will tell you lots of things,all true. The freedom, don't understand, etc. All true. What does it all boil down to?


Because . . . I . . .Just . . . do.

Answer 10

It's like being able to fly. maybe better. I also agree with brick.