motorbiking?

Question

my wife and myself love our motor bike and meeting others with similar interests
were late forties and want to meet other people
who love the motor bike world
went to rock and blues custom bike show this year
loved every min of it

Answer 1

That's the whole idea.
People drive cars and trucks because they have to.

We ride because we want to.


Life is so much better when you can do what you want.

Answer 2

I have been riding for a short time, since 1952. Some where around 1/2 million miles so far, and still at it. Have 3 bikes registered and insured, a '83 Kaw KZ1100 Shaft, '89 ZX10. and '90 ZX11. Parts run to town, use the KZ1100, take turns on Sundays with the ZX's. Started on a Harley, then an Indian, another Harley, a Vincent, then many Triumphs, then to Kawasakis. Bikes have been a good part of my life, have operated a shop of some description for many years, as well as another job with a large computer company, which kept me on the road a lot, and some years in Europe, but always the bikes. Retired from the computer co. in '91, now, just a bike machine shop. Have not worked so hard, for so little money in many years, but I still enjoy the challenges of the work, and the people I meet. In younger years, did a bit of off road racing, a lot of drag racing, and the Bonneville Land Speed trials. If you look in their record book, you will still see my name in a few places. Bikes have been a bit part of my life, and I have made many friends, (yes, and a few enemies) thanks to them.

I will always consider bikes to be the best way a man has to grow, and to be a real man. They have helped me more than any other one thing in my life, to be all that I have been in life.

Tomcotexas

Answer 3

Bit like you and love my motorcycling but wife does not share the same passion

Have had Goldwings and she refused to come out with me. Now they don't get much more comfortable that that

Had Harley's and same answer there

Waiting new Screamin Eagle Ultra to be delivered and the same here I'm afraid

I am totally unable to get her to even try it so I envy you a bit

You don't say what you ride or where but a group of us locally go out Wed nights during the summer. Grab a bite at one of the biker haunts and meeting places. Good place to start

Sunday mornings I tend to get out about 5 to 6 in the morning have a few hours ride and end up at Rye by the harbour for a full english and a chat with like minded or maybe "H's" cafe on the Dover Road

There is a number of places not too far from my home in Kent to visit and I am sure that there is in your area. Just stop and ask the next motorcyclist you see at the roadside.

I am in a reasonable position to being abe to get semi-retirement and the young age of 55 and will be working only 3 days a week at most and look forward to enjoying my new Harley. Our riding group are planning the Route 66 in May 2009. A bit away but it will soon come round.

Riding seems to detatch all of the cares and worries life gives you and you are able to return from the shortest of rides with a yarn or two.

Although my wife does not share in my passion she is always happy to listen to the yarns I bring home and just who I have met and what we talked about. She is either genuinely interested or just being polite. Not sure which.

Keep the rubber on the road and the sunny side up

Answer 4

biking is the best and the feeling after a ride is one of relaxed contentment. dont be fooled by car drivers. ive noticed when i pull up at lights or stop in traffic i always get looks and th ekids in cars wave i so i give them a nod. trust me more car drivers want to be where we are more then you realise.
we are a special breed but the rest of the world dont know it.
for me being able to go out and leave everything at home im not dad im not the hubby im just some bloke on a bike with fellow bikers.

Answer 5

Good to hear. Next time you ride, take a look around, people in cars tend to close them selves off, tinted windows loud music = road rage & frustration.
Bikers are more open to and aware of their surroundings. To operate a motorcycle in a fun manner requires the body and mind to be quite busy, and the joy of completing that single track to the top of the mountain, or swooping through the corners of a winding road leave you with a sense of accomplishment and well being & naturally open to meet new people. I am a Dualsport motorcycle rider and belong to the Alberta DualSport Motorcycle Club. We post photos of our rides and organize rides all the time.
There are many internet clubs for all types of motorcycles online, check out some in your area. Happy Trails to you.

Answer 6

I am a dirtbiker but i to share your love even though i am a girl

Answer 7

i went there to it is awesome ,i loved every min of it to