I love motoring. I've been doing some thinking though: is it irresponsible for me to ride a motorbike, which I enjoy immensely, given the risks? I have a baby, wife and loving family and I wouldn't want them to have to cope without me.
Or perhaps I should continue to ride, in that everything in life involves a level of risk: your job, lifestyle, neighbourhood, even leaving the house each day!
I'd appreciate your opinions.
2007-02-05 23:40:10 · 24 answers · asked by D 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If you are wealthy enough that your family could get by OK without you, keep the bike. Otherwise, yes, you are being irresponsible.
If you keep it, buy a LOT of life ins.
2007-02-05 23:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no, on the plus side you should live life to the full and enjoy it and riding your bike isn't really hurting anyone but on the negative side its not exactly family friendly, you ain't gonna be dropping the kids off to school on that, nor picking up a few groceries on your way home from work - what would you think if your wife bought herself a sports car and there weren't enough seats for the whole family or the shopping or the buggy but she enjoyed it immensely - why should she be the sensible family orientated one and you get to have your cake and eat it so to speak - ooohh you touched a nerve can you tell? Am having same debate with hubby as we speak.....in the end the choice is yours, but the risk is there and its obviously on your mind, and it could be on your conscience?
2007-02-06 00:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you have already acknowledged the things in life which you care about and need to support I doubt you will be riding like a lunatic. All of the things you listed will always be in your mind when riding. Then again the bike is a good way to escape all those things too.
Personally I'm single, no kids, and the bank can repossess the house if/when I die, so I probably take a few more risks than you would on a bike.
2007-02-06 09:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The everything involves a risk argument is a weak one. The percentage of risk in riding a motorcycle is far greater than walking out of the house everyday to get a newspaper.
Get some peace of mind and sell the bike. Ask yourself what you get out of riding (on a deeper, psychological level) that can be satisfied by a safer activity.
2007-02-05 23:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Riding a motorcycle is not selfish.
Riding like a tw*t, getting killed and leaving your loved ones behind to pick up the pieces is very selfish.
Everyone needs a release, a stress reliever or a hobby. Enjoy your riding, do it safely and dont put yourself or others at risk.
And when you feel the urge to go a bit quick, do it on the quiet twisties, not thru a town centre at rush hour just remember to ride within your limits and keep it shiney side up
2007-02-06 00:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess if you drive carefully and sensibly and know your limits then you should be ok - as a car driver, some motorbikes really scare me though and seem to be willing to risk their lives as a daily thing. Ride carefully. How does your wife feel - maybe if she isn't too happy with your motorcycling you should have a re-think.
2007-02-05 23:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"should continue to ride, in that everything in life involves a level of risk: your job, lifestyle, neighbourhood, even leaving the house each day!"
2007-02-06 03:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by WelshLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, crossing the street involves risk....as long as you ride responisbly there's nothing wrong with saddling up the Hog for some transportation (and for goodness sakes, wear a helmet---this means you, Mr. Roethlisberger)....besides, motorcycling is much more energy efficient than, say, tooling around town and country in a Hummer (right, LeBron?). So rev it up, and stick the guilt in your saddle bag, Mr. Easy Rider....motorcycles are O-Tay!!
2007-02-05 23:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by Yinzer Power 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Riding a motorcycle does carry some risks. Like you said anything in life does. Minimize those risks by riding carefully and ALWAYS wearing a helmet. Remember, riding a motorcycle is also better for the environment and saves on gasoline. (money which can be put aside for your child's savings)
2007-02-05 23:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by Shelley 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A very good friend, planned to get married to years.
They lived together in a tiny flat to scrape the money together for their dream - a small-holding in the country-side.
They married, bought their dream-home.
His dad told him not to use the big motor-bike.
2 weeks after their wedding, they were invited to some party & before they left to go to that, his wife wanted something from the local shop.
He used the motor-bike.
He didn't come home
So his wife got cross and left to go to the party.
3 minutes later, she saw a commotion on the road ahead.
She saw her husband lying on the road-side.
He was dead - killed by a drunk driver who came round the bend on the wrong side of the road.
At his funeral I couldn't stop crying. It all seemed so unfair.
His little girl, age 8, stood at the grave-side, her face a white blank. His wife held her hand & could say nothing.
His dad said Tony was a qualified Advanced driver, so how could this happen to his precious son?
Years later, Tony is still missed so very much.
I still want to howl at everyone's loss.
He had his whole life ahead of him.
He was such a lovely, happy guy.
2007-02-05 23:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
if we went through life thinking about the risk factors -then we wouldnt get very far...would we...!!!!
i ride a motorbike and feel safe on it...there are idiots on the roads and i do feel that i have to pay more attention than i do when im in my car as sometimes drivers dont see you but as long as your more aware you1ll be fine.
happy riding
2007-02-05 23:46:11 · answer #11 · answered by emmaline 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋