Motorcycles or Cars Living life on the edge?

Question

What would you rather have. I live in the fastest growing county in the u.s lots of people, recently a friend died in motorcycle accident. Although sad i still want a motorcycle i always think you should live life on the edge it could be your last day on earth and you should try things you've never done before. But thats not the point, what would your rather have a sweet motorcycle or a average car? What should i get?

Answer 1

I am not a new rider, riding for 55 years, about 1/2 million miles, in USA, Germany, France, England, Belgium, and Italy. Also have raced a bit, dirt, road, and land speed trials. Close calls, yes, a few, broken bones, a few. Great times, experiences, and some of the finest people in the world. Would not have missed it for anything. I have a lot more motorcycle friends than car friends. I have lost more friends in car accidents than have even been slightly injured on bikes. Have had a few pretty nice cars, lot of bikes. Still ride ever chance I get, still do speed trials. It is hard to loose a friend, in any way, but no one has gotten out of the world alive so far, do not think you or I will be the first. I would rather have a good bike than any car made, if I could only have one or the other.

I have developed a way of riding over the years, has worked for me. Some things are:

Be seen, ride like you are as big as any truck on the road, but ALWAYS be prepared to act like a motorcycle if someone gets in your way.

In traffic, the safest speed is slightly faster than normal traffic, slowly pick then off. You are in the most dangerous position being passed.

WATCH everything, see it all.

I tell new riders that motorcycle riding takes 120% of your concentration.

Know your limits, and your bike. Do not attempt things which are outside your skill range, or over the capability of your bike. Practice and a proper bike will fix this one.

Keep cool, do not panic if things get a bit hairy. Frozen on the bars, with brakes locked does no good for control.

There are more, but I think you get the idea. Good Riding,Good Luck(You make your own in this game) and ride far and as fast as your guardian angle can fly.

Tomcotexas

Answer 2

that's the beauty of a motorcycle. a $2000 bike can out-perform a $30,000 car. This should leave you with plenty of money for that 'average' car of yours.

Get a used 500 CC sportbike, or a used 650 cc sportbike. a twin. cheaper on insurance too.

unless you're going to a race track routinely, you're never going to get to the full potential of any sport bike.

and a bike is not an automatic death sentence! Wear proper gear, be careful, and ride like you're invisible. Know your limits and ride within them.

you can have fun and still keep a safe distance from "the edge" (enough room to swerve left OR right if you've gotta avoid something in the road :-D )

Answer 3

I have ridden motorcycles for years . There were times when I was with out a bike. I would always look at any bike that I would pass or see on the street.It did not matter if it was new, small, cruiser, sport or dirt type. I would look at it with admiration and awe. I had the look of a child longing to get another bike. I have not had that same desire for any car.

After many bikes my new thing is dual sport bikes. Street bikes are great , but a dual purpose bike can take you on the street and off to far out places. Great for adventure touring.

see ADVrider.com for things you can do.

Answer 4

Probabaly the car cuz you can rally only ride from april till november at the most, usually less. so you will be on foot the rest of the time. also depends where you live and what you do (would a pick up be better). Also a "sweet bike" is a waste of $ get like a 500cc econobike if you do. I doubt that you need to go over 130 Mph. sweet bike does = babes

so instead of 300k on a sportscar spend 8k on a bike

Answer 5

yet another beginner rider you're. :) properly, i began out using whilst i grew to become into 19 with Kawasaki ninja 3 hundred as my first bike. anticipate that their is in all probability a extensive difference with the fee of that bike now evaluate to once I first offered it. properly, it relies upon on what usa you're. In US, it in all probability fee $4,799 to $5,499. Kawasaki ninja 650 fee $8,000. merely attempt to learn some web pages. it is not easily complicated to journey as long as you recognize the thank you to stability your physique. i anticipate which you do cycling. it is an identical with motorcycling. the only difference there is the engine. :) you are able to take some bike instructions. some states demands each motorcyclist to take instructions. Get a bike license and verify the state regulations on the subject of the coverage coverage. i desire I easily have spoke back your questions. good good fortune beginner and welcome to the rider's international :D

Answer 6

You can't live life on the edge in a car. Get a bike!

Answer 7

Motorcycle, my 85 year old neighbor can drive a car.

Answer 8

I would prefer a lousy motorcycle to a sweet car.
Lucky for me, I've had both.

Answer 9

As far as we know, we only go around once. Live it up.