Motorbike Vs Wife

A blokes gotta do what a blokes gotta do. My missus reccons kiting is dangerous. The fact is that I have been surfing, kiting and riding bikes long before I met her and will continue to do so.
If cost is of concern to justify getting a bike, just look at the real estate space you have in the bathroom for your stuff. I bet it is bugger all. Now think of all the crap your missus "needs" in the bathroom. That **** is not cheap.
A bike gives me that power rush you get from a sweetly powered kite or taking off on a solid wave. They'll soon get used to it when you come home alive a few times

PS. I have a pretty good insurance policy on my head though and so far haven't had to cash it in.
PPS. Have recently traded in the kite gear to get a sup ( tendonitis reasons ). The SUP is...boring quietly addictive. Ha Ha, now I have one less risk factor, time to upgrade the bike!

^^^ Wow, wtf is the BM?

Scooters actually show surprisingly low on the accident stats for one simple reason. The riders are simply going from point A to point B. They're not trying to ride like a bat out of hell, they're not trying to wheelie, they're not trying to corner as fast as they can. Last time I checked I think they're were 1/5th of the accident rate of motorbikes.

I agree though on the cringing with scooter riders. No leathers, shorts, etc. I'd hate to see the result when they do come down.

This is my one



I'll replace it this year or next with this:

I was going to go with a StreetFighter, but it's too damn small for me and sounds like it's falling apart... like most Ducati's... looks real nice though.
Before I got the Super Tenere, I tried the Ducati Multistrada... again too cramped for me.

BMW sucks ass! Stupid farkers can't even make a bike that rides straight; on the other hand the 4 Yamaha's have never disappointed me.

Always had bikes and ride daily to the city and back. The better half minds a little but lets me persue my passion.

As everyones sharing bike pics, here's my current fleet:







and a 2010 R1 that i don't have a photo of right now.

Why go for copies like a multistrada or tenere when you can have the real thing

Its a calculated risk and you may not do anything wrong to be injured.
I certainly don't support your motorbike addiction Listen to your Misses or at least treat her to a life insurance package so she can look after you when your a vegetable.There`s a harsh reality to riding bikes and some of the consequences are. (without-out posting anything graphic)

Cervical (neck) injuries usually result in quadriplegia;
C1 to C4 injuries may require a ventilator for the person to breathe;
C5 injuries often result in shoulder and bicep control, but no control at the wrists or hands;
C6 injuries generally yield wrist control, but no hand function;
C7 and T1 injuries can straighten their arms but still may have dexterity problems with the hand and fingers;
Thoracic level injuries and below result in paraplegia, with the hands not affected;
T2 to T8 injuries have control of their hands, but poor trunk control as the result of lack of abdominal muscle control;
T9 to T12 injuries allow good trunk control and good abdominal muscle control. Sitting balance is very good;
Lumbar and Sacral injuries yield decreasing control of the hip flexors and legs.

Besides a loss of sensation or motor functioning, individuals with SCI also experience other changes. For example;

Incontinence of the bowel and bladder;
Erectile dysfunction;
Fertility may be affected in SCI men;
Wide and rapid fluctuations in body temperature;
Inability to sweat below the level of injury;
Low blood pressure;
Chronic pain.


Very high injuries (C1, C2, C3) can result in a loss of many involuntary functions. For example;

the ability to breathe (may require breathing aids such as mechanical ventilators or diaphragmatic pacemakers);
inability to regulate blood pressure effectively.

Just do it..

DJ