Surviving 15 Years on a Motorcycle - advice to new riders

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  @adobomoto · 2 years ago · pinned

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  @OtownRides · 3 years ago

  I came here to say ego is the number one killer of motorcyclists, glad to hear you mention it 👍

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  @mightyORFEN · 3 years ago

  Ever since i was born my dad had a motorcycle. He died on his bike a little over 2 years ago. I have wanted another bike since i sold my r6 over a decade ago. But with his death I started second guessing myself. I came to the conclusion that its the name of the game and at any moment we can leave. Bike or not.<br>I love riding. And im buying a cbr600rr this weekend. My dad and I always had a goal to ride cross country together. And although I will never get the chance to experience that, I will ride with him in my heart.<br>Ego really is the #1 killer.

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  @YamyHaw · 3 years ago

  I rode for 2.5 years before an accident. Thought I was done with riding but the memories slowly lured me back in. I feel that the bad experience has tamed me and I ride in a way that shows appreciation for my life. However I started going a lil wild again until I ran into a someone else’s motorcycle accident in the twisties. Looked like the guy went on a ride with his girl and took a corner too fast. He hit a bicyclist and I’m pretty sure his girl died. Had the misfortune of spotting her dismembered foot by the road.. messed me up for two days.

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  @westondifranco9313 · 3 years ago

  Excellent piece of advice. &quot;Make it home in one piece.&quot; <br><br>This always spoke to me. I have a wife and kids to depend on me coming over every night. <br><br>If I see someone coming into my lane on the freeway, am I going to fight for the position? Heck, no. <br><br>It&apos;s my job to keep myself safe to get home to my family and live to ride another day.

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  @mikeglick3886 · 3 years ago

  Dude I started on dirt bikes at 17. At 21 I went on a beer run on my friend&apos;s bike and ended up running from the CHP (no bike license). I ditched the bike in the garage and shut the door. &nbsp;One minute later knock knock knock. The CHP officer, crap. He was so cool he only wrote me a ticket for no license. He could have arrested me on the spot for running, speeding on and on bla bla bla. This was the eighties and all he said was get a bike license if you&apos;re going to ride a bike. Angel on my shoulder for sure! I got my license thirty-seven years ago. Now 14 street bikes and over 250,000 miles I still ride every weekend. So cal riding is the best in the world. I live in a town called Canyon Country. I leave my driveway turn left and I am in the canyons in a mile. I can ride for hundreds of miles for hours and never get on a freeway or go through a major city. I live in motorcycle heaven!

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  @jmo2215 · 3 years ago

  People who do not ride will never understand that there is something spiritual to riding. They do not understand the mindset of someone who rides motorcycles. They will not understand the passion for riding. They will not understand the therapy of two wheels. They will not understand the love you have and the bond you have for your bike. They will not understand how your motorcycle and riding forms who you are and forms your life. They will not understand that when you don&apos;t ride or can&apos;t ride, you literally go through withdrawal. Everything in your life can be going completely wrong. You could lose everything, but the moment you get on your bike and go for a ride, all your problems disappear.

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  @Jdmyrdor · 3 years ago

  I just love how he is laughing all the time. Many riders I met in the past were super depressed or douchbags trying to impress me. But this guy right here? He&apos;s so down to earth and his tips are so good. Have a nice day if you read this! :)

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  @_.1447 · 3 years ago (edited)

  This video kinda hits hard for me rn lol<br><br>Man... I just got into an accident, been riding for 5-6 years. This crash was the worst one by far, a dude took my lane and brake checked me, long story short, I got thrown into a pavement and ended up hitting a tree (which might have saved me from going into the other side of the road). I&apos;m just lucky to be alive. Now I&apos;m regaining my ability to walk and the strength of me left arm. But I still don&apos;t have the courage to take a look at my bike.<br><br>Anyway just wanna say, no matter how long yall been riding, always ride safe. I know people who lost their lives by a motorcycle accident and they&apos;ve ridden way earlier than me. Sometimes it&apos;s not even your fault that you crashed, you just never know what&apos;s coming for you. Stay safe, brothers.<br><br><br>Great vid, man. Really been enjoying your vids lately, especially at this time lol.

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  @Zero_Phux_Given · 3 years ago

  Tall hard boots... may be uncomfortable or look silly but it&apos;s a lot better than breaking your ankle and requiring surgery.

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  @mickryan4921 · 3 years ago

  Irish newbie rider here, 52 years young and just bought my first bike. Mt07. I love it. I plan on making it home every day, all the gear, all the time. Sweat is easier to clean than blood. Stay happy!

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  @redhoodmt07 · 3 years ago

  5 years, still learning to control my tendencies, but as I tell myself “living and enjoying the bike is worth a lot more than showing off to people of how fast I can go”

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