The risks FAR outweigh the thrills.”
I don’t ride for Thrills.I ride because I enjoy riding a motorcycle.Same reason people like to ride horses.
Do you rock climb for thrills?If you do, that means you take chances.You like adrenalin rushes.
I feel safer on my bike than I do in a car.
I felt really horrible for my husband because he did enjoy his motorcycle so much. He'd come home from work, go out to ride on our little backroads, and come back relaxed and happy.
I was just starting to not hate the bike so much when he crashed.
I'm just personally glad that I don't
And, as for my thrill-seeking - which I enjoy - I don't have to worry about others killing me with THEIR stupidity. I've never seen a kayaker hit by a car (except while driving or crossing the street!)
I considered dirt-biking when I was younger because, once again, 99.9% of accidents or injuries would be my fault.
And you may FEEL safer on your bike. But, statistically, you aren't
Folks often see some of the wilder stuff we do when we kayak and ALWAYS ask...isn't that dangerous?. I tell them, yes - but the odds of my getting killed DRIVING to the river are statistically about 10 times greater than the odds of dying ON the river
I regularly tell my wife that driving is the MOST dangerous activity most of us will ever engage in (Scuba diving in caves is about the only activity I know of that is more dangerous. And, although I also dive regularly, I stay in open water). Being on a motorcycle increases that danger.
I'll pass - but I sincerely hope you enjoy yourself and stay safe.