(09-09-2013, 12:51 PM)Ed Doe Wrote: There's a part of me that'd love a bike. Something properly epic like a GSXR or a Ducati 996 or 999. But that's the problem. I'd get on one of those, and get off again about 6seconds later at 140mph....
With a car, firstly you're more visible, secondly you're going more slowly, and thirdly you've got a lot more protection if/when it all goes horribly wrong...
The above reasons are why I've deliberately never got into bikes in a big way... and probably never will..
Heh, that was pretty much my reasoning as well. I had the feeling at my age though that it's pretty much "now or never" so to speak and I will try to be as self controlled as possible if I decide to eventually get one.
Edit: Also let's not forget that most bikers are enthusiasts so if you have no friends it's a good way to get to know people.