pae@aluxz.UUCP (ernst) (02/09/84)
I've also heard this and many similar references
to motorcycles in the 26 years that i've been
riding and it can become tiresome. However, i'm
the first to admit that motorcycles are dangerous
and I think it's a big mistake to pretend that
the're not.
I once read that the best way to survive this
sport is to always ride a little bit scared. I
think there's a lot of truth to this. Overconfidence
and lack of caution can prove fatal.
Which reminds me of a funny incident I witnessed
at a motorcycle shop shortly after the helmet law
went into effect. A guy and his friend had stopped
in to get some parts. His (non-riding) friend was
killing time looking around the store when he
picked up a helmet and said,"yeah I hear these
things are pretty good. Every time they find one
the head's in good shape".
P.A Ernst
(aluxz!pae)