r/motorcycles • u/Vicious00 • 11h ago

This sub in a nutshell

Guys do you wave ? Why don’t Harley riders wave at me ? Should i wave at scooters ?

What do i do with the helmet ? Should i take it with me ?

Bike won’t start, why ?

Are my tires still good ? - posts a picture with the baldest tires i’ve ever seen.

Random crash video where 90% of the situations could be avoided.

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u/West-Variation-9536 9h ago

"I'd rather just see posts of people's bikes"

This is for you OP. 2019 Springfield Dark Horse and a 1997 CBR1100XX (Blackbird, I must have a thing for black bikes, obviously) I've been riding for over 50 years and never put my bike down (other in a stopped position. Once, kickstand wasn't fully down, other time, foot was poorly positioned on a gravely surface). I always wear a helmet unless its cold, then I also wear a leather jacket, unless its REALLY cold, then I add a leather pants with the jacket. I understand and accept the risk I take and the potential outcome and this is still my choice. I also accept that those that promote ATGATT are probably better riders than me as they probably have more experience pushing their bikes. With that, there is likely times they were pushing beyond their limits and have put their bike down and adopted going with ATGATT. Thats fine. That's their choice. Just as anyone not wearing ATGATT, that's their choice. Just enjoy your ride. Focus on you and your surroundings. Don't ride beyond your skill level, even if trying to keep up with your friends. And yes, I even wave to sport bikers (because technically, im not a "Harley guy" and I came from sport bikes)

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u/Vicious00 9h ago

Cool bikes sir, looking great !