I haven't dropped the R60 in many years, so the yearly thing may not be
true. But the midset of being mentally prepared to drop the bike (or to
have a mishap) every time you ride is good defensive riding, IMO. It ain't
like a car where you simply hop in and go somewhere.
Truth is, I've not ridden my R60 since I moved to Jasper 10 years ago-- it
was "in storge" for 5 years, and I've been planning to get "tires and a
battery" for the last 5 years. Finally did this year and when I get time to
put the tires on and check over the bike, I'll start riding again.
Cautiously, until I get my "sea legs" back, then I'll start making longer
trips.
--Bill
>From: "Gavin Botha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Dennis Phelan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: [RCSE] motorcycles
>Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 08:16:21 -0700
>
>I have been riding bikes continously for over 30 yrs., and have competed in
>everything from off-road Trials to 750cc Superbike and F1 Racing. The once
>a year thing is absolutely false, I have'nt dropped a street bike in over
>12
>yrs. I agree with Dennis, ride smart and enjoy!
>
>Gavin (garage stuffed with 5 motorcycles) Botha
>
>
>Dudes,
>Actually:
>There are only two kinds of motorcyclists, those who have fallen and those
>that
>will.
>
>There's no truth to the once a year, so enjoy the sport.
>
>Dennis
>--- tony estep <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Just remember what every rider knows. If you ride on the street, you
> > will fall once a year. It could be on an untraveled road into soft
> > grass; or it could be in front of an oncoming 18-wheeler. But it will
> > happen.
> >
> >
> > > >I turned 40 last year and began seriously eyeing
> > > >motorcycles.
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