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I'm 26 and have been wanting to get a road legal motorcycle for a few years now. I had a dirt bike as a kid and loved it, but an accident at a racetrack left me needing knee surgery at age 14. Ever since then my family has had really negative views of motorcycles and won't even discuss me getting another dirt bike, let alone ride on the street. So as a result I've been riding my bicycle a lot, like 20-30 miles a day. I love it so much but still get cravings for a motorcycle on a regular basis. I am super comfortable with my bicycle, and I have ridden dirt bikes a lot in the past, so I just don't see going out and getting myself hurt. I am living with my mom again, which is the only reason I haven't bought one yet. Should I just disregard my family's input and live my life, or respect their concerns and ignore my desire? Help! By the way, I'd be looking to get a BMW enduro, 650-800cc. I've had 3 BMW cars and they're the best.
Hardly anyone has answered my question. Most of you have only told me to start with a smaller bike, which isn't the issue here. I haven't decided on a bike, that is just the type I like. And wow, a dirt bike only has two wheels, not four. That guy is an idiot.
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Riding a road bike is much easier than riding a dirt bike. The problem with road riding is debris and the other drivers on the roadway.
The minimum size you want for the street is a 500cc. I ride a Honda XL 500R to work on decent days and take it to the trails on weekends - when I am not riding my "other" dirt bike.
If you are going to hit the expressways or are going to carry a passenger, you need a 500cc. If you are just going to be riding around town, then you can get away with a 250.
Do I think you should buy a bike? Absolutely. I had a bad accident in 1982 that ended my pro racing career. I have three lovely permanent pins. Two in my ankle and one in my shoulder. I still ride. I don't race anymore, but I still hit the motocross track.
When you do get a bike, make sure you get protective gear. SNELL approved helmet, gloves, riding jacket, long pants and boots. Don't be one of those "I'm cool, I got on sunglasses, tank top, shorts and flip flops". Wear your protective gear whenever you ride.
The problem comes in that you live with your parents. If you respect your parents, then you have to respect their wishes. It's their home and their garage. If they don' t want a bike on their property, you have to abide by their rule. You can fix this obstacle easily by moving out.
Since you really want a bike, you need to sit down with them and talk to them. Tell them how economical they are, how they have low maintenance costs, better fuel economy and then tell them that you love to ride. You miss riding a motorcycle. You have tried to replace it with a bicycle, but it just isn't the same. Yes, motorcycles are dangerous, but so is taking a shower (most slip and fall accidents occur in the bathroom).
Now if they are just going to be upset with you about getting a bike and did not tell you that you cannot bring one to their home, then just get the bike. Life is too short not to get the most out of life.
Can you crash your bike and end up a paraplegic? Sure. Can you go to sleep tonight and die from an aneurysm in your brain? Sure. So, get the most out of life that you can while you can, because none of us know what tomorrow holds for us. If you wait for everyone to agree with you and support you in all of your endeavors, you will never accomplish anything in life.
There is that old saying: "you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrists office". Nuff said.
Riding a road bike is much easier than riding a dirt bike. The problem with road riding is debris and the other drivers on the roadway.
The minimum size you want for the street is a 500cc. I ride a Honda XL 500R to work on decent days and take it to the trails on weekends - when I am not riding my "other" dirt bike.
If you are going to hit the expressways or are going to carry a passenger, you need a 500cc. If you are just going to be riding around town, then you can get away with a 250.
Do I think you should buy a bike? Absolutely. I had a bad accident in 1982 that ended my pro racing career. I have three lovely permanent pins. Two in my ankle and one in my shoulder. I still ride. I don't race anymore, but I still hit the motocross track.
When you do get a bike, make sure you get protective gear. SNELL approved helmet, gloves, riding jacket, long pants and boots. Don't be one of those "I'm cool, I got on sunglasses, tank top, shorts and flip flops". Wear your protective gear whenever you ride.
The problem comes in that you live with your parents. If you respect your parents, then you have to respect their wishes. It's their home and their garage. If they don' t want a bike on their property, you have to abide by their rule. You can fix this obstacle easily by moving out.
Since you really want a bike, you need to sit down with them and talk to them. Tell them how economical they are, how they have low maintenance costs, better fuel economy and then tell them that you love to ride. You miss riding a motorcycle. You have tried to replace it with a bicycle, but it just isn't the same. Yes, motorcycles are dangerous, but so is taking a shower (most slip and fall accidents occur in the bathroom).
Now if they are just going to be upset with you about getting a bike and did not tell you that you cannot bring one to their home, then just get the bike. Life is too short not to get the most out of life.
Can you crash your bike and end up a paraplegic? Sure. Can you go to sleep tonight and die from an aneurysm in your brain? Sure. So, get the most out of life that you can while you can, because none of us know what tomorrow holds for us. If you wait for everyone to agree with you and support you in all of your endeavors, you will never accomplish anything in life.
There is that old saying: "you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrists office". Nuff said.
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