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I hate hearing this stuff, even worse when it hits home. I fear they will get more frequent with the price of fuel nudging novice bikers out there.



So true. I used to be one of three other motorcyclists at my job (we employ over 500 people); now there are at least 12 bikes parked out back on any given day. One of the original 3 had a serious wreck last year and he is a very experienced rider (not to worry, he healed, insurance bought him a new bike and he's back in the pack).



Anyone buying a bike because of the gas prices is buying for the wrong reason. Its a dangerous game we play if you dont truely love its best to sit and watch.

I took a short head clearing ride a little while ago. Stopped at a local gas sation. Guy there on an old Honda
cb1000. I talked to him a minute about the bike. 1983 in good shape needs some work though.After about 15 seconds I realized he was brand new to the game.

I watched him pull out. When he got to the egde of the parking lot,Waiting for traffic to clear.I noticed his side stand was still down. I started yellin "Hey Honda" couple times before he heard me.He looked back I yelled "Side stand". He looked, saw it, kicked it up and took off.
My good deed for the day.

I guess either that year of the Honda did not have a safey kill switch on the side stand. Or this one was somehow disabled.

The percentage you're paying is too high-priced While you're living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just bought a new car From the profit he's made on your dreams