I've never not riden. I was ridin my 63 bonnie for over a year before I got my lic. My dad was a fighter pilot so all his sons are a little nuts.

I do agree the risk theory along with economic factors explain it.

I date much younger women to fill virile, not ride. Ride my bikes that is.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken