Has riding made you paranoid?

**swbarnett** · 29th January 2008, 07:32

Riding has not made me paranoid, it's made me a better driver all around (bike and cage). However, I won't ride pillion unless absolutely necessary i.e. I may be persuaded if my life is endangered be staying put. I have control issues that manifest themselves as a slight fear of flying and a deadly fear of pillion riding (my wife won't take me pillion because I move around far too much and upset the handling). I just don't like not being in control of myself or my body (probably why I've never been drunk).

**vifferman** · 29th January 2008, 09:29

Yes, riding has made me paranoid.

Not about being a passenger, but about getting a ticket. Although I'm not a good passenger.
Speeding tickets on bike: 5 (over 34 years), including 2 in the last 12 months (= 70 points).
Speeding tickets in car: 0 (zero).