Another one bites the dust

[Katman]

Personally, I cringe when I hear motorcyclists talk of riding motorcycles as 'fun'.

It may be semantics but I believe the use of the word 'fun' indicates a lack of recognition of the fact that riding a motorcycle is something that needs to be taken seriously.

[idb]

Personally, I cringe when I hear motorcyclists talk of riding motorcycles as 'fun'.

It may be semantics but I believe the use of the word 'fun' indicates a lack of recognition of the fact that riding a motorcycle is something that needs to be taken seriously.

Well...in that case you and I ride for different reasons.

[Usarka]

Quick hide it really is the fun police!

[Toaster]

Do you go through the same process with everything you do?
It's also no fun to spill boiling water on yourself, to twist your ankle when you get out of bed, to bang the freezer door down on your head when you close it.

Ridiculous comparison.

All I said was I take a moment to think and prepare before riding. I try to give myself the best chance of surviving, having been very close to not surviving in the past. That crash nearly destroyed my life costing me almost all I had.

It is also something taught at a professional riding course, to switch on before riding and be alert.

If you want to ride around without regard for the risks, go ahead.

[Toaster]

I can vouch for that....

Thanks Ed, case in point.

[Maha]

Personally, I cringe when I hear motorcyclists talk of riding motorcycles as 'fun'.

It may be semantics but I believe the use of the word 'fun' indicates a lack of recognition of the fact that riding a motorcycle is something that needs to be taken seriously.

Not when you're in 'the zone'.

[Edbear]

Personally, I cringe when I hear motorcyclists talk of riding motorcycles as 'fun'.

It may be semantics but I believe the use of the word 'fun' indicates a lack of recognition of the fact that riding a motorcycle is something that needs to be taken seriously.

Perhaps for some that may be the case, however there are many activities pursued for fun that require high levels of skill and awareness. After 40 years, I still, (or did until my accident), ride for the sheer fun and enjoyment of riding above all other reasons.

Yes, we do need to be aware of what we're doing, there are precious few activities that don't carry risk and we should not be too cavalier about riding or skiiing, or mountain climbing or flying etc. But if you're not having fun, why do it?

[Katman]

But if you're not having fun, why do it?

I see a distinction between 'fun' and 'enjoyment'.

As I said, it may be semantics or it may just be a different state of mind.

[Edbear]

I see a distinction between 'fun' and 'enjoyment'.

As I said, it may be semantics or it may just be a different state of mind.

LOL!!! You could be right, I do enjoy having fun, though...

[idb]

Ridiculous comparison.

All I said was I take a moment to think and prepare before riding. I try to give myself the best chance of surviving, having been very close to not surviving in the past. That crash nearly destroyed my life costing me almost all I had.

It is also something taught at a professional riding course, to switch on before riding and be alert.

If you want to ride around without regard for the risks, go ahead.

I have a very well developed sense of self-preservation.
I've also spent some time in hospital due to a prang.

I'm getting on your case a bit and I'm sorry, but I admit that I get bored reading about how deadly dangerous riding a bike is and how everyone else on the road is out to kill us etc etc.
You brought the dramatics into the thread when you mentioned your young son pleading for you to be careful.
I don't understand why some people are even riding a bike if they are so damned terrified by it.

I make sure I have good gear that I always wear, I ride within myself (except for the odd red mist moment - if I'm being honest), I use common sense.

To me, it's fun, I don't analyse it too much...it just is.
The day I feel the need to fill out a Hazard ID sheet before going for a ride and carry out a debrief afterwards is the day I'll stop.

Again, I'm sorry if I dumped on you, we're obviously different types of people...but that's OK too...

Rant over...I feel a bit better.

[Katman]

To me, it's fun, I don't analyse it too much...it just is.

I liken 'fun' to how children play with 'toys'. (Absolutely no offence intended to you - I'm simply trying to explain my viewpoint).

I don't see road bikes as 'toys'.

[MSTRS:Me]

Recreational enjoyment or fun. Amounts to the same thing.

[idb]

I liken 'fun' to how children play with 'toys'. (Absolutely no offence intended - I'm simply trying to explain my viewpoint).

I don't see road bikes as 'toys'.

Fair enough, no offence taken...my bikes are my toys though...

[Katman]

Fair enough, no offence taken...my bikes are my toys though...

And maybe sub-consciously you're making the same distinction I am - without getting caught up in semantics.

Unfortunately there are far too many motorcyclists who see their bike as nothing more than a Tonka truck in a sandpit.

[Oblivion]

Unfortunately there are far too many motorcyclists who see their bike as nothing more than a Tonka truck in a sandpit.

They are near indestructible though. The Tonka trucks that is.