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On one bike trip, we arrived at a posh resort after having ridden several hundred miles in rain, often heavy rain. We both ride our own bikes. My wife, walked up to the registration all dripping, filled out the forms and after being done, turned to me and said, "From now on we take the Porsche."
cells phone are the worst thing to EVER HAPPEN to driving!!
Not just while driving but in general. You could be out for dinner with friends and their phone is constantly buzzing. Time to get a life! I usually make a rule, your phone rings, you pay the bill.
These poor lonely people that are slaves to their phones. Sort of like Facebook; pleople that need validation.
After taking up bikes in my 40s....and getting hit 3 times in Los Angeles freeways, streets and lastly at a light (it was red and i was hit from behind)....having foot torn open, leg broken, concussion, two broken ribs, dislocated thumb, torn rotator cuff, tail bone injury.....i give up....back to a sports car until i get the heck out of this god forsaken city...
Ouch, man ...I do hope you're ok today!
Grew up in hollywood (the 70s) and lived there up to getting married, and today I live only 45 mins away, but visit my parents regularly who still live right in the heart of it where I grew up. Yessir, to say that LA has "changed" doesn't begin to describe it! While I never raced bikes, I grew up modding them since I was 16 and got my license. Suspension, carbs, ignition, tires, nothing was immune from the modder's hands where me and all the buds were bike addicts and every biker's sacred road throughout LA --Nichols, Laurel, Mulholland, the Crest, etc-- were dutifully exploited for every inch of their asphalt, and this for decades. All were an indelible part of me growing up, even into my adult career where I rode my beloved FJ1200 into work on casual Fridays. I relish those days, and was so fortunate to have spent all of them without major incident (well, except for that 3-day stint in Children's Hospital at 17yo
All to say I saw the writing on the wall as the traffic and increasing drivers' distractions made riding here more and more risky.
Somewhere in my 30s, the wife (now with kids coming a plenty) offered me what I couldn't refuse: I could get a dedicated track car (the 993 was pulling double duty as commuter/track beast) but sell the bike. Yeah, the wife's a gem, to be sure! Still have the SC, though now tracking rarely, but man is it a hoot on the street, and given its raucous and stripped nature, it almost feels "bike like" ...so there is my consolation. And I get to enjoy two pieces of classic Porsche heritage without having to risk myself in this increasingly ridiculous place called SoCal. Forgive my long entry to this wonderful thread you guys resurrected! I love the stories you all shared, and especially love the pics as I consider bikes a part of my DNA.
To those who still ride em, be well, enjoy in great health, and consider yourself very fortunate! Shiny-side up, gents!
Yea I too have given up bikes as I age and have focused on Porsche cars but I don’t think I am alone in the fact that every few years I need to scratch the motorcycle itch so I buy one again. Sold last Harley to finance my trip to Rennsport Reunion VI and my wife was a happy girl 😀
Rich
Lost my Harley Road King Classic in Sandy and purchased my first Porsche, my kids wouldn't let me get another bike. 70,000 miles in 7 years no accidents, it was time. I'm on my 2nd Porsche now and couldnt be happier.
Srsly, since age 5 I have never not owned a motorcycle. I sell 70 or so per year at my shop. I ride as much as I can, whatever happens to be pointed out the door. The p-cars even me out.
I've never been hurt in 3-plus decades of riding. Trips to the Arctic Circle on a GSX-R1100, all around the US, Mexico, Canada, EU, etc. The secret is to know that every car wants to kill you, that every intersection/parked car/left turning vehicle can be a disaster.
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