• Nougat@fedia.io
      3·
      6 days ago

      You can get on a motorcycle a lot cheaper than you might think, but it definitely helps to have some mechanical ability.

      • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        6 days ago

        I’ve wanted a Ducati superbike my entire life. In my 20’s I desperately wanted one. A couple weeks ago I realized I can easily afford one now. Unfortunately my wrists, neck, and back can’t afford that seating position anymore.

          • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            6 days ago

            I rode my neighbor’s Harley the other day and I was so bored. I’ll never understand slow heavy bikes. I mostly ride dual-sports now. They’re wicked in the twisties.

            • Nougat@fedia.io
              3·
              6 days ago

              The phrase that always comes to mind for me is “Oh, it’s just a Harley.” There’s a huge world of other bikes out there that are way more interesting. I turned a friend on to sport touring bikes, now he’s got two Kawasaki Councours and a Honda ST1100 (among other things).

              • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.worldEnglish
                3·
                6 days ago

                Those are fun bikes! I’ve ridden both of them and enjoyed them, even when I was younger and all about crazy. I’ve been thinking about getting a Ducati Scrambler for a few years now. That isn’t a sport touring, and not really related to your comment, I’m just sharing my thoughts. :)

      • Cyborganism@lemmy.ca
        2·
        6 days ago

        It’s not worth it where I live. (Québec, Canada)

        First of all, we have a national “auto insurance” where you can’t sue someone in case of an accident. And the fees are paid through the license plate which is super expensive. And it’s even more expensive for a motorcycle due to the risks. Regular insurance is also more expensive. So in the end it’s not really worth it.

  • EchoCranium@lemmy.zipEnglish
    6·
    5 days ago

    I’ve wanted a motorcycle for years, and occasionally start looking. Then I consider just how badly people drive around here, and that I’d likely end up as road sausage. But, getting older and closer to kicking the bucket anyway, so maybe just go ahead and enjoy some riding?

    • Entropywins@lemmy.world
      6·
      5 days ago

      I’ve put enough friends in the ground to know that street riding is highly effective at combating old age.