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Motorcycles are king in France. Video - meowguy_imp - 06-30-2013
My wife and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary in Paris in May, and of course I could not help but notice how many motorcycles are in use by everyday commuters. The main clue was they are parked on virtually every inch of available space on sidewalks, alleyways, and doubled up in parking spaces on every street. Sorry I did not see a single CB11.
You see, no matter how much income you have in Paris, you cannot continue to make it if you can't get to work. So you see clerks driving Vespas, and company presidents, fashion models, lawyers and of course the Police all driving BMW R1200Rs. The motorcycle dealers are lined up in a row along the street, and you can shop seven brands walking from door to door.
There are no parking meters, "lane sharing" is perfectly legal, and we did not see a single accident. Oh, did I mention I saw Joan of Arc? Yes, 5'11", silver skin tight leathers, calf-high high-heeled black boots, gauntlet gloves, full face silver helmet, blond hair down to mid back. Of course her ride was silver BMW R12. Sorry no video of that one, I was too dumb struck to catch it, honest.
Enjoy the video at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHNzH0aTT4I
RE: Motorcycles are king in France. Video - Flynbulldog_imp - 06-30-2013
mostly those look like scooters
Nice vid, looks like you guys had a great time.
Happy anniversary
RE: Motorcycles are king in France. Video - CB4ME_imp - 07-02-2013
Maybe it's the fact that I'm more "motorcycle aware" since getting back into riding in the last 5 years, but it seems to me that the motorcycle population has really grown in my area. But it's nothing like that video clip of a Paris street.
RE: Motorcycles are king in France. Video - the Ferret - 07-02-2013
All I know is I don't want to ride there.
I did ride into and out of Selestat France on a tour a few years ago, but the traffic was nothing like that. Thank goodness!