02-20-2023, 01:53 PM
Lol maybe yours doesn't want to be there, but mine kinda likes it there, just cruising the country curvy back roads and I'm far more likely to use my brakes for rapid deceleration in dodging cars....well pickup trucks and farm equipment, than using the throttle
Use of throttle is more in a riders mind and desire than it is based in necessity. Some guys just have to ride like they are in a road race every time they mount up, to challenge themselves, feel the thrill of danger so to speak, others dont have that need and just ride to ride, to relax, feel the calming effect that a nice ride can produce.. I have a nephew that rides like the first type. Claims if he tries to ride at the speed limit he will fall asleep. Thinks speed limits and double yellow lines are just suggestions for the sheep that follow the rules. He rides on weekends with a group of guys like that. One of them crashes about every other ride. But they are young and tough and hopefully will live long enough to learn. I on the other hand are like the second group. No challenge, just joy, whether I'm on a 58 hp bike or 150 hp bike. Just ride, just rack up the miles, just burn the gas and wear out the rubber, just feel the wind, and the curves, relax, enjoy the scenery and the weather and that doesn't require a lot of effort or rpms or gear changes. Just ride.
Use of throttle is more in a riders mind and desire than it is based in necessity. Some guys just have to ride like they are in a road race every time they mount up, to challenge themselves, feel the thrill of danger so to speak, others dont have that need and just ride to ride, to relax, feel the calming effect that a nice ride can produce.. I have a nephew that rides like the first type. Claims if he tries to ride at the speed limit he will fall asleep. Thinks speed limits and double yellow lines are just suggestions for the sheep that follow the rules. He rides on weekends with a group of guys like that. One of them crashes about every other ride. But they are young and tough and hopefully will live long enough to learn. I on the other hand are like the second group. No challenge, just joy, whether I'm on a 58 hp bike or 150 hp bike. Just ride, just rack up the miles, just burn the gas and wear out the rubber, just feel the wind, and the curves, relax, enjoy the scenery and the weather and that doesn't require a lot of effort or rpms or gear changes. Just ride.