02-19-2010, 09:50 PM
Yup it reminds me of all the fatal motorcycle accidents I have witnessed since I got off the two wheel mode some forty years ago. Every time I get a nostalgic longing for returning to the open road on two wheels it seems to precipitate a fatal motorcycle accident in near proximity to my travels, rather spooky to say the least. I finally acknowledged that some parts of our youthful abandon are best left behind and respect the not too subtle reminders provided by the universe. Statistically older riders that have been off for many years and return to the new more powerful machines of today are likely candidates for a serious or fatal accident. When I got off my Triumph Bonneville it was considered a hot state of the art machine, but compared to today’s super bikes it is closer to a Vespa in stature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Bonneville
Given my reduced reaction time, declining vision and all the other treats of maturity I find the comfort of four wheels and lots of steel and airbags afforded by my Mercedes very reassuring.
BTW I notice you are not even wearing a helmet?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Bonneville
Given my reduced reaction time, declining vision and all the other treats of maturity I find the comfort of four wheels and lots of steel and airbags afforded by my Mercedes very reassuring.
BTW I notice you are not even wearing a helmet?