I’ve been riding BMW motorcycles for over 40 years. Didn’t miss a day last month. My brother starting riding three years ago at 68 and now his son is also riding. My Dad rode when he was young, and I have a picture of my Grandfather from 1916 on his Harley.
I used to ride motorcycles and then gave it up. Years later, I started thinking about getting another one. A client of mine, Larry McBride, had at that time, the fastest motorcycle on the planet. He had jumped of bikes going in excess of 160 mph. He also owned a motorcycle repair shop. I thought it curious he never drove a motorcycle to my business. I asked him one day, why he never rode a bike to my shop. His answer, “They’re too dangerous.” I figured if he was scared, I should be too.
This hit close to home. Sadly, my friend did not survive a horrific crash one month ago, and now his widow and twin 13 year olds are trying to rebuild a new life without him. Never a fan of motorcycles, but really not a fan of those who buy them and don’t get proper training before using…
“You don’t get it. Death in a motorcycle crash isn’t funny. Survive a crash then die tripping on your front stoop; that’s hilarious. Come on Mr. ‘I laugh at death’, time to go.”
In the 70s the Norton Commando was THE monster motorcycle. They were always available for sale used. You’d go to the door and there would be a guy in a body cast. He would tell you his wife was making him sell it.
Pharmakeus Ubik about 4 years ago
Back to the Pale Horse, for now.
Auntie Socialist about 4 years ago
“Oh, no, my poor dear mistaken friend! My appointment with you was always to have been here and now! Now let’s get to know one another, shall we?”
Leroy about 4 years ago
Coming to terms with death.
makinen6602 about 4 years ago
close call?
Lady loves a joke about 4 years ago
He may have gotten rid of the death machine, but not death.
Egrayjames about 4 years ago
I’ve been riding BMW motorcycles for over 40 years. Didn’t miss a day last month. My brother starting riding three years ago at 68 and now his son is also riding. My Dad rode when he was young, and I have a picture of my Grandfather from 1916 on his Harley.
J Short about 4 years ago
I used to ride motorcycles and then gave it up. Years later, I started thinking about getting another one. A client of mine, Larry McBride, had at that time, the fastest motorcycle on the planet. He had jumped of bikes going in excess of 160 mph. He also owned a motorcycle repair shop. I thought it curious he never drove a motorcycle to my business. I asked him one day, why he never rode a bike to my shop. His answer, “They’re too dangerous.” I figured if he was scared, I should be too.
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
This one hits very close to home!
Mc Q about 4 years ago
He rode to Samarra. But his appointment never showed. Lucky guy!
Kwincee about 4 years ago
This hit close to home. Sadly, my friend did not survive a horrific crash one month ago, and now his widow and twin 13 year olds are trying to rebuild a new life without him. Never a fan of motorcycles, but really not a fan of those who buy them and don’t get proper training before using…
P51Strega about 4 years ago
“You don’t get it. Death in a motorcycle crash isn’t funny. Survive a crash then die tripping on your front stoop; that’s hilarious. Come on Mr. ‘I laugh at death’, time to go.”
COL Crash about 4 years ago
I guess it’s true what they say. Death should never take a Holiday, much less a vacation.
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
He’s missed several appointments with me, only one involving a motorcycle or recreation.
mi_sbs about 4 years ago
I don’t know if I’ve had any appointments, but if so, I missed all of them
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
In the 70s the Norton Commando was THE monster motorcycle. They were always available for sale used. You’d go to the door and there would be a guy in a body cast. He would tell you his wife was making him sell it.