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Old 02-24-2010, 07:24 PM   #21
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I get bored in KA, that's the only place
I think you mean KS. Bored? Maybe the drivers with a phone in their ear are bored, but I haven't been bored on a bike yet. And I ride by myself 99 percent of the time.
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Old 02-24-2010, 08:21 PM   #22
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I think you mean KS. Bored? Maybe the drivers with a phone in their ear are bored, but I haven't been bored on a bike yet. And I ride by myself 99 percent of the time.
Here, here.

Solitude can be a good thing.

I'm not sure bikes really are a social thing, leastways not for me; I enjoy the occasional group ride, but some of the most memorable rides have been alone time (no offense, Marko).

I just enjoy the experience; be it a short commute, a trip to the store, or a cross-country butt burning endurance dash....

it's all good....
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Old 02-24-2010, 08:33 PM   #23
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Here, here.

Solitude can be a good thing.

I'm not sure bikes really are a social thing, leastways not for me; I enjoy the occasional group ride, but some of the most memorable rides have been alone time (no offense, Marko).

I just enjoy the experience; be it a short commute, a trip to the store, or a cross-country butt burning endurance dash....

it's all good....
This is exactly what I love about riding honestly.
its that feeling of just complete serenity and peace. knowing the world is entirely within your grasp. I feel if you must use a motorcycle as a social networking means, you're not fully experiencing the ride.
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Old 02-24-2010, 08:47 PM   #24
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Old 02-24-2010, 10:03 PM   #25
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I do like being alone mostly. But I also feel like I push myself harder in a group. I'm also very picky about who I'll ride with; no squids allowed.
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Old 02-24-2010, 10:15 PM   #26
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I do like being alone mostly. But I also feel like I push myself harder in a group. I'm also very picky about who I'll ride with; no squids allowed.
I pretty much ride alone these days.
And I agree about the "lazy" thing. A lot of times the truck is just easier.
However, even for the short rides & commutes I find myself doing these days, my motorcycle exhilarates me.
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Old 02-24-2010, 10:47 PM   #27
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I'm never bored riding, but I do find it to be a pain sometimes. Often I will just take the car rather than get all my gear out.
I agree with this and I know Erik would too.

I don't think I will ever get bored since I don't get to ride during winter. Even if I didn't have the break, I wouldn't get bored.

It does get a little lonely when you don't have anyone to ride with you.
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Old 02-24-2010, 11:34 PM   #28
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It does get a little lonely when you don't have anyone to ride with you.
yes, it does.
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Old 02-25-2010, 10:42 AM   #29
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Here, here.

Solitude can be a good thing.

I'm not sure bikes really are a social thing, leastways not for me; I enjoy the occasional group ride, but some of the most memorable rides have been alone time (no offense, Marko).

I just enjoy the experience; be it a short commute, a trip to the store, or a cross-country butt burning endurance dash....

it's all good....
I usually ride alone, too. I prefer it most times.
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Old 02-25-2010, 12:42 PM   #30
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If I were still living in New Brunswick, I'd likely have quit riding or gone to dirt. I have no problem riding alone, but I would never stand for straight roads.
Our roads are not in the best shape, but they're far from straight. You make it sound like Florida or something.
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