Is this just me?

[jstoof]

I dont know if its just me but i ride my motorcycle as my main mode of transportation (College kid and its much cheaper/funner:rockon and whenever i get in my car i am a lot more nervous driving around town... I hate changing lanes because of blind spots and i feel like im a dump truck driving around add on the fact that i dont have the get up and go to get out of bad situations and i almost feel more vulnerable?!?

 

[sabre]

No, not just you. I ride about 2k miles a month. Last year I put 3K miles on my truck, including a 1500 mile vaction to Oregon. I almost go nuts when I am in the cage.

 

[joe1971]

Not me My trucks a 3 1/2 ton battering ram,



No I am careful and a very defensive driver though. My bike is also my main mode of trans when the roads are free of ice:Flash:

 

[Kazza]

No it's just you. I think riding a bike has made me an even better driver. I no longer relax fully in a car BLOODY CAGERS LOL......

 

[Signal 50]

I am a much more careful driver having seen what people do to me while I'm on 2 wheels. I don't feel "more vulnerable" but I do check my blind spots much more carefully, and always try and check twice when pulling out.

 

[lonesoldier84]

I don't drive my car because if I did I would murder myself just so there would be one less cager around.

 

[Ridgeback]

I use my bike as my 'main' but I've gotta say,I feel pretty safe driving our (Cough) Volvo....

 

[Kazza]

I use my bike as my 'main' but I've gotta say,I feel pretty safe driving our (Cough) Volvo....

Well that explains a lot

 

[Ridgeback]

Well that explains a lot

Tis funny,our last dog hauler was a BMW and they seem to incur the same sort of opinion as Volvos over here

 

[Bikebiz]

I'm the same way. Took maybe 3 years, but now I feel less apprehensive on my bike. And for the same reasons. I've got to check for blind spots, it's harder to stay ahead of traffic, and I don't have the power to get out of any sticky situation. I'm also especially careful to be observant of cyclists and motorcyclists obviously, so I usually find myself getting in a lane and sticking to it just to be sure.

I'm definitely a more responsible and observant driver since riding, but I still hate the lack of vision and manouverability in my car.

 

[Twitch]

Me to ! as of right now i dont have anything but my bike ... hahaha. I should probly be looking for a car but ehh it can wait till winter

 

[04efi]

Some times I get in a bind when choosing to ride or drive.... The BMW M3 or the FZ6 ahhh all the choices..... lol Really summer I ride about 80 % and winter time comes I have a friend who picks me up for work so the car sits ALOT.... lol

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I have 12,000 miles on my 2001 4 runner, 8k miles on the FJR, 6K on the FZ and 25,000 on the KLR.

Guess I am more comfy on the bike(s).

 

[mcteague]

No it's just you. I think riding a bike has made me an even better driver. I no longer relax fully in a car BLOODY CAGERS LOL......

Me too. I was always a fairly safe driver but now that I am back on a bike I am so much more aware. At least on the bike I can see and maneuver better. In the cage I am aware of all the potential dangers but feel less able to see them clearly and react as quickly. At least the suit of armor and air bags should help.

Tim

 

[sublime0713]

Tis funny,our last dog hauler was a BMW and they seem to incur the same sort of opinion as Volvos over here

Anybody watch Top Gear? Jeremy Clarkson has some pretty amusing opinions about BMW drivers...

 

[spock]

I can't give my opinion because only have my bike

actually I haven't driven a car in my entire life ( and I am 28 years young :BLAA: )

Cheers

 

[Wh0M3]

I feel very aware of all the blind spots in a car when I'm driving a car after riding my bike for the summer. I've gotten use to the feel of big cars and trucks because of my truck driving in the army. I drove the biggest truck the us army has, so anything else feels small in comparison. :BLAA:

 

[joe1971]

worried about not enough acceleration in a cage? get one of these:BLAA:

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