A legend in our own minds? or Admired by our peers?

unknownroad · 06-10-2009, 12:37 PM

I don't really think much about skill. My priorities are:
1. Don't crash
2. Have fun
3. Don't make a fool of myself

Everything else is a means to an end.

I'm a decent rider, but I only get to ride twisties a couple times a year if I'm lucky... when I go up to the mountains, the locals absolutely leave me for dead. 99% of my riding is commuting, so as i approach a turn, I'm not thinking about what line will let me carry the most speed- i'm thinking about what line will give me the best visibility and the most options if something stupid happens.

And people who go on about how great they are, whether they actually are or not (usually not), annoy all hell out of me. Be fast, be slow, whatever... Just spare me the

06-10-2009, 12:37 PM	#29
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	I don't really think much about skill. My priorities are: 1. Don't crash 2. Have fun 3. Don't make a fool of myself Everything else is a means to an end. I'm a decent rider, but I only get to ride twisties a couple times a year if I'm lucky... when I go up to the mountains, the locals absolutely leave me for dead. 99% of my riding is commuting, so as i approach a turn, I'm not thinking about what line will let me carry the most speed- i'm thinking about what line will give me the best visibility and the most options if something stupid happens. And people who go on about how great they are, whether they actually are or not (usually not), annoy all hell out of me. Be fast, be slow, whatever... Just spare me the __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

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