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Motorcycling by Joaquim Gonsalves

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    "They aren't just a means of getting you from point A to point B.
    There are plenty of cars and not to forget public transport for the
    purpose. The main difference between a car and a motorcycle is the
    number of wheels. The extra set on a car allows for the cabin
    construction. To seat you in comfort and protect you from the dust and
    dirt outside. A car sort of cages you from nature. A motorcycle, on
    the other hand, due to it's very form, aims to keep you one with the
    environment. Riding a motorcycle is far more involving than driving a
    car. Unless you drive a scarlet Italian with a prancing horse on the
    bonnet you aren't using much skill to drive a car. To truly understand
    why a biker loves riding go ask your kid brother why he likes to go
    around on his bicycle. Better still go out and ride one. Then go drive
    a car to a place and then take the bike to the same place. On coming
    back if the word 'freedom' doesn't come from your mouth I'll re think
    as to why I love motorcycles.



    Go around a turn or curve on the road on a motorcycle and no matter
    how small the lean angle you will enjoy those few milliseconds around
    the turn. Search for 'cornering' videos on You tube. Just the sight of
    sparks flying by as riders scrape their foot pegs and knees on the
    road can give you goosebumps. Motorcycling is as much a source of
    adrenalin as a roller coaster ride or a bungee jump.

    Wanna go on a road trip? Plan to go in a car? Bring in a bike as
    well. Spend a few kms in the car and few on the bike and you shall see
    the difference. The experience is richer on a motorcycle. And at the
    end of the day don't you want to have an all round one with nature
    experience on a road trip? The next best thing would be to go on foot,
    that's if you don't mind spending five times the amount of days on the
    trip.

    Freedom, thrill, adrenalin. Such are the words that describe
    motorcycling. It is a bug. One that will excite you every time you get
    bitten. Leaving you asking for more."



    Dig deeper and you will learn why motorcycling is even considered
    an art form!

    Until next time,
    Ride safe and God bless.
    10 Commandments:
    1)Thank thy God for being alive.
    2)Thou shalt respect one's own life and the live's of other road users.
    3)Thou shalt respect one's own bike.
    4)Love thy bike as thy self.
    5)Always wear safety gear.
    6)Alcohol is a strict NO!
    7)Thou may lust after thy neighbour's bike specially if its of the R1 kind!
    8)Thou shalt ride with 'ultra-most' care and caution when on Indian roads.
    9)Thou shalt never leave the engine running at long traffic halts.
    10)Thou shalt follow all of the above.

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    • #3
      Hey thanks Sunny bhai for approving my thread, but was expecting it to be in the 'Hard Torque' section. Anyways, all comments are welcome.
      10 Commandments:
      1)Thank thy God for being alive.
      2)Thou shalt respect one's own life and the live's of other road users.
      3)Thou shalt respect one's own bike.
      4)Love thy bike as thy self.
      5)Always wear safety gear.
      6)Alcohol is a strict NO!
      7)Thou may lust after thy neighbour's bike specially if its of the R1 kind!
      8)Thou shalt ride with 'ultra-most' care and caution when on Indian roads.
      9)Thou shalt never leave the engine running at long traffic halts.
      10)Thou shalt follow all of the above.

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      • #4
        A very nice thread Jaoquim!

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        • #5
          Hey Joaquim,

          Good info to share. I prefer the bike rather than a car (i dont own a car yet). Even if i own a car i will prefer a bike to ride.
          Ride Hard !!! Ride Safe!!! Enjoy every moment on your machine !!! Cheers....

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          • #6
            Nice writeup joey,
            Better pics would do well
            sigpic

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            • #7
              Nice write up Joaquim

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              • #8
                Will have to show this to my wife to be
                for better understanding of who & what I am.

                Liked it

                The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
                ~ Spiderweb

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                • #9
                  Thanks Spidy bhai!
                  10 Commandments:
                  1)Thank thy God for being alive.
                  2)Thou shalt respect one's own life and the live's of other road users.
                  3)Thou shalt respect one's own bike.
                  4)Love thy bike as thy self.
                  5)Always wear safety gear.
                  6)Alcohol is a strict NO!
                  7)Thou may lust after thy neighbour's bike specially if its of the R1 kind!
                  8)Thou shalt ride with 'ultra-most' care and caution when on Indian roads.
                  9)Thou shalt never leave the engine running at long traffic halts.
                  10)Thou shalt follow all of the above.

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                  • #10
                    superlike bro.very well written.
                    [/SIGPIC]PULSATING 22o

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