Have You Ever Ridden On A Motorcycle?

@IreneVincent People in cars and trucks don't always see a bike the way they do cars. I've had people not see me even while driving a car and just missed getting clipped.

Yes, that counts. Caution is really the thing, because there is so little protection for the rider.

@Bluedoll Yes, it's difficult to see a motor cycle sometimes. I try to be aware at all times. Around here, its common to see people riding bicycles on the back country roads. It's very dangerous. Several people have been hit and injured. I'm always very cautious when I see someone on a bicycle. Sometimes on these narrow roads, its difficult to pass them safely. I wish that they would find safer places to ride. Recently, a friend of my daughter, wrecked on his bicycle on a back road and had to be hospitalized. He wasn't hit by a car. He just went off the edge of the road and crashed into the woods. Messed up his jaw and face.

I can see then, why you would hesitate to buy him one. He might buy one for himself though and want you to ride with him.

@Happy2BeMe I had a cousin, years ago, who was killed on a motorcycle. Three of my sons have wrecked on their motorcycles. Only one still has a motorcycle and I worry about him all the time.

@IreneVincent lol I think I worded that wrong it should have said he wants to buy one for him and I to ride on. He can afford to buy himself one but I don't like the idea. My uncle was killed riding a motorbike and since then I don't like them.

@IreneVincent yup, too many.

I think there might be a lot of motorcycles in the Philippines, like there is here in the USA.

I used to ride motorcycles also but not anymore. Too old now. Plus, I sort of lost my nerve for it.

@IreneVincent I hope they never have accidents.

@LeaPea2417 My son has wrecked on his motorcycle, but was not hurt too bad. I wish he would get rid of that bike, but he loves riding it, he says.

My husband and I used to ride motorcycles when we were younger, but not any more. My twin boys both had motorcycles. One of them still rides a LOT.

It can be FUN, but it IS dangerous. The biggest problem is that the rider has little protection.

OUCH! My son has a Harley too. He rides a lot.

It's been a while for me too. But, I enjoyed it at the time. I do think it's dangerous though.

@IreneVincent They aren't very forgiving if you have an accident.

I tried to ride one by myself but it was too heavy for me. I've ridden with my husband, my son, and once with a cousin back when I was a teenager.

@IreneVincent

OK. So you are very familiar with the motorcycle. I hope you are always careful. There is so little protection for the riders, if you are in an accident.

@IreneVincent Yes, we always have proper gear for it and the boyfriend is a careful rider.

That's the usual answer I get from most females. Me included. I rode with my husband and my son.

@IreneVincent

So, you must enjoy it. Do you own a motorcycle now?

@IreneVincent Actually I don't own a motorcycle.My friends having.

Yes, there are a lot of motorcycle accidents. And there is very little protection for the rider.

So, you are riding every day. It's a good means of transportation, but you need to be extra careful especially when you have your children with you.

I tried to ride a motorcycle by myself in a field one time, but it was too heavy. I could ride OK but when I stopped I couldn't hold the bike up.

My sons have all had motorcycles. Only one still has a motorcycle and he loves his Harley.