R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:52 pm
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After being off the RS for a few months due to hurting my back, it was indeed a real pleasure to get back on the bike to enjoy the ride. Its the only activity where I need to really be in the moment using each hand and foot independently, maintain balance, have constant awareness in all directions while anticipating stupid actions of cage drivers. Then add sound cancelling earphones with an iPod full of music that further elevates the experience. Sometimes I return home from the ride with a face that is sore from smiling so much. When many factors come together, you end up wearing the bike that moves and corners as if its hard wired into your brain. There is a point when you have added all the accessories you need to refine the bike. After that, its pure enjoyment to wear out sets of tires while exploring the countryside. When non-riders ask why I ride, I try to give them a short version of my experience. |
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Zitat von rclompus im Beitrag #1 I like your posting, but it's been years (i.e., decades) since anyone has asked me that question. Old Forum Orphan |
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Why do I ride? |
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Zitat von MRM im Beitrag #4 The guy in the Minivan that was "camped" in the passing lane and travelling the exact same speed as the ice delivery truck in the right lane...……..filled my mind with lots of petty things...... 
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Many things freedom from traffic ,most of the time that feeling of traveling as part of the environment smelling the pines in the forest the visters in the Alps, feeling the warmth on you back for the first time in spring to the first chill of autumn (fall ) |
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Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #11 Considering what I rode at 17 (Honda CB360) or 18 (Suzuki GT380) and my riding gear of that time...…...I wouldn't go back.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #9Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #8Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #7Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #6 Tube sock? Is that like a flesh light?
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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #13Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #9Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #8Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #7Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #6 It was a reference to a Disco parody skit from back in the day...…...
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