Does this irritate you?

**schoeney** · 05-01-2012, 02:46 PM

I have a non-riding friend that is always tells me (and my wife) about any motorcycle accidents they hear about.

I asked why we don't hear from them about car accidents too? Afterall, I do drive my car more often than my bike.

I finally had enough of it today and told my friend to quit being an alarmist and listed all the things I regularly practice to improve my safety factor. I also told my friend it is irritating to hear it from non riders as they just don't get it.

Do you know people like this? Do you find it irritating?

chainsaw · 05-01-2012, 03:16 PM

Oh yes, they are all over the place and just as irritating. Most of the time I just consider the source.

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 03:21 PM

None of my friends say anything about the negatives of Motorcycle riding.
If they did I would do as you did. It would irritate the hell out of me.
For you wise guys who are going to say you didn't think I would have any friends, here is the post I made in another thread when questioned.

Really Scott ?
I have 5 close friends. Two of them ride Harleys and one rides a BMW.
The other two just visit me or hang out around my place. They are pretty cool guys.
I just don't understand why other people can't see them.

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**wolfmil042370** · 05-01-2012, 04:17 PM

I tell anyone that says motorcycle riding is dangerous, that when my time is up and God decides to bring me home it wont matter if im on a bike or in a car my time is up. So I'm going to enjoy my time as much as possible on a bike.

dale55 · 05-01-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

I have a non-riding friend that is always tells me (and my wife) about any motorcycle accidents they hear about.

I asked why we don't hear from them about car accidents too? Afterall, I do drive my car more often than my bike.

I finally had enough of it today and told my friend to quit being an alarmist and listed all the things I regularly practice to improve my safety factor. I also told my friend it is irritating to hear it from non riders as they just don't get it.

Do you know people like this? Do you find it irritating?

I am sure it is your friends way of expressing his concern and care for you. Remember those that dont ride just dont get it. I would thank him for his info and continue to keep on riding!

dale

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 05:07 PM

It doesn't really bother me one way or the other.

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 05:11 PM

Yeah, there are certain people who like to tell me about every motorcycle accident they have ever seen or heard of. I counter by telling them about some gruesome car wreck I saw, even if I make the details up.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 05:20 PM

You should email them some good gorey pics of car crashes.

**markclark57** · 05-01-2012, 05:26 PM

I tell them, "People have died just going for a walk, does that mean you are going to stop walking?"

Loafer · 05-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Next time give them this photo.

**58nomad** · 05-01-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfmil042370

I tell anyone that says motorcycle riding is dangerous, that when my time is up and God decides to bring me home it wont matter if im on a bike or in a car my time is up. So I'm going to enjoy my time as much as possible on a bike.

I agree, this is the way I have lived my life. So far my job is not complete.

**glwilson** · 05-01-2012, 09:27 PM

I usually say: "Apparently someone did something wrong".

That usually switches-up the conversation with "them" asking what I mean.

From there I simply state that apparently the motorcyclist (and/or cager, if it involved one) did something wrong... point blank.

Usually "they" get the picture and shut-up... but if they don't... well... I have more to say to them.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-02-2012, 04:39 AM

Hardly ever have anyone say anything about it. They know it wouldn't do any good, I'm still going to ride.

mobandy78 · 05-02-2012, 08:46 AM

I don't hear it as much anymore as when I had my Suzuki Bandit 1200. I do catch a lot of grief from my Aunt and my mom about riding all the time. Although, my mom is starting to slack off... she's decided she wants a trike

**markclark57** · 05-02-2012, 11:14 AM

Wow, did you hear about the guy that drowned??? You should quit drinking water . . .

05-01-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Does this irritate you? I have a non-riding friend that is always tells me (and my wife) about any motorcycle accidents they hear about. I asked why we don't hear from them about car accidents too? Afterall, I do drive my car more often than my bike. I finally had enough of it today and told my friend to quit being an alarmist and listed all the things I regularly practice to improve my safety factor. I also told my friend it is irritating to hear it from non riders as they just don't get it. Do you know people like this? Do you find it irritating? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	None of my friends say anything about the negatives of Motorcycle riding. If they did I would do as you did. It would irritate the hell out of me. For you wise guys who are going to say you didn't think I would have any friends, here is the post I made in another thread when questioned. Really Scott ? I have 5 close friends. Two of them ride Harleys and one rides a BMW. The other two just visit me or hang out around my place. They are pretty cool guys. I just don't understand why other people can't see them. __________________ __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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wolfmil042370 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 108	I tell anyone that says motorcycle riding is dangerous, that when my time is up and God decides to bring me home it wont matter if im on a bike or in a car my time is up. So I'm going to enjoy my time as much as possible on a bike. __________________ Robert Miller VBA # 02007 VROC # 34707 1999 Vulcan Nomad 1500 Green/Green Vance & Hines Dual Bagger
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It doesn't really bother me one way or the other. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yeah, there are certain people who like to tell me about every motorcycle accident they have ever seen or heard of. I counter by telling them about some gruesome car wreck I saw, even if I make the details up. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-01-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Oh yes, they are all over the place and just as irritating. Most of the time I just consider the source.
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	You should email them some good gorey pics of car crashes. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-01-2012, 05:26 PM	#9
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I tell them, "People have died just going for a walk, does that mean you are going to stop walking?" __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Next time give them this photo. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-01-2012, 09:27 PM	#12
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I usually say: "Apparently someone did something wrong". That usually switches-up the conversation with "them" asking what I mean. From there I simply state that apparently the motorcyclist (and/or cager, if it involved one) did something wrong... point blank. Usually "they" get the picture and shut-up... but if they don't... well... I have more to say to them. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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05-02-2012, 04:39 AM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Hardly ever have anyone say anything about it. They know it wouldn't do any good, I'm still going to ride. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-02-2012, 08:46 AM	#14
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I don't hear it as much anymore as when I had my Suzuki Bandit 1200. I do catch a lot of grief from my Aunt and my mom about riding all the time. Although, my mom is starting to slack off... she's decided she wants a trike __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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05-02-2012, 11:14 AM	#15
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Wow, did you hear about the guy that drowned??? You should quit drinking water . . . __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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