Long before Keanu Reeves said it, I did... But there's much more in the video. Enjoy.
Chris
Chris
10 Things Only Long-Time Riders Understand (Newbies Won’t Get It)
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YES!
Where was Mr. Wick other than the opening shot? Certainly not his narration...
He does make some really cool bikes though.
He does make some really cool bikes though.
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I made to where they tried to teach me the correct way to wave. I'll pass on the 9 more lessor things they have to brag about.
OP
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You guys are a rough crowd!!! 
I did totally agree with the opening. Around here in the Puget Sound region, a lot of "bikers" put away their bikes in September and pull them out in May...or later. Whenever the temp will be over 50F and no rain is in the forecast. That only leaves a few months to get out of the bad habits of driving a car and into the mental attitude and skill set to ride a motorcycle. I've long said that just because you have been riding for 20 years, doesn't mean you have 20 years of experience. It can easily be that you have 1 year of experience repeated 20 times.
Chris
I did totally agree with the opening. Around here in the Puget Sound region, a lot of "bikers" put away their bikes in September and pull them out in May...or later. Whenever the temp will be over 50F and no rain is in the forecast. That only leaves a few months to get out of the bad habits of driving a car and into the mental attitude and skill set to ride a motorcycle. I've long said that just because you have been riding for 20 years, doesn't mean you have 20 years of experience. It can easily be that you have 1 year of experience repeated 20 times.
Chris
Great video, thanks for sharing Chris!
The only issue that made me uncomfortable was the very premise of comparing experienced and "inexperienced" riders. I always think the rule "ride your own ride" is such a key lesson.
The only issue that made me uncomfortable was the very premise of comparing experienced and "inexperienced" riders. I always think the rule "ride your own ride" is such a key lesson.
A bit lengthy, but I can't find anything wrong... 
Many of the aspects mentioned are already preached ad nauseam in riding school over here, but of course are youngsters hardly listening...
Many of the aspects mentioned are already preached ad nauseam in riding school over here, but of course are youngsters hardly listening...