Lived in Edinburgh for years, had to relocate for various reasons, the only city I would live in again and happily move back to, it has a piece of my heart. Wasn't a biker at the time but if I ever do end up back there, I'll be taking my Triumph with me! Enjoyed seeing the place again, you weren't riding too far from my old haunt (East Fountainbridge)!
Poor roads are annoying as there's nothing you can do about them. Luckily the roads here are generally good, but often so narrow. Can I ask, have you done many long trips on that bike?
I've never understood how people rationalize riding motor/cycles. In every instance of an accident, excluding motorbike v motorbike, you are 2nd best everytime. Bike v car, lose. Bike v tree, lose. Bike v dog on the road, lose. Even as you said in the video, bike v crappy road, lose. For me the potential downsides outweight any upsides.
@@blackmancer the arguement is… potential down sides…. While guaranteed upsides every time you turn the key. Sometimes we just have to live and prepare for consequences
Couldn't you spin that argument in every other walk of life? How do people rationalize getting on a plane to go on holiday, in almost every accident, you end up 2nd best everytime. Riders are aware of the extra risk and consequence and will do everything to avoid them, but the trade off is the enjoyment of riding, which can only be explained when people have experienced it themselves
@@AlexMotoBee Life is full of risk, safety is never first, but risk is variable and risk to life and safety is significantly increased on a motorbike, that's my point. Between a semi trailler and a motorbike, there is a very clear loser, just as a car, but would you rather get hit by a semi while on a bike or inside a car. It's not a great outcome either way, but one offers significant, possibly life saving scenarios. It might be the difference between walking with a hobble or not walking at all. Engaging in risky behaviours are fun, but as a means of transport/a daily feature of your life, for me, is rolling the dice too often. Have a good one!
@@blackmancer Oh yeah definitely, we know that every time we ride and it's the risk we take. Ideally, we learn and get better as a ride to minimise the chances of ever getting hit by a semi or any vehicle of that nature! Appreciate it isn't for most but for the few, it's great! Have a good evening pal
Lived in Edinburgh for years, had to relocate for various reasons, the only city I would live in again and happily move back to, it has a piece of my heart. Wasn't a biker at the time but if I ever do end up back there, I'll be taking my Triumph with me! Enjoyed seeing the place again, you weren't riding too far from my old haunt (East Fountainbridge)!
Who wouldn't want to ride their lion to work. I loved hearing you make it roar.
20:48 yes pet lion!
Absolutely amazing sound! Stay safe!
Thank you! Will do!
When does the road get bad enough not to ride?
20:45 for pet lion chat
Poor roads are annoying as there's nothing you can do about them. Luckily the roads here are generally good, but often so narrow.
Can I ask, have you done many long trips on that bike?
My bobber is tucked up for winter. The fear of salt and crap getting on it. Will you be riding in winter?
it does sound amazing. but how do you pass your mot?
@@DexterDexter123 just put back on the original mufflers, super easy. 10 minute or less job
I've never understood how people rationalize riding motor/cycles. In every instance of an accident, excluding motorbike v motorbike, you are 2nd best everytime. Bike v car, lose. Bike v tree, lose. Bike v dog on the road, lose. Even as you said in the video, bike v crappy road, lose. For me the potential downsides outweight any upsides.
@@blackmancer the arguement is… potential down sides…. While guaranteed upsides every time you turn the key. Sometimes we just have to live and prepare for consequences
Couldn't you spin that argument in every other walk of life? How do people rationalize getting on a plane to go on holiday, in almost every accident, you end up 2nd best everytime.
Riders are aware of the extra risk and consequence and will do everything to avoid them, but the trade off is the enjoyment of riding, which can only be explained when people have experienced it themselves
@@AlexMotoBee Life is full of risk, safety is never first, but risk is variable and risk to life and safety is significantly increased on a motorbike, that's my point.
Between a semi trailler and a motorbike, there is a very clear loser, just as a car, but would you rather get hit by a semi while on a bike or inside a car. It's not a great outcome either way, but one offers significant, possibly life saving scenarios. It might be the difference between walking with a hobble or not walking at all.
Engaging in risky behaviours are fun, but as a means of transport/a daily feature of your life, for me, is rolling the dice too often. Have a good one!
@@blackmancer Oh yeah definitely, we know that every time we ride and it's the risk we take.
Ideally, we learn and get better as a ride to minimise the chances of ever getting hit by a semi or any vehicle of that nature!
Appreciate it isn't for most but for the few, it's great!
Have a good evening pal