QUESTIONNAIRE: What motivates riders?

[Lucky 85]

Dear all

A members 17 year old daughter has a project regarding motivation. Could you help her by filling out this questionnaire? The easiest way is to reply to the top post and just add your answers. If you want to do it anonymously, send a PM to me with the responses and I will pass them on. OR send them to Moshy7.

Please remember, they are for a 17 year old, so make the responses honest, but keep the thread itself clean.

Thanks.

1. How old are you? 51

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
400 RM Suzuki
250 XLX Honda
ZZR1100 Kawasaki
2008 Hayabusa

3. What got you interested in riding?
All my mates rode bikes
4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?
19 years old that's when I thought I could trust myself to ride a bike without going stupid on it and rode it to destruction
5. What motorbike do you own now?
2008 Hayabusa
6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
yes
7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
yes I have seen many come to grief due to not knowing what to do in a difficult situation.
8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Good quality Helmet, Riding boots, Gloves, Jacket and at least dragon jeans minimum
9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Yes but why not do the course before you get your L's

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Lack of ability to ride them. Lack of good judgement.
11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
I have been in numerous accidents and I guess I have been lucky that I have not hurt myself seriously except once when I went riding without my Helmet on and came to grief when I hit a concrete block which resulted in my face being injured from scraping it on the ground but again I was lucky and ended up with very little scarring
12. In your opinion and based on your experience what advice would you give someone aged between 18 to 25 thinking of purchasing a high powered bike?
Make sure you can ride and get some lessons first. Start out riding with other more experienced riders
13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
1. Always wear protective gear
2. Check your bike out before riding it
3. If your already having a bad day don't push your luck by riding your bike
4. Ride within your ability and don't show off.
5. Ride defencively and always be on the look out for people who may not see you.

Thanks for participating in my questionaire......