QUESTIONNAIRE: What motivates riders?

[Heidi1]

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?

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.

3. What got you interested in riding?

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?

5. What motorbike do you own now?

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)

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?

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?


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

[Heidi1]

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?
A lady doesn't tell.

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Z250B
CB750
Bandit 1200
Hayabusa
R1
Hayabusa
Hayabusa (current)
RGV250 (current)
GSXR750 (current)

3. What got you interested in riding?
I did it for environmental reasons, and fell in love with going really fast.

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?
25ish, I sold it to buy the next one. I had no money.

5. What motorbike do you own now?
Hayabusa is my road bike, I have a GSXR750 and RGV250 trackbikes.

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
Not necessarily, some LAMS (learner legal) bikes are considerably larger than 500cc, but their power to weight ratio makes them ride-able for an inexperienced rider. Power to weight is a better way of deciding what bikes inexperienced riders should ride than cc's. My RGV is a terror, and it is only a 250cc bike.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
Yes, most people who ride do.

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Helmet, after that it should be personal choice. Personally I wear at the bare minimum, helmet, jacket, gloves and boots, but I would not support legislating for compulsory gear, it is my choice to wear gear all the time.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Absolutely.

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Making mistakes. Things tend to happy a bit faster over 200kms/hr.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Hit a kangaroo at dusk with a pillion. Did myself some damage, pillion was FINE (the ratbag).

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?
Depends entirely on the person. I have friends under 25 who own Hayabusas and I have encouraged them to do that. I have met 40 year old men who should not be in control of a motorised wheelchair (some who also own Hayabusas). Age is an arbitrary yardstick when it comes to bikes. No-one should be allowed to own a busa on their Ps.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
Wear gear
Do as much training as you can
Don't drink and ride
Don't try and keep up with idiots and try to avoid the red mist if you can
Say yes to dumb adventures on bikes

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[PostmanPete]

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? 47

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Currently own numbers 34 & 35, too many to list. Own 01 Hayabusa & 04 GSXR1000

3. What got you interested in riding? My brother

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 18, sold it to finance No. 2

5. What motorbike do you own now? See q.2

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
I believe a good/level head on their shoulders is paramount.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
Don't we all??

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Long pants, jacket, gloves. Helmets are mandatory.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Or even to get their P's

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Low powered brains on the riders.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Yes, Low powered brain moment.

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?
Learn to ride a slow bike fast, before jumping on a high powered bike.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
Ride when your head is in it.
Ride to suit conditions.
Ride within your limits.
Ride within the bikes limits.
Take your time learning a new bike.


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[BusaJim]

1. How old are you?

51 (where did the time go?)

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.

Can't remember the exact order but here goes.
TS185, RM125A, RM250A, RM370A, XL250, Z900, CB250, XS2650C, PE400, CB1100, CB1100R, CBX1000B, ZG1300DFI, ZZR600, ZZR1100D, K1100LT, ZX7R750, CBR1100XX, GL1500 Goldwing, BSA500M20, R1150GSA, GSX1300R, R100GSPD, can't remember the rest right now.


3. What got you interested in riding?

My Brother.

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?

16, Sold it.

5. What motorbike do you own now?

GSX1300R Hayabusa.

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?

No.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?

No.

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?

Your choice.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?

Maybe, But you can't get real world experience on a course only on the road.

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?

Idiot on the seat.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)

Yes a couple over the years, first one's being young an cocky last one don't know.

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?

Go for it (better than sex.)

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?

1. You are in control so ride safe.
2. Everyone is out to kill you so keep alert.
3. Stay within your limits.
4. Do Not Drink an Ride.
5. Enjoy it if you don't stop.


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

Your welcome

Jim

[Ward P]

RE: QUESTIONNAIWhat motivates riders?

1. How old are you?

47

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.

DT175, GT185, RM250B, CBX1000B, XL500SB, GSX250, RGV250, Z1R1000, GS850G, another CBX1000B, CBR1000, Now current: GSX1300R(hayabusa) and yet another CBX1000B

3. What got you interested in riding?

Have wanted a motorcycle from as early as I can remember. I'd asked Santa for a motorbike from age 3.
Today I love the feeling of freedom riding gives you, the personal space, the absolute fun and thrill it produces, and the social side

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?

10, shared it with my brother - we totally destroyed it

5. What motorbike do you own now?

GSX1300R Hayabusa.

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?

No. It should be up to the individual to purchase what they want.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?

Yes, but he was going slow and it would have happenned to him on any bike. Accidents can happen even if you have all the experience in the world, and more experience does not always mean a better rider

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?

It should be up to the individual to wear what they want, although I do support helmet laws.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?

Yes, but not manditory

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?

Before you have an understanding of how they accelerate, they can get out of control quickly, and you sneak up on vehicles without giving them sufficient reation times to avoid you. Once you have control of it, they are exactly the same as a low powered motorcycles. In some instances they can even get you out of harms way easier than a low powered machine

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)

Many times whilst learning, mostly on the dirt. twice on the road, both through inexperience. Last one was 28 years ago!

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?

If you want it, go for it. Life isn't a dress rehearsal. Just remember, the bike doesn't make the rider. Treat them gently, or they WILL turn around and bite you!

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?

1. Ride in traffic like you are invisible, the cemetary is full of riders who had the right of way.
2. Ride to your own limit, not on the edge, especially when with a group. If you want to see how hard you can go get to the track.
3. Read Keith Code's book and practice practice practice.
4. Riding is a club. Wave to you fellow bike riders, always offer assistance, you may need their help someday.
5. Don't dwell on it, but always be aware just how vulnerable you are, and always look for potential dangers and escape routes.


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cheers, WARD

[Dale]

[hendrixhc]

1. How old are you?
40

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Suzuki Across
Hayabusa

3. What got you interested in riding?
Being told i wasnt allowed to

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?
31 and traded it in on the Busa

5. What motorbike do you own now?
Hayabusa
6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
No just use an ounce of intelligence when riding it.


7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
No


8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Helmet, gloves, long riding pants, riding jacket

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Yes
10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Lack of judgement on decelaration, showing off.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
NO

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 have the right mind set before jumping on.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
Always be aware of those around you.
Never take for granted others have seen you.
Always err on the side of caution in corners.
ride to the conditions eg road and weather.
Dont ride if you are not 100% alert and ready to ride.

[Troppo]

Thanks.

1. How old are you?

50

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.

Deckson Rockhopper, Kawasaki MT75, Suzuki TM75, Yamaha YZ80B, Honda XR75, Yamaha IT 250, Suzuki TS250X, KTM400EXC, Suzuki VStrom 1000, Yamaha FZ1, Honda Blackbird, Suzuki K6 GSX1000R (never should have sold it!), Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki ZX14, Suzuki B-King, Suzuki Hayabusa.


3. What got you interested in riding?

My Dad, who was also a motorcyclist

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?

12. Sold it to get another one.

5. What motorbike do you own now?

2010 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.


8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?

Helmet, gloves, good jacket and pants, boots - BUT this should be left up to the individual rider's common sense.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?

Yes, and pre-P's as well.

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?

Over confidence
The red mist


11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)

No, never on the road. Have fallen off many times on the dirt - but, that is part of the fun!

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?

Unless you have dirt experience - don't.

Start off on something small and cheap.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?

Concentrate 100% on the ride
Practice, practice, practice
If in doubt, slow down
Beware the red mist - do NOT get carried away and let your ambitions exceed your abilities.
Do not ride with people you do not know.


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My pleasure.

[BusaJim]

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.

DT175, GT185, RM250B, CBX1000B, XL500SB, GSX250, RGV250, Z1R1000, GS850G, another CBX1000B, CBR1000, Now current: GSX1300R(hayabusa) and yet another CBX1000B

Hey Ward,

See you are a fan of the CBX1000B I had mine for quite a while Ithink about 5 years around 180,000k's I only got rid of it because of the service costs.

Wish the Busa was as smooth

Jim

[Belzybob]

1. How old are you?

Mature age - old enough to know better

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Yamaha 50
Yamaha 125
BSA 250
Yamaha 125
Yamaha 250 x 2 (2 and 4 stroke)
Yamaha 350 (race bike)
Yamaha 350 (road bike)
A long gap
Yamaha TT250
Yamaha YZF600
Yamaha 660 Tenere
Yamaha TRX850
Yamaha TT500
Yamaha FZ1
KTM 640 Adventure
Honda VFR800
Suzuki Hayabusa

3. What got you interested in riding?
Could get a bike licence earlier than a car licence

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?
16, sold it to upgrade

5. What motorbike do you own now?
Hayabusa

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?

Depends more on the bike and what its used for, rather than than the engine size. However a conditional yes.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
Not directly.

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Whatever you choose to wear, just like when driving a car. I'm nobody's nanny.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Possibly, if you are one of those persons that believe that people have value.

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Impact with roadside obstructions, especially those put in place by stupid utility companies that insist in putting poles just millimteres from the road edge.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Four. One my fault, one as a pillion and two due to cars pulling out of side roads. Grazing only in all cases.

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?
Spend some time riding off road first as you learn how to use the feedback a bike gives you.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
1. Get some dirt riding experience
2. Remember that like firing a gun or hitting a ball, the bike goes where
you look. Don't look at trees!
3. Use your brakes for stopping, not slowing down - anticipate the actions of other road users and continually review road conditions
4. Good road positioning - best for visibility for both you and to be seen by car drivers
5. Don't ride a bike like a car, use the manouverability and size
6. Frighten yourself occassionally, but learn from it

Sorry I can't count, I ride a bike!

[big kev]

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? 37

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current. ct 110 , cb125 , yt 250 , cb 250 , z500 , cb900(bolodor) suzuki katana 1100 .suzuki katana 750 , GSXR 1100 , suzuki hauabusa

3. What got you interested in riding? family

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 16 , sold it to buy mu next bike

5. What motorbike do you own now? suzuki hayabusa suzuki bandit 1200 GSX 1100

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 lots

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike? helmet,jacket,gloves,pants,boots that meet the safty standards of australia

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's? YES totally

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are? inexperience , training , imaturity

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional) yes , crashed my bike was not hospitalised was young and cocky and pushed my bike beyond its limits and i paid a price

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? enjoy motorcycleing for what it is freedom and freind and the road ahead ,dont be in to much of a rush to enjoy it

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance? know your bike , know your limitations , know the roads you ride , ride to the conditions , car driver never look ,


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[BikerBoy]

1. How old are you?
35

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Yamaha YZ80C, Suzuki RM125, Kawasaki Kx250, Suzuki GSX650F, Suzuki Hayabusa

3. What got you interested in riding?
At first growing up it was just a muck around on dirt bikes but later in life it was time spent with Biker Gangs, My Wife and the crappy Public Transport System that got me into road bikes.

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it?
12. I don't know what happened to it.

5. What motorbike do you own now?
Hayabusa

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's?
Yes and No. It completely depends on the individual.

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident?
No

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike?
Full leathers, helmet, gloves, motorcycle boots.

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's?
Any course for any rider would be effective. If a motorcyclist hasn't got the grasp of riding by the time they finish their P's they simply should not be riding at all.

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are?
Rapid acceleration to extremely high speeds. That is the ONLY danger. Any other danger is the same for any sized motorcycle.

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional)
Yes. A car suddenly jumped lanes and hit me while on a freeway in heavy traffic. I was able to regain control, stay on the bike and get into the emergency lane. How I did that without hitting any other vehicle I do not know. 3 days later I was approaching a sharp right hand corner at speed and it was unkown that from the earlier incident the throttle was damaged and locked open so I could not slow down. I entered the corner and tried to make it through but was unable, so I dropped the bike, let go and it hit a pole. Bike was all but totaly destroyed, I recieved only very minor injuries on both occassions and was wearing FULL protective gear both times.

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?
Ask yourself WHY you actually need a high powered bike and if you can't give yourself a sensible and realistic answer then you shouldn't be considering one.

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
Wear appropriate gear, Ride often, learn self control, enjoy the experience and ride your own ride.

[ROD]

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? 43

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
Honda postie c 80 kawa 250 85Gsxr 750
01 BUSA
03 BUSA
99 BUSA
DR 650SE
99 BUSA
07 BUSA
08 BUSA
3. What got you interested in riding?
Could not aford a car so got a bike was a lot easy back then

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 13 postie bush basher died

5. What motorbike do you own now? k3 BUSA K8 BUSA

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

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike? lid gloves and jacket

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's? some

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are? Cars and brain freezes of rider

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional) first was worst lost a lung and other little bits due to showing off

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? take it easy and get to no your bike and riding skills

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
dont show off
ride to your condition not other peoples
where safety gear
get to no your bike
stay safe

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[Skidmarx]

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.

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1. How old are you? 25

2. What motorbike(s) have you owned and list them in order from 1st to current.
87 cbr1000f
82 rg250
04 R1
05 hayabusa

3. What got you interested in riding? have grown up in and around bike clubs from a very young age

4. At what age did you get your first motorbike? What happened to it? 7, was a 78 dt175, rode it for a couple of weeks with a busted clutch, pulled it apart to fix it, and it never went back together

5. What motorbike do you own now?04 R1 and 05 hayabusa

6. Do you think someone should have a good amount of experience before jumping on a motorbike that is over 500cc's? yes and no, my first road bike was a 1000cc, wich is fine if someone shows some skill, but for a novice, id be hesitant

7. Do you know someone who lacked riding experience that has jumped onto a high powered bike and has had an accident? no

8. What safety equipment do you believe should be worn at all times when riding a motorbike? gloves, jacket, riding pants, helmet, boots

9. Do you believe an experienced riders course would be effective for people just coming off of there P's? i know alot of people on bikes and cars that have done these courses, and i dont believe they are any better off for having done them, some people may pick up a few tricks here and there

10. What do you believe some of the dangers of riding high powered motorbikes are? theres dangers in any bike, only extra dangers in a high powered bike are to those that dont have the experience or self control to ride them

11. Have you ever personally been in a motorbike accident? What happened? (Optional) yes, head shake and back tyre loosing traction at 140k's an hour, bike was salvageable, i spent a month in hospital with broken shoulder, and gravel rash to alot of my body

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? go for it!!, and have fun, but be careful and think twice before twisting the grip, know your situation and the consequences

13. What are your top 5 riding tips in order of importance?
be aware of your surroundings
ALWAYS wear your gear
give bike a quick inspection before any ride, including tyres
always have a phone and money handy



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[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.

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