Riding MBs - Necessity or Therapy ?

[Skyliner70cc]

Therapy. I used to go on long motorcycle rides when I was a teen in the 80's. It helped me clear my mind and adjust to the problems of the day-growing up as a teen.

 

[Mountainman]

Hi Simon -- Yes, country living is soo special for ones heart !! I was born and raised in the city - had friends when I was young that lived out in the back country - but - said to myself at that time - that I would NEVER live in the country - then when I was around 30 - moved out towards the lower mountains - loved it - moved again - out even further - then moved again the the top of this mountain that the little Lady and I live on today - been here almost 20 years now - on the end of a long dirt road - we have a 925 ft deep water well - great water - animals - one of the biggest rocks in our yard that Ive seen around - yes - the ladies reading this may not understand - big rock - may be a guy thing ? And people up here - MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS - can leave many things out in the yard - and nothing has ever been stolen - I know that I am going on and on - but - my wife and I feel very blessed to live here - not to leave out - great place to take a MB ride - at times it's a must - got to get somewhere - others - just for the MIND AND SOUL !!! Happy Riding from - Mountainman

 

[Maxx Ported]

Therapy-

My girl friend says I'm addicted.(>>WE<<only have six) I say MAYBE, But its cheeper than Drag Racing Cars.
It's alot of fun, when friends come over to ride the bikes. They can't believe that my 24" Typhoon is so Quick. I made it look old and tired. even wired on the chain guard (for the look) LOL
under the ugly is a 70cc ported/polished, shaved head screamin engine, the only problem with it is starting it.. got to get up lots of speed, cause it slips the clutch, due to very high compression. to get it to turn over.

 

[Mountainman]

Hey Maxx -- you got it going on there -- if one breaks down -- you are still up and running -- I have a broken spoke - rear -- down for a moment -- be up later -- if I had another MB or two -- wouldn't care much !! Nice looking MBs you got there !! Let's see - which MB shall Maxx ride ? Yes, I like that !! Happy Riding from - Mountainman

 

[SirJakesus]

I pretty much just ride my MB for the pure enjoyment of it. Sure I take it to the local stores and farm stands but more often I'm just cruising around enjoying the sites and having fun on the bike. I live too far from work to make the MB a practical form of transportation for me every day unfortunately.

 

[Large Filipino]

I'm all of the above. Yes. My MB is my major ride.
I needed to get a couple of cases of water today and it was pouring out. Normally I would hitch up the trailer but today I dusted off my truck.
I don't miss it.
I used to blast my stereo with the big woofers and the huge amp.
But I left my radio off.
It's boring,man.
I know why.
That windshield.
How come there's a law that cars have to have windshields?
Sometimes I do bum out about the having to ride slow.
But most of the time it's nice.
I do want a motorcycle for when I'm struggling with time.
But I bet I'll still ride my MB's more.

 

[BlueCollarBikes]

Therapy. I used to go on long motorcycle rides when I was a teen in the 80's. It helped me clear my mind and adjust to the problems of the day-growing up as a teen.

To this day I Hop on one of my Motorcycles And It really Helps Me cope.

If i need to be alone I hop on the old Shovel head Harley and head for the Highway Of back roads.
If something is eating Me or I'm Mad as HEII i hop on my XRL650 Honda And rip the track up in my back yard.
My wife Will come Home and see me Ripping the track up and she usually greats me By whispering ..
OK what's wrong....

When i feel Social I like to hop on the Motorized Bike to Go out and strike up a friendly conversation with the onlookers.


cheers

Bob

BlueCollarBike@Gmail.com

 

[Mountainman]

Nice post, MM, wish there were more like it.

Hi Happy Valley - yes - I also am enjoying this post a LOT. This MB site has been a real treasure in regards to information on repairs, products, new friends and so much more - I am hoping to come up with some more ideas with posts that are just a little different - searching deeper into the thoughts of the MB rider. To understand and promote our cause - maybe at times to even change the laws.. Happy Riding from - Mountainman

 

[CalgarysFool]

Therapy. I used to go on long motorcycle rides when I was a teen in the 80's. It helped me clear my mind and adjust to the problems of the day-growing up as a teen.

Ok I have to admit that my posting to this interesting thread is a bit fraudulent, since I do not yet have my bike. It should hopefully arrive next week. But I have read a little bit about therapy and, of course, have long been a great fan of Drs Phil and Laura.

Skyliner kicked this thing off by identifying at least one therapeutic benefit that motored-biking seems to share with motor-biking: relief from stress during times of emotional turmoil, and a related effect of that relief -- clarity of thinking.

Several have identified that MBc's force one out into the fresh air and while there, to slow down and enjoy the roses -- surely two results of any good therapy or therapeutic endeavor.

Oop. Gotta go. I'll add some more later

cheers,

Brenton

 

[mark2yahu]

My MB is a necessity.....for a back-up mode of transpo. In case of any type of crisis that might come about.

It's fun to ride. Having fun is therapeutic. More so than any drink, or a frontal lobotomy.






"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. But it's better to be riding a bike, than being a resident in psych."