tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post111643450093763584..comments2024-03-20T07:03:08.346-04:00Comments on Chicagoan in Montreal: MotorcyclesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14201487732079235426noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1159417209720392522006-09-28T00:20:00.000-04:002006-09-28T00:20:00.000-04:00Thanks, mom. Much of whatt I know about the motor...Thanks, mom. Much of whatt I know about the motorcycle culture in the US is from what you have told me. That and what I remember seeing on the streets of Chicago. Your type of riding is more in line with what I see up here. Many older couples taking long rides in the rolling hills. I guess it is the difference in city riding that I noticed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201487732079235426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1157052249841896262006-08-31T15:24:00.000-04:002006-08-31T15:24:00.000-04:00When I started riding 3 years ago, I was emphatica...When I started riding 3 years ago, I was emphatically directed to the Motorcycle Safety Course as a prereq for riding. Our state, North Carolina, requires a book and riding test now to get a license - also we have a helmet law. Taking the course also gets a discount on insurance. Our HOG group will not allow members to ride on group rides without proper attire: helmets, boots, long pants. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1157021428816271902006-08-31T06:50:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:50:00.000-04:00Thanks, Raoul.For at the older Harley types, at le...Thanks, Raoul.<BR/><BR/>For at the older Harley types, at least the ones I know, they do wear the leather for protection. They've had enough experience to know it's for their safety. They also love the long weekend rides. Usually on curvy and hilly country roads. Leisurely rides with scenery. I saw some out in the Eastern Townships last weekend. I'm sure they're in the Laurentians also.<BR/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201487732079235426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1156962957900002662006-08-30T14:35:00.000-04:002006-08-30T14:35:00.000-04:00For the helmet thing: I forgot to mention. In the ...For the helmet thing: I forgot to mention. In the US many states do not make helmets compulsory simply because of the heat. One often must have sunglasses though. (for Insects)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1156962820038620032006-08-30T14:33:00.000-04:002006-08-30T14:33:00.000-04:00The ratio m/f is mainly due to boomers. Suburban b...The ratio m/f is mainly due to boomers. <BR/>Suburban boomers had enough cash and room to have a pool and 2 motorcycles.<BR/><BR/>The ratio is this way mainly because it's a couple activity. (harley type)<BR/><BR/><BR/>For the apparel: I was used to better protections in Europe. The harley type often have some leather clothes, but that's often mainly for the cool factor I think. For crotch Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1156942367736906312006-08-30T08:52:00.000-04:002006-08-30T08:52:00.000-04:00I've actually noticed the opposite. I have been r...I've actually noticed the opposite. I have been reassured how often I have seen people in full gear. Not to say there aren't many who are not. (Wow, a triple negative.)<BR/><BR/>Back home it was rare to see someone with the correct attire. In summer, most people would be in shorts and a t-shirt with no helmet. I understand that it's a thrill to ride like that and it's more comfortable in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201487732079235426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10775914.post-1156941331331525772006-08-30T08:35:00.000-04:002006-08-30T08:35:00.000-04:00to dress properly with the helmet, leather jacket,...<I>to dress properly with the helmet, leather jacket, and pants (or chaps).</I><BR/><BR/>I almost never see bikers (m/f) wear those leather garments, but typically only jeans and a T-shirt. On the highway, where a simple slide could cause such a bad case of road rash that it might become deadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com