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Closest match I could find is the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and the LaFerrari FXX, but I lean towards Aventador...

And I struggle to change the tires on my dirtbike...

Wear a helmet. Seriously.

Ich muss hier ein bisschen Grantln. Schon zum zweiten mal erlebe ich in Wien, dass ein Elektromoped mit einem Fahrrad kollidiert und dann einfach wegfährt. Diesmal ist zum Glück nicht viel passiert, aber beim ersten Mal war das ein schwerer Sturz. Die haben dann Nummernschilder auf denen steht nur "Ich bin ein Fahrrad, 25 km/h" Blödsinn! Wenn ich mit meinem Rennrad schon schneller als die meisten unterwegs bin, und der zieht mit seinem foodora rucksack an mir vorbei als würde ich still stehen, fährt der keine 25km/h. Die fahren teilweise schneller als die Autos auf der Strasse. Nicht alle, aber viele. Die sind einfach zu schnell und dann auch zu rücksichtslos für den Radweg. Damit rechnet einfach keiner, und Fußgänger sind ja da auch noch unterwegs. Die gehören auf die Strasse, und ich bin echt froh, dass die Politik da jetzt nachzieht. Ich hoffe nur, dass das dann auch strenger kontrolliert wird als die 25km/h Geschwindigkeitsbeschränkung. So, Grant over.

I’ve always loved the look of the “classic” Harley Davidson. The modern designs have lost their soul and mojo a bit, if you ask me, but the classic ones are still very beautiful and timeless bikes.

The Harley Softail was actually the very first bike I fell in love with as a kid, and it’s the reason I wanted to start riding in the first place. I grew up watching TV shows like Renegade and movies like Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. Then I got my license, which was over a quarter of a century ago. I like to phrase it that way because it sounds longer than 25 years and gives me a bit more credibility 😄

I wanted a Harley so badly as my first bike, but I was young and couldn’t afford one at the time. I also wouldn’t have been allowed to ride one without a restricted engine, and that just didn’t make sense in my mind. So I got an old 500 cc Honda instead, which actually turned out to be the perfect beginner bike for me. Still, I knew that as soon as I felt more confident and had the money, I was going to buy a Harley.

I would get very excited every time I saw a Harley rider on the street and wave at them, but they never waved back. Other riders always returned the wave or waved first. I don’t care about the wave anymore, but back then as a beginner it felt kind of special to me. A few times I stopped next to a Harley rider at a light. I’d greet them or say something like, “Nice bike.” They would usually give me a short glance and turn away, or just ignore me completely. One guy looked down at my little Honda and pulled away at full throttle. Another stared me down like a psycho. I literally thought he wanted to fight me. I know someone will comment, I ride a Harley and I hug everyone. Buddy, I appreciate you, but you are the exception. You are not the norm

So over time, after many bad experiences, I got very bitter and hateful. I don't like being that way. I was raised differently and just couldn’t understand the behavior. I didn’t want to be part of this toxic community, and I didn’t want to be associated with men like that. A man who looks down on you for riding the “wrong” bike is no man at all, if you ask me.

When I finally had the money to afford a bike, I didn’t buy a Harley. I bought a Triumph instead, because, I just wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the bike the same way. However, every time I see and hear a “classic” Harley on the street, I still think, “Damn, nice bike.”

Be careful out there.

Found this video the other day and thought I share it here. enjoy.

...and why you should take lessons. And don't be a squid, and drink water.

In the light of recent events... /s

I need to go back to parking lot drills....

...and guys, if you let a beginner ride your bike, at least give them a helmet.

I would at least wear a helmet....

The public road is not your personal race track. I just hope that the innocent people involved in this crash, are fine.