[Jeff Higgins]

I just struggled with this about a year ago with my older brother. He wanted to start riding and asked my advice. I'm the blacksheep of the family (bet that surprises all of you) and have been, among other unsavory habits, riding a motorcycle on the street since I had my license. I ride with several friends and acquaintances pretty regularly and have never even given it a second thought.

My brother was different. Maybe I really don't give a ***** about my friends or something, but the thought of him riding hit me altogeher different. It worried me. It still does. I actually made a somewhat weak attempt to talk him out of it at the time, but he was determined. I have never in my life tried to talk anyone out of riding, until him. I have convinced quite a few people to take the plunge. So far none of them have been hurt. Even if they ever were hurt, I don't think I could ever feel responsible in any way. Except with my brother. Even though I tried to talk him out of it.