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Originally Posted by NotaBRG
I guess that could be me...
I've never relied on my bike for transportation, the commute to work was only on nice days and was 15 miles and a couple of stop lights. Weekend rides were through the corn fields dodging tractors. And my longest 'road trip' was from SE MN to Aspen CO, or about 1,100 miles each way through rain, sleet, and snow through the pass.
I have no idea how many miles I've logged, but I have been very lucky to have never been down on the street.
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Yep...me too. Been riding since I was 18 (57 now) but in varying amounts over the years. Never a scratch, thankfully, but also, never more than probably 15k in any one year. Probably 10k/year average. But one key is not riding for transportation. Purely for enjoyment which means no traffic jams, major intersections, etc. Much prefer country and mountain roads. And most of my riding is solo. I don't care much for riding with a passenger (that's why the RT is for sale) and even less for riding in groups. Would rather rely on my own instincts and ability rather than on those around me.
In the old days I did a couple of rides with a HOG chapter and it scared the bejeebers out of me. Won't go into detail, but suffice it to say, the skill level in groups vary widely and it can significantly affect your safety.