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mitch96

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15. I rode motorcycles for over 40+ years. When riding you are invisible. You are vulnerable.

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #10)

Sun May 3, 2026, 10:44 PM

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You can do everything right and still get hit. Add a bit of stupid and it's all over...
I love riding motorbikes but now, especially where I live now it's too dangerous...
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That is all pretty fascinating. I want to pass it on but, 1WorldHope Sunday #1

Most welcome orangecrush Sunday #8

If you know people who work in ER's, it not uncommon to hear motorcycles referred to as donor bikes. Passages Sunday #2

I worked in a clinic and when Springtime came... lame54 Sunday #3

Oh I am sure it gets crowded! Passages Sunday #4

We called them "donor-cycles"...nt mitch96 Sunday #5

There ya go! Passages Sunday #6

I rode in my 20's orangecrush Sunday #10

I rode motorcycles for over 40+ years. When riding you are invisible. You are vulnerable. mitch96 Sunday #15

Agreed orangecrush Monday #16

Lol...I watched this just yesterday. pecosbob Sunday #7

"Cue the intro!" orangecrush Sunday #9

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Her YouTubes are always interesting. Liberal In Texas Sunday #12

Here orangecrush Sunday #14

Donor cycles. I remember when the California helmet laws resulted Nixie Sunday #13