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Are we witnessing the end of motorcycling?
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<blockquote data-quote="Knifemaker" data-source="post: 1392609" data-attributes="member: 1075"><p>My first three bikes had kickstarters. Something very satisfying about not being dependent on how well your battery is charged...not to</p><p></p><p>mention the action itself somehow made you feel more physically bond to your bike.</p><p></p><p>My first electric start bike (Seca 550) didn't even have the lever. I always thought they should include one...even if it's just part of the tool kit, on all bikes with electric starters....you know, just in case. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>All my cars, up to just recently, have had manual transmissions, or paddle shifters. I'm with Fred here, I enjoy driving. (And riding)</p><p></p><p>Now it seems , it's just time you can't be doing something else to most of the younger generation....few find pleasure just driving</p><p></p><p>(As witnessed by those attempting to text and drive)</p><p></p><p>Motorcycle riders have always been a "fringe group"...but I don't see the numbers here dropping much, even given the lack of interest of some.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knifemaker, post: 1392609, member: 1075"] My first three bikes had kickstarters. Something very satisfying about not being dependent on how well your battery is charged...not to mention the action itself somehow made you feel more physically bond to your bike. My first electric start bike (Seca 550) didn't even have the lever. I always thought they should include one...even if it's just part of the tool kit, on all bikes with electric starters....you know, just in case. ;) All my cars, up to just recently, have had manual transmissions, or paddle shifters. I'm with Fred here, I enjoy driving. (And riding) Now it seems , it's just time you can't be doing something else to most of the younger generation....few find pleasure just driving (As witnessed by those attempting to text and drive) Motorcycle riders have always been a "fringe group"...but I don't see the numbers here dropping much, even given the lack of interest of some. [/QUOTE]
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