The more we hear something the said, the more likely we are to think it’s true — even when it’s definitely not. Unfortunately, that’s just the way the world works. Even motorcycle culture has been affected by this phenomena.
Here are a few things you may already believe, but are totally bogus.
Cars Are to Blame For the Majority of Motorcycle Accidents.
Sadly, cars aren’t even involved in the majority of motorcycle accidents. Other bikes are. Police accident statistics show that one of the most dangerous things a biker can do is to ride in a big group. What’s more, accidents that only involve one biker and no other parties are also more common than accidents involving cars.
Expensive Victory Bikes Are Better Than the More Affordable Victory Bikes.
As much as Triumph Victory motorcycle dealers would like you to believe, the more expensive Victory bikes are not necessarily better than the lower end Victory bikes… Kind of. The fact of the matter is that most high-performance Victory bikes are already affordable, so you don’t need to shell out tens of thousands on a classic or high powered bike if you want to get a good quality vehicle.
Cars Are Being Polite by Letting Bikers Overtake Them.
As much as it might seem like other drivers are being polite by letting bikers overtake them, the truth is that they’re just annoyed. Put yourself in their shoes for a minute. Imagine having a blinding headlight suddenly appear just behind you, reflecting off of your mirror and suddenly blinding you? So the next time a car wants to let you pass, make sure to give a kindly wave.
The next time someone tries to tell you something about your motorcycle culture that rings untrue to you, do yourself a favor and don’t automatically believe it — no matter how many people tell you. Look it up for yourself just to make sure it’s true. Continue reading here: www.chesapeakecycles.com
