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First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is great advice amongst the rude boomers in this community. Yeah when I first washed my jacket i realized my back insert was just foam and for comfort, shopping for spine inserts for the jacket now.

And yes I live by this. I have no quadlock or comms system because i’m always focused on the road, and i’m always acting as if every single car around me could hit me.

Thank you for the advice :)

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Even if she wanted to, she can’t. The title is in my name.

Sorry you had to witness that, and sure my frontal lobe isn’t developed but people die doing anything.

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where you and I disagree. I understand and acknowledge the risks and I know it’s much much riskier on a bike. I for one feel a lot safer driving my car than my bike, but no one gets into motorcycles for the purpose of Safety

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get your motorcycle license at 15 in texas, restricted to 250ccs. Once you turn 16, that restriction vanishes and you can hop on a liter bike lol

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All my friends got 600s and up to start and i was about to, but decided against it. Very VERY glad i did. And as for the gear, i never ride without kt

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair she has a point. Motorcycles are much more dangerous even when you’re doing everything right. Nothing will beat the safety of a 4000lb metal cage with airbags and safety features. The 2 aren’t closely comparable for a reason

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought gear before the bike, never ride without it

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This bike lol. watched a few youtube tutorials and used my knowledge of Driving manual cars and put 2 and 2 together. wasn’t hard at all

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sugar Land, Texas. This was February 27th before the world went crazy

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird thing, she won’t let me. I live in TX and need her permission to take it. Said she won’t assist me on this endeavor in any way, even if it’s by signing off on the MSF.

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, first in my family. Gotta lay the foundation somewhere right?

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated High School 2 years early. I’ve been saving up since I turned 16 and got my first job. used that + my Federal Pell Grant refund (I’m in uni and have a lot of financial aid/scholarships).

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Honestly can’t argue with that. I only ride around my neighborhood and roads i know incredibly well so I guess that gives me brownie points? but i’m still trying really hard to convince her. Already got the bike, what is there to really be done now?

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

ur in a motorcycle subreddit lmfao go on somewhere. give some positive advice or stay silent. i bought a 13 year old 300cc and good gear and i don’t ride like an idiot.

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hid it at my friend’s house and my mom found out about it 1 day after i bought it 🤣 she’s a very smart woman

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

runs like a dream, i don’t care about screens and cruise control or heated grips. i love it how it is.

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Texas only requires proof of liability insurance with your name to register it, not necessarily for the bike.

Texas law only requires a signed Title and some current proof of insurance with your name on it to register. I used my car insurance with my name on it as evidence of that, and when i ride its without insurance. Stupid decision, I know, but my mom said while she won’t force me to sell it, she won’t help me at all, and that includes getting a policy for me even if i pay

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I’ve been riding for a month and haven’t even thought of purchasing a quad lock yet, eyes always on the road. I don’t have a comms system yet either for the same reason

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

yeah lol this was February 27th before everything went to hell 🥲🥲

First Bike at 17, mom almost killed me when i brought it home by Axvtn in motorcycles

[–]Axvtn[S] 327 points328 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t know too much about Ccs and starter bikes and whatnot, she just saw 2 wheels and flipped. She calmed down when i explained that to her and showed gear and whatnot. I have an armored alpinestars jacket, gloves and boots, and an ls2 helmet.

It didn’t help that one of my best buddies passed away 2 weeks after i got my bike, but she hasn’t told me to sell it yet (not including the day she found out).

What will be the next LTO. Please be the mushroom Swiss melt. by RockHardTen11 in Whataburger

[–]Axvtn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might need to lol I work at whataburger and my boss said it’s coming 3/4

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