Only a biker knows . . . : Motorcycle wit and wisdom, #8

July 5, 4:15 PMMotorcycle ExaminerKen Bingenheimer

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Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the window. That's right, it's time for still another collection of hopefully funny, thought-provoking, or just plain odd biker quotes. These are quotes I collect when I peruse motorcycle forums on the web, and as the headline suggests, this is the eighth installment. Let's go! 

• It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet, or safe. The wind noise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard, and riding it should terrify you now and then. Suck it up.
• Go as far as you can see...THEN YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SEE FURTHER.
• Ride hard or stay home.
• If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough.
• As the writer inscribes paper with ink and words, so the motorcyclist cuts a line through sheer space using angles and velocity as letters and punctuation. -- Mark C. Taylor and Jose Marquez
• When you're riding lead, don't spit.
• One bike on the road is worth two in the garage.
• Never twist the throttle with your ego.
• If you don't make it the first time, back up and try again, only faster!!
• You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.
• Well, sister, the time has come for me to ride hard and fast. - Rooster Cogburn
• Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.
• HEY! Let's go ride our BIKES!!!!
• Sometimes you end up going down the wrong road. That's an adventure.
• Live every day as though it was your last, but ride to make sure it's not!
• If you ride for the rush don't rush for the ride!
• When you feel like playing hooky, play it. When the sun is shining, go for a ride. If you need a motorcycle, just buy it. Sooner is better than later.
• Don't choose a destination -- pick a direction and go.
• Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat...........
• Fun is not a straight line.

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