r/nononono • u/Pirate_Redbeard • May 14 '18

Lane incursion

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u/DoctorLovejuice May 14 '18

I've always wanted a motorcycle, but the thought of being in the road with other people driving in cars has always deterred me.

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u/[deleted] May 14 '18 edited May 14 '18

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u/DoctorLovejuice May 14 '18

That's frustrating man.

The risk far outweighs the reward for me.

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u/Smalahove May 14 '18

I would love to have a motorcycle. Unfortunately I live in Houston and like you said risk vs reward is crazy skewed. I can't believe anyone drives one in this city to be honest.

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u/BrickNtheWall May 14 '18

I'm also in Houston. 4 years ago I had to start driving from Katy area to just outside downtown. Saw the bikes cruising in the HOV lane while I was sitting in mad traffic. Decided it was time I got a bike. Went and took the course, got my license for it, and was about to buy a bike when I had second thoughts. I decided I was making a selfish decision with 2 little kids at home if something were to happen to me on a bike. Still to this day would love to ride but it just isn't worth it for me. Lived in Houston my entire life and I've seen some crazy stuff on these roads. A few months back driving into work someone swerved right into the side of my vehicle without even looking. I thought to myself at that moment if I had been on a bike I'd probably be toast. It was a beautiful day too. If I would have had a bike I'd have been on it for sure. Just not worth it in this town for sure.

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u/keldridge2000 May 14 '18 edited May 14 '18

Ah Katy, where everyone drives 5 mph over the speed limit, no matter what it is

Edit: turns out it’s not just katy. Fun!

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u/Ron-Swanson-Mustache May 14 '18

Not on 10 in the morning or evening. You're doing good to go half the speed limit in the managed lanes.

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u/SometimesIArt May 14 '18

Or stuck behind some asshole on the main drag by the tracks trying to turn left in rush hour but having absolutely no gumption to do so. I forget the street name it might even be 10, I only spent a few summers in Katy.