more bad news for kyle franklin
- freeride588
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- freeride588
- Posts: 418
- Joined: November 20th, 2010, 3:51 pm
- Location: San Diego
You know, I don't want to sound harsh and I hope nobody takes this that way.
Back in 1980 I had an XS1100 Yamaha while I was in the Air Force.
I came home to visit and took my dad for a ride on it.
I immediately lofted the front end with him on the back and he about squeezed the crap out of me.
It was not a reaction of fear, it was a pissed off reaction.
When we got back to the house he read me the riot act.
See, he still had a wife and 5 daughters to look after and couldn't afford to get hurt or killed.
I grew up racing motocross among other somewhat dangerous activities and I was really surprised at his reaction until I put myself in his place, something I had never done before.
That's stuck with me and I can remember it like it was yesterday.
It was an unnecessary risk.
Throughout my day whatever I do, I consider the risk as do most people.
I just wonder sometimes what makes people take certain risks.
Back in 1980 I had an XS1100 Yamaha while I was in the Air Force.
I came home to visit and took my dad for a ride on it.
I immediately lofted the front end with him on the back and he about squeezed the crap out of me.
It was not a reaction of fear, it was a pissed off reaction.
When we got back to the house he read me the riot act.
See, he still had a wife and 5 daughters to look after and couldn't afford to get hurt or killed.
I grew up racing motocross among other somewhat dangerous activities and I was really surprised at his reaction until I put myself in his place, something I had never done before.
That's stuck with me and I can remember it like it was yesterday.
It was an unnecessary risk.
Throughout my day whatever I do, I consider the risk as do most people.
I just wonder sometimes what makes people take certain risks.