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I've talked about this to Dibble and a couple of friends and I reckon that to be a biker its in your blood. What do I mean by that?

Well, three examples to illustrate the point:-

1. Myself. My Dad had bikes because he couldn't afford a car, and whilst into bikes, he mostly laterlly rebuilt them. I got my first one at 17 and was forced to give it up at 28. Big gap and restarted 6 years ago after 12 years. Last August had a major off, after which i initially wanted nothing more to do with bikes. I've also had a friend killed, know of friends who have had severe accidents, and know of someone recently who's lost his leg and looks like more as well. Yet, much to people's astonishment I still do it? Why?

2. Friend of mine - very recently took up biking passed his test and bought a GSXR400 plus all the gear. He came across the guy mentioned above who lost his leg, who is his brother-in-law, and has now given up after three months max. He has sold his bike back to the shop at an £800 loss and is now looking to get rid of some new leathers and helmet. Why?

3. Psychlist - Paul I hope you don't mind me using you to illustrate my point. Paul had a major off on his way to Popham last year. His recovery was somewhat hampered by the hospitals that he has frequented over the last six months. However he has maintained his enthusiasm and has even put a date together for his innaugral ride. Why?

We all know of people who either been killed or injured, yet we still do it. We all know the risks and that is part of the reason why "outsiders" don'tlike us, because they cannot comprehend how we are willingto take the risk, whilst they sit securely in their metal boxes.

We all know why we ride bikes, yet its difficult to explain. It certainly isn't to pose - get a Harley to do that. It's in the blood and once you've got it, you can't escape it.