I've been avoiding commuting to and from work on my bike for two reasons.
For me I've found that it causes me to associate my bike with a chore. Because I'm not having much fun on bike while commuting I start to forget how fun my bike can be. And then on my days off I want to do something different than spend more time in the saddle, even though the whole time I'm at work I'm dreaming about getting to ride on my day off.
The other is safety. I work a 12hr night shift and going to and from work I'm always very tired. I once actually lowsided on a slow turn in an intersection. I was so tired that I just leaned too far, didn't counter steer at all and just fell over smacking the pavement.
The repetition is also a hazard for me. Driving the same route at the same time in the same traffic, I don't pay enough attention to my surroundings.
I find it much more enjoyable to just sit back in my truck, turn on some music, and crank up the AC. Unfortunately right now I need to replace a bunch of front end parts in my truck and so my bike is the only means of transportation right now. Also I can't carry a very big lunch in my tail bag and I can't take naps on break like I can in my truck.
Do any of y'all like to commute on your motorcycle and do you have any difficulties with it?
For me I've found that it causes me to associate my bike with a chore. Because I'm not having much fun on bike while commuting I start to forget how fun my bike can be. And then on my days off I want to do something different than spend more time in the saddle, even though the whole time I'm at work I'm dreaming about getting to ride on my day off.
The other is safety. I work a 12hr night shift and going to and from work I'm always very tired. I once actually lowsided on a slow turn in an intersection. I was so tired that I just leaned too far, didn't counter steer at all and just fell over smacking the pavement.
The repetition is also a hazard for me. Driving the same route at the same time in the same traffic, I don't pay enough attention to my surroundings.
I find it much more enjoyable to just sit back in my truck, turn on some music, and crank up the AC. Unfortunately right now I need to replace a bunch of front end parts in my truck and so my bike is the only means of transportation right now. Also I can't carry a very big lunch in my tail bag and I can't take naps on break like I can in my truck.
Do any of y'all like to commute on your motorcycle and do you have any difficulties with it?