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Do you DRIVE your MC or do You RIDE it? Inquiring minds and the like. Just want to get the jist of others. I see so many times people post “ Drive a Motorcycle” and it gets on my last nerve. Anyone who owns a motorcycle and uses it should understand you RIDE it you don’t DRIVE it. Also then and than and Am instead of I’m. Yeah I know this isn’t a grammmer class but   BTW I can tell (as well as most others here) when people are posting wrong on purpose. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2020, 08:34:26 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2020, 08:36:07 PM » |
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Thank you.
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2020, 04:12:01 AM » |
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I say "ride" but personally, Am not too concerned when some folks say they drive their motorcycle rather then ride it.  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2020, 05:00:51 AM » |
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When I see someone with horrible riding skill I sometimes say they were driving a motorcycle. Well they certainly weren’t riding it.
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2020, 05:54:34 AM » |
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Definitely Ride
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2020, 06:22:23 AM » |
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It does seem to be common when referring to seats and back rests to say”drivers” to differentiate from the passenger. To say Rider seat maybe wouldn’t be as clear
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2020, 07:12:40 AM » |
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When I see someone with horrible riding skill I sometimes say they were driving a motorcycle. Well they certainly weren’t riding it.
This is the best description differentiating between the two; I think you will find. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2020, 07:17:44 AM » |
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You RIDE a motorcycle, you DRIVE a cage.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2020, 07:27:02 AM » |
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Definitely DRIVE!!  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2020, 10:11:11 AM » |
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2 wheels I RIDE. 3 or more wheels I M H O-drive. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2020, 11:06:19 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2020, 11:16:31 AM » |
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Usually ride. When I have to differentiate the one in control from the back seat passenger, I use driver.
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2020, 12:54:08 PM » |
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Usually ride. When I have to differentiate the one in control from the back seat passenger, I use driver.
I ride the motorcycle. If I have to differentiate between the riders I refer to pilot or pillion. Normally if one refers to driving the motorcycle he identifies himself as a cage driver who very occasionally pilots a motorcycle. Tricycles can be driven as they take significant movement of the handlebars. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2020, 01:32:24 PM » |
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Usually ride. When I have to differentiate the one in control from the back seat passenger, I use driver.
I ride the motorcycle. If I have to differentiate between the riders I refer to pilot or pillion. Normally if one refers to driving the motorcycle he identifies himself as a cage driver who very occasionally pilots a motorcycle. Tricycles can be driven as they take significant movement of the handlebars. My brother has a motorcycle. We have ridden together. He is also a pilot. I have flown with him. Never did either of us intend to be referencing a motorcycle when referring to my brother as a pilot. I always understood that pilots fly aircraft, and some pilots ride motorcycles. You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2020, 02:12:20 PM » |
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I'm driven to ride a motorcycle....or some form of two-wheeled contraption. Been doing that since grade school when I first learned to ride it was on a gravel road in front of my uncle's farm. That will teach you a few tricks for sure. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2020, 02:18:26 PM » |
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Usually ride. When I have to differentiate the one in control from the back seat passenger, I use driver.
I ride the motorcycle. If I have to differentiate between the riders I refer to pilot or pillion. Normally if one refers to driving the motorcycle he identifies himself as a cage driver who very occasionally pilots a motorcycle. Tricycles can be driven as they take significant movement of the handlebars. My brother has a motorcycle. We have ridden together. He is also a pilot. I have flown with him. Never did either of us intend to be referencing a motorcycle when referring to my brother as a pilot. I always understood that pilots fly aircraft, and some pilots ride motorcycles. You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. I've heard of the controller of some watercraft being referred to as the pilot. I'm not a boat person so I don't know under which circumstances the term is used. I personally don't feel strongly about rider/driver/pilot other than that I try to be as precise with my language as I can be. |
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« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2020, 03:04:08 PM » |
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My brother has a motorcycle. We have ridden together. He is also a pilot. I have flown with him. Never did either of us intend to be referencing a motorcycle when referring to my brother as a pilot. I always understood that pilots fly aircraft, and some pilots ride motorcycles. You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly.
I do weary, Jeff, of your continually narrow mindedly attempting to contradict what I say and being incorrect. I am a licensed pilot (of private aircraft). The word pilot does refer to more than just flying an aircraft. Nonetheless I did not present the use of the term as what everyone else would or should use. I have no desire to be like everyone else or even anyone else. I did say I use the term when I need to differentiate. When I do use the term regarding which seat a rider occupied or occupies I don't recall ever being met with any confusion.  |
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« Reply #19 on: January 02, 2020, 03:14:41 PM » |
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Carl. I would not want you to lose sleep over it but 100% of that statement you quoted of me is correct. It’s nothing that should weary you in any way. Breathe
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« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2020, 03:17:33 PM » |
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My brother has a motorcycle. We have ridden together. He is also a pilot. I have flown with him. Never did either of us intend to be referencing a motorcycle when referring to my brother as a pilot. I always understood that pilots fly aircraft, and some pilots ride motorcycles. You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly.
I do weary, Jeff, of your continually narrow mindedly attempting to contradict what I say and being incorrect. I am a licensed pilot (of private aircraft). The word pilot does refer to more than just flying an aircraft. Nonetheless I did not present the use of the term as what everyone else would or should use. I have no desire to be like everyone else or even anyone else. I did say I use the term when I need to differentiate. When I do use the term regarding which seat a rider occupied or occupies I don't recall ever being met with any confusion. Do you still fly ? If so, what plane ? |
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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2020, 03:20:32 PM » |
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly.  And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends.
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« Reply #22 on: January 02, 2020, 03:24:44 PM » |
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends. LMAO. Someone got it. Thanks Jess |
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« Reply #23 on: January 02, 2020, 03:44:15 PM » |
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Do you DRIVE your MC or do You RIDE it? Inquiring minds and the like. Just want to get the jist of others. I see so many times people post “ Drive a Motorcycle” and it gets on my last nerve. Anyone who owns a motorcycle and uses it should understand you RIDE it you don’t DRIVE it. Also then and than and Am instead of I’m. Yeah I know this isn’t a grammmer class but BTW I can tell (as well as most others here) when people are posting wrong on purpose. Its a jungle out there. A jungle that has it's ways rooted in ignorance. |
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« Reply #24 on: January 02, 2020, 03:46:13 PM » |
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Do you still fly ? If so, what plane ?
No. I'm in need of a biennial review before exercising the license. Piper Cherokee. Aero Commander Lark. Cessna 150. |
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« Reply #25 on: January 02, 2020, 03:51:48 PM » |
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Carl. I would not want you to lose sleep over it but 100% of that statement you quoted of me is correct. It’s nothing that should weary you in any way. Breathe
LOL! I lose no sleep. When I say I'm irritated or weary I do mean that I'm irritated or weary I mean exactly that I'm weary or irritated. Nothing more. Nothing less. Yes. 100% of what you posted is true. When you said that you always understood that pilots fly aircraft that is correct, I'm sure. That is what you always understood. What you understood, however, is quite incomplete or incorrect. It's a pattern. |
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« Reply #26 on: January 02, 2020, 03:52:00 PM » |
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How I have viewed this for years and years.
Anyone can ride a motorcycle. But when somebody makes the left turn in front of you, when the deer come out of the ditch, the kid from behind a parked car, can you drive it and yourself out of harms way? Or just ride it into oblivion?
Far too many just ride the motorcycle into oblivion. Slam on the rear brakes and lose it only to be stopped by the crash.
I, by that perspective, am a bike driver, at least when I need to be and at least actively try to be. I practice some of the little things on every ride so they become reflexes. Little things that become life saving things when you need to call upon them. When you need to instantly stop riding and drive out of trouble.
That's how I view it.
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« Reply #27 on: January 02, 2020, 04:00:49 PM » |
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Carl. I would not want you to lose sleep over it but 100% of that statement you quoted of me is correct. It’s nothing that should weary you in any way. Breathe
LOL! I lose no sleep. When I say I'm irritated or weary I do mean that I'm irritated or weary I mean exactly that I'm weary or irritated. Nothing more. Nothing less. Yes. 100% of what you posted is true. When you said that you always understood that pilots fly aircraft that is correct, I'm sure. That is what you always understood. What you understood, however, is quite incomplete or incorrect. It's a pattern. Well. I’m just having fun with words. Not irritated or wearied. You feel the need to call me narrow minded and get ruffled a bit. You are the one that tries to counter anything I post. It’s ok with me but...... It’s also a pattern  |
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« Reply #28 on: January 02, 2020, 04:06:57 PM » |
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I ride a snowmachine (at least I used to). Many would say they drive a snowmobile. Maybe some of it is regional or how you heard it growing up. I have nerves of steel, and bothers them none. Now, when it comes to how one spells grammar, that’s a whole different story. |
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« Reply #29 on: January 02, 2020, 04:23:29 PM » |
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The word pilot can be associated with motorcycle riding but for me it only makes sense in the form of a verb. In the form of a noun it implies a license of some sort usually a license to fly accompanies the individual.
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends. LMAO. Someone got it. Thanks Jess Deceleration trauma is a b!tch. -RP |
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« Reply #31 on: January 02, 2020, 04:27:55 PM » |
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The word pilot can be associated with motorcycle riding but for me it only makes sense in the form of a verb. In the form of a noun it implies a license of some sort usually a license to fly accompanies the individual.
pilot hole is a noun. Semantics. (Adjective) ? |
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The word pilot can be associated with motorcycle riding but for me it only makes sense in the form of a verb. In the form of a noun it implies a license of some sort usually a license to fly accompanies the individual.
pilot hole is a noun. Semantics. (Adjective) ? Pilot hole. Is that where one ends up when they try to fly a Valkyrie?  |
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends. LMAO. Someone got it. Thanks Jess Deceleration trauma is a b!tch. -RP Sometimes it can work out. Pro or not, this was not a sure thing.  I'm pretty sure I'd sh!t my pants, at least a little. An oldie, but goodie.  I'm sorry, but I can only give her a one. |
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends. LMAO. Someone got it. Thanks Jess Deceleration trauma is a b!tch. -RP Sometimes it can work out. Pro or not, this was not a sure thing. I'm pretty sure I'd sh!t my pants, at least a little. Ya sometimes. I think I would have a similar reaction as you. Think that guy describes himself as s pilot? |
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« Reply #35 on: January 02, 2020, 05:39:42 PM » |
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There is another meaning for pilot besides operating an aircraft.
In marine terms, it is a person with specialized knowledge of a harbor who brings in, takes out, and moves ships. In this capacity, the Captain of the ship does not relenquish responsibility for the safe operation of his vessel, nor does his deck officers.
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There is another meaning for pilot besides operating an aircraft.
In marine terms, it is a person with specialized knowledge of a harbor who brings in, takes out, and moves ships. In this capacity, the Captain of the ship does not relenquish responsibility for the safe operation of his vessel, nor does his deck officers.
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You can fly a motorcycle for a short stretch but it usually ends badly. And actually, the longer the stretch (airborne) the more badly it ends. LMAO. Someone got it. Thanks Jess Deceleration trauma is a b!tch. -RP Sometimes it can work out. Pro or not, this was not a sure thing. I'm pretty sure I'd sh!t my pants, at least a little. An oldie, but goodie. I'm sorry, but I can only give her a one. That's Caldwell Park in England. Quite few riders become pilots at that point on the track. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cadwell+park+jump+2019 |
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