Interview With a Motorcyclist
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It has been said that driving a car is like watching a film – and riding a motorcycle is like starring in one. At least that’s what my friend Andy says. Or rather insists. So I thought I’d reel off a few questions for my two-wheel obsessed friend, and try and convince him otherwise. Subscribe to RSS Feed
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June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 Me: Air con, your favourite tunes on the stereo – and being pretty much sound-proofed from all the noise outside. That’s why I love the car. Why on Earth would you ride a bike instead Andy? Andy: I’ve done both in my time, and I have to say I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those four wheeled horrors now. Unless I’m taking the kids to school. But seriously, who needs air con? And who needs ‘tunes’ when you’ve got the glorious sound of your engine to listen to? And the noise outside makes the experience more real. Me: Ok, so you love how real it is. But the car is much more convenient. Much more sensible. Andy: Yes it is sensible; it’s boring. And in terms of convenience, how convenient is a vehicle that takes up 3 or 4 times more space than a bike? And uses many litres more petrol? Some bikes can do 50km on just one litre you know… Me: They’re called scooters, Andy. Andy: Not true! And motorcycle insurance is cheap. Me: Ok, you have a point about the insurance. But what about safety. The bike doesn’t fare so well there. Andy: Well put it this way, when was the last time you saw a motorcyclist write a text message on the road? Me: True Andy. But in Singapore no-one writes text messages, on any vehicle! Andy: You can’t see them because of your boring tinted windows. December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 January 2011
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Me: Ok. What about being social. You can have an actual conversation in a car…you don’t get so close to your passengers on a bike… Andy: Depends how hard you brake. Me: Sure. What about breakdowns. At least in a car you can wait inside while the recovery people turn up. Good in a thunderstorm. Andy: I love thunderstorms! Anyway, motorbikes are so much easier to fix than cars, and go wrong less. Me: Not sure about that Andy. Andy: Ha ha. I mean bikes are simpler. I could pretty much disassemble my bike and then put it back together again, single handed. Me: Pretty much? I Don’t think that’s advisabIe. I guess most car owners would never get the urge to do that. They’re too busy having a nice relaxing journey whilst singing along to their favourite songs. Just why would anyone not want to be in a car?
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Andy: What about those dogs who stick their heads out of car windows? Me: What about them? Andy: They have the right idea – either they’re trying to get out of their dull car, or they love being in contact with the world outside. That’s what motorcycling is all about. Dogs would choose the motorcycle. Too bad you guys don’t insure dogs. Me: It certainly is. Thanks Andy. Andy: You’re welcome.
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A former animator, I switched from visuals to text after the 4,385th time I had to draw a drawing that was slightly different from the previous drawing which was itself slightly more different than the next drawing, but only marginally different from the current drawing.
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By Craig Hindmarsh on 18 / 01 / 2013 No Comments Yet
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It has been said that driving a car is like watching a film – and riding a motorcycle is like starring in one. At least that’s what my friend Andy says. Or rather insists. So I thought I’d reel off a few questions for my two-wheel obsessed friend, and try and convince him otherwise. Subscribe to RSS Feed
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June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 Me: Air con, your favourite tunes on the stereo – and being pretty much sound-proofed from all the noise outside. That’s why I love the car. Why on Earth would you ride a bike instead Andy? Andy: I’ve done both in my time, and I have to say I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those four wheeled horrors now. Unless I’m taking the kids to school. But seriously, who needs air con? And who needs ‘tunes’ when you’ve got the glorious sound of your engine to listen to? And the noise outside makes the experience more real. Me: Ok, so you love how real it is. But the car is much more convenient. Much more sensible. Andy: Yes it is sensible; it’s boring. And in terms of convenience, how convenient is a vehicle that takes up 3 or 4 times more space than a bike? And uses many litres more petrol? Some bikes can do 50km on just one litre you know… Me: They’re called scooters, Andy. Andy: Not true! And motorcycle insurance is cheap. Me: Ok, you have a point about the insurance. But what about safety. The bike doesn’t fare so well there. Andy: Well put it this way, when was the last time you saw a motorcyclist write a text message on the road? Me: True Andy. But in Singapore no-one writes text messages, on any vehicle! Andy: You can’t see them because of your boring tinted windows. December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 August 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 January 2011
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Me: Ok. What about being social. You can have an actual conversation in a car…you don’t get so close to your passengers on a bike… Andy: Depends how hard you brake. Me: Sure. What about breakdowns. At least in a car you can wait inside while the recovery people turn up. Good in a thunderstorm. Andy: I love thunderstorms! Anyway, motorbikes are so much easier to fix than cars, and go wrong less. Me: Not sure about that Andy. Andy: Ha ha. I mean bikes are simpler. I could pretty much disassemble my bike and then put it back together again, single handed. Me: Pretty much? I Don’t think that’s advisabIe. I guess most car owners would never get the urge to do that. They’re too busy having a nice relaxing journey whilst singing along to their favourite songs. Just why would anyone not want to be in a car?
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Andy: What about those dogs who stick their heads out of car windows? Me: What about them? Andy: They have the right idea – either they’re trying to get out of their dull car, or they love being in contact with the world outside. That’s what motorcycling is all about. Dogs would choose the motorcycle. Too bad you guys don’t insure dogs. Me: It certainly is. Thanks Andy. Andy: You’re welcome.
About Craig Hindmarsh
A former animator, I switched from visuals to text after the 4,385th time I had to draw a drawing that was slightly different from the previous drawing which was itself slightly more different than the next drawing, but only marginally different from the current drawing.
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Picture owning the car of your dreams. Now picture yourself fighting peak traffic to get to work on Monday morning, while shelling out for petrol, ERP, maintenance and parking charges. Read More
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Our time is precious. When we’re not busy working our time is taken up sorting out finances and organizing our day-to-day lives. That’s why we want to make your insurance experience quick and simple allowing you to get on with the real business of simply enjoying life.
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