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Kaneda View Member Profile	Aug 6 2007, 11:38 PM
Aug 6 2007, 11:38 PM	Other side of the coin Posts: 266 Joined: 3-May 07 From: CPH, Denmark	It seems no forum can do without a topic like this... But it shouldn't all be about guitars and music, and to make it more of a discussion, I'd like to hear - in addition to how people get around - why you chose this way of getting around. And your story - we all like stories - It may be that you're too young to get a license, and you fell off your bicycle as an 8-year-old and never sat on one again. - It may be that you're too old to get a license. - It may be that you live on a 40 square feet island and need a boat to get anywhere. - It may be that you have 8 kids to stack in the back of the mini-bus. - It may be that you're a socialist and prefer public transportation (hey, I use public transport too) - Or it may be that you don't like motors, but don't want to walk. With that over with, you need to read no more in order to reply Now for the long story... So, for me, motorcycles. Since it seems I must have two of everything, I currently have a Ducati S4R and a Suzuki GSX-R 1000. At some point the new Ducati 1098 (the latest dream) might replace the Suzuki. Why motorcycles? Because I've always hated cars with a vengeance. Cars are practical. I'm not. Cars tend to take a lot of space, even to move just a single person in the driver's seat around (that describes 19 out of 20 cars I meet on the road). Unless they cost over $150.000, they're ugly, (sometimes) aerodynamic boxes. And I get this feeling like some beast is trying to suck all air and concentration out of me whenever I'm in one. Bikes, I love. I love the being outside, I love the community, the closeness to the machine, the physicality of riding compared to driving, the sound, the feel, the aesthetics, the history, the power for less money than a Ferrari. I tend to walk whenever I can. Mostly ride the bikes to get out of the city, or whenever I need to get fast from one end of the capital to the other. Or whenever I need some attention In reality, I don't need a bike - or a car. It's a luxury (and we have insane import taxes on cars, even more on bikes, which makes it even more of a luxury), when you're in a city - always in walking distance from whatever. But it's such a great de-stresser - you can't really get into that comfort zone, as you can in a car, where you're just rolling along - constant awareness means all those annoying thoughts from the job have to be left behind. Love that too. So... Do you love your mode of transportation, or is it a necessity? Or do you have a dream car/bike/boat/train? (EDIT: I should probably add, that the reason for this most unoriginal of unoriginal thread topics was a discussion I had with a co-worker today, who complained about the ordeal of driving to work. I never understood driving as an ordeal - well, for me it is, because I hate it, but that's why I chose different ) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Kaneda: Aug 6 2007, 11:47 PM

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Aug 6 2007, 11:49 PM
Aug 6 2007, 11:49 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	This is my single most favorite method of transportation. I like cars because i love to drive around, windows down, blarin' some Iron Maiden, more than likely not obeying the speed limit. Plus, a 67 Shelby GT500 Is one of the most beautiful things ever. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Kaneda View Member Profile	Aug 6 2007, 11:54 PM
Aug 6 2007, 11:54 PM	Other side of the coin Posts: 266 Joined: 3-May 07 From: CPH, Denmark	QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Aug 7 2007, 12:49 AM) This is my single most favorite method of transportation. [snip] I like cars because i love to drive around, windows down, blarin' some Iron Maiden, more than likely not obeying the speed limit. Plus, a 67 Shelby GT500 Is one of the most beautiful things ever. Yeah, I have to give the Americans, that at least they knew how to design cars back in the 50's and 60's. It's all gone downhill since then, except for the Italians (whose cars carry a hefty price tag). Hence my "ugly" complaint And yeah, I miss the music when riding - although I have a helmet headset for music - and comms when there's a pillion with me - I only use it on long trips, and never in the city (where I need to be able to hear what's going on around me, in order to survive ). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Kaneda: Aug 6 2007, 11:55 PM

Ayen View Member Profile	Aug 6 2007, 11:59 PM
Aug 6 2007, 11:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 616 Joined: 25-July 07 From: NY	Personally, I find walking to be the best mode of transportation. I live near Manhattan, and every store is just a few blocks away. I can easily walk to an EBGames or Guitar Center and pick up what I need and walk home, without having to worry about parking spots or getting into an accident. I can take in the sights, and walk as fast or as slow as I can. I'm not old enough in my state to get a license, but I can get a driver's permit. Thing is, I don't trust myself with a car. Knowing me, I'd turn it into a game ("10 points if you hit the tall guy!"). Wrecking anything above a few hundred dollars for me is quite a catastrophe, something I'd rather not be forced to endure. I received a bike as a gift a few years back, last I remember it was somewhere in the garage. I considered riding it, but I felt odd riding a bike at all, and soon dropped it. For a week I had a skateboard, and used to take that everywhere, but at the time I was rather new, so gaining speed and slowing down were both huge problems for me. Last time I rode my skateboard, I flew into the middle of a street during a green light and fell straight on my butt. I picked up the skateboard, walked home and set it on fire. The bus is always an option for me, but I figure that the exercise can't hurt, and I like the freedom of being able to step into any store I want at any time I want. I'd like to have a motorcycle, but those are really dangerous to ride in my area (I sound paranoid), and it's another risk I don't want to deal with. Edit: Great looking car, Uncreator. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Ayen: Aug 7 2007, 12:02 AM --------------------

VinceG View Member Profile	Aug 7 2007, 12:23 AM
Aug 7 2007, 12:23 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.891 Joined: 7-December 06	heh, i got an suv. I like driving because of the road trips me and my friends do. Its really fun having your best buds in the back seat. I also like driving alone sometimes. Put on some music and blare it. Someday, I would like to have an unpresidented road trip w/ a few people. Wake up one day and say "Hey lets go for a drive... cancel your plans for the next 2 weeks!". Just drive somewhere, not beeing constricted to any place. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by VinceG: Aug 7 2007, 12:24 AM -------------------- METAL SUCKS My Last.fm account. View it for all the terrible music I play on a daily basis

shredmandan View Member Profile	Aug 7 2007, 12:41 AM
Aug 7 2007, 12:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.311 Joined: 26-February 07 From: Tennessee , USA	I drive just about everywhere i go. I live out in the country a decent drive to the city so walking is not an option.Give you an idea of how country it is where i live many people ride horses to the local gas station (only thing close by) . Only thing i dont like about driving is i have a wife and 2 kids and my car is a small 2 door.It gets very stressful trying to get around with everybody.My trunk is so small my kids carseat wont even fit in it. Shredmandan You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Cort X-2 electric with 24 frets and 2 humbucker's dark Blue Kustom DFX100 With Celestion Speakers,and thats it now (lol) My Advice Figure out what you want in life early.Wether it's the girl,the partying or mastering the guitar.Adding any 2 together will get in your way.

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Aug 7 2007, 12:56 AM
Aug 7 2007, 12:56 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	I have to drive my mothers old suv, and it sucks! It's like a tractor with a diffrent chassis. I love motorcycles more than everything else. I was on bike trips before I was born, with 2 years my father took me for a ride and now I'm finally allowed to drive them by myself (legaly^^). The coolest thing is, when I was born my father was so happy that he bought himself a harley davidson. And 18 years later he gave it to me in top condition (yes!) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Sircraigery View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 02:18 AM
Aug 8 2007, 02:18 AM	GMC:er Posts: 673 Joined: 12-May 07	I have a fairly new Chevy 4x4 which I love. I would prefer to walk to work, but I have a commute to work over 80km each way..... (yes, the price of gas is breaking me, I spent $550 on fuel last month just for work) So instead to exercise I walk a couple of km per night....To destress over my fuel bills haha You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Ibanez Prestige RG2610E [BKP Cold Sweat] Ibanez Prestige RG2550E [Carbon Fiber Plastics] Ibanez Roadstar II RS-135 [Stock] Quest Acoustic [Stock] Effects: Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Boss DR-3 Dr. Rhythym Amp: Marshall JCM2000 DSL 401 'Only the dead have seen the end of the war.' - Plato

Smikey2006 View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 07:54 AM
Aug 8 2007, 07:54 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.361 Joined: 27-April 07 From: London,ont	I am a pilot I fly a small plane called a Diamond Katana or a Da-40 Its a little plane.. Flying is the funnest thing i have ever done so its a hobby i like. Expensive.. fast to get around.. and usually no one to worry about while on the road to somewhere no stories yet.. but im sure ill have a few You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Schecter Exotic Star+ Peavey VK Ibanez Xiphos 707 + Krank Revolution 100 Damien 7 Wishlist Schecter Customshop Schecter 2008 Blackjack Damage Control Timeline Delay Pedal/Distortion a laptop that runs protools :'(

VinceG View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 10:30 AM
Aug 8 2007, 10:30 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.891 Joined: 7-December 06	haha just like Bruce. Whats next, a childrens novel? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by VinceG: Aug 8 2007, 10:30 AM -------------------- METAL SUCKS My Last.fm account. View it for all the terrible music I play on a daily basis

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 02:32 PM
Aug 8 2007, 02:32 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Aug 8 2007, 02:54 AM) I am a pilot I fly a small plane called a Diamond Katana or a Da-40 Its a little plane.. Flying is the funnest thing i have ever done so its a hobby i like. Expensive.. fast to get around.. and usually no one to worry about while on the road to somewhere no stories yet.. but im sure ill have a few Funny - I used to fly Cessnas, but it was very expensive in the UK ... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

Smikey2006 View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 02:35 PM
Aug 8 2007, 02:35 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.361 Joined: 27-April 07 From: London,ont	Its very expensive here i hate how much it costs but i know a guy with a plane so i just borrow his You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Schecter Exotic Star+ Peavey VK Ibanez Xiphos 707 + Krank Revolution 100 Damien 7 Wishlist Schecter Customshop Schecter 2008 Blackjack Damage Control Timeline Delay Pedal/Distortion a laptop that runs protools :'(

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	Aug 8 2007, 02:56 PM
Aug 8 2007, 02:56 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Aug 8 2007, 09:35 AM) Its very expensive here i hate how much it costs but i know a guy with a plane so i just borrow his Nice! After I qualified I had to pay about $200 an hour to fly, it was just too much and I gave it up You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

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