one thing i love about motorcycles is how different you see the world around you. everything just seems more, well, just more. i’m pretty sure this is covered in the first few chapters of Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and is probably much better explained there.

also, i can tell you first hand that a 6’2”, 225 lbs bearded white guy on the back of a late 60’s Honda S90 is going to get more than just few glances from the locals.