I haven't blogged for a while.
Something has made me question my own morality, someone I know, but only on a very superficial level has bought a motorcycle, sort of a flat pack Chinese one. This person has no history of motorcycles and seems to have not even much interest in them or even a basic understanding of how they function.
When it finally is put together enough to function then the real dilemma will be faced.
What is the moral responsibility as regards to teaching someone to ride ? I have been taught by those bikers who came before me, handed down their knowledge and experience. All of us who have done this seem to understand its part of the history, culture and magic of motorcycles.
But in this case, this person has not listened, hence the Chinese bike, only ever past as CBT on a automatic moped. Never ridden a geared bike ever, seems not to understand the importance of safety gear, ie clothes, leather boots to cover the ankles, etc.
How much time do we put into a situation to perhaps allow them to stand a fighting chance of survival on the madness of the public highway ?
Teaching others to ride is fun and passing on experience is a big part of life, learning and teaching. But what happens if face a situation where the system has failed and we seem to be the last stage. If we don't try how do we look someones parents in the eye, after their child has been hurt in an accident?
Maybe I am being a little dark, I hope this person dose fall in love with bikes, but most of all I hope this person stays alive and safe.
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