Why buying a motorcycle won't make you happy

Think motorcycles will bring you happiness? Think again. Many people start riding to escape, survive a break up, etc. I recently learned about a psychological principle that shows why buying motorcycles won't bring happiness in the long run, and why you need to do more than just that if you are unsatisfied with your life.

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[DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

If you don't love hearing me ramble about my bike :P skip to 1:45 for the point!
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[garywilliams]

Been riding for just over 50 years now and will only stop when I can't hold the damn thing up.
Jobs and relationships come and go, some are memorable, some were "Meh".
The friendship I make with other riders and the thrill of the rides never seem to get old.
Riding is a "Part" of my life that never want to end.

[leonesterhazy]

I have to disagree.. I have been riding for 20+ years.. and each time that helmet goes on and I got into my mini adventure.. happiness follows
Its called helmet therapy..

[parkwayrider]

Motorcycle won't make you happy but it carried me through the hard times.Great video !!!

[peacequiet]

Buying it won’t make you happy, but riding does. Especially, when is a beautiful Spring day.

[dianehansen]

For me it wasn’t getting the motorcycle, it was doing something that scared me, and challenged me. When I got my licence, I was so proud because it was really difficult for me and I didn’t give up. Now, riding has become a part of my life that I always look forward to...something that makes me happy, but something that still challenges me...I am still setting goals that I want to achieve...riding goals...and hopefully that will continue. Thanks for this video.

[SecondHalfofLife]

The one thing I love about riding is it gives you the opportunity, maybe forces you even, to be fully present in life right now. Just like meditation. Being in this state gives you the opportunity for growth, but as you mentioned you still have to put in the work yourself. Enjoyed this post.

[pennsyltuckyden]

When I'm on my bike I become part of the machine, totally focused on the task at hand, no time for depression. So yes it is an escape, but eventually the ride is over. Fortunately for me it's only one of the many things in life that makes me happy. I'm a very lucky guy with a loving family and a beautiful home, and as far as work goes, it's just what I do to pay the bills, it's not who I am.

[amymurphy]

I ride as a way to reduce stress instead of drinking or doing drugs. It helps me decompress and clear my head but I know it can't be my main source of happiness, just a gift to help me appreciate life and all I have been blessed with.

[canrule]

it's not happiness people must look for. Happiness is the emotion we feel for a split second. Contentment is what we should strive for, not happiness.

[PD-gton]

Nah, when I'm on my motorcycle I'm the happiest man alive.

[Wschles]

When I first started riding years ago the constant thought of wiping out and getting killed was very scary but sobering. It taught me to never be complacent or cocky. More importantly it made me very aware or my mortality and how each ride could be my last as well as my last day of life. I soon learned to embrace each day moment and person with all my attention and emotion. I learned to live in the moment mindfully and gratefully. I continue to ride commuting to work each day through every season (ATGATT) and fun weekend rides with a friend or just errands around town. It has made me a better person. I’m more grounded peaceful and happy. Even when I’m not riding I daydream for a few seconds in my happy place and I come back to the present relaxed and content. Find your Zen!

[thepassionofthegoose]

I've been using a motorcycle as my primary form of transportation since 1990. I feel significantly different when I'm off my bike for a week (or more) from injury, travel, etc. In my case riding doesn't make me "happy", it makes me feel like myself regardless of circumstances because it's burnt into my being.

[desolatetree]

Getting a bike was one of the best decisions I've made. But you're right, it is only a bandaid.

[ttrguy]

Doodle
Relationships may only last 2 years.
Motorcycle relationships may only last 2 years.
Jobs may only last 2 years.
Motorcycle passion lasts FOREVER!
Once you are HOOKED, nothing else matters....
Peace beautiful lady.
Happy Valentines Day! 💝🌹🌹🌹🌹

[lakeclear]

So I’ve been in the grind the majority of my life. At 61 I’m up Monday - Friday and every other Saturday at 3:30 AM. I take care of our three dogs and am on the road by 4:30 AM latest onward for a 1 hour 15 minute commute. Possibly the best part of my day occurs when I roll my Goldwing out of the hanger, (Garage 🌞) do a last minute walk around on the bike, wear full protective gear and finally pull on the gloves and clench my hands. It’s my time to ride. My life has seen many careers from military air evac, to 25 years in healthcare, and now as a Quality Assurance Tech working in the lab and on the production floor for a Honda supplier. Yes it’s a good job, but what I’ve really come to enjoy is working with the “young folks”. I love working along side the “kids” it helps to keep me young, it helps me to look back and smile and be proud of all I’ve accomplished in my life. I could have never of known what that would look like if I had not of made the effort to live every day the best I possibly could. My bike was a 60th Birthday present from my wife. To love someone is to learn the song in their heart so that they can sing it to you when you forget. My wife knows my passions. My time on the bike, 2 1/2 hours every day is where this introvert recharges, thinks about life, and remembers, “I Get Happy. Congratulations on your engagement. Enjoy it all, because before you know it, if your fortunate enough you’ll be 61 and still riding a motorcycle. 🌞

[davids]

This was good. I appreciate people that think deeper than a shiny paint job.

[fogboundturtle]

Happiness is not about having what you want but wanting what you have.

[supastarvfr]

1. It's fun watching you grow as a rider and in your journey as a person. Reminds me of my daughter, whom I keep trying to get on a motorcycle.
2. So glad my bike is shaft-driven.
3. Mental health and accomplishments. You are so right about those. One is good for the other and vice versa. The hobby should compliment the life. The better youre living overall, the more pleasure you will extract from your hobbies.

[this-Cowboys-Ride]

Thank you for that perspective. I rode horses for 27 years. When on the back of a horse nothing else would matter. It was so addictive. It even cost me a marriage. Since then relationships have fit into exactly what you describe. Not because it didn't bring me happiness but because the person I chose to share it with became uninterested in the lifestyle in that same time frame. In the last few years I found motorcycles released the same endorphin's as horse but at a much cheaper price. LOL.