Motorcycle riding theory

Reading "scraping pegs" is kind of enjoyable but mostly confusing.  the author, a self described lounge long rider has (over) thought what it means.  Places too much credence in brands,  engine sizes and bike style and tries to slam The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and "Oddballs" thus who ride with poorly trimmed beards and don't care what others think of them.  I could dwell quite easily in either of those camps.  
At one point The Author strikes a deer which apparently leapt at him from behind a bush,  ambushed him even.  Well,  that's bad for anyone to endure life threatening injuries,  it's not something I've had experience with,  but I do wonder whether he was blinded by mental distractions that he entertains at every bend in the road.  

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