Title probably sounds very dumb, but it's getting to that point.
I'm currently a 19 year old that is about to turn 20 year olds, and currently attending an University in Downtown Toronto.
I've always loved Motorcycles and wanted to join the community ever since I was just a little boy in middle school. My family (parents + extended family members) have always knew I wanted a motorcycle, and have always been against it, it got to the point where at every family parties, my uncles & aunts are always putting me down and saying to stop dreaming about a Motorcycle, calling me names, such as stupid, disgrace to the family (I couldn't careless about this to be honest).
I've always tried sitting down and talking to my parents about getting a Motorcycle ever since I was able to obtain my M1 at the age of 16. Telling them the benefits about it, cheaper on gas, easy parking (big benefit since I'm currently attending school in Downtown Toronto at the moment, free parking for motorcycle as well at my school), where I could be more independent, etc. I also promised to start on a smaller bike (Yamaha R3), take an MSF Course to obtain my M2, wear full gear everytime I ride, but they just don't want to hear it, my mother also acted like a child by throwing a temper by stomping her feets over and over on the floor, and screaming that she will do harmful things to herself if I ever came home with a Motorcycle. My father always takes my mother's side as well because of the ways she acts like a child and threatened to take her life basically if I ever came home with a bike.
I've been working ever since I was 15, many different jobs, saved up a decent amount of funds to be able to start a small business when I was 18. It has been almost 2 years since I've started my small business and I'm very proud to say that I am at the point, where I am able to move out of my parents' house and obtain a nice small condo in Downtown Toronto. I am financially stable to the point, where I am able to pay monthly rent, house expenses, pay for my tuition at University (I am currently not on OSAP or taking any government assistance like many other students are in post-secondary).
I currently take the TTC (public transit) to class and back home everyday, which normally takes over 2 hours each way (if I'm lucky and don't get hit by rush hour). I would rather much use that time to focus on school and my business. I currently don't own a car as well because my parents wouldn't allow me to obtain one because they don't believe I need one and think public transit is fine (even though they haven't been on public transit in over 15 years, they just drive everywhere.) I even offer to purchase a car and take care of insurance on my own, but they still didn't let me get one.
For the past few years, I've taken care of my own tuition expenses, cost of textbooks, school essentials, clothes, food, bus expenses, etc. The only thing I've been relying on my parents was a roof over my head for these past few years. They also think my business is a joke, and that I should be focusing on school instead working on it during my free time. Even though, I proved to them I am financially stable to obtain the things I wanted, do the things many dream of, etc.
At this point, I just feel like my parents are holding me back in life. I am currently in the process of obtaining a small condo to rent and purchasing myself an Yamaha R3. Since I already have my gear on order (Arai Helmet, 2-Piece Dainese Suit, Full Gauntlet Dainese Gloves, Dainese Race Boots, Dainese Back Protector for my Jacket). I've done tons of research over the years as well about which school to take my MSF course, which insurance broker would be the most appropriate for my situation, the cost of everything, etc.
Some may say, I'm young and reckless, but Motorcycles are something that make me happy. Everytime I see a motorcycle driving by, it puts an smile on my face, but also hurts a little on the inside, since I wasn't allow to have one. I'm also an only child, and I don't have many friends (just a few close ones that will always be there for me), which is also another factor on why I want to be a part of a community of people that have the same passion as I do. I've met some amazing people at Motorcycle Shows, a few riders at school as well, and also at BikeNights, basically if I see a rider parked up somewhere, I always run up to them and have a quick chat before we head our ways.
Now my question is, am I doing the right thing? Am I too selfish? or should I just give up on my motorcycle dreams like what everyone else says?
I'm currently a 19 year old that is about to turn 20 year olds, and currently attending an University in Downtown Toronto.
I've always loved Motorcycles and wanted to join the community ever since I was just a little boy in middle school. My family (parents + extended family members) have always knew I wanted a motorcycle, and have always been against it, it got to the point where at every family parties, my uncles & aunts are always putting me down and saying to stop dreaming about a Motorcycle, calling me names, such as stupid, disgrace to the family (I couldn't careless about this to be honest).
I've always tried sitting down and talking to my parents about getting a Motorcycle ever since I was able to obtain my M1 at the age of 16. Telling them the benefits about it, cheaper on gas, easy parking (big benefit since I'm currently attending school in Downtown Toronto at the moment, free parking for motorcycle as well at my school), where I could be more independent, etc. I also promised to start on a smaller bike (Yamaha R3), take an MSF Course to obtain my M2, wear full gear everytime I ride, but they just don't want to hear it, my mother also acted like a child by throwing a temper by stomping her feets over and over on the floor, and screaming that she will do harmful things to herself if I ever came home with a Motorcycle. My father always takes my mother's side as well because of the ways she acts like a child and threatened to take her life basically if I ever came home with a bike.
I've been working ever since I was 15, many different jobs, saved up a decent amount of funds to be able to start a small business when I was 18. It has been almost 2 years since I've started my small business and I'm very proud to say that I am at the point, where I am able to move out of my parents' house and obtain a nice small condo in Downtown Toronto. I am financially stable to the point, where I am able to pay monthly rent, house expenses, pay for my tuition at University (I am currently not on OSAP or taking any government assistance like many other students are in post-secondary).
I currently take the TTC (public transit) to class and back home everyday, which normally takes over 2 hours each way (if I'm lucky and don't get hit by rush hour). I would rather much use that time to focus on school and my business. I currently don't own a car as well because my parents wouldn't allow me to obtain one because they don't believe I need one and think public transit is fine (even though they haven't been on public transit in over 15 years, they just drive everywhere.) I even offer to purchase a car and take care of insurance on my own, but they still didn't let me get one.
For the past few years, I've taken care of my own tuition expenses, cost of textbooks, school essentials, clothes, food, bus expenses, etc. The only thing I've been relying on my parents was a roof over my head for these past few years. They also think my business is a joke, and that I should be focusing on school instead working on it during my free time. Even though, I proved to them I am financially stable to obtain the things I wanted, do the things many dream of, etc.
At this point, I just feel like my parents are holding me back in life. I am currently in the process of obtaining a small condo to rent and purchasing myself an Yamaha R3. Since I already have my gear on order (Arai Helmet, 2-Piece Dainese Suit, Full Gauntlet Dainese Gloves, Dainese Race Boots, Dainese Back Protector for my Jacket). I've done tons of research over the years as well about which school to take my MSF course, which insurance broker would be the most appropriate for my situation, the cost of everything, etc.
Some may say, I'm young and reckless, but Motorcycles are something that make me happy. Everytime I see a motorcycle driving by, it puts an smile on my face, but also hurts a little on the inside, since I wasn't allow to have one. I'm also an only child, and I don't have many friends (just a few close ones that will always be there for me), which is also another factor on why I want to be a part of a community of people that have the same passion as I do. I've met some amazing people at Motorcycle Shows, a few riders at school as well, and also at BikeNights, basically if I see a rider parked up somewhere, I always run up to them and have a quick chat before we head our ways.
Now my question is, am I doing the right thing? Am I too selfish? or should I just give up on my motorcycle dreams like what everyone else says?
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