Motorcycling

Lady biker here, had bikes since 17 and still love them more than anything. A succession of Beemers, 250LC with a Stan Stephens stage 2 tune, now have the BMW I've owned since 18 (and done 115k miles on) and a gorgeous old Harley. The Beemer is nearly on the road again after a well-earned full rebuild (yes, I like tinkering with them too)

It rather surprised me when the psychologist who diagnosed me said many autistic people are alarmed by the sudden noise from bikes, due to sensory issues. I am the opposite - when surrounded by the chaos and din of Central London, the sound of a bike engine is the sound of sanity .... one of the few things I can relate too and instantly makes me more comfortable!

Another lady biker here and I can fully relate to what you are saying about the noise of an engine.  I love the sound of my bikes and I can usually hear what a problem is from an engine before I strip it down to investigate.  Engines have very distinct sounds that give bikes their personality.  No two engines are the same and I am particularly fond of air-cooled over water-cooled. 

Another lady biker here and I can fully relate to what you are saying about the noise of an engine.  I love the sound of my bikes and I can usually hear what a problem is from an engine before I strip it down to investigate.  Engines have very distinct sounds that give bikes their personality.  No two engines are the same and I am particularly fond of air-cooled over water-cooled.