Motorcycling is Perfect for Introverts

[@MeghanStark]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget that links are in the description, as always. Happy New Year!

[@IchibanMoto]

badass hoodie five out of five

[@MeghanStark]

Thank you! :)

[@wjhrazorsedge76]

Good vid. Besides motocycling, it reminds me of operating farm equipment on the family farm for hours in deep thought. Good memories.

I personally think that even if you're not an introvert, riding motorcycles or having any other hobby you do it for yourself (mostly) by yourself, is a good thing. Think about it... If you don't like to spend time with yourself, why would others want to do so?

[@MeghanStark]

Very well said. It's so important to grow as an individual; so many people forget to learn to love themselves in order to better love and be loved by others.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I have no choice, I've really had enough of me, I wish I'd f**k off!

[@ttrguy9952]

You and Doodle are my favorite channels. What you girls both present is what motorcycling is all about, seen through young eyes, the new rider expectations and experience, and desire to enthrall all the new riders to make them want to ride! I wish there were 10,000 more girls like you on this planet! You have the most honest and humble personality I have ever seen. You are starting to make me come and ride and visit Wisconsin!!!!!! Please keep making your awesome videos Mehgan!!!!! Peace and Happy New Year Lady!!!

[@MotoMichelle]

Lovely 😃

[@sangmeeko8465]

I've been looking for some cool lady motovloggers and I'm so glad I found this channel!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts- definitely on point.

[@MotoPappy]

Agreed. Motorcycling is a great way to reduce the stimulus as you focus on the road and environment. Yet, it still can feel social when riding with others since everybody is focusing on something at the same time. Massive socialization is available at stops or occasional communication. Plus, much of the small talk/ice breakers are minimized and topics are more focused. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@MeghanStark]

I'm so glad you liked it and connected with some of the points! Thanks for commenting and watching 💕

[@Derpderpson123]

Yeah not gonna lie, I love going on a ride after a long day of work, clears my head very well.

[@YA-rf6th]

I really enjoyed your video. I am a new rider and totally an introvert. Thank you for giving me ideas of how to approach motorcycle events I’ve been avoiding because I struggle starting interaction with people. I enjoy seeing other riders and their styles of clothing and bikes as well. Wishing you much success with your business.😊

[@pastey3843]

It’s true, Motorcycle talk can be endless. I’ve met one of my closest friends while at a stop in the canyons. And what’s even better is that we also go to the same university. What random luck 👌🏽

[@huskygrom4103]

Agreed! I enjoy riding by myself, it’s therapeutic!

[@MotoMichelle]

Agree 😃

[@HiroNguy]

This is the 1st vid to make it onto both my Motorcycling and Psychology lists.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Totally agree with this! My Fiancee and I are both like this and she is always saying how we are both introverts, I think I'm a bit more outgoing than she is but not by much haha I like my peaceful calm life :)

[@Revvinthe417]

I am a major introvert. I love riding because I can just be with myself and have fun. Riding with one or two others I know well can be fine. I hate riding in groups though. It seems to bring out the worst behavior in people. Great video! I'm looking forward to more! Glad I found this channel.

[@richardolson5880]

Ohhhh....very interesting Meghan, lots of cool points brought up. I usually ride with the same friend when going to events, but also enjoy going alone from time to time. It's fun to just go blend in and see what I want to and take off. I ride a Vrod, so no stereo, just pipe noise and my thoughts. Love the rides to and from work, very calming and centering. I'm happy when work day is done, but more so cuz I get to ride my bike home! Keep up the videos and hope to see you at the Brewtown Rumble this summer at Feul cafe.

[@smackroscoe]

So much of what you discuss really spoke to me. Subscribed because of this video.

[@rorxful]

Actually some very good points. Would be interesting to hear more content like this.

[@ohenegyapong7819]

Introvert or not (I'm a card-carrying member), Meghan provides a solid, well thought-out, and researched look into one of the myriad reasons we ride AND enjoy doing so. And I don't have the hoodie; but I do ❤️LOVE❤️ my Go Naked Shirt!

[@MeghanStark]

Thank you for the support Ohene!

[@ttrguy9952]

Brilliant Video Meghan!!!! Wonderful explanation! Here's the thing also. I am definitely an introvert!!! I can only friend/bond with certain types/people/individuals. I don't make fiends easily. I am not very outgoing with strangers. I ride my bike/s to separate myself from the rest of the world, to find quiet time somewhere with like minded people in another place. Motorcycles to me are Escape in my own time. This is MY time! I enjoy not having to tell people the reason I look so happy....

[@stroker28]

Cool vlog. Bit of a solo rider as well and mostly ride on my own rather than with groups. Can relate to your reflections on introverts and bikes!

[@Danthemant1000]

Omg! I’ve been doing the Irish goodbye for years and never knew it was a thing! Oh yeah, just found your channel. Great content! Plus I love the fact your a fellow Wisconsinite! I live in Janesville. Been looking to get into Moto cycling. I like the retros, including the cafe racers! Keep up the great videos! Thanks!

[@TheBorderRyker]

This is a very interesting topic for me. A lot of people think that because I ride a bike I want to be the centre of attention. But I like the fact that my bike gets more attention than me. It takes the focus away from me. What you said about it being an active meditation was spot on too. Oh and that Ducati of yours is drop dead gorgeous! Ride Safe. Namaste 🙏🏻

[@enfieldnelly]

Absolutely! I am a military and police veteran in my late forties, medically retired with complex PTSD. I started riding about four years ago. I struggle constantly with sensory processing, and my slight tendency to introversion has been exacerbated post-morbidly: If an environment is too noisy, I tunnel vision, and lose the ability to see detail. Visually busy places make it hard for me to process auditory information, particularly if there is more than one person speaking. On the bike is one of the few places where I can settle down and focus - be present. Everything is to do with the bike, and nothing else intrudes, unless I choose to add it in. More data can be added by small degree, like pushing that well known curve with a little more lean, or a little more throttle. No one talks to me while I do my thing, and I come home to my wife and daughter in a more settled mental state. The best therapy yet! Slowly, I find more draw to the social side of motorcycling - But the large groups are still way too much data for me! Baby steps. If I ever make good on my thoughts about travelling North America by bike from my home in Western Canada, I will see if you're up for a coffee! Thanks for getting the message out that some motorcyclists are deep thinkers! *Subscribed*

[@dariadariavovish6409]

thanks for your comment!

[@eddiesandoval3538]

Agreed, it’s nice to be able to tune yourself out from the world when on the bike. Especially being a Ducati rider in Milwaukee, it’s a very niche group so when you see another Ducati rider, the conversation is usually about each other’s bikes and gear. It’s be awesome if there was a Ducati themed meetup in Milwaukee. I do find riding therapeutic and just being able to close yourself off from the world and out some tunes on.

[@rallyzamora8356]

I love your inputs in motorcycling and life 👍

[@MotoPolus]

I love to experience physics, feel the grip, suspension work, engine vibrations, torque... then look around and leave

[@SilvanWespi]

Ah, yes! Exactly how I feel! I love the flow of driving in the mountains, alone, for hours. It's much easier to klick into a conversation with other riders, when there's that common bike topic to talk about. It's awesome to get together at events but it drains me and after some hours I need to cool down and recharge my "social batteries" alone for myself.

[@mooseroom]

the setup is slowly improving, huh? great content once again :)

[@MeghanStark]

Haha yeah, all that trial and error! It's hard to light yourself when you can't see the results until it's all done! Unfortunately I can't always film during the daytime like this one, that's why the lighting is much more even (natural light + an improvised fill light). My apartment is so dark. The moto vlogs are getting much better too, finally getting into a groove!

[@ttrguy9952]

Another awesome video Mehgan!! Pure Genious Lady!! What you have described is that "LIKE MINDS" coalesce into groups of like minded individuals and form groups of like minded people which may in turn, create a new trend/ or not. Your video is epic here in the way that you presented it!!!! Motorcycles are a way of solitary communication, quality time, between people. Especially like minded minds. This has been the way of motorcycles and people since the beginning. You, elegantly, have brought this full circle in the modern era. AWESOME video MEHGAN!!!! Brilliant stuff lady. You hit the nail right on the head.

[@ttrguy9952]

TY!!

[@smokeyandthebandits8669]

I have met all kinds of different people through motorcycling :)

[@gonnahavemesomefun]

Cool. Cool. Cool. Jeeez Meghan how do you come up with this. You just described me and I didn't realise! I reckon I am an outgoing introvert! Don't know if that's a thing, but it's kinda how I am. Odd huh. I am astounded by your skill at picking this up as a topic for bikers. Your channel is quickly becoming a thinking-persons biker vlog. Bravo, keep up the good stuff. "Irish Goodbye" (I didn't know it was called that) - I am known as The Sloper (for sloping off .. "where'd he go!!!" "he did it again" :-) Motorcycle Zen does it for me because when I am riding I am thinking of nothing else. --do you mind if I ask why you didn't you go with "stark nakked" as your hoodie/brand?

[@MeghanStark]

Awesome! I'm so glad you've come along for the ride. I want to keep up with these types of critical analysis videos interspersed with some light-hearted fun stuff. As for the brand, I want it to be able to thrive outside of just me and grow into a real company. I plan eventually to open up a cafe and retail space, so it was important for it to be able to translate into a physical location. I'm hoping the eCommerce store will be a solid proof of concept and will help fund the brick and mortar. I don't really want fans of me as "starknakked" anyhow, I'm not sure where this whole social media thing will go. ;)

[@699669king]

Meghan, your video's just keep improving. With the first starting off as a very interesting video. Anyways's I look forward to your new video's. All I can say is please just keep going. And Happy New Year!

[@cloroxbleach175]

Yes big ups to the naked bikes

[@midlifebiker7424]

I stumbled on your channel as Im considering a Duc Scrambler but probs the 1100 as Im getting old and lazy. Not sure what this vid is all about as bikers come in all shapes and sizes although majority are middle aged males that look better with their helmets on (including me). Going naked seems to be the fashion so I guess I should follow lol. May the road ahead be smooth and winding...

[@arrowphillips6902]

This is me...I can be loud myself at times and I have always been the boss at work and have to lead meetings but it’s definitely outside my comfort zone. I like to eat in restaurants alone and just watch people. I like to ride with people or go on runs but not talk allot...lol I’m weird I know but I’m ok with it.

[@florme6494]

Irish good byes are the best, I always do this and eventually your friends will understand that’s just you. Like you I hate the greet and the goodbye, it doesn’t feel natural and adds small talk. I always say hi to everyday people but never, “Hi, how are you?” Generally I head straight to the person who I want or need to talk to in a social setting. Introverts like a detailed conversation, never small talk. I ride bikes because it does give me alone time, plus I have a true passion for bike of course. I enjoy my own company as, like you said, it does relax me. I also like asking myself questions and coming up with well thought out answers or solutions. That being said I’m a very loud person too and no one would ever call me shy. I’m very selfish in a conversation and generally try to control it (hopefully without others noticing). Shamefully, I think this also has something to do with my sales training back ground, if I’m being honest. I hate crowds and hate talking to a crowds. I don’t know if I am an introvert, but this was a very nice subject to bring up and reflect on. I will probably do more reflecting on this when I go for a ride today. I’ve watched a few of your video’s now and really enjoyed them, thank you. Subscribed.

[@ttrguy9952]

Please never stop!!!

[@shoei07]

I like the hoodie! Naked bikes are the best

[@MeghanStark]

Heck yeah they are! Thanks for watching 💕

[@MotoMichelle]

Agree 😃

[@rajmoran]

Nice video. A lot of truth in this. Thanks from a fellow DSCR rider.

[@TheHavoc09]

You might enjoy taking the MBTI test and read about different personalities. Great channel. Bought a scrambler cafe racer a few months back to switch between all out on my R6 and enjoying the scenery more on the duc. Nice video :)

[@MeghanStark]

I actually have taken the test before and my results were INFJ (The Advocate). It's fun to muse about, but I know that personality can be in flux for sure! The Scramblers are so fun for adventuring around and taking it easy. I like that a lot about them.

[@Tom-zu9ge]

This was such an interesting topic. I recognize myself in allot if this... For me time alone is so important, either on the bike, doing some project in my garage.. or just at home lying on the couch in silence with a good book, my thoughts and imagination... I do enjoy company, but if there is to many people around, allot of noise, etc.. I start to get edgy (feel overstimulated) and just want to get away from it all for some calm and quiet.

[@hamalot100]

Hey, Did you steal my personality ?????? And I’m a dude !!! I would go on the occasional group ride but preferred exploring on my own or with one friend. I was a working musician for 20 years and was more comfortable performing at a venue and being on stage than going to a club when I wasn’t performing and just going to socialize. I was also an animator....creative people tend to be more reflective and introverted. Our minds wander cause we’re thinking up creative stuff 😊 I’m completely fried mentally after a large social gathering. Being with a small group of close friends is way more fun. I hate random small talk. It’s exhausting. Cheers

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

We introverts are just more spoiled with how much we enjoy some alone time. XDDD

[@silp5369]

I’m also from the 414. I’m a fan of the Irish goodbyes. Lol

[@The333]

Awesome post, could not agree more - I am a total moto nerd and prefer the sound of my Akra pipe to human speech! ;) However I do think a small group ride with other kindred spirits can be fantastic.

[@MeghanStark]

Absolutely! I'm glad this resonated. Thanks for watching and commenting 😁

[@The333]

@@MeghanStark Totally resonated - have a great 2019.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I feel I'm somewhere in the middle-ground, very much one way or another depending on the people I'm with or the situation I'm in. Still looking for the community side of motorcycling too lol

[@codacreator6162]

I live in Arizona. The number of days i can't ride (maybe 10 a year) is perfect. The ratio is perfect for introverts.

[@FreakyChumy]

I love my bike more than my work. I Love my bike more than my peers... I Love my bike more than my place & And Hell Yeah, I love my bike more than my GF... I'm an Introvert too! Yeeeh, nice to know that. Thanks to you.

[@FreakyChumy]

Thanks! Ride Safe!

[@HowDoYouCope]

7:40 damn this is so true, i often dont know what to talk about so im just be quiet.

[@rockingrodders8551]

Love your microphone & your great topic of video..very interesting & have a thumbs up from me..✌🏻 Ps..nice hoody..✊🏻

[@gromitdaddy]

Have you ever noticed though, how many motorcycle events, even ABATE activities revolve around beer?

[@Captain_Cooter]

I honestly didn't know the way I leave a party of gathering had a name/term. the more you know🤯

[@benjamincs1]

I guess I'm an introvert, but this has sometimes veered into misanthropy. It's nice to remember that I do actually like people - actually I love them - and that I shouldn't let the extroverts get in the way of real connection. So thank you.

[@geneclarke2205]

It looks like you’re onto your PhD dissertation; Are you the bike you ride or do you become the bike you ride? An exploration into the life style relationships between rider and their motorcycle.

[@MeghanStark]

I'm halfway to my thesis on the whole thing! I do have a background in literary criticism, so it's hard for me not to nerd out about this stuff. Super interesting to consider the chicken vs egg when it comes to bikes, especially since the culture is so strong. I'll start taking notes! 😊📝

[@699669king]

Fascinating point to ponder. Sincerely, A Layman.

[@geneclarke2205]

@@MeghanStark So, H-D HQ has a Manager, Experiential Marketing - New to Sport position open. This seem right within your area of interest and H-D desperately needs a strategy to attract new riders with more innovative products.

[@adamantIcarus]

She did whattt... 😂

[@ShreyasKrishna18]

I totally agree with that ♥️

[@ahmed2527]

Well said. Liked it. 👍👌❤️

[@nicholas201111]

Hey Megan I’m curious did you catch that packers game?

[@solomon9313]

Loool at the beginning with the cup thing that s when i liked the video🤣🤣😊

[@MeghanStark]

Hahaha I like to keep us entertained 😅

[@annoorswath9752]

could u tell why u chose the ducati over a triumph ? wat do u think of triumphs ? I have seen ur really into cafe racers so wouldn't a triumph make more sense ?

[@keithbloom1476]

Meghan.....your link to buy the hoodie seemed to have been disabled....I clicked on it and a post came up mentioning it was disabled and violated terms.....no idea....direct me so I can see where to buy one.....thanks

[@MeghanStark]

Thanks for letting me know Keith, looks like the URL shortener marked it as spam. Here's the long version of the URL that will get you there: www.greatlakesupplyco.com/shop/Go-Naked-Unisex-Fleece-Hoodie-p124597826 Thanks so much for your support

[@iamcaferacer]

I like turtles 🐢

[@Nieuwhollands]

I'm an HSP and going for a ride gets the nervous overload out of my body. Like I get flushed through on the inside. Haha

[@allnighterist]

I just subscribed! 👍

[@saltybiker252]

So, i am more or less normal after all ! :)

[@BillFromHalifax]

WOW!! Me to a tee....plus im a Virgo on top of that so yeah...life sucks at random for no reason. 👍👍

[@callumtbjones]

We must be twins

[@SeanFromTX]

NO INTROVERTS ALLOWED!!! Just kidding, I’ve been married to one for nearly 30 years. I’m totally extroverted and always ride with friends especially on long road trips. However, there was a 6K mile trip that I ended up riding 3K on my own. Admittedly, I thoroughly ENJOYED the experience even though I would have never planned riding that far all by my lonesome. EXTRAVERTS STILL RULE!!! Even if the wife disagrees 😂

[@MeghanStark]

Haha that's cool, that's a pretty long stretch solo! I'm so glad extroverts and introverts can live symbiotically 😁

[@MotoMichelle]

😂😂😃

[@fauzipogee5329]

agrees ..wt yr opinion..n my bike is not like 98% of total..motorcyclists in my area

[@DarrenD777]

At the (cute) beginning you remind me of Daft Punk! [my (terrible) dance moves pop out!] "Uh huh, uh huh.." LOL Here's a couple great websites on Introversion/Extroversion: www.16personalities.com (one of the best Myers-Briggs personality tests I've looked into/taken) www.QuietRev.com Susan Cain (of QuietRev.com) has some excellent vids here on YT and I believe that she coined a new term "Ambivert", which I find an important term to help us understand ourselves. 20% of the world are introverts, 60% are ambiverts (ambaverts? - that's how it's pronounced by Susan), and 20% are extroverts. The Irish goodbye is sweet! Sometimes I love it :-D Oh! A cheese head! My aunt is one of the owners of the GB Packers! *;-)* I LOVE your hoodie! Yes, I'll take a hundred! LOL - I wish I could help you out like that, but since I'm an introvert....I don't know 100 people. ;-) Speaking of which, one good sign that a person is an introvert: they only have one friend. That friend is usually an extrovert, thus their friends become peripheral associates too. Thanks for the vid. Now I gotta watch a few more to get more info from your perspective. BTW - I love the name Meghan. Probably because I have quite a bit of Celtic lineage (among others). No, I don't have red hair. :-) Wait, a Ducati Scrambler? How tall are you? Aren't those fairly tall bikes? Hmmm....now to Wikipedia to find the seat height. Ok, "31 inches (without accessories)" So...my Levi's inseam is 31", so...hmmm....I wonder what that translates to in seat height comfort...I gotta get a bike! Wish I could build a nice custom (unique) Cafe Racer - but with seating for two ;-)

[@Henlarious]

Where did you get that sweater?

[@MeghanStark]

I desiged it myself! You can get one here if you're interested 😁 www.greatlakesupplyco.com/shop

[@mikemcclernon5784]

To date, 2 people thumb this down....(?) This too wholesome?, too much 'pure moral fibre'?

[@phil6747]

Red🔥.

[@pratikpawar3068]

😍😍😍😍just to see you sweet heart ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😘

[@KnKn-rr9ri]

As a person with a direct lineal descendancy from the brave men and women of sweatshop workers what guarantees do I have that your clothing line does not involve my people?

[@MeghanStark]

Thanks for asking! I should put this on my website, but I've been choosing only manufacturers that produce clothes in the USA or ethical factories in Honduras. I hope to get it more local as time goes on, eventually sourcing from Wisconsin. Either way, ethical is a big priority for me!

[@KnKn-rr9ri]

Meghan Stark what a distinguished answer. You have my Vote. Meghan Stark 2020!!!

[@MeghanStark]

Wow you are too kind! Thank you

[@hudsonstein4976]

I love your helmet. Do you know where you got it i need one for my girlfriend.

[@Xavanux]

It's a Bell Bullitt.

[@NudaMan]

I don’t like to talk unless it’s about motorcycles 😂 is that bad?

[@saltyprocrastinator]

I identify as an inline 4, and may be a bit crossplane

[@benahhx]

Isn't it interesting now to consider the information in your latest video against how you've talked about yourself in this one.

[@mouchthebiker2938]

sounds like you're getting better now, back to solid food yet? also, someone is trying to kill me. he trying to sell me an rsv4 r for ~5.8k US and I want it

[@MeghanStark]

Tempting tempting! I don't know much about Aprilia but that sounds like it'd be fun ;) And yes, I'm back on solid food, and it's really boosted morale! haha. It should be pretty smooth sailing from here on out. Happy to be done with this 3 part surgical experience 😩

[@mouchthebiker2938]

@@MeghanStark that's excellent do a video showing local cuisine🤤 i have a feeling ur a foodie like me. well this Aprilia is a v4, 180 HP, 190mph, "abbs", 8 level traction control

[@MeghanStark]

omg I'm never going to live the abs thing down 🤣 I am a serious foodie (along with my whole family), and there's tons to work with on that front in MKE

[@mouchthebiker2938]

@@MeghanStark perfect! show me some sourdough bread, lots'a cheeses, BBQ ribs and exotic corn then maybe I'll reconsider the "abbs" thing lol

[@EEHubbell_Official]

Nerd! haha

[@brantdupuis5678]

I like your channel!!...do you have a insta acct?

[@MeghanStark]

I do! It's @starknakked and is always linked up in the description

[@brantdupuis5678]

Lol I found after I posted...thx for the response

[@tonykartracer8032]

Oh, stop being such a hipster!! ENOUGH!!!!

[@MeghanStark]

My bad. 😅 haha

[@rowdyrodb]

The Irish goodbye...I use it all the time...lol