I know what you mean...I learned to ride like every car is out there trying to kill you...has served me well over the years. Motorcycles like aviation and the sea are "not inherently dangerous...just very unforgiving of mistakes". I also love flying and sailing...:o)
Amazing... I have a current PPL and a sailboat... go figure.
Yep, on a bike its not defensive driving; you gotta be on offense all the time.