Think that's more right of passage. I have taken my share of ribbing. Even now, eh John (2 stroke).
Same as my mate coming off because he wanted one more pass by the camera with his knee down. He came past the camera alright, knee, arm, exhaust, etc down and I got it all on his fancy camera. Once I knew all he hurt was his pride and his bike (pegs, bar ends etc nothing expensive). I couldn't breathe for laughing.
There is still a little bit of, dunno? Not bravado, more like a squadie clearing basic training.
You didn't get the nod for the stare. You got the nod for walking the walk.
Also, Check book charlies are fair game.