Ha ha! Turkey's not bad in comparison to some countries I've worked in......But, you've not lived until you've driven the Istanbul ring road, at rush hour on a Friday after dark - and I have!. Now, that's a challenge! Definately don't venture out on a bike at that time....
Seriously though, get out into the sticks - take a local bus even if only for a couple of hours and you'll meet the real Turks - and very hospitable they are too. Avoid the holiday resort as much as you can and you'll get good, cheap Turkish food and don't forget the Turkish coffee - ask for Turk caveh, orta sheker (I've spelt it phonetically - Turkish coffee - medium sugar - it needs a bit of sugar even if you don't normally take it). Or chai (Turkish tea).
Hope you enjoy it!