Yes, if you drive, you probably will be involved in an accident. The vast majority of people have. The odds of getting hurt on a motorcycle are infinitely higher though. A person can decidedly reduce the odds of being involved in an accident but the only way to eliminate them are to live in a bubble. If motorcycles weren't dangerous, where would the thrill be?It helps keep the riffraff out too.
It helps keep the riffraff out too.
After reading about the group buy on rear end plugs, I do not think that is working out too well. Shiver me timbers.We're probably ok unless someone starts a 'Try a Plug for Free' thread.
Brian
Many years ago with my first bike (Honda Silver Wing) I went around a corner and slid out on powdered asphalt. From then on I always try to keep an eye on the road surface. I can't say that I'm overly cautious but I do pay attention to what's lying on the road. I've had a few slips since then but no downs. I like MCing too much to stop riding. I think if the desire to ride is there then eventually you'll get your confidence back. If you don't, it's time to try other things. I believe what you are feeling is quite normal, though.
That is like saying, If you are going to drive, you are going to crash. I think what really mean to say is that if you ride beyond your limits or the bikes limits you are going to go down. Many drop their bikes when starting out, which is why it is good to start when you are a teenager.
I dress for the crash, but will do everything in my power to avoid it. Deer and Drunks are the two things that concern me. Riding at speeds that allow me to stop within my sight distance, and have more lean angle left to adjust my line are important to me. Too many tractors and old folk putting around to be a boy racer at 50 years old.
I'm way more concerned with idiots texting than drunks and forest rats - there are more of 'em!!
I'm way more concerned with idiots texting than drunks and forest rats - there are more of 'em!!
True. I live in the Bay Area, so there is a preponderance of texters and DUIs.
Born & raised in the Bay Area (SF) I have noticed both an increase in traffic and in the percentage of inattentive drivers.
No different in Hampton Roads. I think the situation is pretty much across the whole country.
IMHO there were two motorists with attitude problems. Hint you CANNOT win a battle with a cage driver, just make your self scarce RIGHT NOW.
Yep easy from the armchair. Last week in a town near me. street race, bike and car, the losing car "caught up" and punted the biker, he's going to live, but will remember what happened every day, the rest of his life.
Years ago wife and I on the way to supper on the Honda, some drunk cut us off, I got out of his way but ahead of him. he kept "catching up" to us and tailgating. I finally pulled off the road, he stopped and apologized for the original incident. Moron! About 2 hours later a park ranger started following us, I may have been going a bit fast. He got way too close so I pulled off again. When he got out I read HIM the riot act about tailgating a motorcycle before he got a word out. He slunk off,having never checked my expired plate registered to a different bike.
Be careful out there!
Wait a minute here. You were splitting lanes at 70 mph? I thought splitting lanes was reserved for traffic jams. You are a braver man than I. When I was out in California in June I filtered at the lights, but never split lanes.