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How dangerous are motorcycles for those of you who have them?
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:43 pm
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:43 pm
I always wanted a street bike, but obviously would prefer not to die so haven’t yet purchased one and probably never will . For those who do have them is it worth the risk to you? How often are cars almost hitting you? I unfortunately watched a really bad motorcycle wreck today on the way home and it got me wondering why anyone still rides.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:44 pm to iamAG
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I always wanted a street bike
Don't be trashy.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:45 pm to iamAG
my best friend and a good friend of mine work in the ER
they both say they will never buy a bike, ride on a bike, or let their wives ride on a bike
thats enough for me
they both say they will never buy a bike, ride on a bike, or let their wives ride on a bike
thats enough for me
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:45 pm to iamAG
Just be careful going over some of those bumps in the road
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:48 pm to iamAG
More dangerous than a car, less dangerous than a used needle
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:49 pm to iamAG
They are dangerous if you live out in the country with limited traffic. But living in an area with a decent sized population with any traffic, I would not ever recommend that anyone ride one on the streets, unless of course you are under the protection of a motorcycle club member like Sabi or Darth.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:51 pm to iamAG
I rode one out of economic necessity for senior year of high school and first year of college. Honda 750.
Almost died a few times. People will look you in the eyes and pull out in front of you.
Their brain is trained to look for cars and trucks. Smaller objects do not register as a threat . You’re dead.
Love bikes, but have not ridden one on the streets in years. Too many retards out there.
Almost died a few times. People will look you in the eyes and pull out in front of you.
Their brain is trained to look for cars and trucks. Smaller objects do not register as a threat . You’re dead.
Love bikes, but have not ridden one on the streets in years. Too many retards out there.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:51 pm to iamAG
They aren't dangerous at all
Other drivers on the other hand...
Other drivers on the other hand...
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:57 pm to iamAG
Slightly more dangerous than cars.
Posted on 5/11/18 at 11:59 pm to iamAG
If you buy a bike be sure you have great health insurance. It's not a matter of if you'll wreck but when.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:03 am to iamAG
Dread it, run from it. Destiny still arrives.
You take a chance getting out of bed in the morning. Everything you do has its own risk involved.
You take a chance getting out of bed in the morning. Everything you do has its own risk involved.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:05 am to iamAG
I dont know. I stay on the dirt and send it.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:07 am to iamAG
Two kinds of motorcycle riders
Those that have ad wrecks and skidded across pavement and those that will.
Your choice.
Those that have ad wrecks and skidded across pavement and those that will.
Your choice.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:08 am to iamAG
Riding motorcycles on public roads is more dangerous than driving a car. However, most motorcycle riders are woefully undertrained and most accidents they suffer are preventable.
If you just want to be on 2 wheels consider a dirt bike/enduro and if you want to go fast consider trackdays or drag racing.
If you want a Harley then you never really wanted to ride, anyway....
If you just want to be on 2 wheels consider a dirt bike/enduro and if you want to go fast consider trackdays or drag racing.
If you want a Harley then you never really wanted to ride, anyway....
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:10 am to iamAG
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I always wanted a street bike, but obviously would prefer not to die so haven’t yet purchased one and probably never will . For those who do have them is it worth the risk to you? How often are cars almost hitting you? I unfortunately watched a really bad motorcycle wreck today on the way home and it got me wondering why anyone still rides.
Just like anything else, the danger level is up to the operator.
There are roughly 8.5 million motorcycles on the road in the USA and roughly 300 fatalities per year, of that 300 the majority are young riders on sportsbikes.
Take from the above what you will.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:15 am to iamAG
Started riding at 15. Knew that it was dangerous and gave them up at a young age because I did not trust automobile drivers and saw too much ugly stuff. If you ride, every single one of you knows of an instance where someone got whacked, mutilated, and/or killed on a motorcycle. Self-preservation was my only motive for giving it up.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:16 am to iamAG
I work in ICUs often. I’ll never own a bike because of it if that answers your question.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 12:57 am to iamAG
I ride on the highway every single day.
It's not near as dangerous as you may think. It's all up to the rider.
It's not near as dangerous as you may think. It's all up to the rider.
Posted on 5/12/18 at 1:25 am to iamAG
I've had my motorcycle endorsement for almost 10 years but have never owned a bike. I got it in anticipation of a job overseas, but it fell through and I've kept it updated since then.
My biggest issue is that in the US:
Bikes are far outnumbered by cars
The distance most people travel in the US is farther than in overseas countries, ie you are more likely to be in an accident because you are on the road more.
It's hard to say yes or no, but the risk outweigh the rewards for me.
My biggest issue is that in the US:
Bikes are far outnumbered by cars
The distance most people travel in the US is farther than in overseas countries, ie you are more likely to be in an accident because you are on the road more.
It's hard to say yes or no, but the risk outweigh the rewards for me.
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