motorcycle accidents

pod184 · Jan 3, 2005

Life itself is a calculated risk. Motorcycling can be a dangerous activity, but so can pretty much anything else. Over 100 people per year die of bathtub related burns, yet you don't have such a visceral response to this sort of injury.

You can't be afraid of everything in life. You have to be aware of the risks, aware of what can go wrong, and aware of how best to minimize the risks. I ride. I wear a helmet. I also wear a riding jacket with armor. I can recognise that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. I can also recognize that most accidents have additional factors such as alcohol, excessive speed and rider inexperience.

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jan 3, 2005

Life itself is a calculated risk. Motorcycling can be a dangerous activity, but so can pretty much anything else. Over 100 people per year die of bathtub related burns, yet you don't have such a visceral response to this sort of injury.
You can't be afraid of everything in life. You have to be aware of the risks, aware of what can go wrong, and aware of how best to minimize the risks. I ride. I wear a helmet. I also wear a riding jacket with armor. I can recognise that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. I can also recognize that most accidents have additional factors such as alcohol, excessive speed and rider inexperience.

Yes, yes and yes.

What pod184 said.

Oregon Runner · Jan 3, 2005

Wow, thanks for all the responses.

I am planning on getting a sportbike. I didn't star this thread to try and convince myself not to get one. I absoluty love motorcycles, but my parents are dead set against them. Ive read as many statistics as i can get a hold of, As one poster said, most of the deaths are from inexperienced riders, who are often drunk, and not wearing helmets. When i drive my car, it' not my driving im worried about, its all the other people who may not be paying attention and hit ME that worries me. on a bike though, you probably wouldnt get a second chance after being hit. So, I think i may get a sprt bike for track use only, then there's no cars coming out of no where to get ya. Thanks again for all your thoughts, GO MotoGP !!!! Rossi needs someone to challenge him next season, Oh, so are there many tracks in oregon where you can ride?

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Jan 3, 2005

GET LIFE INSURANCE WITH A DOUBLE INDEMNITY CLAUSE AND NAME YOUR PARENTS YOUR BENEFICIARIES.

It won't be much consolation should the worst happen, but it can go a long way.

Good luck, have fun, make good decisions, be careful, and make sure those premiums are paid.

Okay, I'm done now.

nursypoo · Jan 3, 2005

i knew a firefighter that was recently killed from a motorcycle accident. his bike barely hit the bumper of the car in front of him causing him to fly off the front of the bike and underneath an oncoming bus. helmet and head smashed...closed casket.