I LOVE motorycles. But I also know many people see them as death traps. Including my mother. My father owns a motorcycle. Heck he's been riding since before I was born. But that doesn't change her view of them lol
Either way, I was wondering since a lot of you work in hospitals, if it has changed your view of motorcycles. In a more negative way.
Which is funny because I was going down the road once and I saw this male nurse on a sports bike, and not only was he not wearing boots, but he was wearing crocs! Those things will fly right off if you crash. And how did I know he was a nurse? He was wearing scrubs! lol at least he had a helmet.
I'm a 23 yr old student and I ride a Ninja. I took the class, wear my leathers and helmet and I ride with people who don't get too crazy. I've never had even a sip of alcohol and have ridden my bike. I look at every moving vehicle as a possible accident. I only ride on really nice days probably every couple weeks so I haven't had any really close calls. I try to be as precautious as I can and I'm aware of the dangers that come with riding a bike. I know I take the risk.
I don't forsee myself selling my bike in the near future, hope I never have to on account of my own injuries or seeing someone elses.
We have owned several bikes in the past. My favorite was our Suzuki Boulevard!! Got rid of them, too dangerous. Even if you are a great driver, too many others just don't see bikes on the road, even with the lights on. No more biking for us.
I would love too, but it depends on the type of area I'll be living/driving in. I'm in NYC right now and I don't know how these riders do it. I never would attempt it in a place with such numerous and usually aggressive drivers.
I've always dreamed of owning a sportbike, (Honda CBR or Ducati) but if I ever move out of the big city, it won't be until I'm much older. By then my back will only be able to take a cruiser!
Oh my, this is an ongoing debate in my house! I am totally against them, seen too much already (and I'm a new nurse!) My husband, however, wants a street bike so bad he can't stand it. Thankfully it's not in the budget right now! Ha But I suppose I will eventually let him have one, as long as he promises to wear a helmet, protective clothes, and be safe on it. If it were up to me, though, I would NOT have a motorcycle at my house!
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I ride everyday to and from downtown Denver to Golden. Very nice ride in the morning but a little busy on the way home. There is not a better way to enjoy the Rocky Mountains in my opinion. Sights, sounds and smells that you will never have inside a car, convertible maybe but it's not the same. (Tried the convertible but preferred the bike).
We are always at risk for an accident. Accident's happen and are all unexpected. The people you caused the accident are always the first to arrive at the scene. Use good judgment, pay attention to your riding or driving and we will all be much safer on the road. Don't be complacent, drive the vehicle don't just ride in/on it.
Motorcycles aren't dangerous - the people on the road who don't see them are the danger. I would never own one. The thrill isn't worth the risk, IMO. A very close friend of mine was an extremely safe and cautious driver. He wore every ounce of protective clothing possible and always had on a helmet. He was literally ran over by a drunk driver and despite excellent medical care, didn't make it. He was only 25. Luckily his organs were able to save 4 lives, but still not worth it.
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Motorcycles aren't dangerous - the people on the road who don't see them are the danger. I would never own one. The thrill isn't worth the risk, IMO. A very close friend of mine was an extremely safe and cautious driver. He wore every ounce of protective clothing possible and always had on a helmet. He was literally ran over by a drunk driver and despite excellent medical care, didn't make it. He was only 25. Luckily his organs were able to save 4 lives, but still not worth it.
That is not the only danger. In Cali motorcycles are allowed to cruise down the middle lanes. Very dangerous. Also many motorcycle riders are careless, go to fast, weave in and out of cars, all setting up for dangerous situations for everyone. There have been PLENTY of motorcycle accidents where other people were not involved so it's not just everyone else that is at fault. In CO there is no helmet law. I can not tell you how many people I see riding without helmets since it's not forced. Completely idiotic.
Before I met him, dh kissed a VW bug while riding on a cycle and had his face rearranged. Fortunately, after several months with his jaw wired shut, he recovered. As is often the case, the driver of the car didn't see the rider of the cycle and kablammo!
Also, after 17 years as an EMT (11 Years for dh) I have seen too much gore. The patients who weren't wearing helmets or decent clothes and footwear were pretty gruesome, but the ones who were dressed properly looked only marginally better.
I'm not the least bit tempted. DH is every once in awhile but it passes like a bout of indigestion after a monster burrito.
We own one. I hate it! I used to love to ride w/the hubby but after seeing so many of our friends (helmets or not) with the injuries they received (IF they were lucky enough to live, sadly some did not) I will not get on one. the hubby, on the other hand, rides his Harley as much as possible. I honestly go into panic mode from the time he leaves until he calls to say he's where he was going and ok.
He was with a good friend of ours as the friend was hit and thrown off the bike. He saw the carnage, the blood, the twisted limbs, the helmet cracked down the middle..the surgeon who did the 9 hour opertation on him looked directly at my husband told my husband, "you're lucky it was him and not you. HE had a helmet on. If it had been you hit, you all would have been figuring out funeral arrangements in stead of waiting for Sam to come out of recovery!"
That scared the hubby into wearing a helmet (he owns one, only uses it in the helmet law states when he crosses state lines). But only for a while, he's back to not wearing it now..and it is a constant issue and cause of our screaming matchs when he wants to go for a ride.
I've always wanted to own one before but my parents didn't allow me to. They said it was highly dangerous to drive one. Looking back at it now, I believe my parents were right for I have known of so many cases of motorcycle related accidents and deaths.
I won't own one for the street. However, if you look in one of the out buildings on the family land you will find 3 dirt bikes and 4 four-wheelers. We use them for moving cattle, checking on water wells, fences and such. I don't live there anymore but I still help out when I can. We also use them on occasion just for fun.
Sorry to ruin anyone's images of ranch life but horses are way too expensive and high maintenance for day to day operations.
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I'm a 23 yr old student and I ride a Ninja. I took the class, wear my leathers and helmet and I ride with people who don't get too crazy. I've never had even a sip of alcohol and have ridden my bike. I look at every moving vehicle as a possible accident. I only ride on really nice days probably every couple weeks so I haven't had any really close calls. I try to be as precautious as I can and I'm aware of the dangers that come with riding a bike. I know I take the risk.
I don't forsee myself selling my bike in the near future, hope I never have to on account of my own injuries or seeing someone elses.