Is that "all it means" or is it just that you have made up your mind so any other response is mere justification?Yeah, I've heard this before. All it means is that people can be as creative as they need to be when justifying their pleasures.
You are 36 times more likely to be in a fatal crash on a motorcycle than in a car. The most common reason for motorcycle crashes is they get hit by a car that doesn't see them.
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Unfortunately it is a legend. The most dangerous for motorcyclists cars, those who suddenly and without warning change line. They usually do not hear the sound of motorcycle or do not understand where the sound appears.That noise from a Harley can often be a lifesaver. Even if someone can't see you they can damned well hear you.
What a ridiculous argument. How do you feel about the prohibition on murder?
Way to prove you miseducation of the term prohibition.
And this is mine.
Motorcycles are perfectly safe, it's the morons in cars that kill motorcyclist.
My biggest fear would be driving between lines of stopped cars on the freeway. All it takes is one person to open their door at the wrong time and bam.
I'm getting a Triumph Bonneville, and as I've been reading safety statistics on motorcycles it made me wonder what the good people of DP would think.
You are 36 times more likely to be in a fatal crash on a motorcycle than in a car. The most common reason for motorcycle crashes is they get hit by a car that doesn't see them.
Do you think a 16 year old should be able to buy a motorcycle? Should protective gear (helmets, leather assless chaps, etc) be required? Do you think there should be noise limits on the pipes?
This is a thread all about motorcycles and the law, so post your thoughts.
Just make stupidity illegal, that'll solve the problem. Most Harley riders are morons for not wearing any gear other than boots and maybe a leather jacket. Rocket riders show off in terrible areas on bikes that are just waiting to kill them. Cars... plenty of stupidity there too. I've only been riding for 5 years and have nearly been hit a good 10 times. Cars just need to pay more attention and riders need to wear their gear and be constantly aware of their surroundings and escape routes.
To the OP, take a motorcycle safety class. Not only will it teach you the fundamentals but even if you already know how to ride it can make you aware of some of your bad habits. On top of that I saved a solid 25% on my insurance. Goes without saying, wear your gear. At the very least a helmet but the more the merrier.
Generally I am opposed to all forms of prohibition.
But would you prohibit prohibition?
I would go one farther take a race course class as well . It will make you a better rider and maybe you will discover a new pastime. You will learn far more about cornering and what you CAN do with the bike if you need to than you will just riding around on your own.
Have you observed any motorcycle racing?
Motorcycles do lack traction thus have lower g-force potential for turns/corners. That cornering disadvantage can be overcome by their lower weight (and higher horsepower to weight ratio), giving the motorcycle the ability to accelerate and brake faster. Check lap times for a 2 mile, road race, course and you will see that the lowest lap times are obtained by the smaller (lighter) motorcycles. What cars gain (over motorcyces) on the turns, they lose (to motorcycles) in acceleation and braking between them.
lap times from Summit Point - evolutionm.net
Summit Point Raceway
I'm getting a Triumph Bonneville, and as I've been reading safety statistics on motorcycles it made me wonder what the good people of DP would think.
You are 36 times more likely to be in a fatal crash on a motorcycle than in a car. The most common reason for motorcycle crashes is they get hit by a car that doesn't see them.
Do you think a 16 year old should be able to buy a motorcycle? Should protective gear (helmets, leather assless chaps, etc) be required? Do you think there should be noise limits on the pipes?
This is a thread all about motorcycles and the law, so post your thoughts.