Are motorycles this dangerous?
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Welcome Freon to the forum!
Every motorcyclist at some point WILL have an accident - it's inevitable. Fate decides whether you'll get scratched or end up in a wheel chair or moving onto the next world. I very much remember seeing a British documentary many years ago about a middle aged biker who after a bad accident, had to spend the rest of his days in a wheel chair, had to adapt his house for the chair and had to be looked after by his wife 24/7 - putting a strain on everything. He was wearing his favourite Kawasaki T Shirt and while talking to camera just broke down in tears - knowing that if only had not taken up motorcycling in the first place, if only he had just settled for a 350cc - if only he had gone slower at the corners - if only he hadn't overtaken that pensioner who was going too slowly etc etc. I'll never forget that guy's total regret, so I feel blessed that I can enjoy my 650r and as the other Ceebers have said, it's more than enough to help reduce chances of a bad accident.....a little bit. I've had all my accidents under 30mph - have written off one scooter, and scratched another - ending up on crutches for weeks. When you ride out for the week's shopping you are taking a risk but if you are afraid something might happen to you, best not to take up this hobby.
Riding is a skill that takes years to develop and as long as you stay alert, this will improve chances of a safe journey. I live in a rural area so I can't go that fast - lots of pheasants, tractors and pensioners pulling out randomly - i've managed to stay safe by going 10mph less than the limit and being Mindful with no day dreaming allowed!!
Also it will take a few years to try different types of bikes to find out what type suits you. My first big bike was a heavy tourer which should never had been sold to me - I learned the hard way that for my smaller build, I need to stick to bikes at the 200 kilos or 650cc range - and I can handle most sports / mid weight street bikes.
This also means I won't be making a guest appearance on Helicopter HR rescue reality TV show.
Every motorcyclist at some point WILL have an accident - it's inevitable. Fate decides whether you'll get scratched or end up in a wheel chair or moving onto the next world. I very much remember seeing a British documentary many years ago about a middle aged biker who after a bad accident, had to spend the rest of his days in a wheel chair, had to adapt his house for the chair and had to be looked after by his wife 24/7 - putting a strain on everything. He was wearing his favourite Kawasaki T Shirt and while talking to camera just broke down in tears - knowing that if only had not taken up motorcycling in the first place, if only he had just settled for a 350cc - if only he had gone slower at the corners - if only he hadn't overtaken that pensioner who was going too slowly etc etc. I'll never forget that guy's total regret, so I feel blessed that I can enjoy my 650r and as the other Ceebers have said, it's more than enough to help reduce chances of a bad accident.....a little bit. I've had all my accidents under 30mph - have written off one scooter, and scratched another - ending up on crutches for weeks. When you ride out for the week's shopping you are taking a risk but if you are afraid something might happen to you, best not to take up this hobby.
Riding is a skill that takes years to develop and as long as you stay alert, this will improve chances of a safe journey. I live in a rural area so I can't go that fast - lots of pheasants, tractors and pensioners pulling out randomly - i've managed to stay safe by going 10mph less than the limit and being Mindful with no day dreaming allowed!!
Also it will take a few years to try different types of bikes to find out what type suits you. My first big bike was a heavy tourer which should never had been sold to me - I learned the hard way that for my smaller build, I need to stick to bikes at the 200 kilos or 650cc range - and I can handle most sports / mid weight street bikes.
This also means I won't be making a guest appearance on Helicopter HR rescue reality TV show.
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