ya, it depends on a lot of info.... you, the situation, the bike, there's a lot of factors into riding a bike....

what were you doing (thought process)? were you in the wrong part of the lane and they didn't see you? did they just pull out in front of you? did you hit some gravel you didn't see? are you on a 600 or a 1000? what condition is your bike in (new, old)? hows it maintained? what are the tires like? did you mess something up the first time you went down that could have caused the second wreck? pics?

 

LMAO! But seriously, have you considered getting a dirt bike? Its a great way to learn the basics of riding a bike and have one helluva good time without the fear of getting crushed on the street. Not only that, but after you crash a few times in the dirt, and you will, you'll find that crashing doesn't scare you quite as badly. Makes it easier to get up, dust yourself off, and give it another go.

 

Need more info. Why did you went down? What is your exxperience level? Have you done any courses? Time of day / traffic?

Regardless of what anyone says, I do firmly believe most (if not all) accidents can be avoided with skill and awareness. That the incidents that are completely unavoidable are actually pretty rare. Riders getting rear ended at lights: use your mirrors more at lights. Cars turning in front of you: improve awareness and avoidance skills. Keeping your bike in top shape will eliminate all but the most severe equipment related accidents (having your tire shot out by a random sniper is kinda unavoidable ).

 

Have you taken the MSF safety course? That's where I learned to ride, and in 10 years with the CBR, I only fell over once (2nd gear stall uphill at a stop sign. oopss.. shoulda checked the gear twice) That safety course saved me many times.

Tonight I found myself on a crazy off ramp from the interstate.. came in hot, then realized I couldn't hold my line (pavement sucks in hampton roads). Little break, little lean.. and throttle it out.

But really, learn the right thing to do in situations, then practice it! it works if ya work it.

 

Took me 6 years to get back on a bike after i totaled my 1300, mainly cause i was to busy paying off medical bills and couldnt afford another one, i'm back on now and more comfortable and confident than i was before. I still have "flashbacks" from time to time when i ride of that night but at the end of the day it was my own stupidity and my minds way of saying slow the F*** down. You just gotta be comfortable