Can all you bikers check in

[Wenchy]

It happens, just like cars smashing into each other. :shrug:

Of course it does, but it's different when you have no steel around you, no seatbelt and no airbags.

When I am in Delaware it just amazes me how the bikers just take off their helmets. You think you are being "free" but I see it as a death wish.

"Caged" drivers are talking on their cell phones, screaming at their kids in the backseat, and you "free" bikers are not noticed.

My cousin's body could not be identified. There were no dental records to compare, because his teeth were gone (smashed) He was identified by his high school ring.

Please be careful out there.

 

[BS Gal]

Of course it does, but it's different when you have no steel around you, no seatbelt and no airbags.

When I am in Delaware it just amazes me how the bikers just take off their helmets. You think you are being "free" but I see it as a death wish.

"Caged" drivers are talking on their cell phones, screaming at their kids in the backseat, and you "free" bikers are not noticed.

My cousin's body could not be identified. There were no dental records to compare, because his teeth were gone (smashed) He was identified by his high school ring.

Please be careful out there.

After I saw that today, I might give it up.

 

[Pete]

Of course it does, but it's different when you have no steel around you, no seatbelt and no airbags.

When I am in Delaware it just amazes me how the bikers just take off their helmets. You think you are being "free" but I see it as a death wish.

"Caged" drivers are talking on their cell phones, screaming at their kids in the backseat, and you "free" bikers are not noticed.

My cousin's body could not be identified. There were no dental records to compare, because his teeth were gone (smashed) He was identified by his high school ring.

Please be careful out there.

I wear a helmet, even in Delaware and I am careful.

 

[hvp05]

After I saw that today, I might give it up.

You can't if you truly "LOVE" to do it. Nor should you if you truly "LOVE" to do it.

I would imagine there is such a thing as a "defensive motorcycle riding" course, just as they have for full-size vehicles. Has anyone done anything like that?

 

[Wenchy]

After I saw that today, I might give it up.

If you always wear your helmet, you might still have your teeth.

My cousin was not wearing one, but he would have been roadkill anyway.

In all fairness, if he had been driving a Cadillac, and passed a Mack truck when he did, he still would have been dead.

He made a stupid decision. My worry about all of you is that the other drivers are not paying attention, and you have very little protection.

 

[hvp05]

My worry about all of you is that the other drivers are not paying attention, and you have very little protection.

One definitely has to have guts to ride a bike. And I doubt many [regular] drivers really consider the unique and dangerous position a biker is in.

 

[onebdzee]

One definitely has to have guts to ride a bike. And I doubt many [regular] drivers really consider the unique and dangerous position a biker is in.

We aren't in a dangerous position if the other drivers on the road would be aware of their surroundings

 

[hvp05]

We aren't in a dangerous position if the other drivers on the road would be aware of their surroundings

An accident can still happen if you're the only person on the road. :shrug: Incompetent drivers only increase the risk.

 

[Wenchy]

We aren't in a dangerous position if the other drivers on the road would be aware of their surroundings

They are not, and it gets worse with each passing day.

When will cell phones be banned when driving, even "hands free"? My children don't dare talk to me when I'm driving because I am driving...whatever happened to that?

I'm in a large SUV, and these people scare me.

 

[Bustem' Down]

Might as well stop eating so you don't choke.

 

[Wenchy]

Might as well stop eating so you don't choke.

Apples or oranges?

 

[hvp05]

They are not, and it gets worse with each passing day.

The comfort level we feel in our vehicles is both its greatest and one of its worst characteristics. We all like to have our solitude and so forth, but after a point it's ridiculous. And when arrogant people are behind the wheel it's that much worse because they don't want to let others into "their space".

 

[Wenchy]

The comfort level we feel in our vehicles is both its greatest and one of its worst characteristics. We all like to have our solitude and so forth, but after a point it's ridiculous. And when arrogant people are behind the wheel it's that much worse because they don't want to let others into "their space".

I have my vehicle because of it's safety rating, and because it's "Me".

When I am driving, my focus is on driving. My cell phone will not be answered, my children are quiet, and I focus on everything around me.

50% of the drivers I see on the road today have a cell phone plastered to their ear.

A woman pulled out in front of me today, and she did not even look. Yup, she was talking on her phone. She was only looking in the direction she was heading, and focused on her conversation.

Arrogance? How about stupidity?

I almost t-boned her, and that would not have been a pretty sight.

 

[morganj614]

Of course it does, but it's different when you have no steel around you, no seatbelt and no airbags.
When I am in Delaware it just amazes me how the bikers just take off their helmets. You think you are being "free" but I see it as a death wish.
"Caged" drivers are talking on their cell phones, screaming at their kids in the backseat, and you "free" bikers are not noticed.
My cousin's body could not be identified. There were no dental records to compare, because his teeth were gone (smashed) He was identified by his high school ring.
Please be careful out there.

We rode for 8 hours on Saturday and it's the cars that scared the crap out of me. People pull out with no directionals, tried to share our lane, on cell phones and not watching ... other bikers were very considerate.
Annapolis does have free, reserved bike parking downtown on weekends which was nice.
I always try to keep an eye out for bikes, I just wish all other drivers did and all bikes should have lights on all the time.

 

[desertrat]

So far they are just calling it a personal injury accident, per Hollywood fire dept.

 

[Railroad]

I've got to get a more powerful bike.

THAT didn't take long!

 

[itsbob]

I wear a helmet, even in Delaware and I am careful.

AMEN!!

I had a squid cut between me and a car Saturday.. he was REAL lucky he didn't clip one of our bumpers. My front bumper was even with the cars back bumper and he shot thorugh the little hole at over 100 MPH.. Figure we'll be reading about him in awhile.

Can't say this is true for ALL accidents involving motorcycles, but a lot of them are due to lack of experience, riding altogether or not riding enough to stay proficient. You can't expect someone that takes their bike out two or thee times a year to be a very good attentive rider as someone that puts 5,000 or more miles on a year.

I saw an ad for a group ride the other day, one of the pre-requisites to participate was having ridden more then 3,000 miles. I think I would have added to that "Within the last two years." I've seen bikes out there that are 5 years old wtih 3000 miles on them, I wouldn't consider that experienced.

A lot, but not all, of motorcycle accidents can be prevented by the rider, but sooner or later a deer is going to jump out, a driver is going to turn in front of you.. you are going to go down. Dress for it, be as prepared as you can be. Dress right, and make a minor accident one you can walk away from.

 

[itsbob]

We rode for 8 hours on Saturday and it's the cars that scared the crap out of me. People pull out with no directionals, tried to share our lane, on cell phones and not watching ... other bikers were very considerate.
Annapolis does have free, reserved bike parking downtown on weekends which was nice.
I always try to keep an eye out for bikes, I just wish all other drivers did and all bikes should have lights on all the time.

Being on a bike has really made me a better driver when I'm in my truck. I use signals more often.. look closer around me before changing lanes.. etc..

At the least it has made me more aware of other traffic..

Saturday.. heading around the beltway.. cop in left lane in a four lane section.. no signal, no directional, no lights or siren.. cuts three or four people off and goes from the left lane to the exit ramp in one quick movement, brake lights everywhere.

I think there was a sign there for Dunkin Donut's

 

[kwillia]

itsbob! You were missed at the Grand Cayons this past Wednesday! Nooooo not by me... but by the line of 11 BMW motorcycles who needed one more to make it an even dozen...

 

[itsbob]

itsbob! You were missed at the Grand Cayons this past Wednesday! Nooooo not by me... but by the line of 11 BMW motorcycles who needed one more to make it an even dozen...

WOW, I bet that would be a SPECTACULAR ride..