Bike Fatalities
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Bike Fatalities
Ive been riding for close to 60 years and Ive never seen it this bad. Almost on a daily basis were hearing of another bike fatality, usually (not always but usually) its a Jap rocket with a kid riding a bike that has way to much power for his/her ability. Not certain what we can do that were not already doing, it makes me sick to think of the families horror theyre going through.
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I’ve been riding for close to 60 years and I’ve never seen it this bad. Almost on a daily basis we’re hearing of another bike fatality, usually (not always but usually) it’s a Jap rocket with a kid riding a bike that has way to much power for his/her ability. Not certain what we can do that we’re not already doing, it makes me sick to think of the families horror they’re going through.
https://www.wdtn.com/news/clark-coun...rcyclist-dead/
Some of the old fellows may be having a medical problem before they crash. I dunno.
Death smiles at everyone, all we can do is smile back..
I know one thing, nobody gets out of here alive. I'm goin for a ride today, wish me luck
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Cruiser
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From: Ontario
Yes, certainly in the province of Ontario, we have what you would call tiered licensing (restricted to certain roads), it’s not helping as kids got semi-racing bikes between their legs!
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Seen so many lane-splitting accidents going up 410 in the GTA. These guys don't get it, the Indian immigrants buy their licenses instead of passing a course and a test, they don't know how to drive and they change lanes without notice. Probably 2/5 of those splitting lanes at high speeds who get hit end up dead. Mostly daredevils on Jap sport bikes. Be extra careful in the GTA, it's a f'd up place.
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From: Pineville, LA
I remember a conversation I witnessed many years ago. It was around 2000 and I was in a Kawasaki dealer looking at Vulcans. I was 20 at the time. A guy around 18 came in to buy a bike. He had the money and wanted a Ninja. Not the smaller one, but the biggest and fastest one they sold. He had very, very little riding experience. They salesman refused to sell it to him. He told him that he would kill himself on it and he didn't want that on his conscience and he would not provide him the vehicle to kill himself. Kid got pissed and owner of the dealership told him to leave. I have never bought or ridden on one because I know myself. I like to go fast and I would probably hurt myself.
I also remember when I took the MSF course in 2000 that the instructor said at that time that the majority of motorcycle wrecks where people 50+ and they were single vehicle accidents. Basically guys who could finally get a bike and they got a big cruiser or touring they couldn't control, had a drink or two, and ran off the rode and killed themselves.
I also remember when I took the MSF course in 2000 that the instructor said at that time that the majority of motorcycle wrecks where people 50+ and they were single vehicle accidents. Basically guys who could finally get a bike and they got a big cruiser or touring they couldn't control, had a drink or two, and ran off the rode and killed themselves.
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Well, it sucks to hear someone did themselves doing something I hold so very dear to my heart.
I don't ride a sport bike, I could kill myself very easily doing 80 kmh on my Limited.
I don't drink and ride. Ever. Not a ****in drop; and I love beer. Ask any of my friends, they'll tell you. I once killed a man for spilling a beer... and it wasn't even my beer...
Kidding aside, safety is paramount. Everyone is trying to kill you, I've taking many training courses, and still continue honing my skills. I ride ATGATT 90% of the time, but will admit to some 'Freedom' riding when the state allows. Not a drop of beer, nor a puff of smoke [mj] passes my lips if I need to move my motorcycle. I don't smoke the devil's lettuce anyhow: I work in the O&G where it's still basically illegal...
We're all mortal, and none of us are getting out alive. Ride accordingly.
I don't ride a sport bike, I could kill myself very easily doing 80 kmh on my Limited.
I don't drink and ride. Ever. Not a ****in drop; and I love beer. Ask any of my friends, they'll tell you. I once killed a man for spilling a beer... and it wasn't even my beer...
Kidding aside, safety is paramount. Everyone is trying to kill you, I've taking many training courses, and still continue honing my skills. I ride ATGATT 90% of the time, but will admit to some 'Freedom' riding when the state allows. Not a drop of beer, nor a puff of smoke [mj] passes my lips if I need to move my motorcycle. I don't smoke the devil's lettuce anyhow: I work in the O&G where it's still basically illegal...
We're all mortal, and none of us are getting out alive. Ride accordingly.
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No such regs in my province. And the rider licensing test is very easy. So a 16-year old kid can hop on a Hayabusa (assuming they can afford the insurance) and ride off into the sunset (or the morgue).
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BC is a Tiered system for sure. Had a nephew who didn't get his "N" [new driver designation] lifted, went for a beer after work. Got a DUI and license suspension with 1 beer. But as Dynamick said AB <> Tiered system.
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