Ah, don't worry about it. I actually read about crashes and even watch crash video to learn from other's mistakes (like passing a long line of cars on a country road in a no passing zone).
No offense to the other guy who objected to your initial comment by the way.

 

I have never understood posters needs to announce fatal bike accidents. Then say be careful. What a BFO(blinding flash of the obvious). If they are on a car or truck forum do they post all the fatal accidents there also? How about those that fall down steps or in the tub/shower? Can't leave out gun deaths, drowning, planes, electrocution, mountain climbing and on and on.

 

Agreed. It was a knee jerk reaction to post it.

 

Well I would not feel that way at all.

For those that don't want to read it you should simply ignore the thread.

I appreciate the reminder of how dangerous our roads and driver are. I appreciate learning and hopefully avoiding a similar situation and also what roadways to avoid.

OP you are letting these guys run all over you and you are entitled to your opinion same as they are.

God bless and "RIDE SAFE"

 

no apology required

 

It's not just motorcycle fatalities, it seems to be a lot of road incidents all the time.. I try to make sure I ride defensive, pay attention to my surrounding a lot and avoid the high risk factors such as night time riding for example. We do live in a day and age where there are more distractions than ever. We got a lot of people who don't respect laws on the roads too (not just speed limit, I'm talking driving with revoked licenses etc...). I tried hanging it up a couple years ago when my daughter was born but without the joy of riding/commuting daily, I felt like I was spinning into depression. So, I now ride understanding it very well could be me but I'll do everything in my power to enjoy every minute of life.

Ride as safe as you can everyone, we should all work together to promote better control in our country over factors that make our experience more dangerous.

 

 

I saw those as well. I am from Roanoke and will be making trips to visit the families.

 

Thanks Cosmic Razorback, I appreciate the sentiment. I have had a lot of pro and con comments and have thought about it a good deal. Looking back I would have either not posted it or would have went at it differently. I don't think I would have titled my thread like that as it is a bummer. I have run into it myself from people the first thing out of their mouth is "those things are dangerous!" like I don't know that..and like everyone on this forum knows it as well.

I personally see things like these and try to learn from them so I don't repeat the mistake that caused the accident if possible. I am still learning as I have been riding again for less than a year..so I am like a sponge on this forum and Youtube etc. MCRider and some other folks with a lot of wisdom to share and I try to get as much as I can. I am also old and thick skinned so didn't take anything personal. God Bless and Ride Safe as well friend!

 

I tried, but I couldn't help myself. Apparently, I'm into morbid posts that remind me I could die on my motorcycle. Talking about killjoy!