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Old 07-21-2007, 05:24 PM
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Without a doubt. I know when I am on two wheels I am very aware of my surroundings and drive like everyone's out to kill me lol. I am sure it translates over the my cage driving. In my 30 years or riding on two wheels and in a cage, I have had one bike wreck (not at fault) and two cage wrecks and again not at fault. Fortunately never really injured at all.
 
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Looks like my thinking was correct.

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Yes because we are much more aware of bikers that are out there riding.
 
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Old 07-22-2007, 04:39 AM
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I don't know about that one. Based on the number of idiots with Harley-Friggin'-Davidson stickers in their back windows that have pulled out in front of me, changed lanes beside me, or just tried to run over me, I'll have to give a definite MAYBE NOT!
 
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Absolutely are better drivers when in cages.
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 09:56 AM
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Definitely a big Yes! "what if......" Everyone had to learn to ride a motorycle at least in a training class for one day in order to get a drivers license......I bet you the stats on cycle fatalities would be significantly lowered and in general drivers would be more aware. At the very least they should make new drivers sit thru the classroom section for an MSF program.
Being a new rider, I TOTALLY agree with this! Everyone should have to go through at least the MSF course....get on the bike and see for themselves; regardless of their desire to ride. Perhaps they will be more cautious, or at least give us a bit of time and space.
 
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Thrifty, don't forget bikers are thrifty!
 
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I don't know about that one. Based on the number of idiots with Harley-Friggin'-Davidson stickers in their back windows that have pulled out in front of me, changed lanes beside me, or just tried to run over me, I'll have to give a definite MAYBE NOT!
Those are probably the ones that just have a sticker or t-shirt but don't actually own a bike.
 
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Just like with Harley T-shirts, many are wannabes and don't even own a bike! Owning a Harley isn't a prerequisite for buying a Harley sticker.
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I don't know about that one. Based on the number of idiots with Harley-Friggin'-Davidson stickers in their back windows that have pulled out in front of me, changed lanes beside me, or just tried to run over me, I'll have to give a definite MAYBE NOT!
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 01:29 PM
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Most definately! As someone else posted, studies from back in the early 90's showed that motorcycle riders were better drivers than non-motorcycles drivers in general.
 


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