Crash and Burn
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: AZ
The biggest things you can do to avoid most situations of wrecking statistically, I believe this was on the Heard Report on MC wrecks.
1. Do not consume any amount of alcohol if your going to ride.
2. Ride within your riding limits and the road conditions .
3. Watch out for vehicles that have the ability to turn in front of you, like cars making left hand turns at intersections.
1. Do not consume any amount of alcohol if your going to ride.
2. Ride within your riding limits and the road conditions .
3. Watch out for vehicles that have the ability to turn in front of you, like cars making left hand turns at intersections.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,907
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Have been riding since I was a kid, down once in 86, turned left on a red light that had me waiting for a long time, in the rain and got nailed, totally my fault. Not sure where I heard about it but I bought the book Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough, you can get a used copy on Amazon for $15.00 and WORTH EVERY PENNY. Man I thought I knew all about how to ride, but he has some great tips that I would have never thought of to try to keep the odds on your side as best you can some really good stuff. Riding isn't without risk but that is why, in part, we love it.
as for going down, i would say it is about 90/10. 10% you will not be able to control. 90% you can.
i did make sure my insurance will cover any add ons i do to my scooter, so if i go down and come out of it fine, im getting CVO Ultra SE!
Ive only been riding for two year, knock on wood, i havent been down.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 507
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Got my first bike in 65, dirt bike, went down plenty of times hill climbing, only time I've ever layed down a street bike was 2 weeks ago when I backed the glide out of the garage and like a dumb *** forgot to put the jiffy stand down. Only thing hurt was my pride.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 109
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From: OK
I start off each season taking a safety course put on by the local PD. It's free, and taught by their bike officers on their training course. They talk a lot about defensive driving, and you spend a ton of time on the course learning and honing new skills.
I've ridden street and dirt bikes for over 30 years. The dirt bike riding I believe was a great learning experience in handling sand and gravel, going over obstacles and generally watching for what you're about to roll over.
Down once, in my first year of riding on the street. Cage pulled out in front of me, saw me and stopped. I braked hard and wound up dumping right in front of the car with the front wheel slid just under her front door. She rolled down her window and told me I needed to be more careful. Pissed me off at the time, but now that I reflect on it, she was right.
Drive like your life depends on it.
I've ridden street and dirt bikes for over 30 years. The dirt bike riding I believe was a great learning experience in handling sand and gravel, going over obstacles and generally watching for what you're about to roll over.
Down once, in my first year of riding on the street. Cage pulled out in front of me, saw me and stopped. I braked hard and wound up dumping right in front of the car with the front wheel slid just under her front door. She rolled down her window and told me I needed to be more careful. Pissed me off at the time, but now that I reflect on it, she was right.
Drive like your life depends on it.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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crashed a few times trail riding or at the motorcross track..... but never on the street
Like probably most of us, known a few people who have died on a bike sometimes their fault & other times not their fault.
The majority of the guys in my shrine unit haven't been in any accidents. Then there are other people that seem to lay their bike down 1-2x's a year........
Like probably most of us, known a few people who have died on a bike sometimes their fault & other times not their fault.
The majority of the guys in my shrine unit haven't been in any accidents. Then there are other people that seem to lay their bike down 1-2x's a year........
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