this is why i do not drive a motorcycle
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062003/news/regionalnews/2542.htm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062003/news/regionalnews/2542.htm
drinks and motorcycles
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jeeprostyle
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Thats the same reason i never would ride a bike, to easy to die if i make a mistake. And im prone to making mistakes.
purpleyjgirl
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I just want to say Motorcycles are dangerous. But to say "this is the reason I dont have a motorcycle" and compare it to this story is wrong. This same accident could have happened in anyone of our jeeps. And especially if you are Drunk!!! My husband and I both ride, He has dumped his bike once and I watched, not a pretty sight. Yes I was scared out of my mind to get on for awhile after that. But I did. Drinking is the main factor in this story and Ive read and seen others where speed was the factor, or not wearing a helmet. Its all in the hands of god, and what we choose to do. To ALL have a good day and drive safely :wink:
sure in this accident the major factor was the drivers level of intoxication. my point is i like the security (false or not) of having that cage of a car/jeep around me. to much traffic in NYC. i guess i should have made that point clear in my first post. sorry to offend the motorcycle enthusists out there
purpleyjgirl
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Dont worry 4x4 Im not offended I was just putting in my opinion. Thats what the board is here for right? I guess I carried some hard feelings over from similar post on a street bike forum. Sorry I 
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MudderChuck
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Motorcycles. I´ve driven one type or another for 40 years. I have developed a few oppinions.
One is, slower doesn´t equal safer. If your traveling some faster than traffic, you only really have to worry about, the fools in front of you. You´ve almost doubled your chances. Don´t ever count on other drivers to do the right thing. You may be disappointed to death.
The only serious accidents I´ve had, were at less than 30 MPH. When I was cruising and feeling a little too comfortable.
I learned on a dirt bike, which really helps when you get in trouble. The same techniques work, for both a street bike and a dirt bike, when things start sliding.
I set up my bikes, as TT bikes, handling is more important than style.
I only drive really fast on highways I know. My bike has a 180 MPH top end.
You really have to pay attention every second, a few seconds of day dreaming or not paying attention may be your last. Drinking doesn´t even enter into, motorcycle survival techniques.
A few extry horses, to get the heck out of the way, will also save your bacon someday.
Full leathers and a quality helmet, even on the hottest day, are cooler than your rear end, sliding down the interstate. I´ve sent Bell a few dented helmets, they have always sent me a thankyou note and a coupon for a new helmet. I learned the value, of the old helmet the hard way. My first serious crash I wasn´t wearing one.
Kevlar is cheaper than Doctors, though they are both expensive.
One is, slower doesn´t equal safer. If your traveling some faster than traffic, you only really have to worry about, the fools in front of you. You´ve almost doubled your chances. Don´t ever count on other drivers to do the right thing. You may be disappointed to death.
The only serious accidents I´ve had, were at less than 30 MPH. When I was cruising and feeling a little too comfortable.
I learned on a dirt bike, which really helps when you get in trouble. The same techniques work, for both a street bike and a dirt bike, when things start sliding.
I set up my bikes, as TT bikes, handling is more important than style.
I only drive really fast on highways I know. My bike has a 180 MPH top end.
You really have to pay attention every second, a few seconds of day dreaming or not paying attention may be your last. Drinking doesn´t even enter into, motorcycle survival techniques.
A few extry horses, to get the heck out of the way, will also save your bacon someday.
Full leathers and a quality helmet, even on the hottest day, are cooler than your rear end, sliding down the interstate. I´ve sent Bell a few dented helmets, they have always sent me a thankyou note and a coupon for a new helmet. I learned the value, of the old helmet the hard way. My first serious crash I wasn´t wearing one.
Kevlar is cheaper than Doctors, though they are both expensive.
BakedAlaskan
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Hahahaha I love it.
May I be the first to say
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!!!!
I hope it wasn't motorcycling!!!
Let me say I am sorry for his family, and appolgize to those about to jump my ass for being heartless. But I do ride a bike, have for 15 years, have owned cruisers, fast and slow and currently own a rocket ship of a bike. I have become jaded to such sad stories of dumbasses making "us" look bad.
If it was a man broadsided after drunk runs redlight and impails the biker on a fence story then sure,...But F#@&^%* DRUNK AND RIDING TOO FAST?? ..........
I thank him for at least NOT taking anyone out with him.
May I be the first to say
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!!!!
I hope it wasn't motorcycling!!!
Let me say I am sorry for his family, and appolgize to those about to jump my ass for being heartless. But I do ride a bike, have for 15 years, have owned cruisers, fast and slow and currently own a rocket ship of a bike. I have become jaded to such sad stories of dumbasses making "us" look bad.
If it was a man broadsided after drunk runs redlight and impails the biker on a fence story then sure,...But F#@&^%* DRUNK AND RIDING TOO FAST?? ..........
I thank him for at least NOT taking anyone out with him.
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