Motorcycle Riders Be Careful

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Dordrecht

Yes, that's what Harley riders do, lol, "ride around town".

But you are right.
Keep riding!
I do the same.

Sweet bike! I droolest!

A friend of mine had a Trident a LONG time ago!

[Dordrecht]

Finally some posts on this thread that make sense!



My FXRS.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

2 things come to mind here from the original post:

#1 There is a inordinate correlation between being a chimney sweep and motorcycle accidents. Therefore, I choose NOT to be a chimney sweep!

#2 I will continue to ride my son's Sportster and be as careful as I can. That is all I can do.


It's currently Ohio Bike Week here in Sandusky. Thousands of Harleys have thundered in. It is quite a sight. I really enjoy riding around town in my leather doo rag and biker shirt. I don't party like many of them do, but it is fun to ride around town with everyone else.

LOL! Funny.

Seriously, If you think I am trying to get folks to quit something they love - I am not. Just saying be aware of the risks you are taking and know the stats. There are things riders can do to increase safety and lower risk (the same is true for chimney sweeping )

Here are some facts.

Motorcycle Crash Facts
Motorcyclist Fatalities Increase

* Motorcycles are the most dangerous type of motor vehicle to drive. These vehicles are involved in fatal crashes at a rate of 35.0 per 100 million miles of travel, compared with a rate of 1.7 per 100 million miles of travel for passenger cars.

* Motorcyclists were 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash in 2006, per vehicle mile traveled, and 8 times more likely to be injured.

* Although motorcycles account for only 2% of vehicles on the road, they make up more than 10% of all crashes.

* Motorcycles accounted for nearly 3% of all registered motor vehicles and 0.4% of vehicle miles traveled in 2006.

* Motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled in 10 years to 4,810 in 2006. Helmets saved the lives of 1,658 motorcyclists in 2006—and could have saved an additional 752 lives if all riders had worn helmets compliant with federal safety standards.

* Some 104,000 motorcycles were involved in crashes in 2006, including property damage-only crashes.

* Approximately 80% of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a motorcycle rider, while only 20% of passenger car crashes injure or kill a driver or passenger in their vehicle.

* In 2006, 37% of all motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared to 23% for passenger car drivers, 19% for light-truck drivers, and 8% for large-truck drivers.

http://www.trafficsafety.org/worklif...atalities.html

[ManOfWord]

Now we're talkin'.....I mean postin'!

Where's the rest of those Harley pics? Post 'em.

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

LOL! Funny.

Seriously, If you think I am trying to get folks to quit something they love - I am not. Just saying be aware of the risks you are taking and know the stats. There are things riders can do to increase safety and lower risk (the same is true for chimney sweeping )

Here are some facts.

Motorcycle Crash Facts
Motorcyclist Fatalities Increase

* Motorcycles are the most dangerous type of motor vehicle to drive. These vehicles are involved in fatal crashes at a rate of 35.0 per 100 million miles of travel, compared with a rate of 1.7 per 100 million miles of travel for passenger cars.

* Motorcyclists were 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash in 2006, per vehicle mile traveled, and 8 times more likely to be injured.

* Although motorcycles account for only 2% of vehicles on the road, they make up more than 10% of all crashes.

* Motorcycles accounted for nearly 3% of all registered motor vehicles and 0.4% of vehicle miles traveled in 2006.

* Motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled in 10 years to 4,810 in 2006. Helmets saved the lives of 1,658 motorcyclists in 2006—and could have saved an additional 752 lives if all riders had worn helmets compliant with federal safety standards.

* Some 104,000 motorcycles were involved in crashes in 2006, including property damage-only crashes.

* Approximately 80% of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a motorcycle rider, while only 20% of passenger car crashes injure or kill a driver or passenger in their vehicle.

* In 2006, 37% of all motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared to 23% for passenger car drivers, 19% for light-truck drivers, and 8% for large-truck drivers.

http://www.trafficsafety.org/worklif...atalities.html

Hmmmmmmm......DOES make one want to be more careful! I think about it every time I leave the driveway Not fearful, but careful.

[Hoovie]

The rope of life hisses through our fingers.

We reach, it’s gone......

The beauty of any particular flower, song, poem or person
lies often in the fact that roses must fade,
songs die with the breath,
poems burn in the fire,
golden lads and girls all must, as chimney sweepers, come to dust.

Ray Bradbury, 1956

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

The rope of life hisses through our fingers.

We reach, it’s gone......

The beauty of any particular flower, song, poem or person
lies often in the fact that roses must fade,
songs die with the breath,
poems burn in the fire,
golden lads and girls all must, as chimney sweepers, come to dust.

Ray Bradbury, 1956

My, you're all poetic and in touch with your feelings tonight.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Sherri

My, you're all poetic and in touch with your feelings tonight.

Not really... just thought it fit given the original post. It was posted in his honor today (Mike's) on a discussion list for sweeps.

[commonsense]

I'm not into motorcycles but have no problem with those who do. I do agree with all the safety tips given.
A saint( 50's or 60's at the time) in my home church was severely injured and died while out riding---and he had a helmet on. It's been many years ago so I don't recall the details. But as was stated, a helmet is recommended but isn't a guarantee you're safe.

[commonsense]

And I must give a plug to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally every August in Sturgis, SD.

Even a non-biker would find the gathering "interesting". It's not a family venue but you can see lots of really great bikes.