thebob 18,260 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 http://rideapart.com/2013/08/10-common-motorcycle-accidents-and-how-to-avoid-them/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 23,708 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Link isn't working for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Woolf 8,550 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 worked for me (I am back in Talisay now, since yesterday) Link to post Share on other sites
Terrance 141 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The link works for me. But, quite frankly, you can stop reading after the first sentence. Here it is in case the link does not work for you: Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Well, we can thank the makers of this video for honesty. The best way to avoid a motorcycle accident is not to ride a motorcycle. Eventually, sooner or later, fate and the odds catch up with motorcycle riders. Here is a lesson from our French speaking friends. In Senegal (where the colonial language was French) a motorcycle is called a "tomber-morts". Anyone care to translate that bastardization of the Gallic tongue? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyMan 23,708 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Link isn't working for me. Still nothing for me for some reason. Even tried rideapart.com Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Thanks, I'll put that in my file along with Driving a car is dangerous. Firecrackers are dangerous. and Walking down the street is dangerous. Oh, and don't forget, Power tools are dangerous. Edited October 3, 2013 by SkyMan 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terrance 141 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 And don't leave out "Cracking wise on a public forum." That can also be dangerous! Link to post Share on other sites
thebob 18,260 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 The best way to avoid a motorcycle accident is not to ride a motorcycle. If you are so risk averse, I doubt that Cebu is the right place for you. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny 3,568 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Great stuff ! Everyone on two wheels should watch this. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InternetTough 1,386 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) The link works for me. But, quite frankly, you can stop reading after the first sentence. Here it is in case the link does not work for you: Riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Well, we can thank the makers of this video for honesty. The best way to avoid a motorcycle accident is not to ride a motorcycle. Eventually, sooner or later, fate and the odds catch up with motorcycle riders. Here is a lesson from our French speaking friends. In Senegal (where the colonial language was French) a motorcycle is called a "tomber-morts". Anyone care to translate that bastardization of the Gallic tongue? According to Wikipedia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, per unit of distance travelled, riding a motorcycle is 35 times more likely to result in a fatal accident than driving a passenger car.* You are certainly right about the odds. *Yes, a great deal of the X35 figure is undoubtedly due to how badly the motorcyclists ride their motorcycles, but X35 is an awful lot of difference. Edited October 3, 2013 by InternetTough Link to post Share on other sites
Cipro 6,202 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 According to Wikipedia and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, per unit of distance travelled, riding a motorcycle is 35 times more likely to result in a fatal accident than driving a passenger car.* You are certainly right about the odds. *Yes, a great deal of the X35 figure is undoubtedly due to how badly the motorcyclists ride their motorcycles, but X35 is an awful lot of difference. Risk isn't a simple linear thing, however. The first bit of time and the first 500-1000 miles ridden are vastly more dangerous, as are the first few miles on a new machine. I always hate to see guys who lived to be 50+ without a bike suddenly decide to become riders. On one hand, good for them to do something they might love, on the other hand, I see the statistical writing on the wall and wince. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ROCO22 1,630 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 "I always hate to see guys who lived to be 50+ without a bike suddenly decide to become riders. On one hand, good for them to do something they might love, on the other hand, I see the statistical writing on the wall and wince." Exactamundo/spot on...Motorcycle mid-life crisis, recipe for disaster. Health professionals refer to bikes as "donor-cycles". 2 Link to post Share on other sites
thebob 18,260 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 *Yes, a great deal of the X35 figure is undoubtedly due to how badly the motorcyclists ride their motorcycles, but X35 is an awful lot of difference. There would be a lot less accidents without cars and trucks on the road! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InternetTough 1,386 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) There would be a lot less accidents without cars and trucks on the road! Yes, motorcyclists could do with having some dedicated roads---and so could American passenger trains. Note:They should not be combined (even if it would be okay with some sport motorcycle riders). Edited October 4, 2013 by InternetTough Link to post Share on other sites
Terrance 141 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It is not a matter of being "risk adverse". It is a matter of being smart. Link to post Share on other sites
JollyJim 351 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Good videos, all good stuff to know. Bought my 1st Harley bout a month ago, 2008 Ultra Classic. Its so much fun to drive I have put on over 2K miles and havn't went anywhere. I have had a bike of some kind since I was 15, just love to ride. Edited October 4, 2013 by JollyJim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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