There are bike riders you can tell won't go very long before they have some kind of accident. There are others who have gone 40 years without coming off the bike.
I dislike the ones that lane split at high speed - not only is it dangerous for them, but it gives me less options in what is supposed to be my lane.
I went from enjoying a nice drunk uber ride to feeling ill.
You were drunk driving?
Uber is a cab service.You were drunk driving?
They got the name donorcycles a long time ago.My friend does organ harvesting. Most the donors are motorcycle drivers. Motorcycle drivers who are also donors, thanks for your organs, although usually not skin there's normally not much of that left that's salvageable after you wreck your bike.
My friend does organ harvesting. Most the donors are motorcycle drivers. Motorcycle drivers who are also donors, thanks for your organs, although usually not skin there's normally not much of that left that's salvageable after you wreck your bike.
How does that even happen
Probably hit his head on something going at high speeds and it snapped right off.Yeah, maybe I'm naive, but how does the head come off? (O_O)
Hey, lets make light of someone's traumatic experience with puns. Puns that aren't particularly clever either.
I avoid travelling behind bikes because I'm nervous that I'll see them have an accident in front of me. I've seen a few dead people in accidents, I really dislike seeing it.
I have much respect for tow truck drivers and emergency services people - they see this shit all the time.
Yeah, maybe I'm naive, but how does the head come off? (O_O)
Just doing my part.My friend does organ harvesting. Most the donors are motorcycle drivers. Motorcycle drivers who are also donors, thanks for your organs, although usually not skin there's normally not much of that left that's salvageable after you wreck your bike.
Motorcycles are one of those things that I bet 50 years from now we will be sitting back in our Google self driving cars reading on buzzfeed about the crazy shit humans used to embrace and love in the dark ages of vehicles.
I've heard too many horror stories of injuries and know of two people who have died on motorcycles and I frankly would never take that risk.
Motorcycles are one of those things that I bet 50 years from now we will be sitting back in our Google self driving cars reading on buzzfeed about the crazy shit humans used to embrace and love in the dark ages of vehicles.
I've heard too many horror stories of injuries and know of two people who have died on motorcycles and I frankly would never take that risk.
Unfortunately most people only know about the bad motorcycle riders, as they are the ones in the news and getting in wrecks and dying. Obviously accidents can happen to anyone, but riders should be smart how and when they ride. I started when I was 7, and have been riding motorcycles off and on for 26 years. Never had a wreck in the street. I wrecked on dirtbikes, but not badly, from doing jumps and roughing around. But street riding is serious business.
I drive around and see idiots on motorcycles all the time and shake my head. You can tell pretty easily who the smart good riders are and the vast majority of bad riders by how they drive, what they wear, etc...
It's a shame riders get a bad rap because of all the ignorant irresponsible riders.
No need to lose your head over it, OP
Yeah, maybe I'm naive, but how does the head come off? (O_O)
That to me is spreading FUD. It's well established that motorcycle helmets not only reduce the risk of mortality and traumatic brain injury, but the helmets are also specifically associated with less risk of cervical spine injuries compared to non-helmeted. That is fact. Increased torque on the head causing a worse injury is a myth that doesn't pan out.potentially a result of the helmet (who knows exactly what kind he had on) and the angle of the hit.
Unfortunately most people only know about the bad motorcycle riders, as they are the ones in the news and getting in wrecks and dying. Obviously accidents can happen to anyone, but riders should be smart how and when they ride. I started when I was 7, and have been riding motorcycles off and on for 26 years. Never had a wreck in the street. I wrecked on dirtbikes, but not badly, from doing jumps and roughing around. But street riding is serious business.
I drive around and see idiots on motorcycles all the time and shake my head. You can tell pretty easily who the smart good riders are and the vast majority of bad riders by how they drive, what they wear, etc...
It's a shame riders get a bad rap because of all the ignorant irresponsible riders.
That's what i tell people about buying a motorcycle.. it's a ton of fun but only do it if you can deal with dying at any second. A rabbit or a small stone is enough. Old people behind wheels are enough.
Oh and don't think you're fine on a scooter. They are worse. Way worse.
Motorcycles are fucked up. I respect people who ride them, but I could never do it.
Even if you're the best rider in the world there are too many dumbassses driving cars
Basically. Too many dummies driving to put my life at jeopardy.Motorcycles are fucked up. I respect people who ride them, but I could never do it.
Even if you're the best rider in the world there are too many dumbassses driving cars
I feel like a of people here tend to resort to comedy when faced with tradegy. I don't know if thats a good thing.Some guys family just found out their loved ones dead and people are making jokes. Keeping it classy. Hell they may not even know yet. It took hours before i found out my parent was in a car accident and they survived.
Yikes. Virtually nobody wears a helmet where I live and it scares the crap out of me. I slow wsy down when I pass cyclists and give bikers like 10 car lengths.
Mototcycles get a bad rap because there is absolutely nothing protecting you from any impact while you're on them.
If you really think that your safe driving is the only factor in your safety in traffic you need to think again.
People get into accidents that weren't their fault due to reckless/inattentive behavior by another driver. That includes people who practice defensive driving and who pay attention.
I've never been in a road accident, my father has never been in a road accident, you have never been in an accident.
You , me and my father have been lucky, many others have not been so lucky. If I look at my family and friends we are the exception.
The difference between me and you is that I'm not naive enough to think that I'll never get into a wreck.
When you do get into a wreck even at low speeds and you are on a bike you are likely to get maimed or killed.
When you get into a wreck at 60km/h in a modern car you are very likely to walk away without any injuries.
Driving a motorcycle is a big risk and you are playing roulette with your life, counting on never getting into any serious collision.
Cyclists aren't naive about how vulnerable they are.. I wish motorcyclists weren't either.
It's your life and your risk, but don't be disingenuous or naive about the risk.
Also as an aside : every single person on the planet thinks they're a good driver, it's such a hollow statement.