I was just wondering how many people went out last summer, bought a bike and wrecked it in the same summer. Also if you know anyone who has done this? I am just trying to figure out why people think all bikers have a death wish.
2006-12-30 09:51:47 · 13 answers · asked by BenihanaR1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Non-riders think all bikers have a death wish because the only motorcycle information they get is from the media who generally portrays us as recless. Accidents, and especially accidents where a biker is killed, are about the only information presented to Joe Public. Therefore, he assumes that bikers have a death wish. Lots of new car drivers have serious accidents but car drivers are not portrayed as having a death wish. Why? Because automobiles are portrayed in lots of other positive ways by the media. If someone is killed in a cager accident, Joe Public just believes it is an unfortunate event. The more people that ride bikes and if more press were devoted to positive aspects of riding a bike, I think this perception of the biker death wish would be greatly reduced.
2006-12-31 05:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would probably have some merit if you were to compare your findings to those people who buy cars and wreck them quickly as well.
I dont have a death wish, in fact when i am on my bike I feel really alive, the world is pretty good.
It would also be interesting while you are researching to find out howmany car/bike accidents where car initiated.
If you are going to do this sort of research make it worthwhile.
Perhaps the question should be how many riders have been hit by cars within 3 moths of purchasing the new bike.?
35 years riding here and only 2 accidents, both my fault and didnt involve any other vehicles.
2006-12-30 13:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my bike out all summer as my primary transportation, and I didn't wreck it. I had a few close calls because I assumed someone else saw me as they were looking at me at the time. I assume no longer and ride like I am invisible.
None of my friends wrecked in the summer, but one was run off the road about a week ago. He got back up and went on his way.
As far as a "Death Wish" goes, I got no clue. I personally have no such wish. I ride to work and back home in rush-hour traffic daily in the summer. Many other people who ride to work do not have a death wish either. They just want to pay their bills, play with their kids, and plan for the future like anyone else.
I never could figure out why non-riders think riders have a death wish.
2006-12-30 10:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by csburridge 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yep,
I was at the dealership and a fella came in bought a cbr 1000, and had never ridden before... took off out of the drive on spankin' new tires lit them up and whappo right into the curb (same side of the street 10' from the driveway)
We don't all have a death wish, the cages need to know that it's our street also, and look twice before changing lanes, and pulling out to turn.
2006-12-31 05:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by co2035 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like anything else in life, there are always going to be wreckless people. It's just on a bike, it makes it much easier to get themselves hurt or killed. I do know a few people that crashed their new bikes within the first week and were seriously injured. In almost all cases, it could have been prevented if the rider didnt get in over his/her head.
Ive been riding (responsibly) for several years and havent had a accident.
2006-12-30 10:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by NY1Krr 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We have a motorcyle and have never had a wreck (10 years) Most of my friends have motorcycles as well and very few have been in wrecks. Maybe those are young, inexperienced kids that are being wreckless that have the accidents the first year.
2006-12-30 10:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by kiki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good point im over 40 and want to sell my bike because its become a problem with people not respecting cycles on the road . I don`t want to end up in a body bag. I know there is a lot of wanabees out there that want to impress others and end up hurt. Think before you buy.
2006-12-30 14:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by xlhdrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at yamaha and people use there discount to buy bikes and atvs at good deals. You would be surprised how long before oom wreck thier new purchase. From 1 day to a couple months or in a year. You would be surprised.
2006-12-30 10:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've had my harley for almost 3 years without a scratch, but there's 2 types of riders: 1's that have been down, and 1's that will go down soon enough.
the first 6 months of a rookie rider is statistically the most lethal period. inexperience combined with being on a water cooled 600cc or higher superfast rice rocket that the rider isnt skilled enough to handle takes them out quicker than inattentive cagers....that's usually our mortal enemy.
we riders dont have a death wish...those on cruisers anyway. it seems the idiots on the sport bikes do based on how they behave in traffic. all us rider's want is for cagers to put the cell phone down, and actually pay attention to their driving.
2006-12-30 12:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You gotta learn somehow I guess. I rode all summer long without any mishaps on my street bike. I broke my wrist and 2 ribs in 2 seperate wrecks racing my ATV
2006-12-30 10:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋