2007-04-29 16:57:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The honest truth...there are two kinds of riders; those who wreck and those who will. Safety and caution can only take you so far. Unfortunately nowadays, the riders (even cruisers) are all about speed. That doesn't go well with traffic and everyone else on the road. Cell phones, satellite radio, and dvd players are getting all the attention, not bike riders.
You should get one if you want one. Just be careful and always aware of what everyone else is doing.
2007-04-29 17:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by noflacko 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are risks in everything that you do, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous but with proper training and the more experience you get, the more alert you will become to potential dangers. If you are considering whether or not to ride, I would suggest you sign up for a motorcycle safety course. I have been riding back when Florida only required a driver's license to ride a motorcycle so I didn't have to take the course. After 25 years of riding I finally took the course and learned some things I didn't know. It is well worth it to ensure you will have a safe ride. Safety also is dependent on the person driving, if you drive crazy or impaired your risks are much greater.
2007-04-30 11:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So if it hasn't been stated enough for you, riding a bike IS dangereous. In saying that, so is driving a car, walking , doing anything at all can be dangerous but that doesn't stop us from living does it?
Riding is dangerous, but it won't stop me from riding. I am learning that before you ride have the right mindset BEFORE you leave the drive, look up and where you are going (not down at the curve, or the road or get distracted by the bike - because that is the quickest way to have an accident) ride as though no-body can see you that way you are prepared for any thing that comes your way and you are already reacting before it becomes a problem. Most accidents comes from small lapses in concerntration & judgement on the riders behalf butsometimes it is due to the other road users totally ignoring you and proceeding to drive over you, regardless of the amount of preperation that occurs for that instance by the rider.
The best suggestion is to enjoy riding & live life to the full, because tomorrow is unknown, and not worry about how bad a stack I will have. (if you think it's going to happen it will)
2007-04-30 04:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by ozraikat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is dangerous. You can go mountain biking, surfing or skateboarding - they can all easily kill you if you aren't careful and smart about how you go about it. You can also sit at home in front of the TV - watching other people go out and have fun, and die of heart failure at 35! You have to take some risks to get any enjoyment out of life, right? The question you have to ask yourself is whether you want to truely LIVE, or just watch life go on around you?
Sure, there is some danger in motorcycling. Roads and traffic are a part of it. Rider safety and skill is a HUGE part of it. A recent study by Team Oregon showed that 88% of accidents these days are the fault of the rider. 61% are single vehicle accidents - no other vehicle was involved. These accidents were usually due to rider errors that could have been avoided with proper training and skill development.
If you are ready to live your life to the fullest, and you think motorcycling is in that equation, go and do it! Get the proper training and experience reduce the risk first, so you can fully enjoy the experience. Take an MSF course (street or dirt), or attend another school. Get some riding friends who are safe and responsible. By all means, get a good bike, and get the right gear!
Whatever you do, have fun and enjoy your life!
2007-04-30 05:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by CafeTBird 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And so is skydiving, and snake charming, and thousands of other things that people do regularly.
A motorcyclist has the burden of being 10 times as alert and aware as a cager. When you are riding a motorcycle, you need to instil in yourself the mindset that you are invisible to all other traffic and act accordingly.
So now do you want to not ride...well I hope not. Most motorcycle accidents are single vehicle (the motorcycle), and are caused by rider error. So if you ride sanely, and are prepared, you should be no more likely to have a crash than if you were driving a car. Of course a crash is much more serious on a motorcycle.
2007-04-30 00:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is as dangerous as they say. Experts will tell you that if you obey all the rules, stay perfectly alert, and make sure you are completely visible, your chances of an accident at any moment go down, but aren't eliminated.
You will have an accident if you ride long enough. Probably several. Some big, some little, but you will have an accident.
You will also enjoy a lot more freedom than get in a car. It's an experience that makes the risk worth it for a lot of folks.
So yes. It is dangerous. Don't let that scare you out of motorcycling. Let it scare you out of being stupid while you are on the bike.
Happy trails.
2007-04-30 00:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by drslowpoke 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When riding a Motorcycles or Scooters, you have a smaller margin of error. Cars also overlook bikes and scooters, misjudge their speed and distance.
A biker must be very aware and knowledgable about riding and riding defensively, looking ahead to what may come up on the road, and then how to handle the bike, stopping, swerving, slow riding, etc. In addition, the proper equipment and protective gear is essential.
The MSF Mortor cycle Safety course is available for free to all, you can google MSF and the your state for the course near you. They will teach you how to ride, provide the bike and you will learn a great deal. Instructors are great and love what they do.
If you take the proper courses, keep aware, look and think ahead and practice techniques, you should have a great time riding outside of a cage. But the MSF course is the best way to go. I just started riding a scoot (maxi - 650cc) at 55 and I love it. (PS no shifting with the scoot)
Good Luck.
2007-04-30 23:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by knorrtech 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what you are doing, then yes motorcycle riding is "as dangerous as everyone says", but so are cars.
The key is learning what the risks are and then taking the proper steps to manage the risks to minimize the chances of a crash.
For more information check out the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at the link below.
2007-04-30 21:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by csburridge 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is dangerous like lots and lots of people say. Just about every person I know has at least ridden a bike has had and accident. They happen it is a part of life. Just about everything in life is dangerous though. Stay sober and smart when you ride and you will be fine.
2007-04-30 10:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by nathan h 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Insurance statistics and premium rates should bear out the verdict that motorcycle riding is dangerous. If you're riding a dirt bike in a secluded area it might seem like a fun sport, but getting out there on the freeways and other roads with trucks, cars, and other fast moving metal is dangerous. I've always told my female friends and relatives that if their husband wants to ride a motorcycle, just make sure their life insurance premiums are paid up!
2007-04-30 00:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by Misty 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋