To save money on a second vehicle, I decided I want to purchase a motorcycle..But all I hear is how dangerous it is?
Please advise me...
2007-09-18 04:13:41 · 22 answers · asked by sarmientoatebay 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Not unlease you have a white stick with a red tip on the end of it, I have been a motocycle rider for abot 30 years.
2007-09-18 05:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Los Angeles Times reports 40 deaths per million miles, which works out to 1 death per 25,000 miles.
You can be safer by:
a) Learning to ride the motorcycle. Take the motorcycle safety foundation course.
b) Wear protective gear. Full face helmet with real DOT sticker and a "Snell rating." Wear gloves. Wear an armored leather jacket. Strongly consider boots.
c) Don't do anything illegal -- don't exceed the speed limit.
d) Don't show off or do dumb things. My worst smash was when I was showing off riding down stairs. I don't ride down stairs any more, let me tell you.
e) Get a motorcycle that's appropriate for your skill level. When you're starting out, get a motorcycle that's not too heavy and not too powerful. Sit on a few 250 and 500 cc motorcycles. Buy used. Your first motorcycle is going to end up on its side at least once.
2007-09-18 07:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with some of the people who have already posted. I work with motorcycles, ride them etc.
It is not the motorcycle that is dangerous. Its the person riding it. Just like a gun isnt dangerous the person using it is/can be
There are many many accidents all over the world caused by the motorcyclist not paying attention. Being immature, and just causing accidents of other motorvehicles on the roads.
couple good tips, take a riders training course, dont drink or do drugs, on or before operating a motorcycle, and be aware whats around you, and ALWAYS expect the unexpected. Ride safe and it will show you how enjoying this sport can be.
Be smart= Safe!
2007-09-18 07:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the MSF safety class (ask your DMV about it --- some states even give the class free). After taking that class, you will be a better rider than 50% of the riders on the roads today.
Over 90% of motorcycle accidents do not involve another vehicle which indicates that rider error is the greatest cause of motorcycle accidents. You need to be vastly more attentive when riding a motorcycle.
Motorcycles can be VERY dangerous, but so can any activity -- snowboarding, skateboarding, hockey.
Advice: Take the MSF class and get the motorcycle.
2007-09-18 05:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No question, riding a motorcycle is much more dangerous than driving a car.
If you are the type of rider that is mature and diciplined, then you can mitigate much of the danger by the way you ride.
On a motorcycle, the only protection you have is the protective gear that you wear, and even that will only protect you in minor accidents. You must use your brain so that you can spot, identify and avoid situations that put you in the greatest danger.
Needless to say, please take an MSF course in order to learn how to ride safely and always wear your gear.
Ride Safe!
2007-09-18 06:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by JustAnotherJoe 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've rode (and currently own) motorcycles for over 20 years. In my opinion, they are not dangerous. What's dangerous is other drivers that aren't paying attention to what they're doing; (no different than driving in your car), which can become a threat to your safety.
If you're a beginning rider, the best money you will spend (it's not much) besides on a bike, is to take a rider safety course.
You will be presented with "real world" riding situations that you have to overcome. It's not hard and worth every penny.
2007-09-18 05:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
The greatest danger to you is the existence of other drivers who do not know the rules of the road. For example: 2 abreast is legal in many areas. Lane splitting is allowed in some, and I hear it's required in others. Then, there are the ones that ignore the rules: rolling stops, etc.
"I didn't see..." is often heard. You must see them.
Take a beginning riders course. You will learn a lot.
2007-09-18 12:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like to judge riders because they picture us as having alot of tattoos and being trouble makers and I have people coming up to me in parking lots telling me I shouldnt be riding..its dangerous, u can die..blah blah blah.. but u know what? When its your time to go its your time to go so if you are scared..dont get one. Having the thought in your head that its dangerous and not having a clear mind on the road WILL get you in an accident with your mind set that your going to get hit. And what usually causes motorcycle accidents is either the cars who dont look for motorcyclist or motorcyclist who just dont care and do crazy speeds in traffic, cutting people off or dont have a clear mind. Riding can be a peaceful hobby that I cant even explain if you put your mind to it. Hope this helped!
2007-09-18 09:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with motorcycles is that you have no protection at all. There are very few minor accidents with motorcycles where the bike gets damaged and you don't.
The other problem is that motorcycles are hard to see. Car drivers - even the best of them - can't always spot them around a corner like they can a car or truck.
Lastly, many motorcycle operators think, because they are small that it is okay to weave in and out of traffic, ride two abreast down the interstate and otherwise neglect the rules of the road. This makes them dangerous to themselves and to car drivers.
But if you ride safely, wear a helmet, and observe the rules of the road then it will probably save you a lot of gas money...
2007-09-18 04:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
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2017-01-02 08:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't argue with a soccer mom with a phone in one hand and a rolled up newspaper in the other.
Or when the guy pulls out of taco bell and checks for mild sauce....caused my dad's wreck...
once I saw an illegal drive a dump truck into a guys right of way. He was dead on the scene. When I got to him, his neck was hopelessly slashed open.
My dad, just had a minor scrape, he had been riding that day for hundreds of miles and he stopped for one beer. I'm fairly confident that his helmet saved his life.
the other brother wasn't as fortunate.
He had FULL leathers from head to neck...and no helmet. I wear a full face helmet and I expect others to cross into my right of way.
according to the hurt report.
if you drink a little, don't wear a helmet, you are blue collar with a modified motorcycle.
you are a prime candidate for a fatality.
2007-09-18 08:40:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋