Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: 02SE
I guess I could relate the stories of several people I've known, who have died in Automobile accidents. In all cases, they had Family and friends to mourn them. How could they be so careless and callous to their families needs, as to risk their lives by riding around in a metal casket...
The main difference is the level of risk. Chances of being seriously injured or dying while riding a motorcycle are much higher. And most people ride for pleasure, not out of necessity.
There are no guarantees in life. We all make choices, and live (or not) with the consequences. If the people that I have known that have died in Automobile accidents had opted to stay home, they might still be alive today.
I've been in situations where if I had been in one of my cars, instead of on a bike, I would've been in a serious accident. The maneuverability of the bike, and in several cases it's ability to accelerate quickly, and my own spatial awareness, has saved me at the minimum, lots of pain and suffering.
I will say this: Most people that ride, could stand to improve their riding ability. For the riders out there, here's a good article:
Keith Code article